Without question, our staff is the primary reason our school is so highly respected and appreciated. Many of our staff have been with us since the school’s founding, and are known not only for being loving and dedicated, but also for being creative, well-trained and well prepared each day. All group leaders and many assistants are licensed in the field of education.  The staff are required to fulfill at least 16 hours of yearly training in early childhood.  Each staff member must obtain a physical and a TB test. They also need copies of certification, letters of reference, the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and the Pennsylvania Request for Criminal Record Check.

Leah Ackner , Director

Brenda Feldman, Administrative Assistant is a graduate from Community College of Allegheny County. She has had many years of experience in the field of early childhood as a Teacher and an Assistant Director. Mrs. Feldman taught several years at Beth Shalom in the Early Childhood Department before becoming the Administrative Assistant.

Fern S. Moscov,Consultant graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Education and has her Permanent Certification from the State of Pennsylvania. She studied with Dr. Taylor, a leader in the field of Early Childhood Education, at Carnegie Mellon University in Early Childhood.  Mrs. Moscov has many years of experience teaching in the Public Schools and early childhood. She was the Sunday School Coordinator and taught at the Hebrew Institute for many years.

Mrs. Moscov, started the Beth Shalom Preschool in 1988 and served as the Director until 2007. She is a member of several organizations and has continued her education through workshops, seminars, and classes at the University of Pittsburgh. She also has an extensive Judaic background.