Faculty & Staff Directory

Administration

List of 9 members.

Rabbi Daniel Nevins

Head of School

Harvard University - BA
Jewish Theological Seminary - MA/Rabbinic Ordination
Dr. Eytan Apter

Principal, Upper School

University of Pennsylvania - BA
Fordham University - MST, PhD in Education
Sari Allen

Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management

University of Arizona - BA
Carrie Siegel ’92

Principal, Lower School

Brown University - BA
Jewish Theological Seminary of America - MA
Day School Leadership Training Institute (JTS) - Certificate
Karen Spector

Assistant Principal and Director of Early Childhood Education, Lower School

Brandeis University - BA
NJ Board of Education - Teaching Certification
Julia Malaga

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer

American University - BA
George Washington University - MHSA
Stephanie Bash-Soudry

Director of Institutional Advancement

Brown University - BA
Columbia University School of Social Work/ Jewish Theological Seminary - MSW/MA
Glenn Slavin

Director of Marketing and Communications

University of Delaware - BA
New York University - MA
Rabbi Meirav Kallush

Director of Israel Education

Hebrew University of Jerusalem - BA, MA
Hebrew Union College, Jerusalem (HUC-JIR) - Rabbinic Ordination

Staff

List of 21 members.

James Bratek

Digital Marketing Strategist

Montclair State University - BA

Bio
Appointed in 2015, Mr. Bratek came to GOA with over 15 years of experience working with K-12 independent school marketing communication offices, including Pingry and Newark Academy. He specializes in strategic planning and management of digital media such as websites, social media, photography, videography, email, and also has a background in graphic design and creative services. Mr. Bratek lives in Verona with his wife Tara, son Dylan, and Golden Retriever Sandee.
Matthew Chase

Director of Facilities and Operations
Jaclyn Cistaro

Development Associate

Rutgers University - BA
Jay DeJesus

Head Custodian, Lower School

State 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 Foreman

State 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 Office Operations

Kean University - MS
Montclair State University - BA
Kean University - BS
Miguel Gutierez

Maintenance Technician, Lower School
Crystal Hopkins

Manager of Operations, Upper School

Asford University - BA
Lauren Iannia

Registrar, Upper School

Rutgers University - BA
Della Irby

Executive Assistant

Pace 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
Juan Lara-Salomon

Evening Maintenance Foreman, Upper School
Christine Moench

Human Resources and Benefits Coordinator

Central Career School - Diploma
Kevin Murray

Evening Maintenance Technician, Upper School

Rutgers University - Certified Public Works Manager, Licensed & Certified Recycling Professional
George Paulick

Director of Human Resources and Talent Management

The College of New Jersey - BA
Villanova University - MS
Elvis Romero

Custodian, Lower School

State of New Jersey Boiler Operator
Toolbox Tuesday Maintenance Continuing Education
Caryn Rosenberg

Special Events and Hospitality Coordinator

University of the Arts (Philadelphia) - BFA
Maggie Schlageter

Admissions Administrative Support, Upper School

Virginia Commonwealth University - BA
Tova Silberman

Office Manager, Lower School

Newark State College (now Kean University) - BA
Erin Sternthal

Associate Director of Marketing

University of Michigan - BA
Jessica Wise

Admissions Associate, Lower School

Indiana University - BA
Bank Street College - MA Ed
Yohannes Zemene

Head Custodian, Upper School

Ethiopia Tekdem - HS
State of New Jersey Boiler Operator

Lower School Faculty

List of 58 members.

Mrs. Tina Abrahamian

Teaching Assistant, Lower School

Kean College - BA
Seton Hall University
Jenny Ackerman

Judaics Faculty, Lower School

Achva 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 School

Hofstra University - BA
Lesley University - MA
Hope Aronoff

General Studies Faculty, Lower School

Binghamton University - BA
CUNY Queens College - MA
Cindi Barash

Judaic Faculty, Lower School

Brooklyn College - BA
Andrea Berkowitz

General Studies Faculty, Lower School

Columbia College, Columbia University - BA
Touro College - MA Ed
Tracy Bernstein

General Studies Faculty, Lower School

Mercy College - MS Ed
University of Georgia - ABJ
Valerie Bloch

Learning Specialist, Lower School

Rider University - BA
Marygrove College - MET
Centenary College - Teacher Certification - Special Education
Jamie Breitman

