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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

Brittany Buschbach
Prekindergarten Teacher

Joined JCDS in 2023

Hemda Hochman
Hebrew Teacher
BA, MA
Joined JCDS in 2015

Houston Smith
3rd/4th Grade Teacher
Joined JCDS in 2023

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

Alexa Craig
Prekindergarten Assistant Teacher
BS
Joined JCDS in 2022

Ali Perez
5th/6th Teacher

Joined JCDS in 2024

David Wesson
Director of Judaics
Joined JCDS in 2024

Malia Batiste
Science Teacher

 

Jolayne Faherty
Librarian

Joined JCDS in 2024

Bio

Laura Queyrouze
1st Grade Teacher

Joined JCDS in 2023

Margaret Winston
School Counselor
LPC, BA, MS

Joined JCDS 2019

Bio

Shira Bobo
Kindergarten Teacher

Joined JCDS in 2024

Lauren Gisclair
Music Teacher/Administrative Assistant
BM, MM
Joined JCDS in 2008

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

Green Preschool Faculty

Sumner "Sunny" Baggett
Devorim Teacher

Joined JCDS in 2024

Lauren Gisclair
Music Teacher/ Admin. Asst.
BM, MM
Joined JCDS in 2008

Sabrina Roubion
Nitzanim Teacher
Joined JCDS in 2020

 

Nicole Commagere
Perachim Teacher

Joined JCDS in 2023

Shannon Kincaid
Rimonim Teacher
Joined JCDS in 2024

Amanda Ruhlman
Rimonim Teacher
Joined JCDS in 2020

 

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

Avery Loss
Green Preschool Director
BA, MA
Joined JCDS in 2019

Tanya Tranchina
Nitzanim
Joined JCDS in 2023

Anna Fesmire
Devorim Teacher
BA
Joined JCDS in 2019

Genesis Mata
Perachim Teacher
Joined JCDS in 2021

 

David Wesson
Jewish Journeys
Joined JCDS in 2024

 

Administration

Tiffany Cotlar
Director of Advancement
BA
Joined JCDS in 2015

 

Lauren Gisclair
Music Teacher/ Admin. Asst.
BM, MM
Joined JCDS in 2008

 

Janna Jackson
Director of Business and Operations
BA, MA
Joined JCDS in 2017

 

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

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