Gabrielle Soffer, who hails from Tenafly, New Jersey, moved to Israel in 2019 seeking a fresh start and to escape rising antisemitism she experienced in the United States. With a background in visual arts and psychology, she initially aimed to improve her Hebrew before finding her calling in teaching English. After completing a free teacher certification course at Kibbutzim College of Education, she began teaching at ORT Motzkin high school in Kiryat Motzkin. Soffer developed an engaging English curriculum that combines literature and visual arts, fostering creativity and active participation among her students, many of whom come from Russian-speaking families. Despite the challenges of raising two young children amid wartime conditions, she remains committed to her students and values the connections she has built with them. Soffer appreciates the directness and warmth of Israeli life, which contrasts with her experiences in the U.S. She continues to navigate the complexities of teaching and parenting in a tumultuous environment, focusing on providing support and understanding to her students while managing her family's needs.