Our Faculty

The Heart of the CENTRAL Experience

At Central, our faculty is more than a team of educators. They are the heart and soul of our school community. These highly qualified, talented, and widely recognized professionals are dedicated to nurturing each student as an individual, creating a learning environment that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply supportive. With a spirit of open inquiry and genuine care, they guide students in their academic, personal, and spiritual growth.

Our teachers have earned prestigious honors, including the Gruss Award, the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education, the New York English Council’s Educators of Excellence Award, and the Toyota/National Science Teachers Association Tapestry Grant. These accolades reflect the excellence and innovation they bring to the classroom, as well as their ongoing commitment to student success.

Beyond their credentials, our faculty members serve as true role models. They design meaningful, relevant learning experiences and offer personal attention that helps each student realize her full potential. Their dedication continues long after graduation. Faculty members often maintain close relationships with alumnae, providing mentorship, encouragement, and a lasting connection rooted in shared values and mutual respect.

Our Administration

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Mrs. Aliza Gewirtz

Principal

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Ms. Leah Moskovich

Associate Principal

Our Faculty

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Mrs. Suzi Aryeh

Director of Student Support

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Mrs. Yael Axelrod

Director of Israel & Religious Guidance,
Grade Dean (12), Judaic Studies

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Ms. Kymberly Baker

Office Manager & Business Office Liaison

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Mr. Erez Bar-Levy

Athletics Director, Spanish, Electives Chair

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Mrs. Shulamith Biderman

Science

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Mrs. Yael Blum

Judaic Studies

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Ms. Sophie Blumenthal

Social Worker, Learning Center Specialist, Grade Dean (11)

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Mrs. Rena Boord

Director of College Guidance, Humanities Chair

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Rabbi Yitzchok Borenstein

Mathematics

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Mrs. Miriam Chopp

Science

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Ms. Chaviva Fisher

Executive Director, YUHS

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Mrs. Ruth Fried

Science & Math Chair

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Ms. Chevi Friedman

English

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Mr. Louis Garza

Security

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Rabbi Dr. Chesky Gewirtz

Psychology and Torah

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Mrs. Alana Glazer

Communications Coordinator, Nutrition, Gym

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Ms. Kathy Gold

Special Education & Accommodations Coordinator, Learning Specialist

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Mrs. Alisa Goldberger

Business Affairs

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Ms. Lisa Goldman

Educational Administrator

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Rabbi Joshua Goller

Mashgiach Ruchani

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Mrs. Atara Himmel

Graphic Design

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Rabbi Shmuel Ismach

Judaic Studies

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Mrs. Sari Kahn

Director of Institutional Advancement, YUHS

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Mrs. Amy Katz

History

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Mrs. Shulamis Krohn

Mathematics

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Mrs. Osnat Laks

Hebrew Language

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Mrs. Karen Lavner

Judaic Studies, Grade Dean (9)

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Rabbi Zvi Lew

Rosh Beit Midrash, Judaic Studies

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Mr. Menachem Lewin

Associate Director of Management Operations

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Rebbetzin Chaya Rochel Lieberman

Judaic Studies

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Mr. Jose Marta

Security

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Mrs. Rachel Sacknovitz

Admissions Coordinator, Administrative Support

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Rabbi Etan Schnall

Judaic Studies

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Mr. Michael Spindel

Science

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Ms. Gabriella Steinberg

Judaic Studies

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Rabbi Moshe Taub

Judaic Studies

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Mrs. Rebecca Teper

Director of Media & Marketing, Grade Dean (10), Judaic Studies

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Mrs. Baila Walfish

Judaic Studies

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Mr. Emmanuel Werthenschlag

Art

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Ms. Kayla Whitaker

English

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Mrs. Saritte Wolkenstein

History

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Mrs. Sydney Yaros

Director of Activities, Judaic Studies

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Mrs. Betty York

Mathematics

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Mr. Luis Arellano

Maintenance

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Mr. Wilser Fuente

Maintenance

Our Board of Trustees

  • Miriam P. Goldberg, Chair
  • Debra Abittan
  • Rabbi Steve Burg ‘89
  • Yossi Cohn
  • Dr. Felix Glaubach ‘46
  • Alan E. Goldberg ‘72
  • Michael G. Jesselson ‘69
  • Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman ’87
  • Rabbi E. Samuel Klibanoff ‘89
  • Dr. Rama Zwillenberg Koslowe
  • Avi Lauer
  • Eliot Lauer ‘67
  • David Markowitz ‘92
  • Aliza Wein Mermelstein
  • Moshe Oppenheim
  • David Ottensoser ‘86
  • Yitzchok Rosenthal
  • Mordy Rothberg
  • David B. Schwartz ‘94
  • Yudi Teichman ‘85
  • Louis Tuchman
  • Rabbi Daniel Turkel ’06
  • Harvey Wrubel