Teaching Assistant, Lower School

Cedar Crest College
Rutgers University
Michelle Brittner

Teaching Assistant, Lower School

Monmouth University - BS
Saint Elizabeth College - Pre-school certification
Sandy Cantor

Judaics Faculty, Lower School
Ruth Cohen

Music Faculty, Lower School

Montclair State University - BA
Natasha Cooper-Benisty

Judaic Faculty, Lower School

Vassar College - BA
Gratz College - MA
Roberta Coopersmith

Nurse, Lower School

New Jersey State University - BS
Christ Hospital School of Nursing - Nursing Degree
Stacey David

Judaics Faculty, Lower School
Marisa Edelstein

General Studies Faculty and Learning Specialist, Lower School
Suzanne Epstein

Bowdoin College - BA
Bank Street College - MS
Sandi Fein

Learning Specialist, Lower School

Ithaca College - BS
Hunter College - MS
Debra Feldman

Science Faculty, Lower School

Rutgers University - BS
New Jersey City University - MA
William Patterson College - NJ Teacher's Certification
Beth Freiman Cannon

Teaching Assistant, Lower School

State University College at Buffalo - BA
Linda Friedman

Learning Specialist, Lower School

Kean College - BA
Vera Galleid

Judaic Faculty, Lower School

University of Cape Town - BA, Teaching Certificate
Suzanne Goldberg

General Studies Faculty, Lower School
Marcy Gorman

General Studies Faculty, Lower School

SUNY Cortland - BSE
Danielle Greene

General Studies Faculty and SEL Facilitator, Lower School
Dr. Samara Grossman

Arts Specialist, Lower School

William Paterson University - BA
Kean University - MA
Drew University - Ph.D
Alexis Gruber

Judaics Faculty, Lower School

Wurzweiler School of Social Work - MSW, Jewish Studies Certificate
Indiana University - BA
Dana Halpern

General Studies Faculty, Lower School

Muhlenberg College
Hana Ibrahimian

Teaching Assistant, Lower School
Gena Jarmel

Programming Coordinator/Learning Specialist and Math Faculty, Lower School

Montclair State University - BFA
Seton Hall University - MA Curriculum Design and Evaluation, NJ State Supervisor Certification
Caldwell University - LDT-C Certification, Special Ed. Certification
Amanda Kagan

Math Faculty, Lower School
Donna Karp

Guidance Counselor, Lower School

Simmons College - BA
Simmons College - MSW
Zohar Katzav

Teaching Assistant, Lower School

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest - Certificate - Project Moreh
Matan Institute - Certificate - Teaching Children with Special Needs
Diane Kleinman

Judaic Faculty, Lower School

University of Iowa - BA
Cantor Sharon Knoller

Trope Faculty, Lower School

University of Rhode Island - BS
Adelphi University - MS Ed
Gratz College - Certificate
Ravit Landsberg

Judaics Faculty, Lower School
Anat Lev Tov

Judaics Faculty, Lower School
Sari Manor-Cohen

Hebrew and Judaics Faculty, Lower School

Hebrew University - BA
Teachers' Seminary, Jerusalem Israel - Teaching Certification
Aliza Mayer

General Studies Faculty, Lower School

Rutgers University - BA
William Paterson University - MA Ed
Kelly McAllister

General Studies Faculty, Lower School

Kennesaw State University - BA
Jul McCormick-Anesh

Specialty Faculty and Aftercare Coordinator, Lower School

Kean University - BA
Shari Mevorah

Teaching Assistant, Lower School

Brooklyn College - BS
Natanya Milgraum

General Studies Faculty, Lower School

Touro College - BA
Michael Newman

Director of Technology, Lower School

Rutgers University - BS, MS Ed
Carol Nydick

General Studies Faculty, Lower School

Kean College - BA
Montclair State - MA Ed
Richard Perini

Music Faculty, Lower School

Trenton State College - BA
Nila Pusin

Teaching Assistant, Lower School

Yale University - BA
Boston College - JD
Limor Ramer

Judaics Faculty, Lower School
Maya Rozensher

Judaics Faculty, Lower School
Yael Safran

Judaics Faculty, Lower School

The Jerusalem Rubin Academy of Music and Dance - BA
The College of Saint Elizabeth - MA Ed
Lisa Schwartz

