Brandeis | Faculty & Staff

Patrick Alcasabas

palcasabas@sfbrandeis.org
Physical Education Teacher

At Brandeis, I make it matter by exemplifying integrity, kindness, and service through exercise, fair play, humility, and sportsmanship, and teaching students how to apply these values beyond the playing field.

Debby Arzt-Mor

darzt-mor@sfbrandeis.org
Director of Jewish Learning

At Brandeis, I make it matter by sharing Jewish values, tradition, and celebrations with all members of our community, and encouraging our students, families, faculty, and staff to find meaning and relevance in the many facets of Jewish life at Brandeis.

Jennifer Baumer

jbaumer@sfbrandeis.org
Middle School Teacher, Judaic Studies

At Brandeis, I make it matter by challenging my students to the moon and back.

Beckie Beeson

rbeeson@sfbrandeis.org
Librarian/Media Resource Specialist

At Brandeis I make it matter by providing access to literacy, resources, and tools for creativity and exposing the Brandeis community to a broader world of books and information.

Neal Biskar

nbiskar@sfbrandeis.org
Director of High School Placement & Social Studies Teacher, 8th Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by learning something new every day.

Sandee Bisson

sbisson@sfbrandeis.org
Media Resource Specialist

At Brandeis, I make it matter by fostering creativity and hands-on exploration.

Ashley Bitton

abitton@sfbrandeis.org
Middle School Teacher, Language Arts

At Brandeis I make it matter by living what I teach and making every person I encounter feel like they matter.

Jody Bloom

jbloom@sfbrandeis.org
Judaic Studies Teacher, Middle School

At Brandeis, I make it matter by creating philanthropists.

Juanita Bondoc

jbondoc@sfbrandeis.org
Receptionist

At Brandeis, I make it matter by interacting with all of the students in the school, remembering their names, and—of course—knowing them and their parents.

Elizabeth Bowers

ebowers@sfbrandeis.org
Resident Teacher, Kindergarten

At Brandeis, I make it matter by encouraging compassion, providing space for creativity, and uplifting voices not often heard.

Crystal Brown

cbrown@sfbrandeis.org
Middle School Teacher, Drama

At Brandeis, I make it matter by encouraging my students to make informed, enlightened choices and to reach beyond their current understandings of their surrounding world.

Kate Callan

kcallan@sfbrandeis.org
General Studies Teacher, 4th Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by hearing what my students have to say and working to support them in their journey to being their best selves, and striving to be my best self.

Nicholas Cole-Farrell

ncolefarrell@sfbrandeis.org
Director of Technology and Making

At Brandeis, I make it matter by empowering students, teachers, and staff with tools to grow their understanding of the world.

Torin Coffino

tcoffino@sfbrandeis.org
Resident Teacher, 4th Grade

At Brandeis I make it matter by encouraging in my students a passion for learning and the ability to move conciously through the world.

Irit Daly

idaly@sfbrandeis.org
Judaic Studies & Hebrew Teacher, Kindergarten & Hebrew Teacher, 3rd-5th Grades

At Brandeis, I make it matter by sharing my love for Hebrew and Judaism with my students.

Malika Densby

mdensby@sfbrandeis.org
Human Resources Manager

At Brandeis, I make it matter by providing exceptional support to our faculty and staff, so that they can focus on providing an extraordinary education to our students.

Samuel Dossick

sdossick@sfbrandeis.org
Physical Education Teacher

At Brandeis, I make it matter by continuing to bring innovative ideas to physical education. Teaching students about the body and living a healthy lifestyle will follow them long after they leave Brandeis.

Barbara Eisenhauer

beisenhauer@sfbrandeis.org
General Studies Teacher, 1st Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by caring for and teaching each child as if they were my own.

Jonathan Ferris

jferris@sfbrandeis.org
Judaic Studies Teacher, 5th & 6th Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by making sure that I am developing and deepening my relationships with students.

Davina Fok

dfok@sfbrandeis.org
Resident Teacher, 1st Grade

At Brandeis I make it matter by uplifting and inspiring others the best I can.

