Our Faculty

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Academic Administration

Mr. John Sullivan

General Studies Principal

Mr. Sullivan is a beloved administrator at Tashbar SYK, where he taught for more than a decade (including 10 years as Boys Director of Camp Shalom!) before taking on the role of General Studies Principal. His infectious energy invigorates both our boys and girls campuses!

Mr. Sullivan has been teaching since 2007. He earned his Preliminary Teaching Credential from CSU East Bay and cleared it with the State of California in 2011. He has his Master’s Degree and Administrative Credential in Educational Leadership from the Michael D. Eisner School of Education at Cal State Northridge. His undergraduate degree is from USC.

Rabbi David Zargari

Dean and Founder, Torat Hayim Institutions

Assistant Principal

Segan-Menahel

Rabbi Daniel Weinstock

Mashgiach Ruchani

Morah Batya Elyassi

Eim Bayit – Boys Campus

Morah Chaya Motamedi

Preschool Director

Mrs. Chaya Motamedi has been working in early childhood education for 24 years. She has experience as an assistant teacher, a head teacher, as well as in administration. Tashbar SYK has been fortunate to have her on staff since 2004! Morah Chaya’s claim to fame is her deep understanding of child psychology and her unwavering patience and care for our youngest students.