Elaine Prigal – Grades 3-6 L’mata and Kayitz Supervisor

Elaine joined the Temple Beth Ami staff in August 2014. Elaine began working in the TBA community as a TBA High and L’mata teacher. As the year progressed, Elaine stepped into her new role as L’mata/Kayitz supervisor for Beth Ami. Elaine received her undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston with a dual major in Special Education (K-12) and Jewish Studies. Elaine grew up in the Greater Washington area attending the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School and was an active participant in United Synagogue Youth. Before working at Temple Beth Ami, Elaine spent her summers at Capital Camps as a counselor, training CIT’s and in the role of supervisor for the 3rd through 5th grade village. Elaine is extremely passionate about experiential education and is thrilled to be working with our award winning L’mata program as well as further developing our experiential education opportunities through our Camp Kayitz program.