Ally Heller
-On-Site Teacher
This is my third year working in the JEC. I am a born and raised Valley (San Fernando Valley) Girl who is about to start my tenth year teaching. This is my fourth year at KI and I love this community and both the ECC and JEC. My passions include gardening, sewing and hanging with my cats.
Ben Bleefeld
-On-Site Teacher
This will be my second year teaching at KI. This fall, I will be starting the post baccalaureate Premedical Program at USC. I am from Philadelphia and, as such, I am a massive Philadelphia sports fan. I graduated from Columbia University with two degrees in astrophysics and bible. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, going to the beach, and cooking.
Daniella Wodnicki 
-KITT Advisor
This is my seventh year teaching at KI and I will be leading a KITT group. In my spare time I love to paint, craft, and explore the outdoors.
Debbie Dreiman
-Hebrew Tutor
This is my twelfth year teaching at KI. I am so excited to teach second and third grade this year. When I am not at KI I love to be with my family, cooking, and going on vacations. I can’t wait to meet all of my new students this year.
Elise Benveniste
-On-Site Teacher
I am thrilled to be continuing as both a ECC and JEC teacher this year! I love doing art with our students, especially creating beautiful Judaica that you would be thrilled to have on your table or mantle.
Gili Beeri
-Hebrew Tutor
I am thrilled to be starting my twentieth year with KI, and my fourth year as a KI Hebrew tutor. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love to spend time with my family, work out, read and travel. I'm Looking forward to another wonderful year!
Hannah Engel 
-Hebrew Tutor
I'm graduated from UCLA, and this will be my fourth year at KI. I'm looking forward to getting to know and learning with my students this year. In my free time I enjoy hiking, spinning, and trying new restaurants around LA.
Ilan Berdy
-OJE Teacher
-Hebrew Tutor
This is my third year teaching at OJE, and I am beyond excited! I am a third year Mechanical Engineering major at UCLA, and some of my hobbies include rock climbing, snowboarding, and solo traveling.
Ilana Rabin
-Hebrew Tutor
I am thrilled to be starting my ninth year with KI. Outside of tutoring and teaching, I love to cook, work out, listen to podcasts, and play with my puppy, Linus. Looking forward to another wonderful year!
Jeffrey Baldinger
-Hebrew Tutor
This is my tenth year at KI and I will be tutoring Hebrew this year. In my spare time I love going on hikes. I am looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new students and teaching them Hebrew.
Lauren Jane Lev
-Sunday Teacher
-Hebrew Tutor
My name is Lauren Jane and I've been working at KI since 2007! The rare times I'm not at KI, you can find me in a comedy club, seeing live music, boxing, at a Dodger game, riding my bike or eating Mexican food with friends! I look forward to continuing to tutor in Hebrew!
Rachael Stone
-Hebrew Tutor
This is my eleventh year working at KI and I am excited to be back as a Hebrew tutor. In my spare time I love practicing meditation and yoga.
Rebecca Freund
-Hebrew Tutor
This is my eighteenth year working at KI. I am so excited to be back teaching Hebrew.
Rina Weil 
-On-Site Teacher
-Hebrew Tutor
This is my seventh year working at KI. My favorite part about being Jewish is celebrating holidays with my family. I am looking forward to a great year.
Sophia Toubian
-OJE Teacher
This is my third year working at KI and I’m so excited to be back! I am a UCLA graduate pursuing my PhD in Data Science. In my spare time I love to read, hike, surf, and skate!
Starline Hodge
-OJE Teacher
This is my fourth year with KI and I'm excited to be at OJE again! In my spare time, I love drawing, making stickers, photography, and exploring new places.