Faculty & Staff
Susan Aaronson
Operations Manager
B.A. Rider University
M. Ed. Widener University
Sigal Algrably
Lunch Coordinator/ Nursery 4 (Kochavim) Assistant
Chaya Amar
Nursery 2 (Nitzanim) Assistant
Maureen Anderson
Finance Coordinator
A.S. Ashford University
Marsha Axler
Computer Teacher for Grades K - 1 and 3 - 8
B.S. Penn State University
Ellen Barmach
Middle School Teacher
B.A. University of Pennsylvania
M.S. Ed. University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Vivian Barnett
Direct of Development and Community Relations
B.A./B.S. Marketing Boston University
M.B.A. Finance Rutgers University
Tama-Rose Bazzle
Nursery 2 (Nitzanim) Teacher
B.F.A. Boston University
M.Ed University of Phoenix
Pursuing Ph.D University of Phoenix
Paula Bennett
Gan Assistant
B.S. Drexel University
Sagit Betser
Director of Design and Innovation
Susan Blain
Front Office
B.S. Cornell University
Sharon Bromberg
Grade 5 Judaic Studies Teacher
B.S.C Tel Aviv University
M.B.A Israeli College of Manager
B.A. Barnard College
B.A. and M.A. Jewish Theological Seminary
Marcia Cohen
Grade 5 General Studies Teacher
B.S. Syracuse University in Education
M.S. Hunter College in Education
Debora Cosell
Front Office
Alison Coyne
School Counselor
B.A. Lehigh University in Psychology
M.S.W. Tulane University
Jay Danzig
Music Coordinator
Sarina Davis
Middle School English Teacher
B.A. University of Maryland in English
M.A.T. Tufts University in Education
Ilana Elson
Grade 4 General Studies Teacher
M.A.T/DeLet Program Brandeis University
Kristen Foca
Development and Communications
B.A. University of Maryland in Broadcast Journalism
Andrea Friedman
Third Grade Assistant / 8th Grade Holocost Studies
B.S. in Education Boston University Certification
Rabbi Isaac Furman,
Head of School Emeritus / Middle School Judaic Studies Teacher
B.A. Yeshiva University
Smicha Yeshiva University
M.A. Hebrew Letters Yeshiva University
M.A. Linguistics University of Buffalo
Principals License National Board of License
Leslie Gordesky
Grade 1 Teacher
B.A. Stern College
Jennifer Greenberg
Director of Finance
B.S. Drexel University
Debi Grinberg
Kindergarten Secular Studies Teacher
B.A. Art Education Concordia University
M.Ed Elementary Education Arcadia University
Brooke Heidecorn
Grade 2 Secular Studies Teacher
B.A. American Studies Barnard College
M.Ed Elementary Education & Reading Specialist Vanderbilt University
Sharon Katz
Grade 1 Teacher
B.A. Elem. Ed. American University
B.A. Judaic Studies American University
Helene Krupnick
Grade 5 Judaic Studies Teacher
B.A Psychology Columbia University
B.A., M.A. Jewish History JTS
Melton Program for Jewish Education in the Diaspora, Hebrew University
Lea Kuszmerski
Nursery 2 (Nitzanim) Assistant
Beth LeVine
Nursery 4 (Kochavim) Assistant
B.Ed. McGill University
M.A. Jewish Theological Seminary
Erica Lewanda
Art Teacher
B.F.A. Carnegie Mellon University
M.A. Warnborough University
Rabbi Micah Liben
Rav Beit Hasefer/Rabbi in Residence
B.A. University of Pennsylvania
M.A. JTS Davidson School of Jewish Education
Rabbinic Ordination, Jewish Theological Seminary
Gail Lipsky
Mentor Teacher & Library
B.S. Temple University
Sheryl Lomas-Malamud
After-school programs
Judith Mangel
Nurse
R.N. (Registered Nurse) Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Ilene Mautner
Nursery 4 (Kochavim) Teacher
B.A Psychology University of Delaware
M.Ed Elementary Education Beaver College (Arcadia University)
Pnina Nahum
Kindergarten Judaic Studies Teacher
David Yalin College for Teachers in Jerusalem, Israel
Vincenzo Prosseda
Physical Education Teacher
B.S. Temple University - Kinesiology
Certificate K-12 in Health & Physical Education
Selma Roffman
Director of Education
B.S. Columbia University
B.H.L Jewish Theological Seminary
M. Ed. Arcadia University
Aria Rochkind
Grade 3 General Studies Teacher
B.S. Temple University - Elementary Education, Certificate in Early Childhood Education
M.A. Gratz College - Jewish Studies
Certificate in Jewish Education
Susan Romm
Grade 2 Judaic Studies Teacher
B.S. Temple University
E.S.L. Beit Berel (Israel)
Chana Rosenberg
Nursery 3 (Parparim) Teacher
B.A. Bar Ilan University
Jen Rothstein
Grade 1 Assistant
B.A. Colorado College
M.A. The College of New Jersey
Leah Rozovsky
Middle School Judaic Teacher
B.A. Israel College for Teachers
Teachers Cert. Israel College for Teachers
Special Ed. Cert. University of Jerusalem
Candy Rubin
Mentor Teacher & Reading Specialist
B.A. University of Pennsylvania
M.A. University of Pennsylvania
Sarah Salmansohn
Hebrew Language Middle School Teacher
B.A. Georgian Court College
Rabbi Moshe Schwartz
Head of School
B.A. Political Science Brandeis University
M.A. in Jewish Education Davidson School, JTS
Rabbinic Ordination, Rabbinical School JTS
Terry Silver
Grade 4 Judaic Studies Teacher/ Spanish Teacher
B.S. University of Connecticut
M.A.T University of Pennsylvania
Helene Sterling
Middle School Math Teacher & Grade 2 Computer Teacher
B.S. Penn State University
M. Ed. College of New Jersey
Craig Udell
Science Teacher, Grade 3 & Middle School
B.S. Environmental Science Rutgers University
M.S. Environmental Science NJIT
B.A. Teaching Stockton College
Ayala Varadi
Grade 3 Judaic Studies Teacher
David Yalin College for Teachers in Jerusalem, Israel
University of Judaism (U.J.) L.A. California
Beth Warren
Director of Admissions
B.S. Pennsylvania State University
Shira Weinstein
Coordinator of Student Services
B.A. Psychology Barnard College
M.A. Counseling Psychology Rosemont College
PA & NJ Certified School Counselor
Rachel Zivic
Learning Specialist and Literacy Coordinator
B.A. Columbia University
M. Ed Bank Street College of Education
