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As the Operations and HR Manager, Dena brings over 10 years of higher education and education technology experience where she excelled in building processes and growing teams. She is excited to enhance The iCenter with culture-building initiatives, systems improvement, and people operations. Dena holds a Master of Social Work degree from The University of Maryland Baltimore and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Kansas. She is excited to pair her professional experience in education with her connection to Israel. Dena found her connection with Israel while participating in the former URJ Eisendrath International Exchange (EIE) program in high school and growing up at URJ OSRUI as a camper, counselor, and unit head. Dena lives in Northbrook with her husband, two boys, and a dog named Matzah.
What are you happiest doing outside of work?
Spending time outside—whether that is going for a walk with my dog, playing in the snow with my kids, or enjoying some ice cream on a warm summer night!
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Eich Atem Margishim Hayom? – Mood Posters
HOW YA DOIN? or MAH NISHMAH? ?מה נשמע It’s one of the most basic questions people ask each other: “How are you?” “How are you feeling?” “What’s new?” It’s no different in Hebrew. It’s easy to use Modern ...
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Hebrew Labels
One of the best ways to learn Hebrew is to become immersed in the language and to engage with the vocabulary in daily life. Hebrew labels and stickers are a fun way to interact with ...
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