Jeremy Fox

jfox@sfbrandeis.org
Resident Teacher, 2nd Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by coming to school wanting to make a difference in the lives of students.

Ali Frank

afrank@sfbrandeis.org
Math Program Chair & Middle School Teacher, Math

At Brandeis, I make it matter by encouraging exploration and creativity in all things math.

Rachel Freeman '02

rfreeman@sfbrandeis.org
Communications and Marketing Manager

At Brandeis, I make it matter by contributing to the school experience for parents, faculty, and students through communications and marketing, and demonstrating the pride I have for being a Brandeis alumna.

Sarah Freilich

sfreilich@sfbrandeis.org
Middle School Teacher, Science

At Brandeis I make it matter by helping students become scientists and find the science in their own lives.

Janet Fung

jfung@sfbrandeis.org
General Studies Teacher, 3rd Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by thinking of fun ways to engage students in lessons.

Lori Galante

lgalante@sfbrandeis.org
General Studies Teacher, 3rd Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by imparting joy, curiousity, and excitement to my students each day.

Dr. Dan Glass

dglass@sfbrandeis.org
Head of School

At Brandeis, I make it matter by loving learning.

Sara Goldrath

sgoldrath@sfbrandeis.org
General Studies Teacher, 2nd Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by integrating Jewish studies with my general studies teaching. For example, in science when we study the properties of water I ask the students to think about how water has been proven to be meaningful in the Torah.

Rebekah Goldstein

rgoldstein@sfbrandeis.org
Art Teacher

At Brandeis, I make it matter by unlocking the creativity in each child. Art is an incredible way to teach flexibility, risk taking, problem solving, reflection, and inventive thinking.

Dr. Concepcion Grande

cgrande@sfbrandeis.org
Middle School Teacher, Spanish

At Brandeis, I make it matter by helping and guiding students to connect with the Hispanic world by learning the Spanish language and its different cultures.

Bessie Grishina

bgrishina@sfbrandeis.org
Resident Teacher, Kindergarten

At Brandeis, I make it matter by motivating students to take pride in their work and by teaching them important values, especially responsibility and kindness.

Ali Gunsberg

agunsberg@sfbrandeis.org
Counselor, 5th-8th Grades

At Brandeis, I make it matter by supporting students and families around social-emotional learning in order to optimize relationships, health, and well being.

Shannon Gutierrez

sgutierrez@sfbrandeis.org
Assistant to the Head of School

At Brandeis, I make it matter by striving to make positive contributions to our wonderful community.

Taurus Hamilton

talossecuregroup@sfbrandeis.org
Security Officer

At Brandeis I make it matter by upholding a high level of security and family-like service to our Brandeis community and all who visit.

Gail Harriman

gharriman@sfbrandeis.org
Director of Learning Services, K-4th Grades

At Brandeis, I make it matter by helping to build confident, enthusiastic readers.

Lisa Hawley

lhawley@sfbrandeis.org
General Studies Teacher, Kindergarten

At Brandeis, I make it matter by nurturing and celebrating each child's individuality.

Simi Hoze

shoze@sfbrandeis.org
Hebrew Teacher, 3rd/5th Grades & Middle School Teacher, Hebrew & Wellness

At Brandeis, I make it matter by getting my students excited about the Hebrew language, invigorating their love for learning, and teaching them to stretch their bodies and minds.

Cate Hunter

chunter@sfbrandeis.org
Differentiation Coordinator

At Brandeis, I make it matter by honoring every type of student and bringing joy to learning!

Kaitlyn Huston

khuston@sfbrandeis.org
Humanities Teacher, 5th Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by putting in the time it takes to make personal connections with all my students and truly invest in who they are as people.

Sharona Israeli-Roth

sroth@sfbrandeis.org
Dean of Student Life; Judaic Studies & Hebrew Teacher, 3rd Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by helping students live a life informed by Jewish ethics and values; empowering students to live a life of meaning and tikkun olam(service); and empowering students to be their own best advocate through leadership and community involvement.

