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Last Name

Mr. Sebastian Velazquez

Facilities Technician

2010

(832) 204-5900

Bio

Sebastian has been with EWS since 2010. He is a tree maintenance specialist with history in the business and for two years, he worked at the St. Francis Episcopal Day School. At EWS, Sebastian works for the Facilities Department ensuring the maintenance of the buildings and grounds during day-to-day school operations. Outside of EWS, he is a self-employed tree maintenance provider and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Mr. Ivan Ventura

Associate Director of Technology

2018

(832) 204-5900

ITT Technical Institute - Associates Degree

Bio

Ivan joined the EWS technology team in 2018 after nearly six years of corporate experience in IT support analysis with Plains All American Pipeline and Baker Hughes, and two years of helping St. Francis Episcopal School of Houston build their upcoming Upper School and managing their day to day technology operations. He is diligent in nature, proficient in skill, and holds an Associate’s degree in computer network systems.
Rabbi Ari Vernon

Judaic Studies Department Chair and Upper School Judaic Studies Teacher

2009

(832) 204-5900

University of Judiasm - B.A.
Jewish Theological Seminary of America - M.A. and Rabbinical Ordination

Bio

Rabbi Ari joined the faculty in 2009, and has primarily taught the ninth grade Modern Jewish Pluralism course as well as the Beit Midrash and Jewish Living electives. Rabbi Ari has been a Jewish educator since his teenage years as a member of Young Judaea, a staff member of the Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education. After completing college at the University of Judaism, Rabbi Ari realized that he had been blessed with the opportunity to deeply know and love Judaism, and he decided to become a guide to help others find that same joy and appreciation. Upon ordination from rabbinical school at the Jewish Theological Seminary, Rabbi Ari moved with his family to St. Louis, MO where he served as the Director of Secondary Education at the Central Agency for Jewish Education, coordinating the community Hebrew high school program and working with constituents to develop programming and outreach for Jewish teens. Rabbi Ari’s extra-curricular activities include disc golf, playing guitar, leading prayer services, biking along the bayou, and spending time with his family.
Ms. Magda Villarreal

Business Office Associate

2004

(832) 204-5900

Bio

Magda has been with EWS since 2004. Prior to joining EWS, Magda worked for two separate attorneys, one debtor and one real estate. Both jobs were interesting and fun in their own separate ways. She decided to take a break from working and after some time sent her resume to a temp agency who got her the interview at EWS and she’s been here ever since. Magda started as an accounting clerk in the Business Office and is now the Human Resources Generalist. She is a family oriented individual who is quiet and lends an ear to anyone who needs it.

The Emery/Weiner School

9825 Stella Link Road Houston, TX 77025
Phone: (832) 204-5900 Fax: (832) 204-5910

A private, pluralistic Jewish, college-preparatory middle and high school serving grades 6-12.
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