LISA KIDECKEL came to us with years of experience both as an educator and a director. She has dedicated her professional career to the education of young children.  She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University, with a concentration in Child Development and Family Studies; a Masters of Education Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maryland; and she holds Director II Certification from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Lisa served as the Director of the Suzuki Preschool of Newton where she established the preschool from it's inception.  Lisa's extensive background includes terms at Temple Emeth Nursery School, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston, and Temple Israel of Swampscott. 

Lisa is married to Rabbi Earl Kideckel of Temple Beth Torah in Holliston.  They are the parents of Stacey, Cory and Bradley.