Judaics Faculty, Lower School

State University of New York - Albany - BA
Iona College - MST
Daphna Shemesh

Judaics Faculty, Lower School
Elissa Siegel

Teaching Assistant, Lower School

University of California, Los Angeles - BA
Jennifer Sinoway

Math Faculty, Lower School

Boston University - MA
Eve Sorkin

Judaics Faculty, Lower School

Emory University - BA
William Davidson School of Education, JTS - MA
State of New Jersey Department of Education - Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
Sarah Steward

Math Faculty, Lower School
Tsipi Taube

Judaics Faculty, Lower School

Hebrew University of Jerusalem - BS
Tel Aviv University - MS
David Usher

PE Faculty, Lower School

Upper School Faculty

List of 65 members.

Annika Ahlstrom

Learning Specialist, Upper School
Susan Allie

Science Faculty, Upper School
Helaina Altabef

Language Arts Faculty, Upper School
Ronald Anderson

Math Faculty, Upper School
Janette Antiles

Math Faculty, Upper School

Barnard College, Columbia University - BA
Columbia Business School - MBA
NJ Board of Education, Alternate Route Program - Teacher Certification
Rabbi Steven Bayar

Judaic Faculty, Upper School

University of Virginia - BA
University of Virginia - Masters
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College - Rabbi
Nina Bilmes

Department Chair, Math & Math Enrichment

Touro College - BS
Adelphi University - MS
Rabbi David Bockman

Judaic Faculty, Upper School

Jewish Theological Seminary - MA/ Rabbinic Ordination
University of California, San Diego - BA
Vardit Caspi

Department Chair, Hebrew and Hebrew Faculty

Haifa University - BA
Northeastern University - MA
Hebrew College - Certificate
Independent School Management - Certificate
Robert Cohen

Health and PE Faculty, Upper School

Montclair State University - Teaching Certification
Shaira Cruz

Social Studies Faculty, Upper School

New Jersey City University - BA
Teachers College Columbia University - Masters of Arts
Marni Endlich

Science/STEM Faculty, Upper School
Robert Fordyce

Science Faculty, Upper School
Eric Fox

Director of Student Life and Math Faculty, Upper School

Washington University, St. Louis - BS
Katherine Godin

Language Arts Faculty, Upper School
Sam Greene

Student Life Team and Judaic Studies Faculty, Upper School

Davidson School at Jewish Theological Seminary - Master's
Pitzer College - B.A.
Jonathan Griggs

Math Faculty, Upper School
Sonia Hassin

Foreign Language Faculty, Upper School

Hebrew University - BA
Jonathan Hefetz

Department Chair and Language Arts Faculty, Upper School

Binghamton University - BA
Queens College - MS Ed
Sharon Hersch

High School Learning Specialist

University of Maryland - BA
New York University - MA
Jamie Himmelstein

6th Grade Team Lead, Upper School

Johnson State College - BA
Paul-Michael Huseman

Department Chair and Science Faculty, Upper School

Drew University - BA
Pace University - MS
Lori Jaffe

Director of Student Services, Upper School

Temple University - MSW
University of Georgia - BSW
Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center - Certificate in Family Therapy
Dr. Arco Jeng

Science Faculty, Upper School

National Taiwan Normal University - BS
University of Rochester - PhD
Rabbi Shira Johnston

Judaic Faculty, Upper School

Pomona College - BA
Jewish Theological Seminary - MA
Cornell University - Certificate
Jewish Theological Seminary - Rabbinic Ordination
Rabbi Robert Kahn

Israel Field Operations Manager

Jewish Theological Seminary - Rabbinic Ordination
Dr. Denise Kanrich

Director of College Guidance

Stony Brook University - BS
University of Kansas - MS
University of Massachusetts, Amherst - PhD
Rabbi Molly Karp

Judaic Faculty, Upper School

SUNY Binghamton - BA
Hebrew Union College - MA
Academy for Jewish Religion - Rabbinic Ordination
Ilena Kasdan

Nurse, Upper School

University of Pennsylvania - BA, BS, RN
Emily Kaufman

Judaics Faculty, Upper School
Dr. Shira Kelmanovich

Director of STEM Education and STEM Faculty, Upper School

Union College - BS
Stanford University - MS, PhD
Sari Keren

Hebrew Faculty, Upper School

Tel Aviv Univrsity - BA
Ben Gurion University - MA
Ministry of Education - Teaching Certificate
The State of New Jersey, Department of Education - Certificate of Eligibility
Dr. Robert Klein

