Ben Goodman Year Started with Machane TBA: 2018 Professional work: Ben previously taught for 3 years while attending Michigan State University.  Currently Ben works as a Maryland State Paralegal. Favorite Pastime:  America’s pastime! Favorite ice cream flavor:  Cookie Dough        

    Jonah Gordon Year Started with Machane TBA: 2014 Professional work: Jonah is currently a senior at the University of Maryland Favorite Pastime:  Solving New York Times crosswords and seeing stand up comedy with friends Favorite ice cream flavor:  Strawberry        

    Alyssa Katon Year Started with Machane TBA: 2019 Professional work: 2nd grade teacher Favorite Pastime:  Going to the beach Favorite ice cream flavor:  Chocolate chip cookie dough        

    Sam Roberts Name: Sam Roberts Year Started: September 2016 Professional Work: Sam Roberts is originally from California where he grew up at Jewish summer camp. Sam later taught Hebrew school as he received his undergraduate degree in Development Psychology from UC Davis and then later earning his nonprofit MBA. Now over 20 years in direct […]

    Adam Zimmerman Year Started with Machane TBA: 2017 Professional work: Adam has been teaching at Machane since 2017 to honor his grandparents, Frieda and Morris Zimmerman, who were Holocaust survivors.  He is a vice president at Burness, a public interest communications firm in Bethesda.   He previously worked on Capitol Hill and as a […]

        Sharon Peska Year Started with Machane TBA: 2013 Professional work: Sharon is a licensed social worker as well as a case manager for Adventist Rehab Hospital.   She previously worked in long term care and hospice. Favorite Pastime:  Sharon enjoys spending time with her kids, friends and family.  She also loves to […]