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Our Teachers
The warm and nurturing staff at the Greenburgh Hebrew Center ECC are well educated, with extensive experience working with young children. The primary concern of every staff member is to meet the needs of each individual child. Communication between school and home is frequent, and formal conferences with parents are scheduled twice during the school year. The staff stays current with new developments in education by attending early childhood workshops every year. All teachers are certified by the American Heart Association in Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid.
Shaatrice Rossi
Director
Shaatrice has joined the GHC ECC team as the Early Childhood Director in 2023. She is a certified teacher for general education, as well as for special education from birth to sixth grade. With a master’s degree in early childhood education with an extension in special education and childhood education, her passion and compassionate personality is a great asset for our school. She just received a master’s in educational leadership from Mercy University. She currently lives in Scarsdale with her husband and daughter.
Rabbi Jay Stein
Rabbi Jay Stein received his ordination, an M.A. in Jewish Education and a B.A. in Jewish Philosophy from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. In addition, he received a B.A., Sociology from Columbia University. From 1990-1991, he served as an Alef-Alef Fellow in Jewish Education at Tel Aviv University.
In 1993, Rabbi Stein was awarded The Lowenfeld Prize in Practical Theology from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. In 1995, Rabbi Stein was named a Wexner Rabbinic Fellow. In 2021 he was awarded a Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa from The Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
Rabbi Stein works with our ECC children on a regular basis and it is one of his most favorite parts of his day! In his spare time he runs and does yoga. Rabbi Stein is married to Sharon Gross and he is the proud father of Adi, Nina, Gavi, Mia and Yasi.
Stephanie
Walters-Abdul
Teacher
Deysi Tufino
Assistant
Gabriella Chin Teacher
Stephanie comes from family of early childhood educators. This is Stephanie’s second year at GHC. She has many years of experience volunteering on school trips, sporting activities and assisting in the classroom. Stephanie has a bachelor’s degree. Before joining GHC she was a nanny for 3 years. Stephanie has a teenage son who keeps her busy with swimming events. She says, “It is a joy, coming to GHC, to see how the children are eager to learn.” Stephanie states she is happy to be a part of the growth journey, helping children to reach important milestones. Stephanie is currently enrolled in a CDA program.
Deysi brings over 4 years of experience working with children. She has worked in the Yonkers Public School District and most recently served as a teacher's aide supporting students with disabilities at Greenburgh Graham. In addition to her experience as a teacher's aide, she has also worked as a classroom assistant, giving her a well-rounded background in early childhood and special education.
Originally from Brazil, Gabriela has been working in America with young children for 6 years. She has worked with children from infancy up to the age of 11. Gabriela lives close by in White Plains with her husband and 2 cats. She loves to read and exercise outdoors. She is working in our two's classroom as an assistant teacher, as well as an assistant for our summer camp. We have already seen how Gabriela's calm and loving nature has made her a student favorite in her short time with us at GHC.
Aaliyah Simpson
Teacher Assistant
Jasmine Arango Velez
Assistant
Isabel Tuquinahui Assistant
Aaliyah has an Associate's degree in the arts and is enrolled to receive her Bachelor's degree in mathematics and Master of Arts in Teaching. She has 2 years' experience as a teacher's aide and many years of experience as a camp counselor. Aliyah will be the teaching assistant in the 2's class.
Jasmine, a White Plains native, brings valuable experience working with young children throughout Westchester. Before joining us, she worked as a teaching assistant and camp counselor, supporting children from age 1 through school age. Jasmine's enthusiasm, caring nature, and dedication to early childhood education make her a wonderful addition to our team.
Isabel, a New Rochelle native, brings many years of experience working with young children. She has previously worked as a teaching assistant at two early childhood programs, has extensive experience as a babysitter, and has also taught children as a swimming instructor. Isabel is CPR- and First Aid-certified and has worked with children ages 1–5, providing nurturing, engaging, and safe learning experiences.