Early Childhood center Staff
Geula Zamist, Early Childhood Center Director, joined CAI in August 2012. She has a BA from Baruch College and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College at Columbia University. Before coming to CAI, Geula worked as the ECC Director at the Westchester Jewish Center and the ECC Director at Ramaz. Geula is passionate about early childhood education and has been called on to consult for a number of different Jewish institutions around the world. She enjoys getting to know families and working with teachers. She looks forward to getting to know all of the ECC children and providing them with a wonderful education.
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Lori Weinberg is the Administrative Coordinator of the Education Department and a lifelong member of Congregation Agudath Israel. An alumna of the ECC and RS, Lori has been involved in numerous areas of synagogue life over the years. Currently, Lori oversees the ECC Extended Day Program as well as coordinating various administrative responsibilities in the Education Department.
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Jessica Pablo, our ECC Administrative Assistant is from Livingston and has been working in early childhood for the past 6 years – she enjoys being a part of CAI!
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Ashley Frish, our Summer Camp Director, received her BS from Northeastern University and a dual Masters in Education from Montclair State University. She taught preschool in New York City for many years and has over 20 years of experience working at summer camps. Ashley and her husband joined CAI in 2019 as members.
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