Student Life
Our students know how to think for themselves and outside the box. They speak up for what they believe in and for those who cannot.
To walk into Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is to feel like you’re coming home. Children, parents, and teachers alike are encouraged to learn, to grow, and not only to be themselves, but to become their best selves.
For more than 70 years, Bernard Zell has united Jewish learning and traditions with the most innovative and beneficial educational practices. We challenge our students to excel in core academic subjects, athletics and the arts by encouraging their interest in ideas and their enthusiasm for discovery. Our students are explorers and problem-solvers, learning ethical behavior and self-advocacy, recognizing how actions impact those around us.
At Bernard Zell, we embrace our differences and we support each other both in academics and daily lives. We honor and celebrate meaningful Jewish occasions and personal milestones. We’re just as much a community as a school, and new community members are always welcome.
As our students grow in knowledge, they grow as people. Finding their passions, understanding their Jewish identity, and preparing for success in the larger world.
Be Curious: The Latest Student News at Bernard Zell
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Deanna McBeath, MS Science Teacher
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Nir, BZ Shinshin
Dr. Sarah Fornero, Assistant Head of School
Abby Spalding, Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
Beth Sanzenbacher, MS Science Instructional Leader
Lauren Ludwig, MS Math
Gili Sherman, MS Art Teacher
Sheila Schraber, Early Childhood Teacher
Jenna Adler, 1st Grade Teacher
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Shana Ryback, LS Art
Brandon Becker, Director of Performing Arts
Tommy Grogan, 2nd Grade Teacher
Yair Bernstein, MS Jewish Studies
Rachel Silverberg, 4th Grade Teacher
Gili Sherman, MS Art Teacher
Valentina Sorescu, MS Math Teacher
Rachel Ahitow and Kaitlyn McKenna, SK 108 Teachers
Charone Ousley, MS Jewish Studies
Andrea Raskin, Senior Kindergarten Teacher
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Tami Mizrachi, Nursery Teacher
Candice Brauer, Third Grade Teacher
Drew Lufrano, Class of 2022
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Tina Bolte, MS Math Teacher
Candace Chesler, Director of Information Management
Tamara Mizrachi, Nursery Teacher
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Sarah Sweet, Middle School Social Worker
Ashley Iglow and Marthe Spizman, JK103 Teachers
Shosh Bernstein, MS Jewish Studies
Rachel Jury, Director of Jewish Studies
Tami Mizrachi, Nursery Teacher
Rebecca Bloom, Assistant Director of Admissions & Marketing
Kate Gorsky, MS Learning Specialist
Josh Mather, Instrumental Music Teacher
Julie Gelfond & Kelsey Gorelik, SK107 Teachers
Yair Bernstein, Middle School Jewish Studies Teacher
Gili Sherman, MS Art Teacher
Josh Mather, Instrumental Music Teacher
Jamie Wendt, 6th Grade Reading & Writing Teacher
Charone Ousley, 6th Grade Teacher
Charki Dunn, Director of Music
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Claire Winter, 5th Grade Teacher
Andy Hirt, Senior Kindergarten 110 Teacher
Sarah Lyon, 4th Grade Teacher
Division Heads
Joey Shapiro, 8th-Grade Team Leader
Leor Auerbach, Jennifer Goodman and Lindsay Yaffa, Fundraiser Committee
Rebecca Bloom, Assistant Director of Admissions and Marketing
Benje Casper, 3rd Grade Teacher
Tami Mizrachi, Nursery Teacher
Abigail Spalding, Marketing & Communications Manager
Jori Wineburgh, Nursery Teacher
Sheila Schraber, JK 105 Teacher
Lori Deradoorian, 2nd Grade Teacher
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood & Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Rachel Ahitow & Kaitlyn McKenna, SK108
Johanna Thompson, 6th Grade Science
Andrea Raskin, Senior Kindergarten Teacher
Deanna McBeath, Middle School Science Teacher
Cezar Simeon, Lower School Science Teacher
Gili Sherman, Middle School Art Teacher
Alicia Levy, 4th Grade Teacher
Dani Steele, 8th-Grade Humanities
Nursery A & Nursery B
Early Childhood
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Eleanor Cory, Middle School Math
Lauren Ludwig, MS Math Teacher
Lydia Malkin, 3rd Grade Teacher
Marthe Spizman, JK103 Teacher
Rena Grosser, EC Teacher
Ms. Barak & Ms. Ousley, 6th Grade Teachers
Kelsey Gorelick & Julie Gelfond, SK107
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Marley Kotler, 2nd Grade Teacher
Rena Grosser, Early Childhood Teacher
Jenny Einberger, Middle School Humanities Teacher
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Bene Lederer, First Grade Teacher