Meet the Gross Schechter Staff
We are extremely proud of our teachers and administrators at Gross Schechter Day School. Each brings their own unique skills and specialties to share with our students, which helps build a well-rounded community. Below you will find information about each staff member, as well as their email and extension.
Randy Boroff
Head of School x403
Laura Albert
Art and Tech Teacher x318Laura received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The University of Delaware with a…
Davida Amkraut
MS Language Arts and 8th Grade Advisor x322Davida graduated from Columbia University with a Master’s degree in curriculum design in 1991, and…
Barbie Barnholtz
Infant Care Coordinator x101From mother’s helper to babysitter to nanny to daycare provider/preschool teacher to mother, Barbie’s love…
Shanna Berlas
Front Office & Lunch AidShanna has been a part of Gross Schechter Day School since 1999 as a parent…
Randy Boroff
Head of School x403Randy is a career educator and veteran superintendent. He brings over 40 years of experience to…
Alex Bumin
Middle School Bible Teacher
Tracey Bortz
Director of Early Childhood Education x413Tracey emigrated from South Africa in 2001. She graduated from the Johannesburg College of Education and…
Carolyn Clerget
Music Teacher K-8
Elizabeth Cira
2 Year old Parparim General Studies TeacherLiz earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Ashford University in Early Childhood Education. She is happily…
Molly Clem
Infant Care Teacher
Janna Dorfman
Director of Admissions
Ora Dromi
Pre-K Judaic Studies Teacher x355 VM OnlyOra received her teaching degree in her native Israel. She has been teaching at Schechter for…
Bryan Eaton
FacilitiesBryan has been with Schechter over 12 years. Originally from Cleveland, Brian likes comic books and…
Jesse Ebner
MS Social Studies Teacher & 6th Grade GLAJesse attended Villanova University for her undergraduate degree and John Carroll University for a Masters of…
Iris Edelman
3 Year Old General Studies Teacher x102Iris is starting her 4th year at Schechter. She has been teaching preschool for a…
Marcy Escott
Pre-K General Studies Teacher x104Marcy received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1990, and then decided to go back…
Joel Faulkner
Physical Education and IT AssistantJoel graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration/ marketing in 2008.…
Susan Foley
Director of Technology x420
Marci Friedman
1st Grade General Studies Teacher x356 VM OnlyMarci has been teaching at Gross Schechter for 25 years. She graduated from The Ohio State…
Dr. Heidi Geis
Director of WellnessHeidi, a San Diego native, completed her undergraduate degree with a double major in biochemistry and…
Iris Granot
Iris has been teaching at Gross Schechter since 2008, specializing in early childhood education. She grew…
Chana Green
Chana has a passion for traveling and meeting new people. She enjoys a diverse array of…
Rotem Green
Kitchen StaffRotem has a great interest in technology. One of his favorite hobbies is listening to all…
Abby Greenfield
General Studies 2nd Grade Teacher x210Abby graduated from Kent State University in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.…
Sheri Gross
Director of Creative Programing
Laurie Gross-Kammer
Director of Student Services x415Laurie has worked at Gross Schechter for nine years. She attended The Ohio State University for her…
Hadassa Hoff
MS Hebrew Teacher x323Hadassa was born and raised in Israel. She has a degree in education, and enjoys teaching…
Loren Israelstam
3 Year Old Judaic Studies Teacher x363 VM OnlyLoren is the proud mother of two alumni and one current student of Schechter. Their move…
Jennifer Kercher
Controller x409Jennifer has been part of the Gross Schechter Day School family for eight years, first as…
Stephanie Kundrach
Middle School Math Teacher x215
LeAirra Lacey
Advancement Coordinator x408
Rachel Lappen
Director of Institutional Advancement (Development, Marketing and Communications) x405Rachel received a BA in Music from Barnard College and a BA in Bible from…
Sandy Laserson
Speech and Language Pathologist x428Sandy received her BA from the University of Michigan in Psychology-Speech and Hearing Science and…
Rachel Lawton
5th Grade Judaic Studies Teacher & Middle School Hebrew Teacher x213Rachel grew up in Kiriat Ata, Israel and graduated from Haifa University with degrees in…
Lisa Loeb
5th Grade General Studies Teacher x216Lisa graduated from The Ohio State University. She taught 4th grade in Garfield Heights public…
Shannon Lozada
Human Resources and Accounting
Caitlin Lubline
Marketing Manager x406
Talia Maoz
3 Year old Judaic Studies Teacher x357 VM OnlyTalia teaches Judaic studies in the Dagim class. She moved to Cleveland from Israel last year and…
DeAnna Martin
HR Admissions x410DeAnna has been working at Gross Schechter for nine years. She is in her last semester…
Nancy Markus
Middle School Math & 7th Grade GLANancy received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and a Bachelor of Arts…
Donell Newman
4th Grade General Studies Teacher x214Donell received a Bachelor’s degree in child life specialty from The University of Akron, and…
Matthew Norton
Middle School Science Teacher x317Matt has worked at Gross Schechter Day School for ten years. He graduated from Eastern…
Orli Rabkin
Kindergarten Judaic Studies Teacher x208Orli, a graduate of Schechter, has taught here for seven years. She graduated from The…
Sara Rancman
1st Grade Judaic Studies Teacher x209
Molly Rosenberg
Admin Assistant x401Molly joined Gross Schechter after earning her degree from The Ohio State University. Molly is a…
Anthony Salemi
Kitchen Aid
Joe Santora
Middle School Math Teacher x362 VM OnlyJoe has been a teacher for 49 years. After working at Mayfield Heights High School for…
Lauren Schaefer
Infant Care Teacher
Stephanie Schechter
3rd Grade General Studies Teacher x212Stephanie graduated from Miami University in 2008 with a degree in early childhood education, then…
Fredell Schnee
2 Year Old General Studies Teacher x101Fredell is originally from Houston, Texas and has lived in Ohio for 20 years. She…
Danielle Shainker
Technology Coordinator x419Danielle was born and raised in Cleveland. She has been part of the Gross Schechter family…
Yehudit Sharaby
2nd & 3rd Grade Judaic Studies TeacherYehudit graduated from Bar Ilan University in Israel with a degree in special education, and then…
Rabbi Ben Shlimovitz
Middle School Judaic Studies Teacher/ Coordinator of Jewish LivingRabbi Ben Shlimovitz graduated from the University of Minnesota with a major in East Asian…
Oudi Signer
4th Grade Judaic Studies Teacher x215
Lori Sweet
3 Year Old General Studies TeacherLori graduated from Ursuline College in 2008 with a Master’s degree in early childhood education…
Vicki Teitelbaum
Pre-K General Studies Teacher x103Vicki attended The Ohio State University and graduated with a degree in elementary education. She…
Ellis Thompson
FacilitiesEllis joined Schechter after retiring from his professional job over six years ago. He and…
Jim Walker
Facilities ManagerJim has worked with Gross Schechter for over 14 years. Originally from Cleveland, he and his…
Rachel Weinstein
ICC Teacher
Kevin Weisenberg
Physical Education Teacher & Athletic Director x430