Administration
List of 11 members.
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Adam Shapiro
Head of School973-602-3690Emory University - BA
Jewish Theological Seminary of America - MA
Day School Leadership Training Institute (JTS) - Certificate
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Certificate -
Jordan Herskowitz
Interim Upper School Principal973-602-3616The University of Tulsa - BA -
Carrie Siegel
Lower School Principal973-602-3633Brown University - BA
Jewish Theological Seminary of America - MA
Day School Leadership Training Institute (JTS) - Certificate -
Karen Spector
Lower School Assistant Principal and Director of Early Childhood Education973-602-3711Brandeis University - BA
NJ Board of Education - Teaching Certification -
Micah Gottlieb
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management973-602-3645Stony Brook University, SUNY - BS
Brooklyn College - MS
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Certificate -
Mara Suskauer
Director of Admissions, Lower School973-602-3757Kennesaw State University - BA
New York University - MPA -
Julia Malaga
Chief Financial Officer973-602-3793American University - BA
George Washington University - MHSA -
Stephanie Bash-Soudry
Director of Institutional Advancement973-602-3612Brown University - BA
Columbia University School of Social Work/ Jewish Theological Seminary - MSW/MA -
Glenn Slavin
Director of Marketing and Communications973-602-3788University of Delaware - BA
New York University - MA -
Rabbi Meirav Kallush
Director of Israel Education973-602-3659Hebrew University of Jerusalem - BA, MA
Hebrew Union College, Jerusalem (HUC-JIR) - Rabbinic Ordination -
Jamie Himmelstein
Middle School Director973-602-3669Johnson State College - BA
Staff
List of 21 members.
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Jaclyn Cistaro
Development Associate973-602-3603Rutgers University - BA -
Jay DeJesus
Head Custodian, Lower SchoolState of New Jersey Boiler Operator
New Jersey Department of Health Indoor Air Quality Designated Person
Rutgers/Center for Government Services Environmental Stewardship, Code Compliance and Sustainability
Integrated Pest Management Training
Toolbox Tuesday Maintenance Continuing Education -
Kevin Edwards
Maintenance ForemanState of New Jersey Boiler Operator
Integrated Pest Management Training
Toolbox Tuesday Maintenance Continuing Education
OSHA Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments -
Peggy Garner
Director of Business Operations973-602-3777Kean University - MS
Montclair State University - BA
Kean University - BS -
Barbara Gelband
Office Manager, Student Services, Upper School973-602-3639Morristown High School - HS -
Marshall Heath
Evening Maintenance CustodianState of New Jersey Boiler Operator
Toolbox Tuesday Maintenance Continuing Education -
Della Henderson
Executive Assistant to the Head of School973-602-3678Pace University - Payroll Paytrain Fundamentals Certificate of Completion
County College of Morris - Public Administration Classes
Pace University - Essentials of Human Resources Law Certificate of Completion
Blackbaud University - The Raiser's Edge 7 Essentials Certificate
SkillPath - Administrative Assistants Conference -
Crystal Hopkins
Manager of Operations, Upper School973-602-3677Asford University - BA -
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Christine Moench
Human Resources and Benefits Coordinator973-602-3776Central Career School - Diploma -
Kevin Murray
Maintenance TechnicianRutgers University - Certified Public Works Manager, Licensed & Certified Recycling Professional -
Elvis Romero
Custodian Staff, Lower SchoolState of New Jersey Boiler Operator
Toolbox Tuesday Maintenance Continuing Education -
Caryn Rosenberg
Special Events Coordinator973-602-3634University of the Arts (Philadelphia) - BFA -
Tova Silberman
Office Manager, Lower School973-602-3778Newark State College (now Kean University) - BA -
Erin Sternthal
Marketing and Communications Associate973-602-3798University of Michigan - BA -
Rahel Worku
Accounts Payable Coordinator973-602-3790Rutgers University - BA -
Yohannes Zemene
Custodial Staff, Upper SchoolEthiopia Tekdem - HS
State of New Jersey Boiler Operator
Lower School Faculty
List of 46 members.
