OUR STAFF
Every child is born ready to navigate their personal journey.
As educators, our role is to observe and support each child as they find their voice and identity in the world.
At CityKids we aim to slow down time and encourage children to remain inspired by the multicultural world around them.
Our teachers remain inspired to perfect their craft by acknowledging the impact we have during these foundation stages of life.
OUR TEAM
MANAGEMENT
Ea Wegner, Director of Operations, made Aliyah from New Zealand in 2011. Ea received her BA from Canterbury University in Psychology, Education and Human Services prior to her Aliyah. In this new role, Ea will be responsible for the development and integration of new administrative processes and procedures that will be conducive to CityKids expansion across multiple branches, as well as supporting each of the branches to meet their full potential.
Daniella Adler is the Director of Early Childhood Education at CityKids’ Old North Branch. Originally from Toronto, she brings over 15 years of experience in education across Canada, the United States, and Israel. Daniella is deeply committed to the early years, viewing them as a foundational time for nurturing curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Her work includes program development, curriculum design, and educator mentorship, all grounded in strong partnerships with children, families, and learning communities.
Throughout her career, Daniella has worked with diverse communities, including at the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators in Jerusalem and Schechter Manhattan in New York City, where she designed innovative programs and led cross-cultural initiatives. She holds an MA in Jewish Education from Hebrew College and is passionate about CityKids’ emergent, constructivist approach, which places children’s ideas, relationships, and experiences at the heart of learning.
Talia Sandberg, Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education, Ibn Gabriol Branch, grew up in Buffalo, New York. Though she studied Geography in college, she quickly discovered her true passion is working with children and caring for them. She began working at CityKids in the Fall of 2017 as a One’s teacher and has since gained experience in and out of the classroom as our resident substitute teacher. Talia has been a dedicated member of our staff for the last six years. Her time at CityKids has allowed her to get to know all of the children and families in the community, become very knowledgeable about emergent curriculum and child development across all the classrooms and master tips and tricks for smooth classroom management. She recently completed her certification in Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum through Bar Ilan University and is excited to share her knowledge. She describes CityKids as a second home and is excited to step into this new role as Assistant Director.
Shaina Rodkin, Education and Community Programs Coordinator, grew up in Boston, MA. After moving to Israel, she received a BA in Psychology and Business from Tel Aviv University and earned her Early Education Teaching certification. Shaina has been working as an educator for the past 8 years in a variety of roles; kindergarten teacher, middle school teacher, and summer camp head counselor. Shaina also has a passion for nonprofit management, and has years of experience in program management, event planning, digital marketing, and community building. She is excited to be joining the team at CityKids and is committed to developing innovative education, creative programs, and a strong sense of community.