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ADMINISTRATIVE AND FACULTY CREDENTIALS
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THE CJHS ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Tony Frank, Head of School

  • M.S. - Northwestern University
  • M.A. - Northeastern Illinois University
  • B.A. - Hebrew University

    Dr. Ted Schaffner, Principal
  • Ed.D. - George Peabody College for Teachers of Vanderbilt University
  • M.A. - Northwestern University
  • B.A. - University of Illinois

    Bruce Scher, Academic Dean and Director of College Counseling
  • M.A. - Illinois State University
  • B.A. - Illinois State University

    Rabbi Elliot Goldberg, Director of Religious Life
  • Wexner Graduate Fellow
  • Rabbinical Ordination - Jewish Theological Seminary
  • M.A. - Jewish Theological Seminary
  • A.B. - University of Chicago

    Stephanie Smerling, Director of Institutional Advancement
  • M.P.H. - University of Illinois
  • B.A. - University of Illinois

    Inez Altman, Director of Building Services
  • B.S. - University of Illinois

    Rachel Spiro, Director of Admissions
  • M.A. - Brandeis University
  • B.A. - University of Louisville

    Steve Weinberg, Director of Finance
  • C.P.A. - Illinois State University
  • B.S. - Northern Illinois University


    FACULTY

    Helit Amit-Sharon, Hebrew Teacher; Modern Language Department and Learning Specialist
  • M.A. - DePaul University
  • B.A. - Tel Aviv University

    Dr. Gary Auslander, School Social Worker
  • M.A. - Dominican University
  • M.A. - Hebrew University
  • B.A. - Hebrew University

    Rabbi Ruven Barkan, Rabbi-in-Residence; Judaic Studies Department
  • Rabbinical Ordination - Jewish Theological Seminary
  • M.H.L. - University of Judaism
  • M.A. - Jewish Theological Seminary
  • B.A. - University of Judaism

    Rabbi Yehoshua Ben-Avraham, Teacher; Judaic Studies Department
  • Ph.D. - Institute for Clinical Social Work
  • M.S.W. - University of Illinois
  • B.A. - Roosevelt University

    Deborah Brejcha, Spanish Teacher; Modern Language Department
  • M.A. - DePaul University
  • B.A. - Ripon College

    Rebecca Charous, Teacher; Mathematics Department
  • M.A. - National-Louis University
  • M.M. - Kellogg Graduate School of Management
  • B.S. - Brown University

    Sharon Chefitz, Librarian
  • M.L.S. - Simmons College
  • B.A. - University of Maryland

    Bob Cogan, Coach; Athletics Department
  • M.A. - Western Illinois University
  • B.A. - Western Illinois University
  • Fellowship - Western Illinois University

    Michal Cohen, Hebrew Teacher; Modern Language Department
  • M.A.T. - University of Illinois at Chicago

    Timothy Cohen, Athletic Director
  • M.A.T. - University of Illinois at Chicago
  • M.A. - University of North Carolina
  • B.A. cum laude - Virginia Commonwealth University

    Rabbi Reni Dickman, Bible and Talmud Teacher
  • Rabbinic Ordination - Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
  • M.H.A. - Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
  • B.A. - Cornell University

    Shira Eliaser, Teacher; Mathematics and Science Departments
  • M.A. - Stanford University
  • B.A. - Northwestern University

    Melissa Estes, Drama Instructor
  • M.A. - Northwestern University
  • B.S. - Northwestern University

    Chris Forte, Jazz Band Instructor
  • B.A. - Roosevelt University

    Lynn Friedman, Teacher; English, History, Judaic Studies
  • B.S. - Northwestern University

    Marina Gitlin, Mathematics Department Chair
  • B.S. - University of Illinois

    Rich Green, Fine Arts Coordinator and Vocal Music Instructor
  • M.A. - Northeastern Illinois University
  • B.A. - Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University

    L. Dale Griffith, English and History Department Chair
  • Master of Divinity - Chicago Theological Seminary/University of Chicago
  • M.A. - University of Chicago
  • B.A. - University of Texas

