Ora Hirsch holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, a master’s degree in the instruction of sciences from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a teaching certificate from Tel Aviv University. Served for more than thirty years as biology teacher and subject coordinator at Ahad Ha’am High School in Petah Tikva.
Served as guide on behalf of the Biology Inspector’s Desk. Participated in writing “Folder of Experiments in Biology”.
As part of her work in the team for the development and support of school biology laboratories at Bar-Ilan University, she works on developing experiments in biology and continuing education programs for teachers and lab technicians.

Director general of B-Lite Group, which helps organizations, teams and individuals to realize their leadership potential, improve their performance and increase their influence.
Ilan is a strategic advisor and leading mentor, with more than 30 years of experience in management and consultancy. A facilitator of programs for leadership and management. Holds the rank of reserve lieutenant colonel. Specializes in developing individual and organizational excellence and improving performances.
Holds a master’s degree in business management and professional qualifications as an organizational advisor, group facilitator, managers’ trainer, personal trainer and intra-organizational auditor.

מנהלת היחידה למידענות ותקשוב באגף לחינוך הגיל הרך

Iris is a physics teacher and subject coordinator, teaching high school students at Gimnasia Katzir in Holon for 31 years. Throughout this entire period, she has prepared thousands of students for the bagrut examination in physics at a 5-credit level. Many of her students have reached key positions both in the industry and in academics.
Furthermore, Iris is a district and national inspector on the teaching of physics. By virtue of her role, she mentors new and veteran teachers, develops and delivers lectures in many continuing education programs in various subject pertaining to pedagogy in physics and its implementation in innovative ways using technological tools.
Additionally, Iris is in charge of the project “the online academic course”, which exposes high school students to higher learning and encourages them to aim high.
As a teacher, Iris believes that the single most important thing is to love the adolescents, to believe that each and every student can reach any goal that he or she aspires to, if they are willing to put the effort into it. A teacher who loves his or her students can stoke their curiosity and infect them with his or her passion for the subject. The will to learn lies in each and every person, the teacher only needs to find the way to pique their interest.

I started my work in education as a youth counselor in various informal education settings. I am a youth counselor first and foremost. In 2008, I established the Sophia Center for Applied Philosophy, out of the conviction that our duty as educators is to stimulate the children’s amazement and wonder, to stoke their natural curiosity instead of communicating information to them or filling their heads with our answers, for “Wonder is the feeling of a philosopher” (Plato) and “Every time we teach a child something, we keep him from inventing it himself” (Piaget).

Currently I am a facilitator in the organization “Education Cities”. For me, this combines the essences of wonder, will and readiness for a challenge, to dare, to dream and to charge forward beyond what is known and safe, thereby creating a connection between that part of me that inquires, wonders and charges forward, and my educational philosophy that sees each child as a perfect creature that requires as little interference as possible in his or her learning process. When I have some time left, I am socially active in several challenges, local and national. I am married and a father of three. I live in Pardes Hanna. I have a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the Open University and a master’s degree in organizational consultancy from Bar-Ilan University. Currently, as part of my doctoral studies at Tel Aviv University’s School of Education, I study the link between urbanism, community and informal educational settings.

Dr. Sadeh is the Chief Inspector of Biology at the Ministry of Education. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, a Master’s Degree in Botany from the Hebrew University and a Doctorate in Science Teaching from Bar Ilan University. Previously, she served for seven years in the Environmental Science Department. Prior to that, she was a teacher of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the ORT Yad Leibovich Education Campus. Served as a Biology facilitator, partner in the development of the Bioscience Unit, “Environmental Workshop” units, and author of several textbooks: “From Seed to Seed”, “Biotechnology, Environment and What’s Between Them” and more.

