Admissions
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in Rodeph Sholom School!
Here at Rodeph Sholom School, students develop a deep love of learning while building a powerful sense of responsibility to themselves and those around them. This strong education, rooted in Jewish values, provides a foundation for our graduates to flourish beyond their time at our school. We take great pride in the leaders and critical thinkers we send into the world.
We know that finding the right educational environment for your child is a top priority in raising a family. We believe that the best way to understand what makes Rodeph Sholom School unique is to visit the campus and meet with our students, faculty, and administrators. We encourage you to join us for our upcoming Tours and Open Houses.
We seek students who we believe will have the best likelihood of a successful and satisfying school experience, and families who will partner with us to support their children’s education.
We hope you enjoy learning more about our school and we look forward to receiving your application. Please feel free to call or email any of us directly to schedule your visit. It would be our pleasure to introduce your family to our community here at Rodeph Sholom School.
Warmly,
Janet Barzilay
Director of Enrollment
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Jessica Shaviv
Associate Director of Enrollment
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Janet Barzilay
Director of Enrollment
Janet began her career in education in 2004 and joined Rodeph Sholom School as the Director of Enrollment in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Brown University and a J.D. from NYU School of Law. Janet brings extensive experience in enrollment and admissions management, having previously served as Director of Outreach and Enrollment Management at Cathedral School and Director of Admissions and Placement at the Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan. Her background also includes roles as Director of Admissions at the Academy for Jewish Religion in Los Angeles, admissions team member at NYU Wagner School of Public Service, and Director of Development at Carlthorp School in Los Angeles. Before transitioning to education, Janet began her career as a corporate attorney, working for two law firms in New York and providing pro bono legal services for Bet Tzedek in Los Angeles. What she treasures most about Rodeph Sholom School is its commitment to superb academics and joy in learning, combined with its focus on developing socially responsible and moral citizens of the world. Though she and her husband raised their daughters in Los Angeles, they have maintained a deep connection to the Rodeph Sholom community.
Jessica Shaviv
Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Jessica joined Rodeph Sholom School in 2007, bringing her educational foundation that includes a Bachelor of Science in Education from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Education in Literacy Education from Hunter College. What she finds most rewarding about Rodeph Sholom School is meeting new families and being able to connect them with other families in the community, fostering the strong bonds that make the school special. Her expertise in literacy education and nearly two decades of experience at the school position her well to support both students and families in their admissions journey. Over the weekends in wintertime, Jessica can be found skiing at Windham Mountain with her family—her happy place!
Anne Murphy
Enrollment Manager
Anne joined Rodeph Sholom School in 2019 as an Admissions Associate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Binghamton.
Alana Greener
Enrollment Associate
Alana is a graduate from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and a minor in Education. She is a New York City native and is excited to join the Rodeph Sholom Enrollment team! She previously worked as a Special Education Coordinator at Success Academy and spends her free time going on long walks, seeing live music, and spending time with family.
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