Mrs. Rachel Elbaum is currently the Principal of the Boys Elementary School for grades K-8. Mrs. Elbaum has been an instrumental part of YDE's development since its inception. She has been serving as the Judaic Studies curriculum coordinator and General Studies director of learning centers. She has established an exemplary curriculum and has been supervising and implementing the curriculum, enabling our students to achieve academic excellence. Her teacher training and coaching empowers teachers to be successful in reaching every student in the classroom. Mrs. Elbaum's care, warmth and understanding of differentiated instruction methods ensure that each child can reach their utmost potential. In her many years in the education field, Mrs. Elbaum has successfully taught all aspects of the curriculum across many grade levels. Her impressive academic background has ensured that she is up to date on the latest research and educational methods. She possesses two masters degrees in education and school building leadership and is also a New York State certified school leader. She also holds a second Master of Science in Education and Literacy.

Rabbi Raphael Netanel, our Dean of Students and Mashgiah Ruhani in the boys Elementary school is known for his dynamic personality and his ability to connect with every child. Rabbi Netanel is extremely hands on in the day to day operations at YDE and spearheads all extra curriculum activities and initiatives for all grades. He constantly adds to the excitement  that our students experience in YDE on a daily basis. It is his amazing passion, enthusiasm and vision that he puts forth that makes him so unique in all the work that he does. Rabbi Netanel studied in Yeshivat Mir Yerushalayim for two years as well as in the famous Lakewood Yeshiva, Beth Medrash Govoha for five years. He runs Youth Programs throughout the year in Congregation Shaare Zion as well as the Shabbat Youth Minyan in the Avenue J Torah Center. Rabbi Netanel is also very involved in many community projects and works closely with the community Rabbis as well as serving as the Sephardic community liaison for the Agudath Israel of America. Rabbi Netanel is a graduate of the Torah Umesorah  Nefesh Chaya Mashgiah training program where he trained for two years from the leading mental health Professionals in the nation. With the skills he has learned, Rabbi Netanel  works very closely with the Principles, Rabbis and teachers at YDE to ensure that every student is reaching their potential and is excelling socially and academically. Through the love and care that Rabbi Netanel has for his students his mission is to give every student the tools and opportunity to reach their potential and grow to be happy successful Bene Torah. 

Rabbi Avi Ozeirey comes to YDE with many years of experience in the field of education.  Rabbi Ozeirey was involved in the education of students in Deal, New Jersey as well as being a beloved Rabbi and teacher for grades 4 and 6 in YDE.  Rabbi Ozeirey attended Kollel in Lakewood at the B’nai Torah Kollel where he was recognized for his devotion to his studies.  As a Rabbi and teacher at YDE, Rabbi Ozeirey established a relationship with every boy he mentored. His warm and caring nature is clearly seen by the regard all his students hold for him.  As Dean of Students and Assistant Principal of the middle school, Rabbi Ozeirey has enacted major changes in the organization and curriculum in the middle school which helped propel the middle school to new heights and resulted in recognition of the middle school as a school of excellence. 

Rabbi Levy is our current second grade rabbi who has earned a reputation as a master instructor in the classroom.  As our Juadaic studies curriculum coordinater he has successfully created innovative keriah programs including a full, introduction-to-ta’ameem workbook, along with an interactive, SmartBoard audio/visual program to go along with it.

Additionally, he has been our extra curricular coordinater since 2015. On Shabbat you can find Rabbi Levy leading a Shabbat youth program at Shaare Zion and in the summers running the Darchenu Day camp in Brooklyn for our children. 

Mrs. Bashi Salzman’s ( MA, LMHC) warmth, creativity and keen insight make her a tremendous asset to our team. She develops and implements our unique social skills curriculum as well as guide teachers and parents and meets individually with students. Her holistic approach fosters a supportive atmosphere in which our students can flourish and actualize their potential.

Mrs Salzman holds a Masters degree in school psychology and mental health counseling from Touro College. She is a licensed mental health counselor with a decade of experience working with children and adults both in New York and Israel.

Mrs. Audrey Calvo is the assistant principal in the boys Middle School Division. She is a skilled and qualified professional with a rich and diverse background in education and educational leadership. Ever mindful of her student’s needs, Mrs. Calvo has helped teachers create and implement motivational and engaging classroom activities for the middle school.

Mrs. Calvo has worked for many years first as a teacher,  and then as a principal in a number of community yeshivot such as Hillel Yeshivah, Barkai Yeshivah and Allegra Franco Teachers College. She has been instrumental in fostering learning environments to enhance the social, emotional and educational needs of our students. As a Middle School administrator, Mrs. Calvo also works on curriculum development and mentoring new and experienced teachers. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration.