Staff & Faculty

List of 13 members.

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  Melissa Klemperer 

  Bio

  Mrs. Klemperer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Syracuse University. While earning her Master’s degree in Elementary and Special Education K-6 from LeMoyne College, she student-taught at the Syracuse Hebrew Day School (SHDS). After completing her degree, she taught both 5th and 6th grades for six years before having her daughter in 2019. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Klemperer has served SHDS in various roles, including Executive Assistant, Director of School Affairs, and now as Interim Head of School. It is a great honor for her to serve in this capacity, and she is eager to work together to continue providing an enriching and nurturing educational environment for the students.
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  Ashley Lavine 

  Bio

  Mrs. Lavine attended St. Joseph’s College of Nursing and spent the first 13 years of her career specializing in the care of adults with kidney failure, abdominal surgeries, and spinal cord injuries. Her experience has provided her with keen assessment skills, and a rich understanding of the nursing process. She understands and respects the individuality of each student and enjoys providing support for the physical and emotional well-being of the SHDS family.
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  Pamela Sequin 

  General Studies Teacher, Personalized Learning Support

  Bio

  Ms. Sequin is a lifelong learner and enjoys working with students each day. She has a bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State College in Childhood Education. Ms. Sequin worked in the Syracuse City School District for six years in multiple lower elementary grade levels. She got her Masters at Louisiana State University in Shreveport in an online program graduating with a masters in curriculum and instruction. Ms. Sequin is honored to be working at Syracuse Hebrew Day School with so many wonderful students and teachers.
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  Yvonne Fix 

  General Studies Teacher, Personalized Learning Support

  Bio

  Yvonne Fix earned her undergraduate degree in Art History from Syracuse University and is part-way through her Masters in Elementary Education at LeMoyne College. Miss Fix is proud to be a teacher at the same school she completed her student teaching.
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  Diana Koester 

  General Studies Teacher, Art, Personalized Learning Support

  Bio

  Mrs. Koester is a passionate writer, reader, and artist, who has enjoyed teaching in the Syracuse area since 2017. In addition to teaching elementary school students at Syracuse Hebrew Day School, she teaches Antisemitism and Holocaust Studies, as well as art, to children of middle and high school ages, both at Temple Concord Hebrew School and Epstein School. A native New Englander, she is an avid Red Sox fan! She loves books and has written a number of stories she hopes to publish.

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  Stacy Seidman 

  General Studies Teacher, Director of Technology and Assessment, Personalized Learning Support

  Bio

  Mrs. Seidman has had a life-long love of teaching and working with children, and is honored to be a part of the Syracuse Hebrew Day School Staff. Her time at SHDS started as PTO president and parent and later moved into the rewarding role of teacher. To begin her teaching career, Mrs. Seidman went to SUNY Oneonta where she received a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education Pre-K - 6, with a concentration in Computer Science. After that, she went on to complete her master's degree in Literacy from SUNY Cortland. She spent many years working at a charter school as a classroom teacher and reading specialist until the opportunity to join the SHDS faculty arrived. Mrs. Seidman spends her time at SHDS teaching K-6 Technology classes and General Studies to 3rd and 4th graders. She is honored to work with students in many subject areas to help prepare them for the future. Getting to spend everyday working with such wonderful students and staff is an absolute blessing!
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  Rabbi Evan Shore 

  Jewish Studies Teacher

  Bio

  Rabbi Evan Shore’s tenure at SHDS has covered more than thirty years including being a proud parent of three graduates of the Day School.  At Yeshiva University, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in History, received ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, and attended The Azrieli School of Education, specializing in Elementary Jewish Education. Rabbi Shore has completed many professional development courses through the Continuing Education Program offered by Yeshiva University

  Rabbi Shore’s tenure in Syracuse spans over thirty years. Prior to moving to Syracuse, he was the Jewish Studies teacher at the Hillel School in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Teaching at the Day School is his answer to staying young and remaining in contact with all of his students.
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  Phyllis Zames 

  Judaic Studies Curriculum Director, Professional Learning Coordinator

  Bio

  Mrs. Zames is proud to be an SHDS graduate, parent, and teacher. She has a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Cornell University, with a concentration in Near Eastern Studies. After receiving her master’s degree from the Bank Street College of Education, she became certified as an elementary school teacher in New Jersey. While teaching fourth grade in public school, Mrs. Zames completed training in Writer’s Workshop at Columbia Teachers College. She joined the faculty of SHDS after moving back to Syracuse in September 2009. She feels it is an honor to be a part of her students’ lives, and on some days still can’t believe how lucky she is to have a job in which she gets to sing, dance, and learn every day with such incredible people!
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  Adam Secor 

  Bio

  Adam Lee Secor is an administrative and theatrical professional in Syracuse, NY. Adam studied stage directing and communications at Ithaca College, and advanced directing at The National Theater Institute. He has facilitated collegiate arts programs at both Ithaca College’s Department of Theater Arts and The National Theater Institute, mentoring their NMTI program in labs, and teaching a weekly course to directing students. He has developed children’s theater programs at Batavia Player and The Hampshire Theater Company. Since 2019, Adam has also served as House Manager at Syracuse Stage. In his free time, he enjoys writing music, listening to podcasts, and cooking (sometimes all at once).

• Sarah Wright 

  Bio

  Mrs. Wright comes from a family of musicians and has always made music a central part of her life! She completed both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Education. Mrs. Wright has taught general music in multiple grades but has spent the last decade teaching private music lessons. She is very excited for the opportunity to be back in a classroom teaching the wonderful students at SHDS!

• Mandy DiCola 
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  Rosie Glasser 

  Hebrew Teacher

  Bio

  Rosie graduated from the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, which cultivates a life-long love of Jewish learning, the Jewish people and Israel. Rosie’s goal is to teach with love and make sure all of her students are enjoying their learning journey. She has been working with children for over 20 years and her goal is to inspire young people to love the Hebrew language and Jewish studies.

• Ayala Goren