Meet Our Staff
Sarah Nowak - Religious School Director
My name is Sarah Nowak and I am thrilled and honored to be stepping into this position at Nevei Kodesh! My fiancé Aaron and I moved from Delaware to Boulder January 2023, motivated by Aaron’s job and our mutual love of Colorado. We joined Congregation Nevei Kodesh in the spring and had a wonderful time being involved in the Jewish Broadway fundraiser. Since moving to Boulder, I’ve been working in childcare, teaching theater through an outreach program with Local Theater Company, and developing as an artist in the figure drawing community.
Professionally, I’ve been an educator for ten years, and I am passionate about fostering community and personal growth in students. I have over fifteen years of experience directing and producing theatrical productions, many of which were with young students. I value music, creativity, and experiential learning, and I’m excited to find even more ways to incorporate these into our curriculum. I look forward to getting to know all of you as we continue to grow the Religious School at Nevei Kodesh!
Email: school@neveikodesh.org
Mariana Grosz - Operations Manager
Mariana Grosz has been involved with Jewish communities since childhood.
Originally from Argentina, she co-founded the Jewish Community of Bariloche, a small ski town in Patagonia which at the time had only 30 Jewish families.
In 2002, she immigrated to the U.S. with her husband and two teenage children, first in Puerto Rico where she served at Temple Beth Shalom as the sole staff person. Later, she was hired by Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades, California, where she held several different positions - Religious School Assistant, Communications Associate, and Assistant to the Rabbis.
Mariana’s background education is in Fine Arts, and she enjoys teaching and working in her own studio. She also is passionate about music, singing in different choirs, big and small. She lives in Boulder with her husband, Noe, and feels blessed to have both her children and their families close by.
Email: office@neveikodesh.org
Crystal Hutchison - Bookkeeper
I'm happy to be providing bookkeeping services in support of Nevei Kodesh. I acquierd my Accounting Certificate from Front Range Community College in 2012 and have been working as a bookkeeper ever since.
A highlight of my professional experience was the 12 years I worked with Glenn Spitz (Nevei Kodesh Treasurer) at Cognex Corportation. I also have worked (and still do) with several other small businesses.
i have lived in the Boulder area most of my life and I love being here! It is the perfect place for doing the things I enjoy, such as hiking, biking, skiing, and camping. I also like reading, singing, and dancing.
Email: accounting@neveikodesh.org