About אודות
Michelle Geft מיכל גפט
Michelle has been an educator for more than two decades. She holds a master’s degree in education and is currently pursuing her doctorate, with research focused on bringing archaeological finds into the classroom as a means of deepening students’ engagement with their own history and heritage.
She serves as the Western Regional Director of IsraelLINK, the formal education arm of StandWithUs, where she develops curriculum and trains educators to teach about Israel. She is also the Director of Education at Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue’s Religious School and has taught as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University.
Throughout her career, Michelle has developed a particular ability to recognize and bring out the strengths in each of her students. She is deeply passionate about teaching and is strongly influenced by Parker Palmer’s educational philosophy, which emphasizes authenticity, passion, and a genuine connection to what one teaches.