Our People

The Heart of BHA

Our People

Remember that special teacher who helped you blossom? At Bader Hillel Academy, we have a whole staff of them.

While strong leadership and a thoughtful curriculum set the stage, it’s our educators who make the deepest impact. Each one brings passion, expertise, and the ability to see the unique spark in every child, helping students move beyond perceived boundaries to discover just how much they can achieve.

The results are undeniable: BHA students consistently achieve some of the highest test scores in the area. But the true measure of success is the growth each child experiences academically, socially, and spiritually with the support of educators who believe in them. Fully.

BHA Leadership

With an open-door policy, our leadership team is as a presence that is consistent and felt — supporting teachers, checking in on classrooms, and ensuring every child receives the care and attention they deserve.

Mrs. Devorah Shmotkin

Dean

Mrs. Devorah Shmotkin brings more than 50 years of experience in education as a teacher, director, and principal. With decades of leadership in the Milwaukee Jewish community with a particular focus on early childhood education, her guiding principle is to treasure each child’s individuality and help them reach their unique potential.

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Rabbi Sholom Ber Munitz

Principal

Rabbi Sholom Ber Munitz has served as Principal of Bader Hillel Academy for the past five years. Before stepping into leadership, he spent 11 years teaching at BHA, and also served as the rabbi at Mequon Jewish Preschool. Rabbi Munitz is passionate about building students’ joyful Jewish identity, partnering closely with families to help each child thrive.

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Ms. Sarah Thostenson

Assistant Principal

Sarah Thostenson has 20 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, reading interventionist, learning support coordinator, and building principal. Sarah is passionate about building relationships, developing teachers, and creating school cultures where every student feels known, valued, and challenged to grow.

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