Faculty & Staff
Leading by Example.
From nursery through twelfth grade, the passion, guidance, support, and skill of our administration and faculty are at the heart of Ramaz.
Our teachers have a wide range of personalities, backgrounds, and worldviews. Their foremost mission is teaching students the skills and knowledge necessary for life. At the same time, all knowledge is imparted in the context of strong religious and humanitarian values. Debate and discussion thrive. Teachers encourage intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary thought, and academic integrity.
Almost all faculty participate in co-curricular programs, affording them the opportunity to teach equally valuable lessons in an informal, personal setting. Most Ramaz faculty members have, or are in the process of receiving, advanced degrees.
Faculty News
![Teachers Teach Teachers at Professional Development Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749664344/ramaz/fhas26gczvzbn9v3svqe/ProfessionalDevelopmentDayPresentation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749664344/ramaz/fhas26gczvzbn9v3svqe/ProfessionalDevelopmentDayPresentation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749664344/ramaz/fhas26gczvzbn9v3svqe/ProfessionalDevelopmentDayPresentation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749664344/ramaz/fhas26gczvzbn9v3svqe/ProfessionalDevelopmentDayPresentation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749664344/ramaz/fhas26gczvzbn9v3svqe/ProfessionalDevelopmentDayPresentation.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749664344/ramaz/fhas26gczvzbn9v3svqe/ProfessionalDevelopmentDayPresentation.jpg","width":2200}])
During the Upper School faculty's Professional Development Day, teachers loved the opportunity to attend sessions taught by their fellow teachers! With engaging discussion and multimedia...
![MS Judaic Studies Faculty Perform a Hilarious Shavuot Play and Hold Torah L'Shma]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749050394/ramaz/tjmv8g3gjldejjx2tie8/MSShavuotPlay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749050394/ramaz/tjmv8g3gjldejjx2tie8/MSShavuotPlay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749050394/ramaz/tjmv8g3gjldejjx2tie8/MSShavuotPlay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749050394/ramaz/tjmv8g3gjldejjx2tie8/MSShavuotPlay.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749050394/ramaz/tjmv8g3gjldejjx2tie8/MSShavuotPlay.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749050394/ramaz/tjmv8g3gjldejjx2tie8/MSShavuotPlay.jpg","width":2200}])
To get into the spirit for Shavuot, Middle School Judaic Studies teachers put on a hilarious skit depicting Matan Torah. With costumes, sound effects, and plenty of jokes, they illustrated this iconic story while infusing it with laughs and fun. In addition to the skit...
![Pictures and Videos Inside: Ramaz Participates in the International Jewish Leadership Exchange]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747845381/ramaz/d6pijkg6mribxjjs6hoq/InternationalJewishLeadershipExchange.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747845381/ramaz/d6pijkg6mribxjjs6hoq/InternationalJewishLeadershipExchange.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747845381/ramaz/d6pijkg6mribxjjs6hoq/InternationalJewishLeadershipExchange.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747845381/ramaz/d6pijkg6mribxjjs6hoq/InternationalJewishLeadershipExchange.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747845381/ramaz/d6pijkg6mribxjjs6hoq/InternationalJewishLeadershipExchange.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747845381/ramaz/d6pijkg6mribxjjs6hoq/InternationalJewishLeadershipExchange.jpg","width":2200}])
Ramaz was honored and excited to welcome Rabbi Benedetto Carucci Viterbi of Scuole Ebraiche di Roma to our school as a part of the Yael Foundation’s inaugural International Jewish Leadership Exchange. The visit included classroom visits, meetings with students...
![Faculty and Staff Members Receive Free Tickets to See Idan Amedi in Concert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747854097/ramaz/xdoztgclgfzgeyvvsagj/FacultyStaffIdanAmediConcert.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747854097/ramaz/xdoztgclgfzgeyvvsagj/FacultyStaffIdanAmediConcert.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747854097/ramaz/xdoztgclgfzgeyvvsagj/FacultyStaffIdanAmediConcert.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747854097/ramaz/xdoztgclgfzgeyvvsagj/FacultyStaffIdanAmediConcert.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747854097/ramaz/xdoztgclgfzgeyvvsagj/FacultyStaffIdanAmediConcert.jpg","width":1600}])
Ramaz faculty and staff experienced a powerful night of unity, resilience, and inspiration at the Idan Amedi concert at the Palace Theatre in NYC. Thank you to Seren and Michael Shvo for generously sponsoring tickets for 50 faculty and staff to attend this special evening. The night...
