Claire Merbaum is a Toronto-based educator and practitioner who founded The Centre for Mediated Learning (1999-2014) following an internship in Jerusalem under the mentorship of the late Prof. Reuven Feuerstein. With a background that spans academic studies, specialized training at the Feuerstein Institute, clinical experience, and leadership as a Senior Administrator in K-12 schools, Claire offers a distinctive and holistic approach to assessment, learning, and student advocacy. Her passion lies in sharing the transformative power of Mediated Learning and its applied systems, Dynamic Assessment (LPAD) and the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) program. Through workshops and personalized guidance, she equips educators and parents with the knowledge and tools to significantly enhance their interactions with children, fostering lasting improvements in thinking and learning. Claire is an Authorized Training Associate with the Feuerstein Institute and a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS). She holds a Master of Arts in School and Child-Clinical Psychology and PhD Candidacy at OISE/University of Toronto. Claire has had the opportunity to travel internationally, conducting workshops and meeting with children from a variety of cultural backgrounds. A proud mother of two young adults, she is fluent in English and Spanish, with advanced proficiency in Hebrew.