Karen Picquet

After teaching Hebrew and Judaic Studies to students in Orlando, Florida, Karen moved to New York City to pursue graduate studies at Teachers College, Columbia University. She has been working

Natalia Kreatsoulas

Natalia completed her student teaching at Rodeph Sholom School last spring. Natalia graduated from Iona University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Early

Ruth Herzlinger

Ruth brings over 30 years of experience in the arts and 20 years of teaching experience in both Israel and the United States, including Hebrew Academy Charter School and PS155.

Mia Tammaro

Mia joined the Rodeph Sholom School Elementary Division in September 2025.

Nadia Gersholowitz

Nadia is a University of South Florida graduate from Tampa, Florida, who discovered her passion for education, process art, and early literacy while working as an assistant preschool teacher. In

Charlotte Marsden

Charlotte is a Fordham University graduate who worked as a substitute teacher at Rodeph Sholom School before joining the team full-time in 2025. Interestingly, her mother also taught on the

Felicia Shulman

Felicia earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Special Education from NYU and her master’s degree in Education in Early Childhood and Special Education from Bank Street College

Sonia Morris

Sonia graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor’s degree in English and a Minor in Mandarin. She has spent the past two years working as an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Bela Levine-Press

Bela earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Connecticut College and has spent the past two years working as an associate teacher in a Kindergarten and 1st Grade classroom at

Orli Hersch

Orli, a native of the Upper West Side, is a graduate of the Professional Children’s School and The New School. Orli is fluent in American Sign Language, a passion that