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Jenny Ackerman
Judaic Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolAchva Academic College, Israel - MA - School Management
Ben Gurion University, Israel - MA - Evolution Assessment and Evolution Program
Oranim College of Education, Israel - BA - Special Education
Ministry of Education, Israel - E-learning -
Tammy Anagnostis
Dean of Faculty, Lower SchoolHofstra University - BA
Lesley University - MA -
Hope Aronoff
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolBinghamton University - BA
CUNY Queens College - MA -
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Andrea Berkowitz
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolColumbia College, Columbia University - BA
Touro College - MA Ed -
Tracy Bernstein
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolMercy College - MS Ed
University of Georgia - ABJ -
Valerie Bloch
Learning Specialist, Lower SchoolRider University - BA
Marygrove College - MET
Centenary College - Teacher Certification - Special Education -
Stephanie Bonder
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolState University of NY at Albany - BA
Rutgers Graduate School of Education - MA Ed -
Jamie Breitman
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolCedar Crest College
Rutgers University -
Michelle Brittner
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolMonmouth University - BS
Saint Elizabeth College - Pre-school certification -
Rachel Brown
Library Media Specialist, Lower SchoolIthaca College - BS
State University of New York at Buffalo - MLS -
Ruth Cohen
Music Instructor, Lower SchoolMontclair State University - BA -
Natasha Cooper-Benisty
Judaic Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolVassar College - BA
Gratz College - MA -
Roberta Coopersmith
Nurse, Lower School973-602-3704New Jersey State University - BS
Christ Hospital School of Nursing - Nursing Degree -
Greg DePugh
Physical Education Faculty, Lower SchoolMonmouth University - BS, MS Ed -
Sandi Fein
Learning Specialist, Lower SchoolIthaca College - BS
Hunter College - MS -
Debra Feldman
Science Faculty, Lower SchoolRutgers University - BS
New Jersey City University - MA
William Patterson College - NJ Teacher's Certification -
Beth Freiman Cannon
General Studies, Lower SchoolState University College at Buffalo - BA -
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Vera Galleid
Judaic Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolUniversity of Cape Town - BA, Teaching Certificate -
Linda Glasofer
Lower School Faculty, General StudiesVassar College - BA
New York University School of Education - MAT -
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Alexis Gruber
Lower School Faculty, Judaic StudiesWurzweiler School of Social Work - MSW, Jewish Studies Certificate
Indiana University - BA -
Gena Jarmel
Program Coordinator and Technology, Lower School973-602-3748Montclair State University - BFA
Seton Hall University - MA
Caldwell University - LDT-C Certification, Special Ed. Certification -
Donna Karp
Guidance Counselor, Lower SchoolSimmons College - BA
Simmons College - MSW -
Diane Kleinman
Judaic Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolUniversity of Iowa - BA -
Cantor Sharon Knoller
Judaic Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolUniversity of Rhode Island - BS
Adelphi University - MS Ed
Gratz College - Certificate -
Ravit Landsberg
Judaic Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolHebrew University of Jerusalem - BA
Israel -
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Sari Manor-Cohen
Judaic Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolHebrew University - BA
Teachers' Seminary, Jerusalem Israel - Teaching Certification -
Aliza Mayer
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolRutgers University - BA
William Paterson University - MA Ed -
Kelly McAllister
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolKennesaw State University - BA -
Jul McCormick-Anesh
Aftercare/Funtracks Coordinator and Physical Education Faculty, Lower School973-232-8749Kean University - BA -
Shari Mevorah
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolBrooklyn College - BS -
Michael Newman
Director of Technology, Lower School973-602-3728Rutgers University - BS, MS Ed -
Carol Nydick
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolKean College - BA
Montclair State - MA Ed -
Richard Perini
Instrumental Music Faculty, Lower and Upper SchoolTrenton State College - BA -
Nila Pusin
Judaic Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolYale University - BA
Boston College - JD -
Dorri Ramati
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolBinghamton University - BA
Hunter College - MA Ed -
Yael Safran
Judaic Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolThe Jerusalem Rubin Academy of Music and Dance - BA
The College of Saint Elizabeth - MA Ed -
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Elissa Siegel
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolUniversity of California, Los Angeles - BA -
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Eve Sorkin
Judaic Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolEmory University - BA
William Davidson School of Education, JTS - MA
State of New Jersey Department of Education - Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing -
Tsipi Taube
Judaic Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolHebrew University of Jerusalem - BS
Tel Aviv University - MS -
Jessica Wise
General Studies Faculty, Lower SchoolIndiana University - BA
Bank Street College - MA Ed
Upper School Faculty
List of 63 members.
