AABC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Artist
- Lead Guide, Discovery Studio
Marie is an artist and educator with over seven years of experience in the classroom as an art teacher, working with learners in grades K - 8 with a focus on upper elementary and middle school.
She was formerly the Director of Instruction and Learning at GLOMADO, an arts-based eLearning start-up, in which she managed a global team of educators and coordinated partnerships with schools, children's museums, and community organizations.
Living in Bergen County for the last 15 years, Marie has always prioritized involvement in her community. She is the mother of two amazing children, ages 15 and 12.
Marie holds a BA in Fine Art from Yale University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the School of Visual Arts. Outside of her career and community involvement, she continues to practice art, working in oil paint and ceramics.
Job Titles:
- Head of School / Lead Guide, Journey Studio
Michal is a modern educator with an extensive background in science and cyber technology. After working for more than 15 years in cyber intelligence, Michal pursued her lifelong dream of becoming an educator. She obtained her master's degree in education in parallel to co-founding Israel's National Cyber Education Center.
During her time in Israel, Michal developed educational programs for middle- and high-school students in more than 70 schools across Israel and managed unique and innovative learning programs for computer science college graduates.
Prior to co-founding AABC, Michal worked as a Guide at Acton Verona. Michal is also the proud mother of four wonderful boys and co-author of "The Exploring Twins," an original book series.
Job Titles:
- Chief Administrator
- Co - Founder
- Scientist
Shira is a scientist with 15 years of experience in the field of cancer and autoimmune diseases. She has headed up a research laboratory, led many aspects of clinical developments, authored scientific articles, and lectured at medical conferences worldwide.
Shira holds a Master's degree in biotechnology from Bar-Ilan University in Israel.
Yair was part of the co-founding team of AABC, and since then, he served as AABC's Director of Growth.
Yair is a full-time executive in the software industry and for the past 16 years, he has led large operations, projects, and teams to great success.
Yair is also the co-author of "The Exploring Twins," an original book series for children grades K-4 who love science.
Yair believes that education is the key to making our world a better place and it should constantly progress like the world around us.