Music Director
GET TO KNOW OUR Educational Directors!
Sarah Rollins, Neshama Co- Director
Sarah holds a BA in Collaborative Health and Human Services from CSU Monterey and a Master's in Social Work. She has been with Neshama since 2020 as a teacher and has taken the role of Director in March of 2022. She comes from a Jewish background; although, started practicing as an adult. She is very excited to get the program growing and hopes to create a fun learning environment for future generations. Using the model that was put into place by Rabbi Nancy and Ester Varano.
Ben Gould, Neshama Co- Director
Ben Gould holds a degree in Anthropology and has been a Middle School Science and Math teacher for over 10 years and has been teaching in the Sacramento Jewish Community for over 20 years. As the grandson of Cantor Emeritus Lester Gould and Dorothy Gould, Ben has grown up in CBS’ various education programs. He is excited to lend his experience and work with Neshama’s Education team to help revitalize and innovate our enrichment programs and curriculum, building upon the strong foundations set by Rabbi Nancy, Benjamin Yudin, and Ester Varano. In addition, he has a personal investment in this program as both of his daughters can be seen running through the halls of CBS on Sundays; L’Dor va-Dor (“From generation to generation”) is why he continues to be a part of our Neshama family.
