Merril Feinstein has been involved in early childhood education her entire professional career. Before coming to Brotherhood, Merril was on staff at the All Soul’s School and the AJ Heschel School, both in Manhattan. She served as a mentor for students at the Jewish Theological Seminary and as a literacy staff-developer for the NYC Board of Education. Merril was a member of the education department at Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University. On the national level, Merril was involved in professional advocacy issues for early-childhood professionals as a staff member for the Coalition for Advancement on Jewish Education (CAJE). She retains membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Board of Jewish Education. Merril holds a Masters Degree in Education from Bank Street College of Education.