Since 2006, Tilda Fintzi has been an integral part of the Leffell School community, initially as a first-grade Hebrew and Judaics teacher before moving to kindergarten. Witnessing the transformation of young minds from their first steps into kindergarten to their confident strides out, equipped with a profound connection to their Jewish culture and a solid grasp of Hebrew, is what she finds most rewarding. Morah Tilda, whose own children are alumni of the school, treasures the personal and communal bonds formed over the years. Tilda's journey as a teacher of young people began when she worked as a kindergarten teacher for six years in Kibbutz Nezer Sireni. To her, teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it's about nurturing a deep-seated pride and self-awareness in her students, celebrating their growth, and reminiscing the joyous moments shared at every school gathering.

Liam Imondo has been a physical education teacher at the Leffell School since 2005. During his tenure, he has coached a variety of sports at the Upper School including volleyball, basketball, and track. In addition to teaching and coaching, Liam also served as the head instructor for the intramural sports program at the Lower School for many years. He received his B.S. degree in Exercise Science from Arizona State University, and his M.A. degree in Physical Education from Manhattanville College. Becoming a physical education teacher was the ideal career choice based on his love for children, exercise, and sports. Outside of work, Liam enjoys spending time with his family, working out, and volunteering at a local animal shelter.

Michelle Jasper-Brody has been the psychologist in the Middle School since 2004. Michelle enjoys working with Leffell School students and families to think together about the heart of the matter regarding the development of Middle School humans. She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and women’s studies from Trinity College and a PsyD in school-child clinical psychology from Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, where she did research on fathers and parenting roles. Before coming to The Leffell School, she managed a psychiatric partial hospital and intensive outpatient program in Parsippany, New Jersey. She also taught Hebrew school in Connecticut, New York City, and Westchester throughout college and graduate school. Dr. Jasper-Brody attended Jewish day schools in Stamford, Connecticut for elementary school and outside Philadelphia for high school. She attended Jewish sleepaway camps as well. She lives in Riverdale and has twin children. Inside and outside of work, what Michelle enjoys most is spending time with others — talking, sharing, and listening.

Brett Silverbush has been at The Leffell School since 2004.  Before coming to The Leffell School, Brett earned a B.A. in Psychology from SUNY@Buffalo and an M.Ed. in Expressive Arts Therapies from Lesley College Graduate School. She led group sessions, using movement, music, and art to achieve developmental goals, with children through adults with developmental disabilities living in residential treatment facilities in NY.  She also implemented a Special Olympics program and served as coach for several years. For several years, Brett turned her attention to raising three wonderful children, two sons and a daughter, who benefited greatly from Brett’s love of the arts! Brett joined our kehilah in 2004 as the assistant to the athletic director, until Amy Holtzer became Middle School principal in 2009 and invited Brett to be her assistant. Three years ago, Brett was also fortunate to join the C.cha program as a sixth-grade leader. Brett loved working as a team with Amy Holtzer, supporting our students, parents, and faculty, and has found the same joyful, meaningful experience working alongside our new Middle School Principal, Lauren Goldberg.  Brett also thrives on dancing, exercise, reading books, and spending as much time as possible with her two grandchildren and her growing family.