Nicole joined Congregation Beth Shalom as Director of Education in July 2010. She had served as Assistant Education Director, religious school teacher, and teacher mentor at Temple Beth El for the past ten years. In fact, she has taught religious school kindergarten, 3rd and 5th grades for more than 25 years. She also works for Federation with the Congregational School Initiative. One of the areas she focuses on is professional development for educators, and she is currently working on her Master of Education in Professional Development.
Nicole earned her bachelor’s degree at California State University, Fresno and her teaching certificate from Oakland University in Auburn Hills, Michigan. She boasts about her wonderful husband and two beautiful daughters.
Lauren has been working as a Jewish educator since 1993, with experience both as a classroom teacher and school administrator. She has an Associate Degree in Early Childhood and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Eastern Michigan University. She looks forward to bringing her experience to the Gan Shalom.
Professional Staff
Educational Staff
Nicole Jahr, Interim Director of Education
njahr@congbethshalom.org
Nicole earned her bachelor’s degree at California State University, Fresno and her teaching certificate from Oakland University in Auburn Hills, Michigan. She boasts about her wonderful husband and two beautiful daughters.
Lauren Blitz, Director
Gan Shalom Preschool and Parenting Center
lblitz@congbethshalom.org
Lauren has been working as a Jewish educator since 1993, with experience both as a classroom teacher and school administrator. She has an Associate Degree in Early Childhood and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Eastern Michigan University. She looks forward to bringing her experience to the Gan Shalom.
Administrative Staff
Steven Weiss, Executive Director
execdir@congbethshalom.org
Mara Starr, Office Manager
mstarr@congbethshalom.org
Esfir Nozhnik, Bookkeeper
enozhnik@congbethshalom.org
Sheryl Kaminer, Administrative Assistant/Tributes
skaminer@congbethshalom.org