Meet the Team

From the Gan to Grade 8, our teachers, specialists, and staff bring warmth, wisdom and heart to every day.

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  • Maya Alagna

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    maya.alagna(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Manuel Alvizures

    Stein Circle Campus Custodian

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    manuel.alvizures(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Talia Ambar

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    Hebrew Learning Specialist

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    talia.ambar(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Roy Ayalon

    Grades 4-5 Hebrew Teacher

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    roy.ayalon(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Josh Bartley

    Athletic Director

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    josh.bartley(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Emily Beck

    Kindergarten Teacher

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    emily.beck(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Ashlee Benner

    Director of
    Theater Programming

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    ashlee.benner(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Joshua Bock

    Team Lead Support Services

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    josh.bock(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Katy Boelter-Dimock

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 4
    Art Specialist

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    kathryn.boelter-dimock(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Glenn Bogardus

    STEM Teacher

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    glenn.bogardus(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Hallie Boviard

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    School Counselor

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    hallie.boviard(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Judi Boviard

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    judi.boviard(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Dan Brenn

    Facilities Manager

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    dan.brenn(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Diane Brienze

    Controller

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    diane.brienze(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Heather Budd

    Grades 4-5
    Learning Specialist

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    heather.budd(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Judith Cohen

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    judith.cohen(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Yonit Cohen (P '14)

    Team Lead Languages

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    yonit.cohen(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Maria Cosgrove

    Staff Accountant

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    maria.cosgrove(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Abby Crossley

    Grade 6 Language Arts Teacher

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    abby.crossley(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jennifer Curren (P '35)

    Grade 6 Head/
    Grade 6 Social Studies Teacher

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    jennifer.curren(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Meghan DiRico

    Human Resource Generalist

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    meghan.dirico(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Beth Dodson

    Grade 5 General Studies Teacher

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    beth.dodson(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Brooke Doherty

    Grades 6-8
    Learning Specialist

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    brooke.doherty(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Lori Duhaime

    Gan Shelanu and
    Grades 4-8 School Nurse

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    lori.duhaime(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Rabbi Ari Ebstein '08

    Grades 4-5 Jewish Studies Teacher

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    ari.ebstein(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Barbara Edwards

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    Learning Specialist

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    barbara.edwards(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Ilyse Ehrenkranz

    Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher

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    ilyse.ehrenkranz(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Dennis Evangelos

    Stein Circle Campus Custodian

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    dennis.evangelos(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Bill Ferreira

    Grades 4-8
    Physical Education Teacher

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    bill.ferreira(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Johanna Firestone

    Afterschool Program Coordinator

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    johanna.firestone(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Judy Flad (P '99, '01)

    Assistant to the Head for
    Strategic Projects

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    judy.flad(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Dana Fogel

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    Hebrew Learning Specialist

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    dana.fogel(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Michelle Folickman (P '31, '34, '36)

    Team Lead Grades 4-5

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    michelle.folickman(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Eugenia Gerstein

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    Music Specialist

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    eugenia.gerstein(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Thelma Gierbolini

    Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist

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    thelma.gierbolini(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Dikla Giladi-Nadler

    Grade 2 Hebrew Teacher

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    dikla.giladi-nadler(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Janice Goldstein (P '94, '96, '00)

    Communication Administrator/ Registrar

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    janice.goldstein(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jonathan Gomez-Lopez

    Wells Avenue Campus Custodian

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    jonathan.gomez-lopez(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Estelle Gomolka (P '11)

    Grade 5 General Studies Teacher

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    estelle.gomolka(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Alexa Grasfield

    Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher

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    alexa.grasfield(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Anna Gurvis

    Grade 3 General Studies Teacher

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    anna.gurvis(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Amelia Haddad

    Pre-Kindergarten
    Teaching Specialist

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    amelia.haddad(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Mor-Li Hartman

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    Hebrew Learning Specialist

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    morli.hartman(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld (P '29, '30, '33)

    Director of Learning and Teaching

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    jonah.hassenfeld(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jamie Hirsch

    Grades 4-8 School Counselor

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    jamie.hirsch(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Lauren Hollop (P'14)

    Team Lead Humanities/
    Grade 7 Language Art Teacher

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    lauren.hollop(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jillian Kachinsky

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

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    jillian.kachinsky(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jeremy Kadden

    Senior Development Officer

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    jeremy.kadden(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jen Kaplan

    Team Lead Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    Student Experience

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    jen.kaplan(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Millie Kateman

    Grades 4-8 Director of Student Experiences/Grade 6 Math Teacher

    More about me

    millie.kateman(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Galit Konstantine (P '16, '18, '21', '25, '28)

    Grade 6 Hebrew Teacher

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    galit.konstantine(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Rachel Kornreich

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

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    rachel.kornreich(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Michelle Langwieder

    Grades 6-8 Spanish Teacher

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    michelle.langwieder(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Mel Lattig

    Assistant to Head of School

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    maryellen.lattig(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Derek Lavezzo

    Grade 4 General Studies Teacher

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    derek.lavezzo(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jessica Leary (P'36)

    Kindergarten Teacher

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    jessica.leary(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Steve Lechner

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    Science Specialist

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    steve.lechner(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Lane Lender

    Grades 4-8 Inclusion Educator

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    lane.lender(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Nili Levine

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    nili.levine(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Hanna Levy-Moonshine

    Grade 3 Hebrew Teacher

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    hanna.levy-moonshine(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Rebecca Lurie '93 (P '22, '25, '29)

    Head of School

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    rebecca.lurie(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Liat Magen