Dr. Ofrath holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture , a Master’s and Doctoral Degree in Microbiology from the Hebrew University. She participated in basic research as part of a Postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Molecular Biology at the Hebrew University. For 26 years she has been teaching Biology in High School, mentoring teachers and teaching in post-primary settings. Directed the field of Biology at Belmonta Laboratories at the Hebrew University for 13 years. In this context, she was involved in the development of Biology laboratories for High School students; In the development of research-based curricula;in instructing  pedagogical lab students; in organizing teacher training and teacher guidance; In organizing student conferences, as well as in research dealing with the connection between designated non-school science centers and schools

Dr. Horesh is a Biology teacher and coordinator at the Rishonim High School in Herzliya. Developer and leader of the unique program in Biology – “Research Biology”. Holds a B.Sc. degree in Biology, a M.Sc. degree in Ecology and a PhD in Biochemistry from Tel Aviv University, as well as a postdoctoral Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering from Wyoming University in the United States. Specializes in writing curricula, scientific consulting and development of research laboratories within the Center for the Support of Biology Laboratories, Bar Ilan University. Coordinates the center of Biology Teachers in the Central Area and trains teachers in various courses, including Environmental Sciences and guides Pedagogical Ecological tours

Dr. Pirchia Waxman is a Biology teacher and coordinator at Shimon Ben Zvi High School in Givatayim, a National Biology instructor and Deputy Academic Director of the Center for the Development and Support of Biology Laboratories in Schools, Faculty of Education, Bar-Ilan University. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences from Bar-Ilan University, a Master’s Degree in Biology from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem in the Biology teaching track, and a PhD in Biology Pedagogy from Bar-Ilan University. Has extensive experience in International Biology teaching projects, including writing questions for the Biology Olympiad Competition. Dr. Waxman is a researcher in the field of Science and Neuroscience teaching

Shiri Massa holds a PhD in molecular biology and virology from Bar-Ilan University and a biology teacher’s certificate from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
For a decade she has served as a biology teacher and subject coordinator at Hashalom High School in Mitzpe Ramon. During these years, she has implemented theory, methodology and studies in molecular biology in association with the Center for the Development and Support of School Biology Laboratories at Bar-Ilan University. She instructs biology teachers on the implementation of MOOCs (online academic courses) in a classroom setting, on behalf of the Center for Educational Technology.
Lecturer on virology at Ariel University for students in the pre-medical track.

Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the Hebrew University and a Master’s Degree from Ben-Gurion University. Teacher and Biology Coordinator at Yavneh High School and Biology Instructor.

A national instructor in the Teaching Staff in Training Position Division, Ministry of Education.
A lecturer at Kibbutzim College. Holds a bachelor’s degree in combining the arts in education and a mater’s degree in Jewish studies – Hebrew literature and gender.
Known by the Ministry of Education as an expert in the fields of digital pedagogy, online courses development and guidance.

דוברת ומנהלת הסברה של מפקד האוכלוסין

מדריכה מרחבית מחוז מרכז, מומחית תחום טכנופדגוגיה

I am an entrepreneur in the field of educational innovation and a pedagogic administrator of How2MOOC program in Education Cities.
I hold a master’s degree from Haifa University. I deliver lectures and facilitate groups, and mentor teachers and principals through change processes. In 2013, I answered the call by the Director General of Education Cities, Yaakov Hecht, to train and mentor teachers who will teach MOOCs in the classroom according to the model of the Education Cities’ team. Since then, I have been heading the team that develops the model and trains teachers in the education system to become MOOCsters.
Over time, we have renamed the model How2MOOC. The MOOC is a unique and inevitable phenomenon that can change the face of education. However, I believe that the real game changer is by learning MOOCs according to the How2MOOC model.
This way, we can all create a change in the education system, both in the teacher’s role and in the students’ role. The H2M model allows students to become active consumers of knowledge, to express their individuality and to assume responsibility for their learning process. I live in Pardes Hanna-Karkur with my partner Nimrod and our children Yuval and Halleli.

מדריכה ארצית למידענות באגף לחינוך הגיל הר

Dr. Danin-Kreiselman holds a B.Sc. in Food Science, an M.Sc. in Biology from the Weizmann Institute and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Hebrew University. Les, California. During her work, Dr. Danin-Kreiselman experimented with developing teaching materials according to the Next Generation Science Standards NGSS method. This method combines the curriculum with general scientific principles and research skills in building phenomenon-based study units.

