Stacey Delcau
Issaquah,WA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Jewish educator seeking a challenging position to contribute my expertise in educational leadership, curriculum design, and community engagement. Bringing a proven track record of successful program development, management, and a commitment to fostering meaningful Jewish educational experiences.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Temple De Hirsch Sinai
08.2016 - Current
- Lead Educator for two-campus K-12th grade program with over 320 students
- Responsible for designing new approach for 21st century learners focused on Israel, Jewish Diversity, Shabbat including PBL approach
- Received SAMIS Foundation Grant to redesign 7th grade program to field-trip based program called "Tiyulim."
- Hiring, supervision and mentorship of 6 FT Education Team members
- Hire, supervise, and mentor 40+ teachers
- Partner with Dir of Adult Engagement and Preschool Dir to create overall vision and programming for congregational education
- Manage budget of 750k+
- Organize 3 travel opportunities for high school students each year by grade level
- Assist in grant writing- received multiple programming grants
- Recruit, train and mentor faculty and staff in best practices for instruction
- Plan and implement staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrate high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Skill at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Exercise leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situation (COVID 19)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
American Conference of Cantors
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with ACC board members, committee members and staff to design and align professional development programs with organizational goals and objectives.
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Congregation Keneseth Israel of Allentown
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Redesigned entire K-10th Grade Program
- Built partnership with sister city in Israel to create educational opportunities for both schools
- Partnered with Board of Directors and education committee
- Hired, supervised, and mentored education intern, rabbinic intern, and URJ Camp Fellow
- Hired, supervised, and evaluated teaching staff of 30 teachers
- Implemented new staff development structure
- Budgets and grant writing
- Initiated technology upgrades
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION
Colorado Agency for Jewish Education
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Agency supervisor for all programming focused on youth under age 18
- Responsible for overall operations including financial, curricular, supervisory, and visioning
- Consulted with key stakeholders in re-design of community Hebrew High School
- Spearheaded partnerships with local organizations
- Created Jewish Youth Professionals Council for all teen educators
- Supervised Director of Boulder Hebrew High
- Created and implemented re-vision and re-design of teen engagement programming for Denver Hebrew High School
- Re-branding and grant writing experiences
- Supervised Israel Study Tour Director- 6 week summer travel Poland/Israel for 11th graders
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EDUCATION
Stepping Stones Interfaith Family Education
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Created and implemented programming for interfaith families with children from ages newborn through high school to connect to Judaism in non-judgmental, relevant, experiential manner
- Initiated outdoor programming that included guided hiking adventures for pre-school aged children and their families as well as weekend family retreats
- Authored 'At Home' Shabbat guide for families published by Interfaithfamily.com.
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH EDUCATION/DIRECTOR OF SKIRBALL MUSEUM
Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Created and implemented adult education series focusing on 'Artistic Expressions of Faith' jointly with local Muslim and Christian communities in conjunction with Xavier University
- Managed museum staff and trained museum docents
- Created joint programming with Center for Holocaust Studies
- Designed and implemented Academy for Adult Interfaith Studies
- Provided basic Judaism learning classes to local public/private schools utilizing museum space
- Created lunchtime lecture series including speaker recruitment, marketing, and evaluation.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
Isaac M Wise Temple
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Coordinated, facilitated, and administered teaching assistant program for 80 high school students
- Created and implemented informal outdoor retreat program for 5th-10th graders
- Managed curriculum development for school of over 500 students.
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EDUCATION
Stepping Stones Interfaith Family Education
07.2001 - 06.2003
- Built new partnership with Boulder Jewish community to open Stepping Stones branch.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Focus on family education and bringing traditions into family homes
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) Jewish Education -
HEBREW UNION COLLEGE-JEWISH INSTITUTE OF RELIGION
Los Angeles, CA05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
Boulder, CO05.1997
One Year Program -
HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM
Jerusalem, Israel06.1996
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Punctual and Dependable
- Decision-Making
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Event and Program Planning
- Education Administration
- Faculty Supervision
- Staff Supervision and development
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
- Fiscal Management
- Budget Preparation/Administration
- Public Speaking
- Remote Learning
- Emergency Readiness
Certification
Reform Jewish Educator (RJE)
Mandel Teacher Educator Institute Cohort 11 Participant (in progress)
Languages
Hebrew (Modern and Prayer)
Publications
- Reform Judaism Blog Contributor, 05/2018, Shavuot: Counting Up to the Celebration
- Mazel Together Blog Contributor, 01/2018, Kids, Price & Sweat Equity: Chores Help Kids Learn to Solve Challenges
- Mazel Together Blog Contributor, 01/2018, Passover Should Be Hard
Affiliations
Community Involvement & National Leadership:
- URJ Camp Kalsman Faculty Commission & Faculty Member (Summer 2017-Present)
- Holocaust Center for Humanity Educator for Change Committee Member (2017-2022)
- Eastside Baby Corner Volunteer (Sept 2019-Sept 2020)
- URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Faculty Member (Summer 2018 & 2019)
- URJ Camp Harlam Faculty Member (Summer 2012-2015)
- iCenter Conference Participant 2018
- Facilitator @ Youth & Prejudice Conference, Interfaith Studies Department Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA (Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015)
- Association for Reform Jewish Educators (ARJE) - Conference Co-Chair Philadelphia 2015, Board Member June 2007-June 2010, Operations Team Member: Communications 2007-2010, Advocacy 2007-2012, Chair of HUC-JIR/NATE Interns Program for College Students 2004-2012, Attendee at 14 NATE Conferences
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Member 2001-2020
References
References available upon request
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Temple De Hirsch Sinai
08.2016 - Current
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
American Conference of Cantors
07.2016 - 07.2017
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Congregation Keneseth Israel of Allentown
06.2013 - 06.2016
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION
Colorado Agency for Jewish Education
01.2010 - 07.2012
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EDUCATION
Stepping Stones Interfaith Family Education
07.2008 - 07.2010
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH EDUCATION/DIRECTOR OF SKIRBALL MUSEUM
Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion
07.2006 - 07.2008
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
Isaac M Wise Temple
07.2004 - 06.2006
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EDUCATION
Stepping Stones Interfaith Family Education
07.2001 - 06.2003
Master of Arts (M.A.) Jewish Education -
HEBREW UNION COLLEGE-JEWISH INSTITUTE OF RELIGION
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
One Year Program -
HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM
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