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
Assistant Director, Wellness
URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute

Allan Carneol, Vice President
President
Zetley, Carneol & Stein, S.C.

Jason Gottlieb, Vice President
Senior Product Specialist
Emmi Wolters Kluwer

Bonnie Klein-Tasman, Vice President and Secretary
Professor, Dept. of Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Rachel Zarem, Vice President and Treasurer
Director
ManpowerGroup

FTO REPRESENTATIVES

Carlie Aizenberg
Educator
Kids' Yoga Instructor

Jessica Carpenter
Owner
Doors Interior

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

Aaron Aizenberg
Attorney
Kravit, Hovel & Krawczyk, S. C.

Lauren Berger
Director of Annual Giving 
Hadassah

Brian DeNeve
Director of Communications
Quad

Jason Dropik
School Administrator
Indian Community School

Mark Freedman, MD
Senior Partner and Owner
Eye Care Specialists SC

Sara Galicki
Accounts Payable Manager
Trike Property Management

Ellie Gettinger
Director of Digital Learning
Jewish Theological Seminary

Caren Goldberg
Consultant
Milwaukee Jewish Federation

Lori Jacobson
Vice President, Account Management, Ret.
MedImpact Healthcare Systems

Michael Mazius, PhD
Staff Psychologist
North Shore Center, LLC

Santiago Navarro
Principal
Bruce-Guadalupe Community School

Sharyl Paley, MD
Pediatrician
Bayshore Pediatrics - Children's Wisconsin

Dan Rosenfeld
Principal
Mid-America Real Estate

Sarah Schott
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
Gravie

Peter Sprinkmann
President
Sprinkmann Sons Corporation

Yael Stein
Title ID Educator
CESA 1