F&S 23.24
THE CAMP BRANDEIS TEAM
Mirza Kopelman - Camp Director 
Mirza brings over 20 years of experience in K-8education to his role at Brandeis. He was previously the Afterschool and Summer Camp Director at Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, a preschool - 8th grade independent school in the East Bay, where he was responsible for developing vibrant, engaging, and child-centered programs throughout the school year and summer. He takes a holistic approach to working with students, recognizing the importance of social, emotional, and spiritual learning. An accomplished musician and avid record collector, Mirza is also a father of four and a longtime Bay Area resident.
Zindzi Sugerman - Assistant Camp Director
Zindzi has been with Brandeis for 3 years in multiple capacities. The past year she has been
the resident teacher for 3rd Grade and this coming year, she will be the Librarian for Brandeis. She has experience in the classroom as well as helping students individually and in small groups. “I help students with literacy, writing proficiency and spelling. I also teach math and Hebrew. I have two children at Brandeis, a rising 3rd and 6th Grader. I aspire to provide my students with a sense of adventure and exploration. I believe that the journey to learning begins with a feeling of safety and from there we can play and become curious about the world around us.”
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