Joe Malachi Silberstein

Special Projects Coordinator

B.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

As Special Projects Coordinator, Joe facilitates the World Cafe Live music program and the choral music program, and supports various events and initiatives across the Freire Schools network, including the annual Bridge to Wisdom fundraising reception. During his career, Joe produced dozens of school talent shows and has specialized in student activities in the performing arts. He was a social studies teacher for two decades before focusing on extra-curricular programming, which also included student government, planning field trips, international travel, and other student life events such as school dances. Joe is also a vocalist and producer who has built several music studios for schools during his career.