Frieda Yedid Girls Elementary

YDE is dedicated to providing an uncompromising Torah education and academic excellence. We aim to create an environment that will empower our students to recognize their own gifts, appreciate their inherent worth as Bnot Yisrael and leave our doors with the tools for a bright and productive future.

YDE’s Mission and Objectives:
  • Each YDE student should be inspired to cherish Torah learning, the observance of misvot and our community’s beloved traditions.
  • Each YDE student should be imbued with Yirat Shamayim.
  • Faculty members must be professionals who are also role models for a Torah way of life.
  • The development of fine character, respect towards our fellow man and acts of kindness will be facilitated by YDE faculty in the classroom and co-curricular programs throughout the school years.
  • Research-based educational practices and instructional support will address each child’s unique learning style.
  • Open lines of communication between our families and the school play a vital role in the education of our students.

Administration

Rabbi Leon Hazan

Rabbi Leon Hazan joins our administrative team at YDE after teaching for over 10 years in our boys high school, and in our girls high school since its inception. His service to the community as a Rabbi began over 20 years ago with his semicha from Rav Dovid Feinstein through Yad Yosef. Rabbi Hazan has since led Torah classes and minyanim in many of our institutions, notably Shaare Zion Congregation, Avenue O Synagogue, Safra Synagogue of Deal, NJ and currently as Head Rabbi of the YDE Synagogue. His passion for education, vision for our girls’ future, and experience with our families, will position YDE Girls Elementary School to achieve its mission of excellence. 

Ms. Rena Fish

Miss Rena Fish has been in the field of education for almost 20 years, working in the Syrian community for the large majority of that time. Working as a classroom teacher led Miss Fish toward giving back through mentoring new teachers. She participated in the Jewish New Teachers Project which trained her to lead teachers in a process of collaboration and growth.

With a dual Masters in Special Education and Educational Leadership, Miss Fish continues to participate in learning opportunities. After completing the Principals’ Training Initiative through the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools she has been an active participant in their ongoing growth as a speaker for other principals as well as, joining in their programming to continue learning from her colleagues. Miss Fish believes that all students can achieve success with the right tools.


Having been a part of the YDE family for the last 3 years serving as Director of special services and General Studies Curriculum Coordinator, we are pleased to have Miss Fish extend her role to Assistant Principal of General Studies.

Mrs. Sima Schechter

Mrs. Schechter comes with extensive experience in, and  knowledge of, Elementary education. She is known as a warm and caring Mehanechet as well as a humble and collaborative leader. Sharing her enthusiasm and training with the teachers and students of YDE, she adds a creative, positive energy to the school, along with a desire to work with others to achieve a common goal.


Mrs. Schechter’s background includes instructing Yeshiva students of Aram Soba background in both traditional and current methodologies.  She has been recognized for helping her students identify with their rich heritage and love of Torah and Misvot. As a teacher, Mrs. Schechter created a positive learning environment that was student-centered and improved students’ performance through critical thinking and innovative programs. As an educator her goal has always been to provide a stimulating learning environment that fostered confidence and motivated children to find their inner strengths and reach their potential.


Mrs. Schechter is skilled at building curriculums, lesson planning and coordinating extracurricular activities. In addition to her Judaic Teaching license, her training includes RBT; Research for Better Teaching, as well as the Torah Umesorah “Instructional Coaching Collaborate.”  Mrs. Schechter completed a “Better Lessons” three-year blended learning master teacher studio. She was also trained in technological teaching tools and their use in the classroom. 


Mrs. Randy Gindi

Mrs. Randy Gindi is our Judaic Studies Programs Coordinator and Middle School Mehanechet. Mrs. Gindi incorporates values of Derech Eres and the importance of Middot Tobot directly into our school culture and curriculums. Mrs. Gindi brings fun, spark and creativity to learning about the right way to speak and act. With her effervescent smile and upbeat personality, the girls learn by her example how to greet and treat others. Mrs. Gindi also teaches Hilchot Shabbat to the Middle School, and brings the halachot to life in an engaging and relevant way for our students.


Mrs. Gindi has been part of the YDE family for 7 years. Having been born and raised in the Syrian community and familiar with our parent body, puts her in a unique position to help and guide our girls as the Middle School Mehanechet. The girls know Mrs. Gindi's door is open to them, as is her heart. She is dedicated to helping our students grow to their potential in every way.