Administrative Team | Temple Shalom

Andrew Maayan

Executive Director

Before joining Temple Shalom, Andrew was previously the Executive Director of The Woodstock Jewish Congregation in Upstate New York. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Jewish Education from Hebrew College, a MS in Nonprofit Management with a focus on Jewish Education Administration from Gratz College, and a Graduate Certificate in Israel Education from George Washington University. He is an alumnus of numerous Jewish environmental programs and fellowships, participated in two terms of AmeriCorps, and spent many wonderful summers as a camper at Camp Airy. Andrew, a native of Baltimore, and his wife Sally, a native Washingtonian, are proud parents of a wonderful young daughter named Bina. They are all very proud to be part of the Temple Shalom community.

Email: ten.molahselpmet@nayaama

Maggie Heidema

Director, ELC

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Hi, I'm Maggie! I'm the Director of Temple Shalom's Early Learning Center, where I love teaching preschoolers through Jewish education and play-based learning rooted in the Reggio Emilia/constructivist educational philosophy. Prior to joining Temple Shalom, I worked as a director and assistant director of early learning centers in the DMV, as well as an assistant education director at a local synagogue, a social worker, and a preschool teacher. I hold Master's degrees in Social Work and Jewish Communal Service, and these fields of study strengthen my ability to work with teachers, students, and families. Outside of school, I enjoy baking and gardening, and I have a lot of fun bringing these passions into the preschool. My family is part of the Temple Shalom community too: my parents are now members, and my son is a student in the religious school, so you may spot us around the building on weekends! I look forward to continuing to build a community full of enjoyment, laughter, excitement, exploration, and so much more.

Email: ten.molahselpmet@CLE

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Suzy Burstein

Operations Coordinator

Please contact Suzy with any questions related to event scheduling, calendar items, building rentals, or any other building usage details.

Email: ten.molahselpmet@nietsrubs

Jeannelle D'Isa

Communications, Engagement, and Family Education Coordinator

Please contact Jeannelle with any questions related to membership, accessibility, or communications (such as Temple Shalom emails and newsletters). Jeannelle is also our B'notai Mitzvah administrator and may answer any questions about that program as well.

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Jeannelle is thrilled to join you at Temple Shalom in her twelfth year of Jewish engagement work! If you have questions, ideas, or just want to connect in person or virtually, please reach out at your convenience. She can't wait to see you at a Friday night service and catch up with you at your favorite event. Whether you're exploring membership at Temple Shalom or you've been here for years, Jeannelle wants to hear from you.

Jeannelle serves as secretary of the board for the Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington, working to make sure Jewish death care is available to any gender and every body. She enjoys reconstructing lost historical recipes (ask any time!), helping folks find new ways to connect to their synagogue community, and spreadsheets. She lives in Aspen Hill with her teenager, spouse, and cats.

Email: ten.molahselpmet@asidj

Katherine Schnorrenberg

Clergy and Religious School Administrator

Please contact Katherine with any questions regarding scheduling a lifecycle event, scheduling a meeting with a member of our clergy, or any details relating to a religious service. Katherine may also be contacted with any questions related to logistics of our Religious School.

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Katherine has worked for Temple Shalom since 2013. She has many years of administrative experience and has a BA from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. She is a highly organized individual who has a talent for making “sense out of chaos” and enjoys projects that require detailed thinking and a strong sense of purpose. When she is not working Katherine is very involved with her church and singing in local choral groups.

Email: ten.molahselpmet@tsabar

Andrea Mark

B’not/B’nai/Simchat Mitzvah Co-Administrator, Hebrew Teacher and Tutor, Past President, and Honorary Trustee

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Andrea, better known to all as Andy, has been teaching religious school at Temple Shalom since 1977. Andy started as the 6th grade Hebrew School teacher, then added 6th grade Sunday School teacher as part of her involvement with Temple Shalom. After being warmly embraced by the community at Temple Shalom, Andy became a member and has been an active participant ever since. Andy has served on several search committees for Rabbi Educator and Senior Rabbi, and has held various positions on the Board of Trustees, including as President and now an Honorary Trustee. Currently, Andy is the B’not/B’nai/Simchat Mitzvah Co-Administrator, a B’not/B’nai/Simchat Mitzvah Hebrew tutor, a teacher in our Hebrew School, and the Confirmation Coordinator. Andy knows how much being a part of the Temple Shalom family has enriched her life, and she encourages everyone to get involved with this amazing community!

Email: ten.molahselpmet@krama

Teresa Kasper

Religious School Sunday Assistant

Please contact Teresa on Sundays for immediate needs of the school or programming questions.

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Teresa is excited to join the team and support Temple Shalom’s Religious School and Sunday programming. There’s a special kind of energy in the building on Sundays and she can’t wait to be a part of it. Teresa has spent her career supporting non-profit organizations and loves the variety of challenges that come with mission-driven work. She has worked in the theater, in educational settings, think-tanks, faith-based organizations, and most recently, dog training. Feel free to wave as you pass by, stop for a quick hello, or sit down for a chat - she’s looking forward to getting to know everyone better!

Email: ten.molahselpmet@loohcs

David Diaz

Building Supervisor

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