Penina Magid
Blue squiggly lines radiating outward. Doodles by a child.

“ I hope our students leave Schechter with a love of exploring big ideas and a personal, meaningful sense of what it means to be Jewish.”

Penina Magid

Director of Arts Innovation and Enrichment | At Schechter since 1995

penina.magid@ssdsboston.org

About Penina

Penina brings over 20 years of experience working in a variety of educational settings with children and adults, with a background in theater education. She is passionate about inspiring creativity and innovation, helping learners bring their ideas to life.

Education

  • B.A., Psychology; Minor Education, Barnard College

  • M.A., Theater Education, Emerson CollegeB.A., Psychology; Minor

  • Teacher’s Certificate, Elementary Education, Efrata College in Jerusalem

  • Certificate, Institute for Non-Profit Management and Leadership, Boston University School of Management

Something you might not know

Penina wrote and performed a one woman show!