Jessica Craig
Jessica holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has been working in education since 2018, with experience at both Rodeph Sholom School and
Division: Early Childhood
Rachel Deitch
A former Early Childhood Assistant Principal within the New York City Public Schools, Rachel managed, supervised, and supported over 50 staff members and 200 students across multiple school buildings and
Sarah Clarkson
Sarah has a bachelor’s degree in Education and Ceramics from Bennington College, a master’s in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education, and a master’s in
Sarah Bank ’14
Sarah first joined Rodeph Sholom School as a teacher in 2023, returning to the institution from where she graduated and was a student from ages two through fourteen. After attending
Jake Elvig
Jake is a Kindergarten Associate Teacher who returned to Rodeph Sholom School in 2025 after previously serving as a floater and long-term substitute. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in
Marco Davila
Marco joined the School in November 2022 as Assistant to the Early Childhood Division and Transportation Coordinator. Before joining Rodeph Sholom, Marco worked as an instructor and program coordinator at
Shira Jacobson
Shira is a seasoned educator with over 30 years of experience in New York Jewish independent schools. Her passion is developing educational curricula and implementing them in the classroom, a
Amanda Torres
Amanda joined Rodeph Sholom School in 2022, having previously served as a substitute teacher at the school. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Manhattanville College
Melissa Perry
Melissa graduated from the University of Buffalo with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. She has taught dance for people of