Avital Shein

Avital Shein holds a doctorate in Political Science (specialization in Political Theory) from the University of Maryland, College Park. She also holds an MA in Education from Stockholm University and is an experienced educator who has taught philosophy and political science at both university and high school levels. Most recently, she taught pedagogical research at Södertörn University. Avital joined Paideia in 2021 and has been involved in several projects that aim to create space for dialogue and understanding, including developing resources for Gishur: Connecting Communities, facilitator in the One Year Program, and project manager of the Renaissance Hub. Outside of Paideia, Avital is also director of Sukkat Shalom’s (Stockholm’s Progressive community) education program for young adults.