Ulpanat AMIT Alei Zahav is the winner of the 2020/2021 AMIT Network Education Prize this year.
The nominating committee explained that the school was chosen because it fully implements AMIT’s values of Torat Chaim, academic excellence, and commitment to the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Furthermore, it is undergoing an in-depth cultural change that touches upon academics, social, emotional and values-based issues.
The staff at Ulpanat AMIT Alei Zahav works closely and collaboratively, to create a holistic plan that expresses all key elements of an AMIT education, allowing each student to express her own abilities and strengths.
Principal Leah Steinmetz shared: “I am proud of my staff, who prove that dedication and investment in each individual student are what lead to success.”
Yossi Dagan, Shomron Mayor, said: “Education is our top priority. This is our future and we invest in it tremendously. I am proud of Ulpanat AMIT Alei Zahav for fostering excellence, values, and achievements, and congratulate them on receiving this prize.”
Dr. Amnon Eldar, AMIT Director-General, says: “The educational work being done at Ulpanat AMIT Alei Zahav can be seen in the educational and values-based successes that the school has, and through the promotion of pedagogical innovation at the highest of levels. We salute the school’s staff and principal for their wonderful work.”
