Employee Directory

Leah Danzinger

Elementary Learning Specialist

Marco Davila

Assistant to Early Childhood Division

Rachel Deitch

Head of Early Childhood

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:
2025

Began Career in Education:
2004

Educational Background:
B.A. in Sociology from Tufts University with a minor in Judaic Studies, MS in Literacy from Adelphi University, Post-Master’s Program for School Building Leader Certification (Administration and Pupil Personnel Services) from Molloy University

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:
I am incredibly excited to be joining the Rodeph Sholom School community as the new Head of the Early Childhood Division. This position is truly a dream come true for me. I can’t wait to build meaningful relationships with the children, families, and staff, and to contribute to a learning environment that nurtures curiosity, joy, and a lifelong love of learning. It is an honor to be part of such a warm, thoughtful, and dynamic school community.

Other things to know about me:
I love spending quality time with my family and our Tibetan Terrier (dog), Shea. I’m also a big fan of sweets, especially anything chocolate, and I enjoy winding down at home with a good movie — it’s one of my favorite ways to relax.

Hillary Deutsch

Director of Human Resources

Abby Eshaghpour

Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Shantelle Facey

Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2023

Began career in Education in:

2022

Educational Background:

M.S. in psychology with a concentration in child and adolescent development. B.A. in English creative writing with a minor in psychology. Currently working on a M.A. in English creative writing. 

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

I will be new to the school this year but what I can say is that I am very excited to begin and if the staff is anything like those I met through interviewing, I know I will be right at home with my new unique perspective.

Other things to know about me:

I love being a social butterfly but you’ll often find me wrapped in my own chrysalis with a cup of tea and The Sims fired up on my laptop.

Joseph Fahy

Director of Security

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2021

Began career in Education in:

2008

Educational Background:

Master’s in public administration.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

The community here.

Other things to know about me:

I am a huge sports enthusiast!

Karen Fecher

Early Childhood Head Teacher

Lydia Federman

Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Meri Fine

Hebrew Head Teacher