Michelle Steinhart
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Michelle has worked in Jewish Education and Jewish Special Education for more than twenty years, teaching in day schools and synagogue schools, serving as a counselor in summer camps, and as an advisor to youth groups. She has been at Temple Israel Center since 1998.
Michelle graduated Yeshiva University’s Stern College for Women with a B.A. Degree in Education and an Associate’s Degree in Judaic Studies. She went on to earn her M.A. degree in Special Education at Hunter College, specializing in Learning Disorders and Behavior Disorders. Michelle has led professional development sessions for the Temple Israel Center staff, Board of Jewish Education, MATAN and several synagogues and agencies. In addition, Michelle serves as Director of Special Projects for MATAN. Michelle is a 2002 recipient of the Grinspoon Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education.
Arielle Richman
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Arielle’s passion for Jewish education was shaped by her experiences growing up in the Conservative movement, participating in youth groups, spending many summers at Jewish camp both as a camper and counselor, and time with her family. She is deeply committed to empowering learners in their educational experience by following their lead.
Since she joined Temple Israel Center in 2017, her goal has been to create a hands-on, multi-sensory, cooperative learning environment that challenges individuals of all ages and abilities to develop their Jewish identities. An educator for more than 12 years, Arielle obtained a B.A. at UMASS Amherst, a Masters in Elementary Education from CUNY Hunter College and a permanent teaching certificate in Early Childhood education.
Jasmine Buzzella
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Jasmine was born and raised in Gainesville, FL and attended Florida State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree summa cum laude with a double major in psychology and theatre.
Jasmine grew up attending Hebrew school and participating in Junior Congregation on Shabbat. After having the honor of traveling to Israel on a Birthright trip that combined universities from all over Florida, she was inspired to become more involved with Hillel at FSU. She worked diligently to plan a variety of programs there for the student body. This led to her becoming a Springboard Fellow at Hillel at Binghamton University where she engages with and creates programming for students. Jasmine has also worked with children, tweens, and early teens at a synagogue day camp in Tallahassee. In addition to her passion for Judaism, Jasmine loves being in nature, listening to music, and making films. Jasmine is ecstatic to be part of the education team at Temple Israel Center!
Rita Meier
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