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Janette Antiles
Mathematics Faculty, Upper SchoolBarnard College, Columbia University - BA
Columbia Business School - MBA
NJ Board of Education, Alternate Route Program - Teacher Certification -
Rabbi Steven Bayar
Judaic Studies Faculty, Upper SchoolUniversity of Virginia - BA
University of Virginia - Masters
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College - Rabbi -
Nina Bilmes
Mathematics Department Chair, Upper School973-232-8607Touro College - BS
Adelphi University - MS -
Rabbi David Bockman
Judaic Studies Faculty, Upper SchoolJewish Theological Seminary - MA/ Rabbinic Ordination
University of California, San Diego - BA -
Emily Bulbulia
Mathematics Faculty, Upper SchoolUniversity of Delaware - BS ED -
Vardit Caspi
Hebrew Language Department Chair, Upper School973-602-8643Haifa University - BA
Northeastern University - MA
Hebrew College - Certificate
Independent School Management - Certificate -
Robert Cohen
Health and Physical Education Faculty, Upper School • Girls Varsity Soccer CoachMontclair State University - Teaching Certification -
Shaira Cruz
Social Studies Faculty, Upper SchoolNew Jersey City University - BA -
Gabriel Drouet
Mathematics Faculty, Upper SchoolSaint Peters University - BA
Grand Canyon University - MA -
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Eric Fox
Mathematics Faculty, Upper SchoolWashington University, St. Louis - BS -
Bradley Gerstle
Science Faculty, Upper SchoolHebrew Union College - Hon. PhD
University of Southern California - MA
Hebrew Union College - MA
University of Virginia - BA
George Mason University - Teaching Certification -
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Sonia Hassin
Foreign Language Faculty, Upper SchoolHebrew University - BA -
Jonathan Hefetz
Language Arts Department Chair, Upper SchoolBinghamton University - BA
Queens College - MS Ed -
Rebecca Herman
Language Arts Faculty, Upper SchoolBrandeis University - BA
Temple University - JD
Columbia University - MA -
Sharon Hersch
High School Learning SpecialistUniversity of Maryland - BA
New York University - MA -
Paul-Michael Huseman
Science Department Chair, Upper SchoolDrew University - BA
Pace University - MA -
Lori Jaffe
Guidance Counselor, Upper SchoolTemple University - MSW
University of Georgia - BSW
Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center - Certificate in Family Therapy -
Dr. Arco Jeng
Science Faculty, Upper SchoolNational Taiwan Normal University - BS
University of Rochester - PhD -
Rabbi Shira Johnston
Judaic Studies Faculty, Upper SchoolPomona College - BA
Jewish Theological Seminary - MA
Cornell University - Certificate
Jewish Theological Seminary - Rabbinic Ordination -
Rabbi Robert Kahn
Israel Field Operations ManagerJewish Theological Seminary - Rabbinic Ordination -
Dr. Denise Kanrich
Director of College Counseling973-602-3676Stony Brook University - BS
University of Kansas - MS
University of Massachusetts, Amherst - PhD -
Rabbi Molly Karp
Judaic Studies Faculty, Upper SchoolSUNY Binghamton - BA
Hebrew Union College - MA
Academy for Jewish Religion - Rabbinic Ordination -
Ilena Kasdan
Nurse, Upper School973-602-3649University of Pennsylvania - BA, BS, RN -
Dr. Shira Kelmanovich
STEM Coordinator and Science Faculty, Upper School973-232-8657Union College - BS
Union College - BS
No - MS
Stanford University - PhD -
Sari Keren
Hebrew Language Faculty, Upper SchoolTel Aviv Univrsity - BA
Ben Gurion University - MA
Ministry of Education - Teaching Certificate
Ministry of Education - Certificate
The State of New Jersey, Department of Education - Certificate of Eligibility -
Dr. Robert Klein
Learning Support Coordinator, Upper School973-602-3637Brandeis University - BA
New York University - MSW, PhD -
Dennis Kozar
Director of Athletics, Health and Physical Education Faculty, Upper School973-602-3650Kean University - BA
DeVry University - AS -
Jason Langer
Language Arts Faculty, Upper SchoolUniversity of Maryland - BA
William Paterson University - M.Ed. -
Dr. Catherine Lasser
Judaic Studies Faculty, Upper SchoolHobart and William Smith College - BS
University of Wisconsin, Madison - MS, PhD
Jewish Theological Seminary - MA, PhD -
Yvette Lopez Grieshaber
Theatre Arts Faculty, Upper SchoolStella Adler Studio of Acting, NYC - MFA-Equivalent
Saint Peter's College - M.Ed
Saint Peter's College - BA -
Rabbi Richard Mayer
Judaic Studies Faculty, Upper SchoolBinghamton University - BA
Azrieli School of Jewish education - MS
Yeshivat Pirchei Shoshanim - Rabbinical Degree -
