The DiscoverEd Podcast

Mrs. Mushky Kulek is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Shaarei Chinuch Day School, a Jewish Montessori school in Chicago that she helped establish in 2013. A dedicated and certified Montessori educator, she was recognized as a "36 Under 36" honoree by the Jewish United Fund in 2022. Beyond her administrative leadership, Mrs. Kulek remains active in the classroom, focusing on a hands-on a...

Based in London, Rabbi Efraim Lerner is an innovative educator, consultant, and community rabbi who focuses on the intersection of human-centered leadership and educational technology. He is dedicated to unlocking organizational potential by combining essential human qualities with the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Rabbi Lerner is a published author who co-wrote the book Change...

Rabbi Levi Druin serves as the principal of Pardes Day School in Miami, a school that emphasizes both rigorous Judaic and general studies, fostering an environment where every child is seen, supported, and inspired to thrive. He brings a unique blend of expertise, combining his passion for education with a background in industrial psychology. In this episode, Rabbi Druin shares his solution to bal...

Rabbi  Zelig  Silber is a veteran middle‑school teacher at Cheder Chabad in Monsey and a beloved mentor renowned for his systematic, Chassidishe approach to Chinuch  . He joined Menachem Education Foundation’s Teacher Training Program in its inaugural year, later directing and shaping its men’s track as Teacher Induction Program Director  . Holding a Master's Degree in Education and trained by...

Rabbi Eliezer Shusterman serves as the Principal of the Mesivta Boys High School at Yeshiva Schools in Pittsburgh. He also holds the position of Associate Rabbi at Shaare Torah Congregation, and has worked for more than 30 years in various educational roles in the U.S., Australia, and South Africa. Rabbi Shusterman’s leadership style at Yeshiva Schools emphasizes operational efficiency, academic e...

Rabbi Michoel Druin is the Head of School for IVDU Schools, the educational division of Yachad, which serves students with mild-to-moderate learning, social, and developmental delays. With over thirty years of experience in educational leadership, Rabbi Druin has led schools with over 1,000 students and startup schools in various locations including South Africa, Miami, Atlanta, and New York, brin...

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