Joanna Beck
Romina Burger-Ernst, LMSW
Romina Burger-Ernst is a New York Licensed Master Social Worker and certified DOE-school social worker. Her training includes working with diagnoses of ADHD, Autism-Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and Trauma-related disorders. She is a trained parent-coach through the University of Delaware Attachment-Bio-behavioral program and holds a certification as an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider. She is also […]
Suzanne D’Amato
Shanoya Belcher
Angela Utsey
Angela is joining HLA with 10 years of educational experience. Angela began her career as a paraprofessional. She then spent 5 years as a 4th grade general education teacher. During her time in the classroom she perfected her classroom culture and ability to grow scholars based on their academic needs. In 2020, Angela transitioned into […]
Camilla Mardechaiev
Camilla is entering her third year at HLA. She has spent 20 years as an elementary and middle school educator, with expertise in special education and the Hebrew language. Her educational experience includes teaching special education classes and mentoring Hebrew teachers in various schools in Israel.Camilla believes that the pursuit of knowledge, learning and growth […]
Gerard Del Rosario
Gerard is entering his second school year at HLA. Gerard is the Director of Operation with over ten years of experience in the field. He got his start in the South Bronx, where he developed a strong foundation in operational excellence and collaborative environments. Gerard is dedicated to engaging with families within the community to […]
Nikki Pullin
Nikki joined Philadelphia Hebrew Public as Dean of Culture in 2020 and leads the team in fostering a joyful culture that models the school’s values. Nikki has been an educator in Philadelphia for the past 13 years. Before coming to PHP, she spent eight years at a charter school in North Philadelphia where she taught several grades and […]
Regina McKinley
Regina McKinley is a founding member of Philadelphia Hebrew Public who started as a Special Education case manager. We are thrilled Regina has now transitioned into serving as Associate Dean of Students Supports bringing with her over 15 years in the field. As importantly, she is a proud parent of a PHP third grader! Regina splits […]
Danny House
Danny House is the Director of Operations at Philadelphia Hebrew Public. She has worked at many education based nonprofits for over a decade to empower young people through education, athletics, and art therapy. Danny graduated from the College of Wooster with a major in sociology. Her education journey taught her about the social issues that […]
