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| MEET OUR TEAM

Every JCDS teacher  is highly qualified, loves being a teacher, and is dedicated to ensuring an ongoing expansive continuum of learning for each student.  JCDS teachers are committed to lifelong professional growth, with continuing education coursework, feedback, and collaboration designed to expand instructional effectiveness and maximize student learning.

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PK - 6th Grade Faculty 

Liz Amoss
3rd/4th Grade Teacher
BA
Joined JCDS in 2016

Emma Benjamin
PK/K Assistant Teacher
BA

Joined JCDS 2025

Jennifer Feld
1st/2nd Grade Teacher
BA
Joined JCDS in 2025

Russell Ramirez
PK-6th Music Teacher
BM, MM
Joined JCDS in 2025

Paula Apffel
1st/2nd Grade Teacher
BA
Joined JCDS in 2019

Brittany Buschbach
Prekindergarten Teacher
BA
Joined JCDS in 2023

 

Hemda Hochman
Hebrew Teacher
BA, MA
Joined JCDS in 2015

Leila Raymond
Jewish Studies
BM, MM
Joined JCDS in 2025

Malia Batiste
Science Teacher
BS, MS
Joined JCDS in 2023

Toby David
Jewish Studies
BA

Joined JCDS in 2017

Eliza Kase
Admissions Director
PK-6th General Studies Principal 
BA, MA, MS
Joined JCDS in 2017

Goni Sondak
Art, Jewish Studies, Hebrew

 

Shira Bobo
Kindergarten Teacher
BA
Joined JCDS in 2024

Jolayne Faherty
5th/6th Teacher

BA, MLS
Joined JCDS in 2023

Dr. Brad Philipson
Oscar J. Tolmas Head of School Chair
BA, MA, MFA, PhD
Joined JCDS in 2019

Margaret Winston
School Counselor
LPC, BA, MS

Joined JCDS 2019

Bio

Green Preschool Faculty

Sumner "Sunny" Baggett
Nitzanim Teacher
BS, M.Ed.
Joined JCDS in 2024

Lauren Gisclair
Music Teacher
BM, MM
Joined JCDS in 2008

Genesis Mata
Rimonim Teacher
Joined JCDS in 2021

Art Bennett
Rimonim Teacher
BA
Joined JCDS in 2024

Shannon Kincaid
Perachim Teacher
BA
Joined JCDS in 2024

Sabrina Roubion
Devorim Teacher
Joined JCDS in 2020

Taylor Cooke
Green Preschool Aftercare Director/
Admin. Support/Art &Science Teacher
BS
Joined JCDS in 2023

Sara Rodriguez
Perachim Teacher
BA
Joined JCDS in 2025

Amanda Ruhlman
Nitzanim Teacher
Joined JCDS in 2020

Anna Fesmire
Devorim Teacher
BSIS
Joined JCDS in 2019

Avery Loss
Head of Green Preschool 
BA, MA
Joined JCDS in 2019

Administration

Taylor Cooke
Green Preschool Aftercare Director/Admin. Support/Art Teacher
BS

Joined JCDS in 2023
 

Avery Loss
Head of Green Preschool
BA, MA
Joined JCDS in 2019

 

Tiffany Cotlar
Director of Advancement
BA
Joined JCDS in 2015

 

Lauren Williams
Director of Business and Operations
BS
Joined JCDS in 2025

Bio

Jolayne Faherty
Administrative Support, Library, 5th/6th Teacher
BA, MLS
Joined JCDS in 2023

Eliza Kase
Admissions Director
PK-6th Grade General Studies Principal
BA, MA, MS
Joined JCDS in 2017

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JCDS considers all applicants for employment and admission without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, citizenship, or any other protected status.

3747 West Esplanade Avenue North, Metairie, Louisiana, 70002 
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