Staff
Sandi Cramer
Early Childhood Center Director
Sandi has over 27 years of experience in early childhood education as a teacher, lead, and director. Prior to her coming to Midbar Kodesh, Sandi served as Director of the Seton Academy (now known as Primrose School). Sandi and her husband Marc are long-time members of the Southern Nevada Jewish Community dating back over 50 years. Sandi is very knowledgeable about everything from licensing to educational developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Carol Livingston
Office Manager
Carol oversees all office matters. She has worked at Midbar for over 3 years and handles all financial interactions, manages faculty, maintains organizational systems, and collaborates with volunteers, staff and board to ensure programming and event flow. Previously, she worked within Real Estate, hospitality and just prior to coming on staff at Midbar, Carol worked at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) as their office manager. She has 3 daughters, 2 grandchildren and a Boston terrier.
Marci Altman
Project Manager & Events Director
Marci is a native of Las Vegas and has been a part of the Midbar Kodesh family since the beginning. Marci is married to Joel and has four boys. Each of them has gone through the ECC and has become a bar mitzvah. Marci has held multiple roles over the years, from Youth Director to Religious School Director, Religious School teacher, and administrative assistant in Midbar's front office. She has also taught Special Education students in high school for over twenty-plus years. Now, you will see Marci in the Midbar office as she helps to create and implement our programming; coordinates volunteers, and manages our social media presence.
Cheryl Orsini
Early Childhood Coordinator
Cheryl handles all paperwork for students within the ECC and oversees all Licensing and Health District documentation and renewals. Cheryl has worked at Midbar for over 8 years. She has lived in Henderson for close to 30 years and has been married for 42 years.
Arlene Walters
Administrative Support
Arlene has worked at Midbar for over 7 years. She provides administrative support and assists with Religious School, High Holidays and other occasional events. Previously, Arlene was on the Centerstage Board at the Rochester JCC and the Board of Directors of Rochester Community Baseball for over 30 years. While originally from Rochester, NY, she has been in Las Vegas for 14 years and has 2 children and 4 grandchildren.