Meet Miri Ovadia (she/her/hers)

What is your official role at B'nai Shalom Day School?

Infant Room & Upper School Hebrew Teacher

What are you most excited about for the 2025-2026 school year?

Being with the babies brings me so much joy, and I’m grateful to work alongside people who share my heart and mindset.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?

Daily yoga, a good book, and cooking fresh meals are some of my favorite ways to unwind and stay grounded.

Where is your hometown?

Greensboro, NC!

Where did you go to college/what degrees/accreditations do you hold?

I went to culinary school in New York, spent a year studying at the University of Tel Aviv, and have always felt called to teach—whether it’s in the classroom, kitchen, or on the yoga mat.

If you were a Starbucks drink, what would you be?

Espresso!