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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Maggie is joining the Temple Shalom ELC with a love of Jewish Education and play based Reggio Emilia/ Constructivist educational philosophy. For the last 3 years Maggie worked as director of the Etz Hayim preschool in Arlington, VA. Prior to that, Maggie worked as the Assistant Preschool Director for 4 years at the Edlavitch DCJCC. Maggie has also worked as an assistant education director at a local synagogue, a social worker, and a preschool teacher. Maggie has a master’s degree in social work and in Jewish Communal Service. These fields of study aid her ability to work with teachers, students, and families. Maggie enjoys baking and gardening and hopes to bring these passions to the preschool. She is looking forward to building a community full of enjoyment, laughter, excitement, exploration and so much more. Maggie is mother to David, 10 and 2 quarantine kitties. She is looking forward to joining both the ELC and Temple family.

Email: ten.molahselpmet@CLE

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Suzy Burstein

Member Relations Administrator

Please contact Suzy for any questions regarding event scheduling, calendar items, building rentals, or membership.

Email: ten.molahselpmet@nietsrubs

Katherine Schnorrenberg

Clergy and Religious School Administrator

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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

Jeannelle D'Isa

Engagement and Family Education Coordinator

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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

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

David Diaz

Building Supervisor

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