Staff Spotlight - Iris Milstein

We love our Meyer Prep Faculty and Staff! We look forward to introducing you to a new staff member each week so that you can see the dedicated, smiling faces of Meyer Prep.

This week, meet Iris Milstein. Morah Iris teaches Middle School IB Language Acquisition - Hebrew!

Here are some fun facts about Morah Iris:

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Jerusalem. I am forever a "Yerushalmit" - ("a Jerusalem Girl").

What is something you love to do outside of school?

I love to read, run, and go to the beach.

What is one of your personal goals?

To be able to deliver to as many children as possible the Hebrew language in a way that will make them feel closer to Judaism, Israel, and its culture.

Where's your 'happy place'?

My home. (whether it is here in PBG or in Jerusalem).

What is something your students might not know about you?

While serving in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces), I was privileged to join the unit I worked with for a parachuting course, and as the only girl, I had to be the first one to jump off the plane ... ✈️