Meet the Education Staff
Anna Vernick
Educational Director
Anna Vernick has been part of Temple Beth Miriam for all 26 years of her life! She was named, became a bat mitzvah, and was confirmed at TBM. She also taught in the religious school for seven years before stepping into her new role as Educational Director. She is elated to begin this next chapter.
Anna holds bachelor's degrees in K–8 Education and Creative Writing, as well as a certification in Special Education from Kean University. She completed the Teaching Impact Fellowship with HUC in 2023 and earned a master’s degree in Trauma-Informed Education from Columbia College, SC.
By day, Anna is a special education kindergarten teacher in Wall, New Jersey. When she's not at the elementary school or the temple, you can find her making pottery or playing with her dog, Tank.
Danielle DelCuore
Teacher
Danielle DelCuore has been an active synagogue member, trustee, volunteer, committee member, and teacher at Temple Beth Miriam for many years.
Danielle has two adult children, both of whom began their pre-school education at TBM religious school!
Danielle holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Rowan University and a Master's Degree of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. She currently works for the Department of Veterans Affairs. When not playing with her two cats, she is often most spotted walking on the boardwalk, shopping at Wegmans, or mowing her lawn!
Karen Pingitore
Teacher
Karen Pingitore has been involved at Temple Beth Miriam for 30 years. Her oldest son had his Bris with Rabbi Goldman, and both her boys had their bar mitzvahs with Rabbi Stanway. Karen has been a member of various committees and groups at TBM over the years. She has taught Judaic studies in the religious school for 15 years and has been a b-mitzvah tutor for 10 years.