![Public Speakers Discuss Student Lunch Ideas with MS Administration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747238808/ramaz/jxepg43bj8rjutbshjad/MSPublicSpeakingSchoolLunches.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747238808/ramaz/jxepg43bj8rjutbshjad/MSPublicSpeakingSchoolLunches.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747238808/ramaz/jxepg43bj8rjutbshjad/MSPublicSpeakingSchoolLunches.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747238808/ramaz/jxepg43bj8rjutbshjad/MSPublicSpeakingSchoolLunches.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747238808/ramaz/jxepg43bj8rjutbshjad/MSPublicSpeakingSchoolLunches.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747238808/ramaz/jxepg43bj8rjutbshjad/MSPublicSpeakingSchoolLunches.jpg","width":2200}])
Ms. Kim Gantz-Wexler's Middle School Public Speaking classes held riveting debates. Classes chose fascinating topics from Artificial Intelligence to the death penalty. One class decided it wanted to present a topic that all students feel passionately about: School lunches! The class...
![US Associate Principal Miriam Krupka Presents at Tikvah's Marom 2025 Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743626866/ramaz/sji0klczf0ehdvwxanh2/miriamkrupkatikvah.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743626866/ramaz/sji0klczf0ehdvwxanh2/miriamkrupkatikvah.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743626866/ramaz/sji0klczf0ehdvwxanh2/miriamkrupkatikvah.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743626866/ramaz/sji0klczf0ehdvwxanh2/miriamkrupkatikvah.jpg","width":1179}])
Upper School Associate Principal Miriam Krupka participated in Tikvah's Marom 2025 conference of over 180 teachers, heads of school, parents, and pioneering education experts representing 60 Jewish day schools. The convention focused on three key areas...
![Video Inside: Ramaz Community Members Perform in the Kol Ram Annual Benefit Concert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743627236/ramaz/zhyjj3zckoe9ipwqehhb/5785KolRamSpringBenefit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743627236/ramaz/zhyjj3zckoe9ipwqehhb/5785KolRamSpringBenefit.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743627236/ramaz/zhyjj3zckoe9ipwqehhb/5785KolRamSpringBenefit.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743627236/ramaz/zhyjj3zckoe9ipwqehhb/5785KolRamSpringBenefit.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743627236/ramaz/zhyjj3zckoe9ipwqehhb/5785KolRamSpringBenefit.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743627236/ramaz/zhyjj3zckoe9ipwqehhb/5785KolRamSpringBenefit.jpg","width":2200}])
Kol hakavod to all the performers at the Kol Ram Annual Benefit Concert! Kol Ram has been a cherished part of the Ramaz family for over 25 years, bringing together alumni, faculty, staff, parents of alumni, and members of the broader Jewish community. Spanning decades and life stages, this remarkable group...
![Middle Schoolers Challenge Their Teachers to a Basketball Game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741211702/ramaz/zjfmdzipcsqtv5ehck0e/MSStudentTeacherBasketballGame.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741211702/ramaz/zjfmdzipcsqtv5ehck0e/MSStudentTeacherBasketballGame.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741211702/ramaz/zjfmdzipcsqtv5ehck0e/MSStudentTeacherBasketballGame.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741211702/ramaz/zjfmdzipcsqtv5ehck0e/MSStudentTeacherBasketballGame.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741211702/ramaz/zjfmdzipcsqtv5ehck0e/MSStudentTeacherBasketballGame.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741211702/ramaz/zjfmdzipcsqtv5ehck0e/MSStudentTeacherBasketballGame.jpg","width":2200}])
In honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar, the Middle School hosted a competitive and spirited student vs. faculty basketball game. The entire MS gym was decked out in Ramaz swag as spectators cheered on their fellow students and beloved faculty. Some students even decorated their jerseys to honor the Bibas Family. During the break...
![Juniors Hear from Dr. Noam Wasserman and Expand Their Jewish Libraries at the Seforim Sale]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739390715/ramaz/pgy6nkbq4fr6phuavaxo/SeforimSale.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739390715/ramaz/pgy6nkbq4fr6phuavaxo/SeforimSale.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739390715/ramaz/pgy6nkbq4fr6phuavaxo/SeforimSale.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739390715/ramaz/pgy6nkbq4fr6phuavaxo/SeforimSale.jpg","width":1200}])
Juniors took a trip to Yeshiva University for the annual Seforim Sale. Before browsing the thousands of books, they heard inspiring words from incoming Ramaz Head of School Dr. Noam Wasserman. Dr. Wasserman spoke to the students about the importance of investing in their personal Jewish libraries. He encouraged them to identify a subject about which they are passionate to learn, and to find books that...