“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(at)ssdsboston.org
About Derek
Derek brings 7 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.