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Michaela Biltekoff

Early Childhood Head Teacher

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2007

Began career in Education in:

2005

Educational Background:

B.A. in early childhood and special education & masters in speech and language pathology and linguistics.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

I love that Rodeph Sholom is a community and a place where I feel connected to those around me whether we are together or not. 

Other things to know about me:

I have 2 boys at Rodeph Sholom, who started in the twos. I have 2 golden doodles, both girls. I am a born and raised New Yorker, and still reside on the Upper East Side. Something unique about me is that I have three citizenships; United States, El Salvador and France.

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Sam Bloch

Middle School Math Teacher

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2023

Began career in Education in:

2016

Educational Background:

M.Ed. in education policy & management

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Claudio Borbon

Maintenance Coordinator

Kathy Bossuk

Director of Communications and Marketing

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2022

Began career in Education in:

2002

Educational Background:

Master of Science in education, Bachelor of Arts in visual communications, Certificate in childbirth education.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

The school-wide commitment to educating students in a way that strives to help each individual reach their full potential and the caring, compassionate community.

Other things to know about me:

Originally from the West Coast, I have called New York home for more than half my life now. I am an avid reader, watercolor painter, and occasional baker who loves the Yankees and is lost without NYC food and culture.

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Stephanie Brooks

Elementary Head Teacher

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2001

Began career in Education in:

2001

Educational Background:

B.S. from Syracuse University & M.Ed. from Arcadia.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

Community, love of Judaism and students’ excitement about learning.

Other things to know about me:

When I am not teaching I spend time with my adorable son! I am a jewelry designer part time.

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Shea Brown

Enrollment Associate

Kimberly Buchbinder

Math Teacher and Math Department Chair, 7th Grade Advisor

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2011

Began career in Education in:

2008

Educational Background:

B.A. in mathematics from Binghamton University & M.S.Ed. in middle school general education from Bank Street College of Education.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

The community that the students build through advisory, within their grade, the middle school and with their teachers.

Other things to know about me:

I like to run in Central Park, go to local parks and beaches and read science fiction.

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Daryl Cantor

Early Childhood Learning Specialist

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Katie Cheek

English Language Learners Teacher

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2023

Began career in Education in:

2010

Educational Background:

B.F.A. in writing from Pratt Institute, M.Ed in education from Hunter College.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

In anticipation of starting my first year, I’m looking forward to meeting and working with everyone!

Other things to know about me:

I have a Betty (3) so she’s cool to hang with and I like creating-painting, collaging, drawing, woodworking, 3D printing, Laser-cutting…I love trying to find ways to create. Oh yeah, I love reading and writing too!

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