מדריכה ארצית לתקשוב בגילאי לידה עד שלוש וחינוך ערבי באגף לחינוך הגיל הרך

מדריכה ארצית לתקשוב בגילאי 3-6, באגף לחינוך הגיל הרך

אחראית ניו מדיה

מדריכה בפיקוח על הוראת האזרחות

Adi Rosen holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (with honors). Has been working for 42 years as a physics teacher of the 10th to 12th grades. Simultaneously with his teaching position, he has worked in the Department of Science Teaching at Weizmann Institute of Science for 27 years. His main areas of activity at the Weizmann Institute were the development and publication of 15 textbooks. Planned new lab experiments, developed the national list of experiments for physics students and sorted the experiments according to various criteria. He also served as lecturer in courses and continued education programs for physics teachers at the institute. Furthermore, he (along with others) initiated the reform of the physics curriculum and developed about 70% of it. Additionally, Adi Rosen held several positions at the Ministry of Education: served as National Physics Inspector for 3 years, and as National Inspector for the Teaching of Physics in Pre-Academic Programs in Higher Learning Establishment for 10 years. Has been instructing (in his position titled “National Instructor”) high school physics teachers for 20 years. He also edited the pages of formulas and physical constants used in bagrut examinations. Adi has also served as member of the Subject Advisory Committee for Physics for about 20 years.

Adi Rosen has been working as a physics lecturer at Beit Berl College for 13 years and published 36 articles, most of which in Tehuda Journal (the physics teachers’ gazette published by the Weizmann Institute of Science). Served as both scientific and pedagogic editor in the publication of eight physics textbooks. In the 1980s he developed a computer program designed to allow the computer-aided analysis of experiment results. Adi Rosen gave a lecture at the international conference on science education and astrophysics in San Diego, California, titled “Frames of Reference”. In 2016 he retired and continued his work as a lecturer at Beit Berl College. He is currently developing two volumes on electromagnetics and two volumes on frames of reference.

ראש המסלול לעיצוב תעשייתי בפקולטה לארכיטקטורה ובינוי ערים בטכניון.

Has 20 years’ worth of experience as a physics teacher. Leads communities of physics teachers on behalf of Department of Science Teaching at Weizmann Institute of Science and is chief district instructor at the Physics Inspector’s Desk.
Married to Sharon and father of Maor and Noam.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in science education with a specialization in mathematics from the Technion’s Faculty of Education.
Holds a master’s degree in science education with a specialization in physics education from the Rothschild Program at Weizmann Institute of Science.
Teaches physics at the Leo Baeck Education Center in Haifa, where he also serves as subject coordinator of physics and as field coordinator of science and technology.
Recipient of the Trump Foundation Master Teacher Award for the year 2013 and the Amos de-Shalit Z”L Prize for Excellence in the Teaching of Physics for the year 2019. Believes that physics can be taught through experience and through fun by using experience-based activities for students, rather than through equations and exercises alone, in order to stoke the student’s curiosity and increase his or her motivation, all the while deepening his or her understanding of the subject. Sees great importance in encouraging more girls to choose physics as an extended subject in high school and he is a member of unique and task-specific team at the Physics Inspector’s Desk.

I was born in Romania and have a master’s degree in electrical engineering.
In Israel I have taught physics to high school students at a 5-credits level for 35 years, 19 of which at HEMDA Center for Science Education in Tel Aviv. I was always available to help my students, I believed in each student’s abilities, I encouraged them to persevere, not to quit and not to give up. An integration between theoretical learning, many lab experiments of different types and informed solution of problems was the winning combination.
The reward for my efforts was that with each passing lesson I saw in my students’ eyes how their understanding and enjoyment of the learning grew and deepened.
For many years I have also been a member of the physics group in the Department of Science Teaching at the Weizmann Institute of Science.

Ruth Avraham holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Science Teaching from Tel Aviv University. Retired. Formerly a Biology teacher and coordinator at Katzenelson High School, Kfar Saba. Coordinator of the Biology Olympiad for 8 years (including writing all the questions for the various stages of the competition). Team member in a project of writing textbooks for Middle School at Bar Ilan University. Staff member of the committee for writing Matriculation exams in Biology for about twenty years, and Chairman of the committee for six years

Unit for Teaching Assistants, Directorate of Educational Staff.

Holds a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and biochemistry, a master’s degree in microbiology and a biology teacher’s certificate from Bar-Ilan University. Served for 40 years as a biology teacher and subject coordinator at Ramat Gan Municipal Orthodox High School, as well as a pedagogic coordinator. Served as guide on behalf of the Biology Inspector’s Desk. Participated in writing “Folder of Experiments in Biology”. As part of her work in the team for the development and support of school biology laboratories at Bar-Ilan University, she works on developing experiments in biology and continuing education programs for teachers and lab technicians.