Shira Wiesenberg has worked with individuals with special needs and their families for over 25 years. She brings a wealth of experience as a supervisor of special ed schools, day- and vocational programs, camps, and group homes, serving children and adults across a wide spectrum of needs, ages, and abilities. Prior to moving to Chicago, she served as Director at SINAI Schools in New Jersey, implementing innovative methodology and curricula for students with Developmental Disabilities. Mrs. Wiesenberg holds a degree in social work from Columbia University.
Dana Danishefsky is a trained Speech-Language Pathologist with over 10 years of experience working with children with a range of developmental and language needs. Having worked in countless classrooms in both private and public school settings, she is passionate about utilizing a collaborative team approach to meet every student’s individual needs. Dana is looking forward to working with Netivot students and their families to secure a meaningful and successful path of learning for every child. She holds a masters in Speech-Language Pathology from Touro College.
Frayda is the tireless force who has been working behind the scenes to get Netivot off the ground. She has been working in the field for 10 years doing everything from teaching general education and special education to therapeutically supporting students with behavioral and emotional challenges. She loves kids and has a knack for entering their world and understanding them. She holds a Masters in Special Education with LBS1 licensing, and is currently pursuing a PhD in School Psychology at Loyola University.
As the person who knows your child best, YOU are an essential member of your child's educational team!
