History and Governance
Today we lead the school; tomorrow our students will lead the world.
In 1981, visionary director Doris Shneidman, two extraordinary teachers, eleven students and their parents believed that having Jewish values intertwined throughout every grade, every day and every educational experience in a pluralistic community Jewish day school would help form the leaders of tomorrow. They could not have known the incredible continuing impact of their vision.
MJDS is built on the same core values today. Our school continues to reflect the academic excellence, innovation and Jewish values that allow each child to thrive. Driving our teaching and learning is a focus on wonder, empathy and tikkun olam that prepares every student to excel in a world that is ever-changing.
We are grateful for our Board of Directors who are extremely dedicated and generous with their time and resources to ensure a bright future for our school and students. Responsibilities of the Board include:
- Establishing school policies to ensure that our mission and vision is pursued and upheld
- Developing and guiding a strategic plan
- Financial oversight of the school, including the budget and fundraising efforts
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Lina Dreyfus Wallace, President
Senior Assistant Director
URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute
Aaron Aizenberg, President Elect
Attorney
Kravit, Hovel & Krawczyk, S.C.
Sarah Schott, Immediate Past President
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
Gravie
Allan Carneol, Vice President
President
Zetley, Carneol & Stein, S.C.
Jason Gottlieb, Vice President and Secretary
Account & Relationship Executive, Member Engagement
Wolters Kluwer
Rachel Zarem, Vice President and Treasurer
CFO & COO
Drive Agency
FTO REPRESENTATIVES
Carlie Aizenberg
Educator
Kids' Yoga Instructor
HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS
Debra Altshul-Stark*
Elliot Berman*
Nathan Bernstein*
Judy Bloch, z"l*
Maris Bock*
Ric Domnitz*
Howard Frankenthal
Larry Gellman*
Dr. Marc Jacobson*
Debra Koenig*
Dan Kohl*
Steve Kravit*
David Lowe*
Felicia Miller*
Sandy Mitz, z"l*
Rick Ross, z"l
Michael Schaalman*
Dan Sinykin*
Martin R. Stein*
* Past President of the Board of Directors
BOARD MEMBERS
Lauren Berger
Director of Annual Giving
Hadassah
Brian DeNeve
Consultant
DeVor Communications
Jason Dropik
School Administrator
Indian Community School
Laura Felix
Executive Director
St. Francis Children's Center
Mark Freedman, MD
Senior Partner and Owner, retired
Eye Care Specialists SC
Trustee
Village of Fox Point
Sara Galicki
Accounts Payable Manager
Trike Property Management
Ellie Gettinger
Director of Outreach
Jewish Theological Seminary
Caren Goldberg
Attorney/Chief Development Officer, retired
Joan Kazan
Writer/Editor
Self-employed
Santiago Navarro
Principal
United Community Center
Sharyl Paley, MD
Pediatrician
Children's Wisconsin
Yael Stein
Title ID Educator
CESA 1
Elan Yudkowsky
Enterprise Account Executive
Paylocity