Isaac Jacobs '98

ijacobs-gomes@sfbrandeis.org
Middle School Teacher, Language Arts & P.E.

At Brandeis, I make it matter by trying to make everyone's day a little better, and teaching my students to do the same.

David Jefferies

djefferies@sfbrandeis.org
Middle School Teacher, Language Arts

At Brandeis, I make it matter by instilling a love of literature and language in our students.

Ali Kelly

akelly@sfbrandeis.org
Resident Teacher, 3rd Grade

At Brandeis I make it matter by supporting children as they discover who they are as citizens and students.

Ardath Kirchner

akirchner@sfbrandeis.org
ESL Teacher & Communications Associate

At Brandeis, I make it matter by helping English language learners achieve fluency; by assisting in the production of Hashavua;and by song leading and guitar accompaniment.

Rachel Klein

rklein@sfbrandeis.org
General Studies Teacher, 2nd Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by encouraging and engaging students to be the best learners they can be!

Eitam Kohen

ekohen@sfbrandeis.org
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Teacher, 5th Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by sparking curiosity in my students and supporting them in their exploration of the world.

Victoria Kopelevich

vkopelevich@sfbrandeis.org
Controller

At Brandeis, I make it matter by doing my best every day and having a good, positive attitude!

Elana Lahav

elahav@sfbrandeis.org
Judaic Studies & Hebrew Teacher, Kindergarten

At Brandeis, I make it matter by caring deeply about each child and the families in this community.

Liron Lahav

llahav@sfbrandeis.org
Judaic Studies Teacher, 4th Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by bringing my positive energy to my teaching.

Emma Larson

General Studies Teacher, Kindergarten

At Brandeis, I make it matter by helping children realize their love of learning and making their experience in kindergarten matter to them!

Kimberly Lostetter

klostetter@sfbrandeis.org
Music Teacher

At Brandeis, I make it matter by giving students the opportunity to be expressive, creative, and joyful music makers.

Tania Lowenthal

tlowenthal@sfbrandeis.org
Director of Admissions and Marketing

At Brandeis, I make it matter by building and shaping our community to reflect who we are and who we aspire to be as an independent, Jewish day school in San Francisco.

Madeleine Mackenzie

mmackenzie@sfbrandeis.org
Resident Teacher, 3rd Grade

At Brandeis I make it matter by encouraging courageous kindness in the classroom, the community, and in our own self-reflection.

Lindsay Mackintosh

lmackintosh@sfbrandeis.org
Middle School Teacher, Science

At Brandeis, I make it matter by sharing my passions with my students so they can be encouraged to live purposeful, passionate, and happy lives.

Joann Mahaffey

jmahaffey@sfbrandeis.org
Development Associate

At Brandeis, I make it matter by appreciating the warmth, kindness, and diversity of our community and by finding ways to strengthen our connection opportunities.

Sandra Menachem

amenachem@sfbrandeis.org
Judaic Studies & Hebrew Teacher, 1st Grade; Holiday Coordinator

At Brandeis, I make it matter by making each moment with our students, teachers, and families meaningful.

Joyce Mendoza

jmendoza@sfbrandeis.org
Staff Accountant

At Brandeis, I make it matter by having a positive attitude: being passionate about my work, being a team player, having fun, and being happy. I also make it matter by always being willing to help and providing exceptional customer service to families, faculty, and staff.

Ari Micich

amicich@sfbrandeis.org
Band Teacher

At Brandeis, I make it matter by empowering students to share their unique musical voices.

Corrie Mizusawa

cmizusawa@sfbrandeis.org
Athletics Director

At Brandeis, I make it matter by inspiring and positively impacting all of our students to become better people through sport.

Vika Nebeker

vnebeker@sfbrandeis.org
Business Operations Support Specialist

At Brandeis, I make it matter by supporting all the faculty and staff.

Mira Peretz

mperetz@sfbrandeis.org
Hebrew Teacher, 4th & 5th Grades & Middle School

At Brandeis, I make it matter by getting children excited about the Hebrew language and having them understand that Hebrew is an integral part of our heritage.