    Harvey Gross, Teacher; History Department
  • B.A. - Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

    Karen Harris, History Department Consultant
  • M.A. - DePaul University
  • B.A. - University of Illinois

    Lauren Hines, Prints Advisor
  • J.D. - Northwestern University Law School
  • B.S. - Lawrence University

    Ann Levinson, Science Department Chair
  • M.S. - University of Illinois
  • B.S. - Roosevelt University

    Claudia Linda, Modern Language Department Chair
  • M.A.T. - University of Chicago
  • B.A. - Miami University

    Roman Marchenko, Teacher; History Department and Debate Advisor
  • M.Ed. - DePaul University
  • B.A. - Northwestern University

    Jean Meadows, Learning Specialist
  • M.A. - Northwestern University
  • B.L.S.A. - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

    Dr. Roberta Miller, Teacher; English Department and Yearbook Advisor
  • Ph.D. - University of Missouri
  • M.P.A. - University of Missouri
  • B.A. - University of Texas

    Rebecca Minkus-Lieberman, Jewish Thought Teacher
  • M.A. - University of Chicago Divinity School
  • M.Ed. - DePaul University
  • B.A. - Princeton University

    Ela Moskovich, Hebrew Teacher and Hebrew Coordinator; Modern Language Department
  • M.A. - Northeastern Illinois University
  • B.A. - Tel-Aviv University

    Sheldon Moss, Senior Major Gifts Officer
  • B.S. - Wright Junior College

    Robyn Murphy, Teacher; Science Department
  • M.A. - University of Illinois
  • B.S. - University of Illinois

    Caroline Musin, Student Activities Director
  • M.B.A. - Brandeis University
  • M.A. - Brandeis University
  • B.A. - University of Iowa

    Jacqueline Musleh, Teacher; Mathematics Department
  • M.Ed. - Northeastern Illinois University
  • B.S. - University of Illinois

    Marianne Novak, Teacher; Judaic Studies Department
  • J.D. - Washington University, School of Law
  • B.A. - Barnard College

    David Rose, Technology Manager
  • B.S. - Northeastern Illinois University

    Ellen J. Rostker, College Counselor
  • M.S. - Indiana University
  • B.A. - Grinnell College

    Dr. Rebecca Schorsch, Bible Department Chair
  • Ph.D. - University of Chicago
  • M.A. - Jewish Theological Seminary;
  • B.A. - Columbia University

    Saul Shauol, Basketball Coach
  • B.A. - University of Illinois

    Marla Snyder, Photography and Studio Art Teacher; Fine Arts Department
  • M.L.S. - Lake Forest College
  • B.F.A. - University of Illinois

    Robert Taylor, Teacher; Science Department
  • M.A.T. - National Louis University
  • B.S. - Illinois State University

    Laura Tobin, Teacher; English Department
  • M.A. - Columbia University
  • M.A. - The George Washington University
  • B.A. - Tufts University

    Lee Townsend, Teacher; Mathematics Department
  • B.S. - Indiana University

    Ron Urick, Teacher; Science Department
  • M.Ed. - University of Illinois
  • B.S. - University of Illinois

    Limor Wasserman, Teacher; Judaic Studies Department
  • M.A. - University of Judaism
  • B.A. - Tel Aviv University

    David Zarkowsky, Teacher; Judaic Studies Department
  • M.A. - Jewish Theological Seminary
  • B.A. - University of Chicago

    STAFF

    Michele Agbodza, Executive Assistant to Head of School
    Igor Burda, Maintenance Engineer
    Yelena Cherepenina, Bookkeeper
    Jim Guidone, Building Engineer
    Martha Keefe, Registrar
    Alex Kosarev, Maintenance Engineer
    Doris Menk, Secretary
    Maria Pani, Receptionist
    Cathy Silver, Nurse
    Bobbie Wolk, Assistant to Director of Institutional Advancement

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