Jodi Hirsch Rein has dedicated her career to Jewish day school education and serves as the Principal of Culture and Student Success at Gesher Jewish Day School in Fairfax, VA. An educator for over 23 years, she has been a classroom teacher, learning specialist, teacher mentor, and school leader, deeply committed to fostering student growth and success. Jodi holds dual bachelor’s degrees from Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary, a master’s in Jewish Education from Brandeis University, a reading certification in Orton-Gillingham, and a certificate in school management and leadership from Harvard University. She is passionate about cultivating strong, vibrant Jewish learning communities. Beyond education, Jodi enjoys art, swimming, biking, cooking, and spending time with her husband and teenage boys.