Our Administration
By Division
Rabbi Amram Kuessous has been active in the field of Jewish education in Brooklyn for the past 28 years. He studied in Yeshivas Bais Moshe in Scranton, Pennsylvania for twelve years where his Torah aspirations and Hashkafot were shaped as he prepared himself for a career in Chinuch. He attended Adelphi University where he studied for his Master’s Degree in the fields of Special Education and Reading Instruction. He is a lifelong learner, having taken additional training through the Schools Attuned; All Kinds of Minds Program, the Hidden Sparks Learning Lenses Program, as well as Life Coach Training through the Refuah Institute.
Over the past 24 years Rabbi Kuessous has taught all elementary and middle school grades prior to becoming the Assistant Menahel and subsequently, the Menahel of Yeshivat Shaare Torah Boys Elementary Division. Additionally, he serves as the High School English Principal for the past ten years in an accredited Regents Based Program in Brooklyn.
Rabbi Kuessous draws upon this wide range of experiences to mentor and train many new educators at all levels of Chinuch, and all levels of Secular Education. Rabbi Kuessous’ warm and energetic leadership have made him a beloved figure to parents, students and staff members. He is passionate about his students’ success and uses innovation, creativity and heart to reach each and every child. Collaboration and communication have been the secret to building a formidable Elementary School in the heart of our community.
Rabbi David Sutton is a rabbinic leader of the Syrian community of Flatbush. He and Rabbi David Ozeirey are the spiritual leaders of, and teachers in the Yad Yosef Torah Center of Avenue J. Rabbi Sutton received his guidance in hashkafah and mussar from the famed mashgiach, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe in Yeshivat Be’er Yaacov and learned halachah from the Sephardic giant and Rosh Yeshiva, Hacham Ben Sion Abba Shaul. Rabbi Sutton serves as the educational coordinator for both the Boys Elementary and High School divisions, specializing in curriculum development and advancement.
After learning in Yeshiva for many years and receiving his Semicha, Rabbi Friedman received his dual graduate degree in Education and Special Education from Touro College, while simultaneously receiving his teaching license from New York State. For over 15 years, he used this degree to teach students with varying learning disabilities. Rabbi Friedman has furthered his education by receiving his third Masters degree in School Building Leadership from St. John’s University. Additionally, he attended a year long training for day school principals, receiving a certificate from Bar Ilan University after the completion of the training. His skillful leadership at the Boys Elementary School has made him an invaluable asset of the administrative team.
Rabbi Yehudah Hulkower received his Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies from Yeshiva College and received semicha from the RIETS Katz Kollel. He holds a master’s degree in administration and education from the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education.
Rabbi Hulkower has been in the field of education for thirteen years at HAFTR Middle School. During his time there, he initiated and enriched many school programs and positively impacted the lives of countless students. He served as the Director of Student Activities, planning and executing co-curricular programs, events, and trips. He oversaw all chessed projects, thereby teaching students benevolence through the donation of their time, assets and talents. On the administrative level, Rabbi Hulkower collaborated with teachers to enhance the subjects being learned in their classes. He successfully integrated modern technology into teaching. He worked consistently on curriculum development to match the learning intelligence of the varied student body. A gifted speaker and teacher, Rabbi Hulkower led the minyan, interacted warmly with students, and taught a course entitled Transitions, which dealt with the emotional changes experienced in adolescence. His charisma, expertise, and professionalism will greatly elevate the Shaare experience.
Rabbi Abboud is a graduate of Ateret Torah Yeshiva and studied for close to 5 years in Israel, as well as in kollelim of Lakewood and Deal. He has multiple certifications, having completed training through the Hidden Sparks Internal Coach Program and the Torah Umesorah Mashgiach Training Program. In the classroom, Rabbi Abboud has distinguished himself as an astute and skilled teacher. He has demonstrated tremendous interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff members. Rabbi Abboud made an enduring impact on the Shaare Torah Boys Elementary Junior High Division. His initiatives to raise the level of emuna and tefila among the talmidim, were profoundly inspirational and successful. As Menahel of the Boys High School, Rabbi Abboud leads with tremendous determination, and a commitment to guide his students in the derech of true beneh Torah.
Mr. Moshe Birnbaum comes to Shaare Torah with an impressive academic background. He earned a Bachelors degree in accounting from Touro College, and earned his CPA shortly thereafter. He also received STEM training in Israel through the Israeli Arts and Science Academy, and went on to teach E2K, Set3, and CIJE Middletech. This past year Mr. Birnbaum completed The Consortium Of Jewish Day Schools (COJDS) Principal Training Institute (PTI) Program. He is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in School Building Leadership at Brooklyn College in order to obtain New York State School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certificates. Mr. Birnbaum has extensive educational, administrative, and leadership experience. He has taught all aspects of Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science to Middle School and High School students over the past 15 years. In addition, he served as Dean of Students at Shaare Torah Boys High School, where he oversaw the General Studies department to ensure that the curriculum was being effectively implemented and that students were meeting academic goals. Mr. Birnbaum has a well-deserved reputation for setting high standards for students and teachers alike, creating a genuinely positive school environment, and developing long-standing relationships with his students.
