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Employee Directory

Naomi Cohen-Zedek

Hebrew Head Teacher

Yeuri Crisostomo

Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2021

Began career in Education in:

2021

Educational Background:

A.S. in Therapeutic Recreation.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

I love seeing how the kids grow in all aspects and the feeling of community. 

Other things to know about me:

I find joy in trying delicious new food from different cultures. 

Tom Cusano

English Teacher, Humanities Department Chair, Grade-Level Coordinator

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2018

Began career in Education in:

2018

Educational Background:

B.A. in English from Yale University.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

I am grateful for the value the school places on fostering curiosity and a growth mindset among students. I also appreciate the school’s advisory program, which gives us the chance to work closely with a small group of students as they make their way through middle school.

Other things to know about me:

I live in Brooklyn and enjoy reading and writing poetry in my free time. I am currently working toward an MA at the Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English.

Sara Elias

Early Childood Associate Teacher

Abby Eshaghpour

Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Shantelle Facey

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