Rinat Levy Cohen

Director of Innovation and Mcleod Innovation Center @Fairfield College Preparatory School

US

Led the McLeod Innovation Center from inception, overseeing everything from designing learning spaces to academic programming, while aligning its mission with long-term institutional strategy- Recruited, mentored, and managed a diverse cross-functional team of educators and specialists- Designed and launched interdisciplinary curricula blending humanities, science, digital media, and emerging technologies to foster future-ready skills- Chaired academic and governance committees; contributed to institutional strategic planning and policy development- Directed strategic planning, budgeting, and vendor partnerships for academic technology and innovation initiatives- Established hands-on learning labs in digital fabrication, broadcasting, and eSports, integrating experiential and project-based learning- Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive Innovation curriculum, emphasizing research-based, data-informed instructional practices- Led adoption and evaluation of instructional materials, technologies, and digital platforms to support Innovation program outcomes- Partnered in building the annual curriculum and instructional budget; guided investment in scalable, high-impact learning resources- Designed and facilitated school-wide professional development to raise instructional performance and advance learning outcomes.

Fordham University

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Learning Sciences

Tel Aviv University

Master’s Degree, Language Teaching, Curriculum Development, and Testing