Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff A profound teacher-student relationship forms the core of a student's SJCS experience. Our award-winning teachers appreciate each child's individuality and unique ability to contribute to the community. They model a commitment to lifelong learning through collaborative working styles and pursuit of professional development opportunities. They provide passionate Jewish role-modeling and share their expertise, creativity and innovation by training colleagues in secular and Jewish settings.

Head of School

Debra J.G. Butler

Debra J.G. Butler was SJCS' founding Principal and led the school from 1991-1995. She was a freelance educational consultant before joining the Boyer Children's Clinic as Family Resources Coordinator in 1998. In 2006, Debra returned to SJCS as Head of School. Debra led the transition to SJCS' permanent campus and has enhanced programming in numerous curricular and co-curricular areas including Technology, P.E., Science, and After-school Enrichment. She holds degrees from Brandeis University and Boston College and has taught in Jewish day schools and public schools.

 

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Teachers:

Chai Fives

General/Judaic Studes


Gan/Kindergarten
General Studies
Judaic Studies


Maureen Newlun

Mary Grace Lentz
Shoshana Stombaugh

Sh'tilim/1st Grade
General Studies
Judaic Studies

Maryann Townsend
Mihal Stern
Alim/2nd Grade
General Studies
Judaic Studies

Debbie Clement
Jeff Stombaugh
Nitzanim/3rd Grade
General Studies
Judaic Studies

Paulette Doulatshahi
Amee Sherer
Ilanot/4th Grade
General Studies
Judaic Studies

Elizabeth Siegel
Jeremy Toren
Yonim/5th Grade
General Studies
Judaic Studies

Karlana Carpen
BatSheva(Beth) Huppin

Administration:
Director of Operations

Business Manager
Director of Advancement

Development Director
Development Manager

Curriculum Coordinator
Office Manager

Learning Specialist & Instruction
Coordinator

 

Yael Sachs

Deidre Stevenson

Deborah Frockt

Karen Friedman

Vivian Scheidt
Roberta Kraus Wyde

Chrys Hunstiger

Specialists:
Art/TA
K TA/BASE Director
Counseling
Movement/Dance
Library
Lunch Program
Music
P.E./Technology
1st grade TA


Bibi Powell
Andrea Yee
Diane Zipperman
Eric Johnson
Elizabeth Braverman
Jana Miller
Shoshana Stombaugh
Granville Emerson
Gabrielle Azose