Staff

Vaad Hachinuch

Bais Yaakov of Pomona is guided and directed by our esteemed Vaad. All matters of policy and significance are directed to their attention. We are pleased and honored to have these rabbanim at the helm of our school.

Rabbi Ari Levitan

Rabbi Chaim Schabes

Rabbi Yehuda Reidel

FACULTY

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Mrs. Shoshana Rube

Menaheles

Mrs. Shoshana Rube

Our Menaheles, Mrs. Shoshana Rube, brings close to three decades of experience and an endless amount of devotion to our school. A renowned mechaneches with a vast range of teaching experience, Mrs. Rube blends professionalism and warmth in her chinuch approach. As the guiding force behind the Bais Yaakov of Pomona mission, she invests every ounce of heart and soul into the wellbeing of her girls; connecting with them and realizing their potential. Her vision for the school is one of warmth, positivity and overall enthusiasm, conveying the excitement for Yiddishkeit and cultivating academic, social and individual success.

Mrs. Rena Nathan

Assistant to Menaheles

Mrs. Rena Nathan

Mrs. Rena Nathan, our assistant to the Menaheles, comes with years of teaching and extracurricular experience. With a varied background in curriculum planning, programming, design, and directing, Mrs. Nathan is thrilled to contribute to the Bais Yaakov of Pomona vision. A tremendous amount of thought has been invested into the well-rounded syllabus that our school offers, of which the extracurricular aspect often plays a pivotal role. Through direct interaction and warm, meaningful experiences, she anticipates an effective chance to nourish potential in a positive, creative and unique way.

Miss Sara Gitty Weissmandl

Office Secretary

Miss Sarah Leah Friedman

Principal's Secretary

Mrs. Sarah Malka Mikel

Kriah Director

Miss Nechama Goldberg

Departmental Teacher

Morah Nechama Goldberg,

our departmental 4th and 5th grade Kodesh Morah, brings her energy and
enthusiasm to the classroom. With a background in extra-curricular programming and a charismatic
approach, Morah Goldberg is looking forward to being a part of the BYOP family and ensuring that every student feels a part of it as well.

Mrs. Shifra Kreitman

Remedial Coordinator

Miss Raizy Shlesinger

Substitute, Remedial

Miss Shifra Levitan

Permanent Substitute, Remedial

Miss Leah Joffe

Gym and Dance

Mrs. Malky Lehman

Music and Movement

Miss Esty Steinfeld

Culinary Arts

Mrs. Aleeza Eichenstien

Art, Culinary, Remedial

Mrs. Sima Reiss

Permanent Substitute

TEACHERS

Mrs. Rochel Basya Saltiel

Kindergarten, Kodesh Teacher

Morah Rochel Basya Saltiel,

our Kindergarten Kodesh Morah, has been teaching for 6 years. She loves
the age group, the preciousness, and innocence of the girls, and their sincerity and excitement to learn. She is looking forward to getting to know her students, sharing their enthusiasm, and working in the warm
environment that characterizes Bais Yaakov of Pomona. “As a teacher, I’ve personally learned to never
box in a child, never label them or categorize them. They blossom and develop as the year goes on, and display characteristics that surprise and amaze me as they grow.”

Mrs. Rochel Kaufman

Kindergarten, Chol Teacher

Morah Rochel Kaufman,

our Kindergarten General Studies teacher has been teaching for 7 years. The
fact that she is ushering girls into their school years is an opportunity she cherishes, and uses as grounds
to create positive and fun associations with learning. She is thrilled to be working within the BYOP
infrastructure and enjoys the support and warmth from top-down. She is looking forward to a year of
creative learning, harnessing the girls’ natural enthusiasm to propel them to new and interesting horizons.
“I’m inspired by my students’ appreciation of new concepts and ideas. Their love of learning is my driving force in the classroom.”

Mrs. Racheli Rosenberg

Kindergarten, Assistant

Morah Racheli Rosenberg,

our Kindergarten assistant Morah, has been teaching for 12 years. She
adores the age-group, their cute comments, energy, and their excitement to absorb the learning. She loves
how BYOP’s positive, warm environment and amazing, hard-working staff coordinate beautifully to
facilitate the girls’ success. “Having fun while teaching means the girls will have fun learning!”

Mrs. Dini Green

Pre-1A, Kodesh Teacher

Morah Dini Green,

our Pre-1-A Kodesh Morah, has been teaching for 5 years. Her objective is to educate
in a fun and enjoyable way, to impart lessons with warmth and creativity. She runs her class on a timer,
creating structure and forming routine-based expectations for her students that carry them throughout the
year. “The first impression that you may get of kids is that they are just kids. But I’ve learned so much from
my students, especially when it comes to stretching their limits and exploring new ideas.”

Mrs. Miriam Birnbaum

Pre-1A, Chol Teacher

Morah Miriam Birnbaum,

Pre-1-A holds a special place in her heart; she thrives on the girls’ quest for information,
excitement to learn and desire to please. She appreciates the close-knit, supportive environment that
BYOP fosters and is looking forward to a productive and engaging year with her girls. “To be busy is to be happy...and we are always happily busy in Pre-1-A!”

Miss Shani Solveichik

Pre-1A, Assistant

Mrs. Esti Gittleson

Pre-1A, Assistant,
Remedial

Mrs. Aviva Gable

1st Grade, Kodesh Teacher

Morah Aviva Gable,

our 1st grade Kodesh Morah, has been teaching for 20 years. Being mechanech the
next generation is her passion, and she uses every means in her curriculum to do so. With a variety of
subjects covered, there are so many chances to use a topic as a springboard for a discussion on
hashkafa and middos, and she capitalizes on each one. Teaching first grade this year especially excites
her with its foundational significance in introducing new skills, the first pesukim of Chumash, etc. “It’s so
special to know that I am helping to raise the next generation of Nshei Yisrael. I have been zoche to
create an incredible connection with my students, even dancing by their weddings and guiding some of them as they go on to teach students of their own.”