    Grades 4-5 Hebrew Teacher

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    liat.magen(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Penina Magid (P '00)

    Director of Innovation and Enrichment

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    penina.magid(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Stephanie Fine Maroun (P '09, '11, '12, '14)

    Assistant Director of Admission

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    stephanie.maroun(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Olivia Martinez Reynolds

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    olivia.martinez-reynolds(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Ilana Mataiev

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    Teaching Specialist

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    ilana.mataiev(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Margie Matross

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    Permanent Substitute

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    margie.matross(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Emily Mintz

    Grade 4 General Studies Teacher

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    emily.mintz(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Debbie Moukit

    Director of Early Childhood

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    deborah.moukit(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Elizabeth Moukit

    School Operations Coordinator

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    elizabeth.moukit(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Trena Norton

    Gan Shelanu Operations Coordinator

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    trena.norton(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Kim O'Donnell

    Grade 8 Language Arts Teacher

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    kim.odonnell(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Rachel Ordan

    Grade 6 Jewish Studies Teacher

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    rachel.ordan(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Naomi Osbourne

    Stein Circle Campus Nurse

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    naomi.osbourne(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Lisa Pare

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    lisa.pare(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jill Parets

    School Operations Coordinator

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    jill.parets(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Amber Parker

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    amber.parker(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jonas Parker

    Grade 6 Science Teacher

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    jonas.parker(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Sharon Perkulis (P'15, '17)

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

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    sharon.perkulis(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Juan Pimentel

    Wells Avenue Campus Custodian

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    juan.pimentel(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jennifer Price

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    jennifer.price(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Michelle Prizand

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    michelle.prizand(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Marla Quinn

    Team Lead General Studies Kindergarten-Grade 3

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    marla.quinn(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Maura Richards

    Development Coordinator

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    maura.richards(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Hadassh Riemer

    Stein Circle Campus Paraprofessional

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    hadassah.riemer(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Shoshana Rosen

    Grades 6-8 Art Specialist

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    shoshana.rosen(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Erica Rosenthal

    Grade 3 General Studies Teacher

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    erica.rosenthal(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Shirah Rosin (P '26, '28, '33)

    Development and
    Engagement Manager

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    shirah.rosin(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Dana Roth

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    dana.roth(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Sasha Sammis

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    sasha.sammis(at)ssdboston.org

  • Dan Savitt (P '23, '27)

    Grade 7 Jewish Studies Teacher

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    dan.savitt(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Neta Schwartz (P '29)

    Grade 4 Hebrew Teacher

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    neta.schwartz(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Daniel Sisson

    Gan Shelanu Extended Day Teacher

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    daniel.sisson(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Carolyn Sohn

    Science Teacher

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    carolyn.sohn(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Ross Soraci

    Director of Finance and Operations

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    ross.soraci(at)ssdsboston.org

  • David Srebnick

    Grade 8 Math Teacher

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    david.srebnick(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Marisa Stein

    Grade 2 General Studies Teacher

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    marisa.stein(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Libi Sternberg

    Gan Shelanu Hebrew Teacher

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    libi.sternberg(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Amanda Strawhacker (P '36)

    STEAM Coordinator

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    amanda.strawhacker(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Shira Garber Strosberg (P '23, '26, '29)

    Director of Enrollment and Advancement

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    shira.strosberg(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Janet Sullivan

    Payroll and Accounting Specialist

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    janet.sullivan(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Aviva Summers

    Grades 2-3 Jewish Studies

    More about me

    aviva.summers(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Shani Swartz (P '35)

    Grade 1 Hebrew Teacher

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    shani.swartz(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Rabbi Ravid Tilles (P '29, '33)

    Director of Jewish Life and Learning

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    ravid.tilles(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Lola Tolbert

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    lola.tolbert(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Lauren Turner

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    lauren.turner(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Rabbi Jenna Turow

    Grade 8 Jewish Studies Teacher

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    jenna.turow(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Ferris Unni

    Team Lead STEAM/
    Grades 7-8 Science Teacher

    More about me

    ferris.unni(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Joseph Varao

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    joseph.varao(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Gabrielle Vinocoor

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    gabrielle.vinocoor(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Calvin Wamser

    Grades 6-8 Music Specialist

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    calvin.wamser(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Rabbi Rebecca Weinstein (P '33, '36)

    Associate Rav Beit Sefer/
    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3 Jewish Life

    More about me

    rebecca.weinstein(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Susan Weiss

    Grades 4-8 Math and
    Instructional Technology

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    susan.weiss(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Amy West

    Grades 4-5 Science Specialist

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    amy.west(at)ssdsboston.org

  • James Wheeler (P'36)

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    Physical Education Teacher

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    james.wheeler(at)ssdsboston.org

  • David Wolf (P '01, '03, '06)

    Grades 4-8 Tefillot Coordinator

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    david.wolf(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jesse Wolf '01 (P '30, '33)

    Kindergarten Teacher

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    jesse.wolf(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Krissy Wolff

    Transformation Manager

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    krissy.wolff(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Smadar Yitzhaki-Helman

    Smadar Yitzhaki-Helman (P '31, '33)

    Gan Shelanu Teacher

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    smadar.yitzhaki-helman(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Shlomi Zan (P'36)

    Grade 8 Hebrew Teacher

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    shlomi.zan(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Jami Zolotor

    Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3
    Learning Specialist

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    jami.zolotor(at)ssdsboston.org

  • Abby Cohen

    Mishlachat from Israel

    abby.cohen(at)ssdsboston.org