Mr. White serves as a DECA Advisor and Business Department Chair at The Adelson School. He is a proud graduate of the University of Arizona, holding a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and a Master of Science in Agricultural Education. Before joining Adelson, Mr. White taught AP Micro & Macroeconomics and CTE Marketing in Arizona, where he successfully guided numerous students to become DECA international finalists and, at one point, served as the youngest Lead advisor within the DECA organization. At Adelson, he teaches middle and high school business, financial math, and AP Macroeconomics. He is passionate about creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom concepts to real-world business applications, with a special love for the Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making event. Outside of teaching, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, and playing video games.

Mr. Mendelsohn is a well-rounded educator at The Adelson School, where he teaches both English and Business. Outside of the classroom, he serves as the Co-Founder and Director of Code Central in the Las Vegas area, bringing over 25 years of experience in education and program development. He holds a Master of Arts in English and has played a pivotal role in developing computer science, cultural training, and other educational programs. He was a member of the Nevada Department of Education’s K–12 Computer Science Standards writing team. He was awarded as "Outstanding Community Partner" by the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, and was awarded the Vegas Top Tech Executive "Community Exemplary” award. Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Mendelsohn enjoys playing music, listening to podcasts, and watching documentaries.

Hila Havdala-Shafshak was born and raised in Herzliya, Israel. After completing her military service on Israel’s northern border, she graduated from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya in 2005 with a Business Degree, majoring in Finance and Hotel Management. After moving to Las Vegas, Hila continued her studies at UNLV, earning a degree in Hotel Administration in 2006 with concentrations in Finance and Event Planning. Hila joined the faculty of The Adelson Educational Campus in 2012 as a Hebrew instructor and has completed extensive Educator Training programs. In addition to her teaching role, Hila serves as an Emissary Supervisor, and this year marks Hila’s fourth year as a DECA advisor. A proud mother of three, Hila strives for family values, youth development, and community engagement. She is very active in the Las Vegas community, spearheading and leading several groundbreaking organizations and movements, for which she received the Hebrew Award in 2018 from the Israeli American Council of Las Vegas.