Mrs. Guli Engel

1st Grade, Chol Teacher

Mrs. Guly Engel,

Our 1st grade General Studies teacher has been teaching for 21 years (But, in her
words...” Who's counting?!?”). Her favorite part of teaching is walking into the classroom every day and
facing a room full of adorable children who are eager, sincere and open to learning and growing. The ability to educate and connect with these pure neshamos is as rewarding an opportunity imaginable, and
she is grateful to have it this year, in an atmosphere of warmth, love and camaraderie. “My students have
taught me the beauty of starting each day with fresh enthusiasm and a desire to learn.”

Miss Esty Steinfeld

1st Grade, Assistant, Remedial

Mrs. Liba Alter

2nd Grade, Kodesh Teacher

Morah Liba Alter,

our 2nd grade Kodesh morah, has been teaching for 5 years. Her students recognize
her signature warm and loving ambience, a classroom governed by the realization that when a girl feels
recognized and loved, then she will strive to perform and outdo expectations. She loves expounding new
ideas and learning new things with her talmidos. “My goal is to see the good in every girl, to uncover her
qualities and bring out her best. Each girl is such a precious neshama with so much to offer, and my job is to polish her diamond, and appreciate her value.”

Mrs. Zlaty Fruchter

2nd Grade, Chol Teacher

Miss Relly Susholz

2nd Grade, Assistant, Remedial

Mrs. Malky Goldberger

3rd Grade, Kodesh Teacher

Morah Malky Goldberger,

our 3rd grade Kodesh Morah, has been teaching for 12 years. Her approach
is characterized by a unique excitement for Yiddishkeit and avodas Hashem, a continuous theme that is
developed into a year-long program. Her students learn just how precious they are to Hashem, just how
much He loves them; they experience the thrill of Yom Tov and Shabbos, the unique enjoyment that doing
a mitzvah provides. Morah Goldberger is particularly excited for the hischadshus that this year offers; a
fresh beginning for her students in an environment that is uniquely suited to bring out their very best. “I
have gained so much from my students over the years. I am challenged to grow as I challenge them, to
work on my own tefillos as they add more to their davening. It’s such a zechus to connect with them, and Icherish the opportunity.”

Mrs. Gitty Soifer

3rd Grade, Chol Teacher

Mrs. Gitty Soifer,

our 3rd grade General Studies teacher, brings a wealth of classroom experience and
warm student relationships to BYOP this year. Mrs. Soifer uses every opportunity to impart new skills and
foster an appreciation of knowledge. “My students’ fresh minds and innocent understanding motivate me and my lessons every single day. “

Mrs. Ritzy Isbee

4th Grade, Kodesh Teacher

Morah Reitzy Isbee,

our 4th grade Kodesh Morah, has been teaching for 25 years. She treasures the
chance to connect with her students, build relationships with them, and watch them grow. She is excited
to join the staff of Bais Yaakov of Pomona, to be a part of something so new and outcome-oriented.
“Teaching has taught me so much about accepting people and appreciating the maalos that they have. I
love each student as an individual, and work towards discovering all that she has to offer.”

Mrs. L

4th Grade,Chol Teacher

Mrs. L,

our 4th grade General Studies teacher has been teaching for 10 years. She
enjoys interacting with her students; a group that, though young, are mature and thoughtful with a real
thirst for knowledge. Mrs. L buoys her class culture with the warmth and dedication of the
school’s mission, intent on giving every girl a chance to shine. “I believe that there is something to learn from everyone, and I learn new things from my students every single day.”

Mrs. Chavi Svei

5th Grade, Kodesh Teacher

Morah Chavi Svei,

our 5th-grade Kodesh Morah, has been teaching for over 20 years. She focuses on
creating an atmosphere where every girl feels welcome, on cultivating class unity, and on developing
bein-adam l’chaveiro skills between her students. With an extensive and in-depth curriculum and a
passion for giving it over, Morah Svei aims to imbue every girl with skills, knowledge, and a love for
Yiddishkeit. “When you believe in a girl, and trust in her ability- there’s no limit to what she can accomplish.”

Mrs. Leah Kushner

5th Grade, Chol Teacher

Staff

Vaad Hachinuch

Rabbi Ari Levitan

Rabbi Chaim Schabes

Rabbi Yehuda Reidel

FACULTY

Mrs. Shoshana Rube

Menaheles

Mrs. Rena Nathan

Assistant to Menaheles

Miss Sara Gitty Weissmandl

Miss Sarah Leah Friedman

Mrs. Sarah Malka Mikel

Miss Nechama Goldberg

Mrs. Shifra Kreitman

Miss Raizy Shlesinger

Miss Shifra Levitan

Miss Leah Joffe

Mrs. Malky Lehman

Miss Esty Steinfeld

Mrs. Aleeza Eichenstien

Mrs. Sima Reiss

TEACHERS

Mrs. Rochel Basya Saltiel

Mrs. Rochel Kaufman

Mrs. Racheli Rosenberg

Mrs. Dini Green

Mrs. Miriam Birnbaum

Miss Shani Solveichik

Mrs. Esti Gittleson

Mrs. Aviva Gable

Mrs. Guli Engel

Miss Esty Steinfeld

Mrs. Liba Alter

Mrs. Zlaty Fruchter

Miss Relly Susholz

Mrs. Malky Goldberger

Mrs. Gitty Soifer

Mrs. Ritzy Isbee

Mrs. L

Mrs. Chavi Svei

Mrs. Leah Kushner

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