Inbal Khabieh

Inbal Khabieh has been with Early Childhood Special Education for over 15 years.

Holding a Bachelor’s in Political Science Inbal pursued a career in Journalism but found her passion and purpose was early childhood education. Inbal attained her Masters in Early Childhood general and special education continued on to work as a teacher in NYC Public Schools for the next 10 years.

Inbal’s time in NYC public schools included interactions with students who had varying degrees of ability and learning styles. She also taught STEM Hydroponics and Sustainability, was a teacher mentor, and oversaw the social studies curriculum for district 22 as an ambassador. It is through these experiences that Inbal subscribed to the idea that children learn best not by being taught, but by experience. Daily opportunities for guided exploration and project-based, hands-on learning are the foundation for children to discover knowledge and reach their potential.

Inbal adheres to the philosophy that children are the guides to our teaching and their learning. As is said in Tehillim, מכל מלמדי השכלתי ומתלמידי יותר מכולם״” (“From all my teachers I have learned, and from my students more than everyone”) ….We learn the most about children by critically observing their demonstrated independent abilities. Knowing a child’s functional level on a developmental continuum, we can guide them to their next steps and promote growth in all areas of functioning. It is not just curriculum and standards, but also the knowledge and understanding of a child, and a close partnership with their family that truly drives progress.

Inbal lives by the concept that one should never stop growing – whether as a teacher, as a director or as an individual. Every experience serves a purpose and it is our duty to seek and embrace it in order to draw the positive.

Being born and raised in Israel, Inbal is fluent in Hebrew. She also speaks conversational Arabic and Spanish.

Inbal lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband Simon, her sons Maier and Nathan, and her dog Luca.