Learning Specialist, Upper School

Brandeis University - BA
New York University - MSW, PhD
Dennis Kozar

Athletic Director and PE/Health Faculty

Kean University - BA
DeVry University - AS
Dr. Daniel Kurzweil

Math Faculty, Upper School
Jason Langer

Language Arts Faculty, Upper School

University of Maryland - BA
William Paterson University - M.Ed.
Dr. Catherine Lasser

Judaic Faculty, Upper School

Hobart and William Smith College - BS
University of Wisconsin, Madison - MS, PhD
Jewish Theological Seminary - MA, PhD
Dr. Zachary Levine

Social Studies and Judaics Faculty Upper School

Wesleyan University - BA
New York University - M. Phil., Ph.D.
Rabbi Richard Mayer

Judaics Faculty, Upper School

Binghamton University - BA
Azrieli School of Jewish education - MS
Yeshivat Pirchei Shoshanim - Rabbinical Degree
Dr. Liati Mayk-Hai

Judaics Faculty, Upper School

Rutgers University - BA
Jewish Theological Seminary - PhD
Andrew Mittleman

Multimedia and Student Life Team, Upper School

The College of New Jersey - BA
The American Film Institute - MFA
Jamie Mittleman

Student Life Team, Upper School

Binghampton University - BA
Flora Musleah

Dean of Faculty, Upper School

Columbia 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 School

Brooklyn College - BS
Yeshiva University - MS
Frederick Ober

Social Studies Faculty, Upper School

Boston University - BA
Rutgers University, Camden School of Law - JD
Jamie Perrello

Science Faculty, Upper School

Dartmouth College - AB
University of Pennsylvania - MA
Michelle Pierce

Learning Specialist, Upper School

Springfield College - BS
Valdosta State University - MAT
Orli Pinsberg

Guidance Counselor, Upper School

Washington University in St. Louis - BA
University of Missouri-St. Louis - M.Ed in school counseling, Nationally Certified Counselor
Sandy Pyonin

Health and PE Faculty, Upper School

Newark State College - BA
Sarah Radovici

GO CONNECT Instructor

Bar-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

Choir Director and Music Faculty

Queens College - BA
Lillie Ricciardi

Theatre Faculty and Show Director, Upper School

NYU Tisch School of the Arts - BFA
Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University - MFA
Lincoln Richman, LSW

Judaic Faculty, Upper School

New York University - BFA
Rutgers University - MSW
Elisa Schenker

Guidance Counselor, Upper School

Roger Williams University - BA
University of Maryland - MSW
Hedva Sela Kedem

Hebrew Faculty, Upper School

Seminar Hakibbutzim College - B.Ed.
Gail Shapiro

Department Chair and Foreign Language/PE Health Faculty, Upper School

Brandeis University - BA, Magna Cum Laude
Emory University School of Law - JD
NJAIS Leadership Institute
Heather Smith

Department Chair and Social Studies Faculty, Upper School

New Jersey City University - MA
Rutgers University - BA
Gabrielle Sonet

Science Faculty, Upper School

Sarah Lawrence College - BS
Columbia University - MA
Michael Stern

Social Studies Faculty, Upper School

University of Florida - M. Ed.
Hadas Toren

Hebrew Faculty, Upper School
Rabbi Yaakov Traiger

Judaic Faculty, Upper School

Montclair State University - MA
University of Massachusetts - BA
Rabbinic Ordination - Rabbi Laib Schulman, Rabbi Aaron Gold
Karen Ulric

Librarian and Educational Technology, Upper School

Columbia College, Columbia University - BA
Pratt Institute - MSLIS
Rabbi Iscah Waldman

Department Chair and Judaics Faculty, Upper School

Columbia University - BA
Jewish Theological Seminary - BA, MA, Rabbinic Ordination
NYU - Steinhardt - PhD
Bethanie Watson

Department Chair and Arts Faculty, Upper School

Troy University - BA
Rutgers University - MFA
Rina Yuhaev

Hebrew Faculty, Upper School

Oranim Academic College of Education-Israel - BA
Hebrew college Boston - Certificate in Hebrew language teaching for Master Teachers