From long-timers like Dr. Jill Beerman to newcomers like Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, faculty members departed this summer for new endeavors both locally and around the U.S.
Athletic Director Coach Ronnie “Flava” Winbush completed a degree in human services and will be staying in Los Angeles, while Dr. Beerman will teach three AP courses at Lipson Hillel Community High School in North Miami Beach, and Rabbi Yanklowitz will become head of the Modern Orthodox Kehillath Israel Synagogue in Kansas City.
Math teacher Mrs. Emily Keuny is pursuing a degree in Special Ed., while long-time math department chair Mrs. Suzanne Halloran will be spending more time with her school-age children. English and Tanach teacher Mrs. Batsheva Frankel will continue to develop her “Launchbox” idea, which won the LA Jewish Federation’s $100,000 prize last year for the Next Big Jewish Idea.
During the final weeks of school, BP staffers gathered comments from students who said they’d be missed.
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz – Jewish Philosophy
“I’ll remember his nonstop enthusiasm for teaching, and the way he cares for all people, no matter who they are or where they’re from. We just had a lot of really deep meaningful conversations in that class.” — Ariella Joffe, 12th grade
“He’s the greatest teacher i’ve ever had in my life. The way he teaches class is the way you have a conversation with someone, it’s very understandable.” — David Fletcher, 12th grade
Mrs. Emily Keuny – Math
”She always makes sure that her students understand the material before she moves on and she always conducts class in a fun way” — Joelle Edry, 10th grade
“She told me she saw potential in me, which motivated me to do well in her class.” — Shayna Gersten, 11th grade
”I’ll definitely miss how she’s always available any hour of the day — you can email her or come to her room and she’s always there.” — Rina Katzovitz, 9th Grade
Dr. Jill Beerman – History
“Having Dr. Beerman as the Agenda advisor this year was really a treat. Dr Beerman brought her knowledge and humor to every meeting.” — Hannah Ellenhorn, 10th grade
”I have never had her as a teacher, but she subbed for our class one time and it was nice to see that she had such a knowledge of the subject.” — Yael Weiner, 11th grade
“Before the APs we had a singing circle with Danny [Silberstein] on his guitar. She sang so nicely. It is moments like that that i will miss most.” — Rebecca Mandel, 11th grade
Mrs. Suzanne Halloran – Math
”She is always very cooperative supportive and always listened to my problems and helped me resolve them. I’m going to miss everything about her.” –– Mrs. Gidanian, AP Calculus teacher
“I will never forget the days when she would bring [her daughter] Celia. Especially when Celia hugged everyone.” — Rebecca Mandel, 11th grade
Coach Ronnie “Flava” Winbush – Athletic Director
“My favorite Flav moment was after my second game after coming to Shalhevet. He was talking to us after the game and looked at me and said, “This boy is like a son to me.” That and the nonstop laughs I’ve had with him for three years have been my fondest memories of Flav.” — JoJo Fallas, 11th grade
”He knows when to be serious and knows when to have fun” — Robin Ashkenazi, 10th grade
“I attribute all of the girl’s basketball wins to him. If it were not for him we would not have gone as far as we did.” — Shirlee Meisel, 11th grade
“I loved watching movies with her. And I loved seeing her son.” — Mira Wolman. 10th grade