Dr. Liati Mayk-Hai
Judaic Studies Faculty, Upper SchoolRutgers University - BA
Jewish Theological Seminary - PhD -
Alejandro Meneses
Foreign Language Faculty, Upper SchoolUniversidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico - Degree
Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Morelos - Diploma -
Adam Michlin
Director of Technology, Upper SchoolUniversity of California, Santa Cruz - BS
California State University, East Bay - MA -
Andrew Mittleman
Multimedia and Experiential Education Faculty, Upper SchoolThe College of New Jersey - BA
The American Film Institute - MFA -
Jamie Mittleman
Arts and Experiential Education Educator, Upper School973-602-3684Binghampton University - BA -
Flora Musleah
Dean of Faculty, Judaic Studies Faculty, Upper School973-602-3657Columbia University - BA
Jewish Theological Seminary of America - BA, Teaching Certification
Jewish Theological Seminary of America - MA
Jewish New Teacher Project/New Teacher Center - Mentor Certification -
Naomi Newberger
Mathematics Faculty, Upper SchoolBrooklyn College - BS
Yeshiva University - MS -
Anat Niv
Health and Physical Education Faculty, Upper SchoolWingate College (Israel) - B.Ed. - Physical Education -
Frederick Ober
Social Studies Faculty, Upper SchoolBoston University - BA
Rutgers University, Camden School of Law - JD -
Jamie Perrello
Science Faculty, Upper SchoolDartmouth College - AB
University of Pennsylvania - MA -
Michelle Pierce
Middle School Learning SpecialistSpringfield College - BS
Valdosta State University - MAT -
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Sandy Pyonin
Health and Physical Education Faculty, Upper SchoolNewark State College - BA -
Sarah Radovici
Hebrew Language Faculty, Upper SchoolBar-Ilan University - BS
Montclair State University - MA
The National Board of License for Teachers and Principals of Jewish Schools in North America - Jewish Education Teacher Certification -
Craig Resmovits
Music Faculty and Choir Director, Upper SchoolQueens College - BA -
Elisa Schenker
Guidance Counselor, Upper School973-602-3631Roger Williams University - BA
University of Maryland - MSW -
Hedva Sela Kedem
Hebrew Language Faculty, Upper SchoolSeminar Hakibbutzim College - B.Ed. -
Gail Shapiro
Foreign Language Department Chair, Health and Physical Education Chair, Upper School973-602-3626Brandeis University - BA, Magna Cum Laude
Emory University School of Law - JD
NJAIS Leadership Institute -
Heather Smith
Social Studies Department Chair, Upper School973-602-3658New Jersey City University - MA
Rutgers University - BA -
Gabrielle Sonet
Science Faculty, Upper SchoolSarah Lawrence College - BS
Columbia University - MA -
Wilma Steinberg
Language Arts Faculty, Upper SchoolPennsylvania State University - BS -
Michael Stern
Social Studies Faculty - Upper School, Boys Middle School Baseball CoachUniversity of Florida - M. Ed. -
Rabbi Yaakov Traiger
Judaic Studies Faculty, Upper SchoolMontclair State University - MA
University of Massachusetts at Amherst - BA
The Principals' Center at Harvard University Graduate School of Education - Art of Leadership; Leadership; An Evolving Vision
Rabbi Laib Schulman - Semicha (Rabbinic Ordination)
Rabbi Aaron Gold - Semicha (Rabbinic Ordination)
Prizmah YOU Lead Leadership Development Program - Certificate
Montclair State University - Certificate -
Karen Ulric
Librarian, Upper School973-602-3653Columbia College, Columbia University - BA
Pratt Institute - MSLIS -
Rabbi Iscah Waldman
Judaic Studies Department Chair, Upper SchoolColumbia University - BA
Jewish Theological Seminary - BA, MA, Rabbinic Ordination
NYU - Completed coursework for Doctorate -
Bethanie Watson
Arts Department Chair, Upper SchoolTroy University - BA
Rutgers University - MFA -
Rabbi Adir Yolkut
Tefillah and Experiential Educator, Judaic Studies Faculty, Upper SchoolJewish Theological Seminary - BA
Columbia University - BA
Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies - Rabbinic Ordination -
Rina Yuhaev
Hebrew Language Faculty, Upper SchoolOranim Academic College of Education-Israel - BA
Hebrew college Boston - Certificate in Hebrew language teaching for Master Teachers
LOWER SCHOOL (PreK - 5)
Wilf Lower School Campus
122 Gregory Ave. | West Orange, NJ 07052 | (973) 602-3700
122 Gregory Ave. | West Orange, NJ 07052 | (973) 602-3700
UPPER SCHOOL (6 - 12)
Eric F. Ross Upper School Campus
1418 Pleasant Valley Way | West Orange, NJ 07052 | (973) 602-3600
1418 Pleasant Valley Way | West Orange, NJ 07052 | (973) 602-3600
