Stephie Bregman 

Stephie Bregman has been working in the field of education for the past 40 years and has an M.S. in Elementary Education and an Elementary Lifetime Teaching Credential. She is beginning her 34th year at Emek where she taught elementary students for many years and now heads the Resource Dept. Her 4 children attended Emek and now 3 of her grandchildren are here as well. Her favorite thing to do is to go to New York and Toronto with her husband to visit their 4 other grandkids!

To contact Stephie Bregman, email [email protected].

Debbie Ehrblich 

Debbie Erblich was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from Hillel Hebrew Academy.  Debbie attended Hunter college in NYC, where she graduated with a BA in both Psychology and Communications. Debbie first worked at The HELP Group as the Vocational Coordinator with kids from diverse backgrounds and having different abilities and needs including those with learning challenges, on the autistic spectrum and students with emotional and behavioral challenges.  Debbie went on to complete her CA Teacher Credential in the areas of Mild to Moderate at CSUN and later earned her Clear Education Specialist Credential. While teaching, Debbie met her dynamic husband and has 2 fun and amazing children that she is very proud of. After over 20 years of classroom instruction, Debbie has joined the EMEK team as the MS Resource Coordinator, working with students, families and service providers to assist in navigating and cultivating a successful middle school experience. 

“The first week of school rolled by with such enthusiasm-so great to be a part of it all!”

To contact Debbie Ehrblich, email [email protected]. 

Malka Riss 

Malka Riss has been teaching at Emek for well over 30 years. Born in New York, she received a Masters Degree from City College of New York as well as her Judaic Studies Teacher Certification from Teachers Institute, a division of Stern College. She is the mother and grandmother to Emek students and considers Emek to be her second home. After serving as a classroom teacher for many years, Malka now works as a Resource Specialist and  a Learning Lab teacher. She enjoys working with small groups and encouraging those students in need of extra support.

To contact Malka Riss, email [email protected]. 

Seema Gersten, Literacy Intervention Specialist

Seema Gersten is proud to announce the opening of The Learning Lab 360. This innovative space is designed to be a magical place where students can reinforce their foundational literacy skills through a blend of prescriptive lessons and comprehensive, multisensory activities, helping them build the critical reading skills they need to succeed.

Mrs. Gersten is a highly acclaimed educator, mentor, and coach for professionals working with children of all ages. She has expanded her expertise to include the Orton Gillingham philosophy on reading instruction and training through The Institute for Multisensory Integration. She believes children learn best when they feel valued, supported, and appreciated, and that all children can learn once we discover the best modality to help them thrive. Embracing the philosophy that "The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled," Mrs. Gersten is enthusiastic about helping to unlock your child's potential today.

To contact Seema Gersten, email [email protected]. 

Diane Rosenthal

Diane Rosenthal comes to us with a wealth of experience, a passion for education, and a proven track record of inspiring and guiding young minds. She steps into the role of Leap Lab Coordinator, bringing a fresh perspective, innovative ideas, and an unwavering dedication to ensuring that our high achieving students are challenged and empowered to reach new heights. She fosters a dynamic and enriching educational experience that caters to the unique needs of our high achieving learners.

To contact Diane Rosenthal, email [email protected].