“I hope our students leave Schechter as genuinely empathetic, kind and caring humans that in turn spread that throughout wherever life takes them.”
Derek Lavezzo
Grade 4 General Studies Teacher | At Schechter since 2025
derek.lavezzo@ssdsboston.org
About Derek
Derek brings seven years of experience working with children and families, with a background in teaching elementary in Grades 2-4. Before joining Schechter, he taught in Denver Public Schools in the Central Park community of Denver, Colorado after graduating in Clearwater, Florida.
Education
B.A., Comparative Religion, Harvard University
M.Ed., Elementary Education - Advanced Certificate in Special Education, Lesley University
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Technology, Tufts University
Something you might not know
When he is not teaching, Derek is a writer for a music website, reviewing new music and covering events.