About Us
Our Story
There comes a point when you realize something isn’t working. After trying everything—adapting, adjusting, pushing through—you reluctantly accept that change is necessary and begin to question what to do next. From my own experience as a student to now working with others, I’ve observed many struggle in learning environments that don’t meet their needs, and the repercussions can last a lifetime. When my son’s school experience became unmanageable, I knew I couldn’t ignore the bigger questions any longer. And so, The Nook was born—offering a new path.
Discover yourself through learning.
Meet Our
Dedicated Team
As a team, we are not just facilitating growth for others, but actively engaging in it ourselves.
Sharon Leibowitz
Founder
Sharon was born in Staten Island, New York and relocated to Israel with her family in 2010. Passionate about raising her three children, she is continually seeking ways to keep things fresh, expand her knowledge, and immerse herself in new projects. Her favorite thing about The Nook is that it provides a space where everyone can grow, transform, and be seen.
Superpowers: Making things grow, spotting hidden talents, matching people with purpose.
Favorite Book: “But No Elephants,” by Jerry Smath
Hobbies: Motor homing, cooking, organizing spaces, and pondering.
Jordana Bernstein
Educational Director
Jordana was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and made Aliyah with her husband, Josh, in September 2023. She loves being a mom to her four kids, all young adults now, and is grateful that three of them live in Israel too! Jordana is passionate about teaching young children the skills to handle life’s ups and downs. Her favorite thing about The Nook is the fast family she has found since moving to Israel.
Superpowers: PFC powers (ask her what that means), patience, ability to stay calm in all kinds of situations, child whisperer, dog whisperer, people connector.
Favorite Book: “The Rabbit Listened,” by Cori Doerrfeld
Hobbies: Hanging with her dogs, smoking all kinds of deliciousness on her smoker, cooking, hosting, gardening, and hanging with her fam.
Tamar Magnas
Program Director
Tamar was born in New York. She loves working with kids because of how direct they are. She adores raising her three girls, now young women. Tamar is known to be spontaneous, curious, outgoing, dependable, and fair-minded. Her favorite thing about The Nook is that it feels like a home.
Superpowers: Handling craziness with ease, telling it like it is, speaker of legalese.
Favorite book: “The Sneetches,” by Dr. Seuss
Hobbies: Yoga, farming, socializing, and keeping her doors open. (there might be a party inside!)