Lori is a member of NAEYC/AAAEYC, the United States Figure Skating Association, Temple Israel, and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

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Lori Bernstein

Early Childhood Education Director

Lori, who returned to Akron and the Shaw JCC in 2004, holds an undergraduate and master's degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. She has 25 years of experience in public and private education and has taught in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon and Colorado. During her long career, Lori has been AAEYC Teacher of the Year (1993) and has won recognition from Childcraft and Disney for leadership of oustanding education programs.

Lori says that, "It has always been my focus and my dream to help families grow in a natural and nurturing environment." During Lori's tenure at the Shaw JCC, she has helped realize that goal by implemennting two programs in conjunction with the Jewish Community Centers of North America (JCCA): TAG: Jewish Values through JCC Camping™ and An Ethical Start® preschool curriculum.

Lori is a member of NAEYC/AAAEYC, the United States Figure Skating Association, Temple Israel, and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

Phone: 330-835-0027
Fax: 330-867-7856
E-mail: lori_bernstein@shawjcc.org