Staff

Sharon Klein, Executive Director

Sharon brings a solid background to TBS of executive, non-profit, work experiences, leading Jewish and NGO organizations. Most recently, Sharon served as the Director of Support Services for the Junior League of Atlanta. Since 2005. Prior to that Sharon was the Executive Director at Temple Kol Emeth in Marietta Georgia for 12 years. In both these positions, she was responsible for the day-to-day operations and programs, human resources, board and member relations, facility management, fundraising, grant writing, financial planning and strategic planning. Sharon graduated from Bryant University in Rhode Island and holds a certification in Professional Human Resources (PHR).

Ellen Wolynec, Senior Rabbi's Executive Assistant

Ellen has enjoyed her days at Temple B'nai Shalom since 2007. She previously worked at Harris

Publications in New York City, where, for fifteen years, she served as managing editor for a series of nationally distributed decorating and gardening magazines. She hails originally from New Bedford, Massachusetts, received her bachelor's degree from American University, and has two grown children.

Stephanie Ben Simon, Director of Education

Stephanie joined the Temple B'nai Shalom team in July 2024 as Director of Education. While she is a Jersey girl, born and bred, she most recently joins us from Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford Corners, NY as the Interim Director of Lifelong Learning. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Judaic Studies from the University of Hartford and her Master of Arts in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Spanning her 13 years in education administration she has served in various roles spanning both coasts of the United States. Stephanie joins us with her husband, Shay, and their son, Asher.