fbpx

Rodeph Sholom School Leadership

Leadership

Leadership Team

Leadership Team

Janet Barzilay

Director of Enrollment

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2022

Began career in Education in:

2004

Educational Background:

B.A. in political science from Brown University; NYU Law School, JD.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom is the commitment of the school to superb academics and joy in learning, combined with the focus on developing socially responsible and moral citizens of the world.

Other things to know about me:

My husband and I raised our daughters in Los Angeles, but have maintained a long and deep relationship with the fabulous Rodeph Sholom community. I am honored to be a part of the Rodeph team.

Marc Fried

Chief Financial Officer

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:
2003

Years in Education:
2003

Educational Background:
Bachelors of Science from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and M.B.A. from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:
My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom is the community.

Other things to know about me:
I am a long suffering fan of the New York Islanders and the New York Jets. There’s always next year!

Rebecca Hammerman

Head of Elementary Divison

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2020

Began career in Education in:

2000

Educational Background:

B.A. in modern Jewish studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary, B.A. in anthropology from Columbia University, M.Ed. in independent school leadership from Teachers College, & M.S. in education from Bank Street College.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom is the students! They come to school each day with enthusiasm and care. They care deeply about their peers and teachers. It is a joy to spend my days with them.

Other things to know about me:

I love to hike, read, and cook, but not bake!

Danny Karpf

Head of School

Started at Rodeph Sholom School:
2016

Began Career in Education in:
1992

Educational Background:
B.A. in psychology, Haverford College; M.S. in education, The Johns Hopkins University.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:
My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom is the passionate and joyful people.

Other things to know about me:
I am a huge Baltimore Orioles fan.

Leslie Kuo

Director of Development

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2023

Sally Meisner

Head of Middle School

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2023

Began career in Education in:

1995

Educational Background:

Undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in education,
graduate degree from Bank Street College in math leadership in education.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

The energy, joy and commitment of all members of the community is palpable.

Other things to know about me:

I am always game for a number, word, or jigsaw puzzle as well as a round of backgammon, Boggle or mah-jong.

Jackie Meyer

Chief of Staff and Operations Coordinator

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:
2013

Began Career in Education in:
2013 when I made the transition from corporate public relations

Educational Background:
B.S. from Ithaca College; major in marketing and communications with a minor in culture and communications.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:
My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School is the culture and warm community, radiating from our students and parents to our faculty and staff.

Other things to know about me:
Similar to our 8th graders, I finished my senior year in High School with a trip to Israel (for 3 months). I am also a mom to two boys.

Susan Newman

Head of Early Childhood

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:
1991

Years in Education:
40

Educational Background:
B.A./M.A. from Wesleyan University 1978, M.S. in education, Bank Street College of Education 1992.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:
My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom is watching the children learn and grow together.

Other things to know about me:
I am the mom of three grown men and the grandmother of one baby boy. I love to knit and spin and do so frequently in my spare time.

Keren Schuller

Director of Academics

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2006

Began career in Education in:

1995

Educational Background:

B.S. in psychology; M.Ed. in special education.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

Out students’ enthusiasm for learning, discovery and for our community. 

Other things to know about me:

I love to cook, even more so with friends or when listening to a good podcast. 

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

The fundamental responsibility of the Board of Directors is to protect and advance the interests of the school and its various constituencies in ways that are consistent with Rodeph Sholom School’s mission. The Board of Directors is responsible for the appointment of the Head of School, for the overall policies of the institution, for the safekeeping and management of its assets, for fundraising and development, and for the approval of its budget. The Board is not involved in responsibilities within the Head of School’s domain, which include, but are not limited to admissions, curriculum, and discipline.

The Rodeph Sholom School Board of Directors has up to 25 members who serve as directors for the entire school community. The majority of the Board is appointed by its Nominating Committee with additional members appointed by Congregation Rodeph Sholom (CRS). Directors include current and past parents of Rodeph Sholom School students, and educators from other academic institutions. Since most board members are also current parents, they are familiar faces within the community and can successfully steward Rodeph Sholom resources to help the school reach its strategic goals and live its mission.

Board of Directors 2023-2024

Kara Aborn
Karen Bank
Talia Day
Peter Ehrenberg
Martha Epstein ’10,
~ Alumni Association Representative
Cindy Gavin
Eliot Horowitz
Roni Jacobson

Eileen Kleiman
Gheña Korn
Marcelo Messer
David Resnick
Michael Sand, Chair
Brady Schneider ’10
Suzanne Waltman
Tina Deutsch
Sarah Eisenman

William Friedland
Michael Hirschberg
Nancy Bach
Heather Morgan
Marc Regenbaum
Scott Reisinger
Gara Schwartz,
~ Parents Association Representative
Lisa Siegel

Parents Association

Parents Association

At the core of any strong school community is an active Parents Association who complements the school’s programming with meaningful ways to connect. We are lucky to have an exceptional Rodeph Sholom School Parents Association led by a strong Executive Board.

The Parents Association supports the school through community building and organizing a variety of events throughout the school year. Events include, a Book Fair, an Ice Skating Party, divisional Shabbat experiences, and Family Service Days, just to name just a few. To support these events, the Parents Association actively encourages family involvement through volunteering — a great way to make friends and to stay connected to the school and your children’s education. 

Parents Association Executive Board 2023-2024

Gara Schwartz, President
Jaime Horowitz, Vice President
Samantha Feinberg, Engagement
Matt Mezvinsky, Treasurer
Laura Littman, Communications
Elyse Cromer, Secretary
Erica Fishbein, Jewish Life & Learning
Allison Blick, Member-at-Large
Tracey Amdur, Member-at-Large
Nikki Fisher, Member-at-Large
Robyn Sacks Matthews, Member-at-Large