Lorelei Black MS Ed.D.
Dr. Lorelei Black, MS Ed.d, is an accomplished educator and athletic director with a deep passion for physical education and aquatics. Currently serving as the Lead Physical Education Teacher at Queens Hebrew Academy, she is dedicated to fostering the holistic development of students—supporting their physical, emotional, and social growth through movement, teamwork, and lifelong fitness. Lorelei’s dynamic curriculum includes a variety of sports and activities such as gymnastics, tennis, flag football, dance, and innovative options like pickleball and circus arts, all designed to promote confidence, coordination, and a love for active living.
In addition to her educational role, Lorelei has a robust background in aquatics, holding certifications as an active lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), and instructor trainer for CPR, AED, and first aid. For over four years, she has served as Aquatics Director at Camp Gan Israel of Great Neck, where she leads swim programs, trains lifeguards, and ensures safety protocols are maintained. Lorelei’s leadership philosophy emphasizes respect, empathy, and the power of small gestures in building trust and community. With a rich educational foundation from Bard College and Teachers College, Columbia University, she continues to inspire students and colleagues alike to pursue healthy, active, and fulfilled lives.
• Certification teach lifeguarding
• Teaches CPR
• Teaches First Aid
• Motorcycling safety instructor
• Bard College
• Teachers College of Columbia University- M.A.
• Seton Hall University- Ms.Ed.
• Seton Hall University- Ph.D.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to perseverance and hard work—despite struggling with my weight as a freshman, I stayed dedicated, which led to being sponsored by Adidas as a sophomore and ultimately becoming an Olympian.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received came from my mentor and coach, Ted Corbid, who taught me the value of resilience, discipline, and always striving to improve.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to never put your heels down—stay confident, keep pushing forward, and never get complacent.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important values to me in both work and personal life are family, creativity, and community—whether spending time with my daughter, knitting and gardening at home with my cats, or teaching and leading as Athletic Director and educator at Chabad of Williamsburg.