Maalot College
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Academic Faculty
Education & Psychology
Dr. Benuck, a course developer, earned her PhD in Educational Psychology from Columbia University with a specialty in Neuropsychology. Dr. Benuck has a distinguished career working as a school psychologist in the Charedi School System. She promotes and has organized advanced training education for classroom teachers.
Dr. Brim earned her PhD in Psychology from Queens College and was awarded a Kennedy fellowship researching Developmental Disabilities. Before joining the Maalot staff, Dr Brim lectured in several colleges while providing assessment and staff training services as a Behavior Analyst for schools serving children with specific needs.
Dr. Stauber earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. She has broad clinical experience in providing consulting services to principals, teachers and parents as well as short term therapy and psychoeducational assessments for students and abuse prevention. She brings a wealth of experience at all levels of educational psychology as well as particular instruction in preparing and writing psychoeducational reports.
Math & Science
Mrs. Lifshitz had the unusual combination of being both academically distinguished in the field of mathematics and head of school in Texas. She has been awarded grants in the area of mathematics instruction. She the ability to engage all of her students while offering professional academic instruction in the field of mathematics.
Dr Levron MD, PhD, a course developer, graduated with distinction from Columbia University and has distinguished career as a researcher and instructor for both pre baccalaureate and graduate students. She has directed research in large laboratory situations and now directs her talents and abilities to contribute to the advancement of science among women.
Dr. Nechama Silverstein, a course developer, completed her Doctorial and post- doctoral studies at the Hebrew university in Jerusalem summa cum laude specializing in molecular and membrane transport. She has broad experience in instruction of biochemistry and molecular biology. Her numerous publications and awards attest to her accomplishments.
Computers
Mrs. Neroslavskaya, a course developer, earned her MA in Computer Science from the prestigious Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has many accomplishments to her name in the field of AI, Cloud platforms and computer architecture computers to solve problems and innovate for the good of the public and private sectors.
Mrs. Parnes earned her BS in Medical Computer Science at Hunter College, Mrs. Parnes went on to earn her MA in Applied Mathematics at the Weizman Institute. She comes to Maalot as an experienced computer scientist as well as being a people person. This unique combination enables her to teach complicated material in an engaging way. Her care for the success of her students ensures their enthusiasm and ambition to do well.
Business & Graphics
Mr. Ratner, MSM, a seasoned educator and course developer, holds a Master of Science in Management from Boston University. He has led a distinguished career in finance, cybersecurity, and education, serving as founder, director, and instructor across diverse professional training and academic programs. As Co-Founder of Tzomet CareerWise and Adjunct Professor of Business at Charter Oak Meohr
Seminary, he teaches core business and employment skills to students worldwide.
Mr. Ratner now dedicates his experience to advancing practical education and career development across global and community settings.
Judaic Studies
Ms. Brunner is a sought-after seminary lecturer. Trained in England at the
prestigious Gateshead Jewish Teachers’ Training College, she has extensive
knowledge in Judaic Studies.