Robert Perez

Facilities Staff

At Brandeis, I make it matter by always being happy.

Anna Rentz

alevy@sfbrandeis.org
Learning Specialist, K-4th Grades

At Brandeis I make it matter by motivating students to be persistent and reach their fullest potential.

Jenny Rinn

jrinn@sfbrandeis.org
Director of Lower School

At Brandeis, I make it matter by listening to what matters to others to inform my decision-making process to create a positive, inclusive culture.

David Royal

droyal@sfbrandeis.org
Director of Finance & Operations

At Brandeis, I make it matter by helping to build a school where our students can feel safe to learn, explore, and meet their potential.

Nicole Schoentag

nschoentag@sfbrandeis.org
General Studies Teacher, 1st Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by having high expectations of my students and having fun everyday.

Samantha Silvestri

ssilvestri@sfbrandeis.org
Associate Teacher, Kindergarten

At Brandeis, I make it matter by seeing each child as an individual and promoting their unique creativity.

Allison Stine

astine@sfbrandeis.org
Middle School Teacher, Social Studies

At Brandeis, I make it matter by bringing history to life and helping students make connections between the past and the present. I challenge my students to think critically about the world and ask questions.

Orit Solomon

osolomon@sfbrandeis.org
Judaic Studies and Hebrew Teacher, 2nd Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by continually planting love, pride, and knowledge of Judaism into young students whose parents choose to raise them Jewishly.

Abby Stanford

astanford@sfbrandeis.org
Associate Teacher, 1st Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by forming long-lasting relationships with students and their families.

Leo Stern

lstern@sfbrandeis.org
Instructional Technology Specialist

At Brandeis, I make it matter by bringing excitement and challenge to the classroom. Giving children an opportunity to be creative and problem solve is core to what I do. These things matter.

Dr. Sivan Tarle

starle@sfbrandeis.org
Director of Middle School

At Brandeis, I make it matter by encouraging kindness and engaging in collaborative learning experiences with students.

Leslie Ticktin

lticktin@sfbrandeis.org
Admissions Associate

At Brandeis, I make it matter by connecting with prospective families and helping them learn about our wonderful school.

Anatoliy Tsibulskiy

atsibulskiy@sfbrandeis.org
Security/Facilities Staff

At Brandeis I make it matter by providing a secure and safe atmosphere for the Jewish community.

Joe Vigil

jvigil@sfbrandeis.org
Facilities Manager

At Brandeis, I make it matter by listening to the quietest voice in the room.

Abbe Wainwright

awainwright@sfbrandeis.org
Director of Learning Services, 5th-8th Grades & High School Placement Counselor

At Brandeis, I make it matter by making it safe to make mistakes.

Mairin Weiner

mweiner@sfbrandeis.org
Lower School Counselor

At Brandeis I make it matter by helping kids realize how much they matter! My goal is to help our students understand themselves and their unique gifts and that every member of our community is important.

Ricki Weintraub

rweintraub@sfbrandeis.org
Program & Events Manager

At Brandeis, I make it matter by supporting the faculty (making sure they have everything they need), maintaining student records, and problem solving logistical issues.

Valerie Welsh

vwelsh@sfbrandeis.org
General Studies Teacher, 4th Grade

At Brandeis, I make it matter by really getting to know and understand my students, and providing a warm and welcoming space.

Cathy Withrington

cwithrington@sfbrandeis.org
Art Teacher

At Brandeis, I make it matter by fostering creativity, which is an important skill to have in our continually changing world.

David Worton

dworton@sfbrandeis.org
After-School Program Director

At Brandeis, I make it matter by extending our caring community into the afternoon.

Stacy Youkilis

syoukilis@sfbrandeis.org
Director of Development

At Brandeis I make it matter in my work to advance the school's mission and values by aligning donor support with school priorities for the benefit of the students and community.

Cameron Yuen-Shore

cyuen-shore@sfbrandeis.org
Director of Special Projects

At Brandeis, I make it matter by making math real and relevant for the 6th graders everyday!

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