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    Michelle Christians
    General Studies Teacher
  • Aren Elmayan
    Academic Technology Teacher
  • Mrs. Sarah Farkas
    Principal
  • VBS DS Health Office
  • Photo of Shoshana Kapnek
    Shoshana Kapnek
    Art Specialist
  • Photo of Nicol Katzir
    Nicol Katzir
    Director of Community Wellness & Support
  • Photo of Orli Kotkin
    Orli Kotkin
    Hebrew Teacher
  • Photo of Yvonne Lemunyon
    Yvonne Lemunyon
    General Studies Teacher
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    Sam Schwerdtfeger
    Athletic Director
    Bio
     
    Current Teaching Assignment:
    Dean of Students
    Athletic Director

    Degrees:
    BS Social Science, Newman University of Kansas
    MS in Educational Administration, National University

    Awards, Honors & Publications:
    Milken Foundation Award Winner, 2011
    Deans List

    Years of Teaching Experience:
    18

    Past Teaching Positions:
    Head of PE and Athletic Director Laurence School, Valley Glen, CA
    Middle School World History Delta Educational Center, Compton ,CA

    Year Started VBS Day School:
    2002
  • Photo of Haguy Wigdor
    Haguy Wigdor
    Math Specialist
    Bio
     
    Current Teaching Assignment:
    Math Specialist 4th and 6th grade

    Degrees:
    Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC Davis


    Years of Teaching Experience:
    18 years (started tutoring in 1995)

    Past Teaching Positions:
    Privately tutoring Math and Physics, my own company

    Year Started VBS Day School:
    2011
     
  • Adelina Yakubova

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Valley Beth Shalom Harold M. Schulweis Day School
15739 Ventura Boulevard
Encino, CA 91436
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Main Office
(818) 788-2199 phone
(818) 788-7932 fax
Questions@vbsds.org

Lions Sports Hotline: (818) 530-4078
 
If you wish to speak to an administrator or staff member, please contact the main office to make an appointment.

School Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
 
Students are welcome on campus at 7:30 AM

Office Hours
The Day School office is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM
 
Kids Club After Care:
(818) 422-7907