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Paula Hoffman has worked in early childhood education for 25+ years as a kindergarten teacher and preschool director. Paula is a certified outdoor classroom instructor currently designing online training to support teachers creating natural environments that include celebrating Shabbat and Jewish holidays, values-based curriculum, and Jewish gardens. She received her BA and Teaching Credential at Cal State Long Beach and earned her MAEd in Jewish Education from Hebrew College in June, 2020. Paula has three adult children and five amazing grandchildren.