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I\u2019ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.\u00a0Maya Angelou<\/cite><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”reinfeld-family-lg” title_text=”reinfeld-family-lg” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/reinfeld-family-lg-768×1024.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Reinfeld Family [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After earning her credential from UCLA, Ilene started teaching at Cleveland Elementary in Pasadena, in grades 2 and 3. Soon, Ilene took on more and more administrative duties, and after seven years she was named Acting Principal. That role led to her becoming General Studies Principal at Adat Ari El Day School, a position she held for ten years prior to joining the LES family.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Ilene-Elliot-Mayakoba” title_text=”Ilene-Elliot-Mayakoba” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ilene-elliot-mets-cap.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ilene and Elliot [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ilene met her husband, Elliot, through mutual friends, and they will be celebrating their 30th anniversary in August. Born in New Jersey, Elliot is a huge New York Mets fan, and baseball has played a significant role in his and Ilene\u2019s relationship. Not only was their first meeting on a double-date at a Dodgers-Mets game, but a year later they got engaged at another Dodgers-Mets game. The two of them had been discussing marriage up until that point, but nothing was finalized. So in the bottom of the 8th inning at that fateful game, when Elliot said, \u201cI\u2019m ready,\u201d Ilene assumed he meant he was ready to leave. So she said, \u201cOkay,\u201d and started to gather her things. He stopped her and said, \u201cNo, I\u2019m ready to get married.\u201d It wasn\u2019t the kind of proposal that gets captured on the Jumbotron or anything, but that story still brings a smile to Ilene\u2019s face.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/center><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Ilene and Elliot in Shea Stadium” title_text=”Ilene and Elliot in Shea Stadium” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ilene-elliot-shea.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ilene and Elliot in Shea Stadium (1993)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Ilene and brothers” title_text=”Ilene and brothers” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ilene-brothers-sm.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n (L-R) Siblings: Scott, Ilene, Brett (Thanksgiving)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ilene is the youngest of three siblings, with two older brothers, Scott and Brett. Scott, who was ten years older than Ilene, passed away four years ago after battling pancreatic cancer. Ilene recalls how the LES community was \u201cunbelievably supportive during that time.\u201d His widow is Julie Kantrowitz, from the \u201cJava with Julie\u201d parent program she leads every month at school. Ilene\u2019s father also passed away early from Parkinsons. Ilene is saddened when she recalls all the loss she has had to face, yet she chooses not to let the grief immobilize her, but to use her energy to make a positive difference in the lives of those around her and experience life to the fullest.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Ilene and Elliot in Finland” title_text=”Ilene and Elliot in Finland” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ilene-elliot-lake.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ilene and Elliot in Finland (2018)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Reinfelds love to travel. They\u2019ve been to the Scandinavian countries, as well as Italy, Tahiti, and Mexico City, where Ilene learned how to make vegetarian mole. They are planning a trip to Croatia this summer. \u201cI really like traveling with my adult children,\u201d Ilene says.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Reinfelds in Venice” title_text=”Reinfelds in Venice” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/family-trip.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Reinfeld Family in Venice, Italy (2017)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Reinfelds have two sons. Bradley is an MD-PhD student at Vanderbilt, midway through an eight-year program; and Walker, having just turned 21, is a junior at Northwestern in Chicago, studying statistics and economics with an eye on becoming a sports data analyst (another Mets fan, not surprisingly). The family has had three basset hounds, with \u201cChandler\u201d being their current pooch.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Chandler and Bradley” title_text=”Chandler and Bradley” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/chandler-and-bradley-sm.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Chandler (left) and Bradley at home in Sherman Oaks<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Ilene and Kindergarten Resolutions” title_text=”Ilene and Kindergarten Resolutions” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ilene-kinder-resolutions.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ilene discusses New Year\u2019s resolutions with the current kindergarten class<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Mrs. Reinfeld describes herself as a life-long learner and a teacher at heart. She continues to attend conferences and workshops to keep abreast of the latest pedagogies, and once in a while she still leads a classroom for a teacher who calls in ill. She fully recognizes the unique place teachers have in the lives of their students, particularly with the privilege they\u2019re given to watch them grow up, and often return. Mrs. Reinfeld is especially looking forward to seeing former students at the next alumni reunion, currently being planned to coincide with Los Encinos School\u2019s 40th anniversary next year.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Ilene Assembly at Flagpole” title_text=”Ilene Assembly at Flagpole” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ilene-flagpole.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ilene leads the weekly assemblies at the flagpole<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The LES community has grown significantly since Mrs. Reinfeld took over the reins. In her words, \u201cI went from educating 40 kids to educating 174 students and their families today.\u201d In her 26 years of doing administrative work, Mrs. Reinfeld happily reports, \u201cIt\u2019s never been the same day twice.\u201d She thinks for a moment, then adds, \u201cI feel lucky because I love what I do.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/center><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Ilene and JB Staff Meeting” title_text=”Ilene and JB Staff Meeting” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ilene-jb-mtg.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Ilene and Jonathan Beckmann (Asst. Head of School) lead a staff meeting.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Reinfelds in Ojai” title_text=”Reinfelds in Ojai” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/family-pastels.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Reinfelds in Ojai (2106).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Ilene and Mom” title_text=”Ilene and Mom” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ilene-mom.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Ilene and her mom (lives in Beverly Hills)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Ilene and Dad c.1985″ title_text=”Ilene and Dad c.1985″ src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ilene-dad.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Ilene and Dad (c. 1985).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Reinfelds in Rome” title_text=”Reinfelds in Rome” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_4046.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Walker, Ilene, Elliot, and Bradley in Rome (2017)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Ilene, Brothers, and Mom in Vegas early ’70s” title_text=”Ilene, Brothers, and Mom in Vegas early ’70s” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ilene-brothers-70s-sm.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Scott, Mom, Ilene, & Brett (Vegas, early 80\u2019s)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Ilene, Brothers, and Mom in Vegas early ’70s” title_text=”LES Gala Great Encinos” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/great-encinos.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n (L-R) Bradley, Ilene, Scott, and Julie (LES Gala, May 2014)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Chandler relaxing” title_text=”Chandler relaxing” src=”https:\/\/losencinosschool.org\/alumni-page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/chandler-couch.jpg” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The quote on the pillow reads, \u201cThe power of imagination makes us infinite.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I\u2019ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.\u00a0Maya AngelouThe Reinfeld Family(L-R) Walker, Elliot, Ilene, and BradleyAfter earning her credential from UCLA, Ilene started teaching at Cleveland Elementary in Pasadena, in grades 2 and 3. 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(L-R) Walker, Elliot, Ilene, and Bradley<\/p>\n
in Mayakoba (2018)<\/p>\n