Meet Our Leadership Team

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    Shani Skydell • Director, Early Childhood

    (718) 377-4466 x160
    sskydell@flatbush.org

    Ms. Skydell just finished her first year at YOF, where she has been working with our team to elevate our program and build on our strengths. Before that, she served as the Early Childhood Director at Manhattan Day School, with prior service as Early Childhood Director at RYNJ in Teaneck. Mrs. Skydell is a licensed clinical social worker and a passionate believer in Jewish education and the intrinsic value of every student in our care.

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    Cheryl Weinberger • Assistant Director, Early Childhood

    (718) 377-4466 x124
    CWeinberger@flatbush.org

    Ms. Weinberger has 25 years of experience working at YOF, where she strives to reach the whole child,to help ensure success in social emotional, behavioral and academic areas. She manages the in take interviews for all prospective Atideinustudents which gives her the unique opportunity to meet many of our students even before they become part of our Flatbush Family.

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    Ann Silverstein • Assistant Director, Early Childhood

    (718) 377-4466 x176
    asilverstein@flatbush.org

    Ms. Silverstein has been part of the Yeshivah of Flatbush EarlyChildhood for over 20 years, andhas taught in Atideinu, Nurseryand Kindergarten. She is trained as both a Fundations Facilitator and aJNTP mentor, both of which allow her to provide needed support toteachers