MEET OUR TEAM

At GMS, our greatest strength is our people. Our dedicated faculty and staff bring decades of Montessori experience, a deep appreciation for Judaic studies, and a genuine commitment to each child. Together, our team brings expertise, warmth, and a shared commitment to honoring the path of the child.

ADMINISTRATION

  • Dr. Lynda Hallmark

    Director of Education

  • Rujuta Arya

    Director of Finance & Administration

  • Alissa Lawson

    Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator

  • Vivian Ohana

    Administrative Assistant

INFANT

  • Maggie Olivares

    Katan Tots

  • Louis Gil Rodriguez

    Katan Tots

  • Michelle Palacios

    Katan Tots

TODDLER

  • Ruthie Vysotskiy

    Mitzvah Tots

  • Yaffa Melnikov

    Mitzvah Tots

  • Theresa Karvon

    Torah Tots

  • Leah Lynch

    Torah Tots

  • Yael Maleh

    Shabbat Tots

  • Yelena Kharmats

    Shabbat Tots

PRIMARY

  • Afsar Khan

    Blue Class

  • Ilana Goldshtein

    Blue Class

  • Stacey Skalsky

    Purple Class

  • Ashley Suchart

    Purple Class

  • Hannah Rajaratnam

    Orange Class

  • Keren Lutfak

    Orange Class

STEPPING STONES & HEBREW

  • Emmanuel Blanchard

    Stepping Stones

  • Anna Goldshtein

    Stepping Stones

  • Irit Ben-Ari

    Hebrew Teacher

SUPPORT STAFF

  • Lilac Bashiri

  • Haylee Lawson

  • Caroline Hadad