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Eliza Herschkowitz

Early Childhood Head Teacher

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2009

Began career in Education in:

2009

Educational Background:

B.A. from Vassar College & M.S.Ed. from Hunter College.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

I love the community I’ve found here over the past 14 years. I have grown up at Rodeph, and feel a deep connection to the people who make it so special.

Other things to know about me:

I grew up on the Upper West Side, about 20 blocks from Rodeph. My two children are enrolled here, so three-quarters of our family is here every day!

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Jeanah Hong

Creation Lab Co-Director, Middle School Science Teacher, Capstone, and DEISJ Coordinator

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2021

Began career in Education in:

1998

Educational Background:

B.S. in biology, M.Ed. in secondary science education, M.B.A. in business administration.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

I love the community at Rodeph Sholom School and the fact that all we do at the school are based on specific values. I enjoy working with all the students, faculty, and staff!

Other things to know about me:

I grew up heavily involved in the arts such as dance and music. I am a singer and a certified yoga instructor. I am also involved in the boards of two different Korean heritage camps.

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Aviva Horowitz

Early Childhood Learning Specialist

Natalie Johnson

Early Childhood Head Teacher

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2020

Began career in Education in:

2019

Educational Background:

B.S. in inclusive early childhood/special education from Syracuse University & Masters in early childhood special education from Bank Street College.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom is the sense of community here.

Other things to know about me:

I enjoy snowboarding in the winter time and discovering new delicious food around NYC!

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Max Joseph

Early Childhood Associate Teacher and Music Teacher

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2020

Began career in Education in:

2020

Educational Background:

B.F.A. in musical theatre from The Boston Conservatory.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School is that I feel proud to be working at a Jewish school and celebrating the wonderful things about Judaism. 

Other things to know about me:

Besides teaching, I’m also a professional actor/singer/dancer! I love sports (go Cleveland), my dog Cooper, and my wife, Sam, who also works at the school!

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Michele Kaplan

Elementary Head Teacher

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2019

Began career in Education in:

2019

Educational Background:

B.A. in psychology from St. John’s University, M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

The community! There is a homey, welcoming, open-armed feeling at Rodeph Sholom School. Opportunities to interact with my colleagues, the students, and the families are some of my favorite parts of each day!

Other things to know about me:

I am a born and raised Upper East Sider who loves dogs, running, pilates, and watching football & baseball!

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Danny Karpf

Head of School

Started at Rodeph Sholom School:
2016

Began Career in Education in:
1992

Educational Background:
B.A. in psychology, Haverford College; M.S. in education, The Johns Hopkins University.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:
My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom is the passionate and joyful people.

Other things to know about me:
I am a huge Baltimore Orioles fan.

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Jessica Korenblatt

Elementary Learning Specialist

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2007

Began career in Education in:

2007

Educational Background:

B.A. in psychology from Skidmore College, major: psychology and education & Master’s in curriculum and teaching: reading and literacy specialist Teachers College, Columbia University.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

Rodeph Sholom has a special community. People care about one another. They support one another. People want to learn and grow, and there is an excitement around this. 

Other things to know about me:

Rodeph Sholom was my first teaching job, and I am still here!

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Zan Kramarsky

Associate Teacher

Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:

2023

Began career in Education in:

2023

Educational Background:

B.A. in elementary education from American University.

Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:

My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School is the sense of community.

Other things to know about me:

I am a graduate of Rodeph Sholom School Class of 2015. The past three summers I have worked as a counselor in the Rodeph Sholom School Summer Day Camp. In my free time, I love to sing and dance. I also love finding new restaurants because I’m a massive foodie.

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