Administration
Principal
ritzkowitz@bethshalomacademy.com
Dr. Russi Leiter-Itzkowitz holds a Bachelor’s in Music and a Master’s and Doctorate in Education. She has been passionate about education since the age of 6 and is now the Principal of Beth Shalom Academy. She began her career in 1999 at Bnos Malka and later taught for 14 years at Manhattan High School for Girls. Dr. Leiter-Itzkowitz believes in providing each student with a supportive environment that nurtures their unique strengths and challenges.
Associate Principal
aleiter@bethshalomacademy.com
Mr. Ari Leiter brings 25+ years of experience to BSA. After 10 years as a speech specialist, he earned a Master’s degree and Teacher of the Handicapped certification. Ari is passionate about helping children overcome challenges and thrive. He also supports parents, reassuring them that their children will succeed, and encourages them not to stress over the daily challenges of raising kids with his mantra, “It will work out in the end.”
Director of Judiac Studies
nhalberstadt@bethshalomacademy.com
Mrs. Naomi Halberstadt
Program Coordinator
mraven@bethshalomacademy.com
Morah Miriam Raven holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is passionate about teaching through play, bringing the classroom to life. In her role as BSA’s Informal Education Coordinator, she uses her creativity to actively seek opportunities for students to engage in volunteering within the broader Jewish community and to plan unique, out-of-the-box activities. Miriam was born and raised in Pennsylvania.
Guidance Counselor
kyaffe@bethshalomacademy.com
Miss Kayla Rosen
Director of Compliance
mceitlin@bethshalomacademy.com
Morah Mati Ceitlin
Resource Room Director
lrlyes@gmail.com
Mrs. Ruth Luchins
Assistant Program Coordinator
rharkavy@bethshalomacademy.com
Miss Raizel Harkavy
Co Director of the Art Department
dweinberg40@icloud.com