OUR STAFF
Our early childhood program is led by our Director and inspired through collaboration between our teachers.
Professional, dedicated, and loving—these words speak volumes about the team at KinderGan Preschool. Equipped with years of study and professional experience, our staff strives continuously to respond to the individual needs of each child and offer cutting-edge methodology in education.
In order to uphold the high standards of our program, staff meetings and constant development are ongoing throughout the year. This ensures that our teachers remain alert to the ever-changing needs of today's families and to the findings of current research.
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At KinderGan Preschool, we carefully select teachers who model and nurture Jewish values such as kindness, friendship, empathy, and respect for the environment and the rights of others. Our children learn the customs, traditions, and moral values of Judaism. These lessons are woven naturally through all of our disciplines so that they become both a meaningful and treasured part of each child’s personal milieu.
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Elana Kornfeld
Director
From a very young age, I always knew I wanted to work with children. My father is a Cardiologist/Nephrologist and my mother has her PhD in Art Therapy and Counseling. My parents brought us up in a loving home, with good values and a strong work ethic. I met my husband, Rabbi Shmuly, in 1997 and we married in 1998. We moved to Burbank just six months later, as soon as I finished college, and opened the Chabad Burbank Jewish Center. We have eight children, and we work together as a family. I can honestly speak on their behalf to say that we all feel blessed to be a part of such a special community.
I originally got my Degree in Speech & Language Pathology & Communication Disorders, interning with special needs children. I loved playing with them and seeing their wonder and excitement for the world around them. I slowly transitioned into general education have been involved with teaching children of various ages for the last 14 years. I found my calling when we opened Burbank Jewish Preschool. Together with our wonderful staff, families and children, we have created a school where each child is cherished and loved. I absolutely love coming to school every day (with some of my own children), and it is truly an honor being able to participate and watch the children in our school grow and flourish.