Katie Scrantom
Katie Scrantom joined Hebrew Public in 2016 and has worked in education for nearly two decades, dedicating herself to creating environments that nurture the whole child. She has taught in various international settings, including Chicago, Northern Ireland, and Spain. Additionally, she co-founded a community-based educational program in northern Uganda to support children orphaned by conflict […]
Joey Rotter
Joey is a creative problem solver and project manager supporting the Executive and Operations teams at Hebrew Public. Before Hebrew Public, he ran a Success Academy Charter School in Brooklyn and before that attended the University of Michigan where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. He believes education is the most effective way […]
Lauren Murphy
Lauren is an accomplished professional currently serving as Associate Chief of Staff on the External Relations team at Hebrew Public. In this role, she plays a pivotal part in advancing donor initiatives, event management, board governance, and strengthening partnerships. Lauren’s keen eye for detail, strategic communication, and exceptional organizational skills enable her to effectively support […]
Kay Lodge
In her role at Hebrew Public, Kay supports the development and creation of affiliate schools around the country. Prior to joining Hebrew Public, Kay was a math teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools. Kay holds a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a master’s degree in elementary education from Touro College.
Roger Katz
Prior to joining Hebrew Public, Roger spent time as a classroom teacher and Business Operations Manager at Success Academy Charter School. He also spent time as a Director of School Operations at Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School. In his new role as an External Affairs Manager, Roger will help to support student recruitment and […]
Sari Goldstein
Sari Goldstein holds a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and a Masters Degree in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. She first began her career as a Teacher through Teach for America and worked as a teaching fellow with the TALMA Excellence in English program. After returning to New York City, she continued […]
Michelle Galeotti
Michelle has worked with HLA since the school’s inception in 2009. She served as the Director of Operations at HLA since 2012. In her role, she oversees all daily operations of the schools including recruitment and enrollment, budget, purchases, and safety regulations. She also manages all the schools’ data systems and completes required reports to […]
Anat Einstein
Anat joined Hebrew Public as a Project Manager. She has 13 years of experience in managing programs at the Steinhardt Family Foundation in Israel in the fields of education, informal education and reducing social gaps. She holds a master’s degree in conflict resolution and negotiation from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and holds a diploma […]
Elyse Castellano
Elyse Castellano is a strategic and dynamic leader with deep expertise in operations management, financial oversight, and capacity building. She specializes in scaling operations, optimizing financial strategies, and cultivating a team culture focused on continuous improvement. As Chief Operating and Financial Officer, Elyse builds and oversees the budget, develops robust operational infrastructures, and leads […]
Sabrina Banwait
Sabrina Banwait began her career in education working as a teacher in both elementary and middle schools in schools across Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City. While these experiences have varied, they have all continued to confirm her commitment to social justice and educational equity. Prior to joining Hebrew Public as an Instructional Leadership […]
