Ori Tzuriel

Ori currently serves as Assistant Director at the Middlebury School of Hebrew, where he started teaching Hebrew after moving to Vermont in 2017. With a passion for education and community, Ori brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. He holds an MA in Cultural Studies from the Open University in Israel, a BA in Social Studies, History, and Jewish Studies from Bar Ilan University, and a teaching certificate in History from Kibbutzim College and is well-versed in the complexities of cultural identity and history. Outside academia, Ori is a certified NREMT and volunteers for the Bristol Rescue Squad. When not working or volunteering, Ori spends time with his wife and two children and can be found exploring the great outdoors, biking, scuba diving, hiking, fishing, and skiing.