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Dr. Scott Goldberg is an Associate Professor of Education and Psychology at Yeshiva University's Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education. He holds a PhD in Applied Psychology from NYU, an MSEd in Special Education from Bank Street College, and a BA in Jewish Studies from the University of Chicago. His work focuses on multilingual literacy assessment (e.g., MaDYK Hebrew literacy tool), school governance, strategic planning, and leadership development in Jewish education. He previously served as Yeshiva University's Vice Provost (2013-2016) and Director of the YU School Partnership, transforming academic leadership and school collaborations. As Chairman of the Koren Publishers Educational Editorial Board, he led development of children's prayer books. His volunteer leadership revitalized the Young Israel of Passaic-Clifton synagogue through strategic planning, fundraising, and facility expansion.
- Educations:
- B.A. Jewish Studies, University of Chicago
- M.S.Ed. Special Education, Bank Street College
- Ph.D. Applied Psychology, New York University
- Key Roles:
- Former Vice Provost, Yeshiva University
- Founder/Former Director, YU School Partnership
- Chair, Koren Publishers Educational Editorial Board
- Former President, Young Israel of Passaic-Clifton
- Research Focus:
- Assessment tools for multilingual literacy
- Spiritual development in education
- School sustainability strategies
- Leadership in Jewish educational institutions
- Impact:
- Revitalized Jewish day school partnerships
- Developed nationally-used Hebrew literacy assessments
- Transformed synagogue membership from 200 to 1,000+ families
His work integrates academic research with practical leadership, addressing systemic challenges in education and communal institutions. Current efforts emphasize scalable solutions for school governance, educator training, and financial sustainability.