Rabbi Amram Kuessous has been active in the field of Jewish education in Brooklyn for the past 28 years. He studied in Yeshivas Bais Moshe in Scranton, Pennsylvania for twelve years where his Torah aspirations and Hashkafot were shaped as he prepared himself for a career in Chinuch. He attended Adelphi University where he studied for his Master’s Degree in the fields of Special Education and Reading Instruction. He is a lifelong learner, having taken additional training through the Schools Attuned; All Kinds of Minds Program, the Hidden Sparks Learning Lenses Program, as well as Life Coach Training through the Refuah Institute.
Over the past 24 years Rabbi Kuessous has taught all elementary and middle school grades prior to becoming the Assistant Menahel and subsequently, the Menahel of Yeshivat Shaare Torah Boys Elementary Division. Additionally, he serves as the High School English Principal for the past ten years in an accredited Regents Based Program in Brooklyn.
Rabbi Kuessous draws upon this wide range of experiences to mentor and train many new educators at all levels of Chinuch, and all levels of Secular Education. Rabbi Kuessous’ warm and energetic leadership have made him a beloved figure to parents, students and staff members. He is passionate about his students’ success and uses innovation, creativity and heart to reach each and every child. Collaboration and communication have been the secret to building a formidable Elementary School in the heart of our community.
Rabbi David Sutton is a rabbinic leader of the Syrian community of Flatbush. He and Rabbi David Ozeirey are the spiritual leaders of, and teachers in the Yad Yosef Torah Center of Avenue J. Rabbi Sutton received his guidance in hashkafah and mussar from the famed mashgiach, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe in Yeshivat Be’er Yaacov and learned halachah from the Sephardic giant and Rosh Yeshiva, Hacham Ben Sion Abba Shaul. Rabbi Sutton serves as the educational coordinator for both the Boys Elementary and High School divisions, specializing in curriculum development and advancement.
After learning in Yeshiva for many years and receiving his Semicha, Rabbi Friedman received his dual graduate degree in Education and Special Education from Touro College, while simultaneously receiving his teaching license from New York State. For over 15 years, he used this degree to teach students with varying learning disabilities. Rabbi Friedman has furthered his education by receiving his third Masters degree in School Building Leadership from St. John’s University. Additionally, he attended a year long training for day school principals, receiving a certificate from Bar Ilan University after the completion of the training. His skillful leadership at the Boys Elementary School has made him an invaluable asset of the administrative team.
Rabbi Yehudah Hulkower received his Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies from Yeshiva College and received semicha from the RIETS Katz Kollel. He holds a master’s degree in administration and education from the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education.
Rabbi Hulkower has been in the field of education for thirteen years at HAFTR Middle School. During his time there, he initiated and enriched many school programs and positively impacted the lives of countless students. He served as the Director of Student Activities, planning and executing co-curricular programs, events, and trips. He oversaw all chessed projects, thereby teaching students benevolence through the donation of their time, assets and talents. On the administrative level, Rabbi Hulkower collaborated with teachers to enhance the subjects being learned in their classes. He successfully integrated modern technology into teaching. He worked consistently on curriculum development to match the learning intelligence of the varied student body. A gifted speaker and teacher, Rabbi Hulkower led the minyan, interacted warmly with students, and taught a course entitled Transitions, which dealt with the emotional changes experienced in adolescence. His charisma, expertise, and professionalism will greatly elevate the Shaare experience.
Rabbi Abboud is a graduate of Ateret Torah Yeshiva and studied for close to 5 years in Israel, as well as in kollelim of Lakewood and Deal. He has multiple certifications, having completed training through the Hidden Sparks Internal Coach Program and the Torah Umesorah Mashgiach Training Program. In the classroom, Rabbi Abboud has distinguished himself as an astute and skilled teacher. He has demonstrated tremendous interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff members. Rabbi Abboud made an enduring impact on the Shaare Torah Boys Elementary Junior High Division. His initiatives to raise the level of emuna and tefila among the talmidim, were profoundly inspirational and successful. As Menahel of the Boys High School, Rabbi Abboud leads with tremendous determination, and a commitment to guide his students in the derech of true beneh Torah.
Mr. Moshe Birnbaum comes to Shaare Torah with an impressive academic background. He earned a Bachelors degree in accounting from Touro College, and earned his CPA shortly thereafter. He also received STEM training in Israel through the Israeli Arts and Science Academy, and went on to teach E2K, Set3, and CIJE Middletech. This past year Mr. Birnbaum completed The Consortium Of Jewish Day Schools (COJDS) Principal Training Institute (PTI) Program. He is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in School Building Leadership at Brooklyn College in order to obtain New York State School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certificates. Mr. Birnbaum has extensive educational, administrative, and leadership experience. He has taught all aspects of Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science to Middle School and High School students over the past 15 years. In addition, he served as Dean of Students at Shaare Torah Boys High School, where he oversaw the General Studies department to ensure that the curriculum was being effectively implemented and that students were meeting academic goals. Mr. Birnbaum has a well-deserved reputation for setting high standards for students and teachers alike, creating a genuinely positive school environment, and developing long-standing relationships with his students.