Our Team
Jewish tradition teaches us that “the true guardians of a community are the teachers” and nowhere is that more true than B’nai Shalom. In our small-by-design school, we are committed to fostering a love for learning, a deep connection to Jewish values, and a sense of community that extends beyond the classroom. Together, our faculty and families create a warm and inclusive environment where each child is encouraged to explore their unique strengths and develop a lifelong passion for learning.
Welcome to B’nai Shalom, where education and tradition come together to inspire the next generation.
Eva Turner, Head of School
Head of School
School Leadership
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Katelyn Cohen-Kivett
Director of Admissions & Marketing
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Yael Dinur
Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement
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Perri Hoyt
K-8 Director
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Lisa Lasovsky
Preschool Director
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Business Director
Faculty & Staff
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Becca Akben
Preschool 3/4 Teacher
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Maggie Alexio
Preschool 2/3 Teacher
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Dana Amos
2nd Grade Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator
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Yahav Avraham-Katz
Younger Toddler Teacher
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Katie Bacon
4th Grade Teacher
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David Brendle
Security
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Lisa Bridges
Preschool 2/3 Teacher
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Melissa Bullins
Preschool Teacher & Environmental Educator
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Jason Cathcart
5th Grade Judaics Teacher
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Sarah Cronin
School Counselor
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Jodi Dvoskin
3rd Grade Teacher & Learning Specialist
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Ashley Eckstat
Upper School Judaics & Social Studies Teacher
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Liam Grandidge
Physical Education & Technology Teacher
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Menbi Hailu
Older Toddlers Teacher
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Sherri Hawkins
Preschool 3/4 Teacher
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Caryn Herman
Tuition Assistance Coordinator
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Jewel Swaim
Infant Room Teacher
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Whitney Holt
Infant Room Teacher
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Rosie Kenchel
Preschool 2/3 Teacher
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Michele Knight
Child Development Specialist
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Heather Lance
Younger Toddlers Techer
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Nancy Lance
Kindergarten Teacher
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Dani Luft
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Hebrew & Judaics Teacher
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Ellen Manella
Preschool 3/4 Teacher
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Sarah Neff
1st Grade & Visual Arts Teacher
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Megan Orlando
Upper School Language Arts & Spanish
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Miri Ovadia
Upper School Hebrew & Infant Room Teacher
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Kat Palma-Leyva
Preschool 3/4 Teacher
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Marcia Renne
I-STEAM Coordinator, Upper School Science & K-8 Music Teacher
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Ryann Richardson
Pre-K Teacher & Little Star Day Camp Director
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Edna Rubenstein
2nd-4th Grade Hebrew & Judaics Teacher
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Stacy Schneid
Older Toddler Teacher
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Tracy Simon
Business Office Administrator
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Jaime Singer
Pre-K Teacher
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Pam Smith
Advancement Administrator
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Bobbijean Spellman
Dramatic Arts Teacher & Librarian
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Kim Whiting
4th-8th Grade Math Teacher