Lisa Biton

Dean of Israel Studies

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Lisa Biton was born and raised in Northern California.  She holds a BA in Classical Studies and European History from Santa Clara University and a MAT from USC.  Lisa studied abroad at Ben Gurion University in Be'er Sheva in 2005 and fell in love with the land of Israel - and her Israeli husband.  She made aliyah in 2009 to the southern city of Kiryat Gat. Lisa has worked for AMHSI since 2010, as both a general studies teacher and an Israel Studies teacher. Since 2021, Lisa also serves as the AMHSI Dean of Admissions.  Lisa and her husband have three children, and they love living in the Negev.