Office Administrator
Kathleen Mendelson is our Office administrator. She previously worked at United Aircraft Technologies, where she was the executive human resource manager after serving as an administrative assistant and office manager. Her portfolio included facilities management and general administration as well as human resources. Her coworkers raved about her competency, professionalism, and pancake-making skills. Before that, she worked for several healthcare-related organizations in customer-facing positions, giving her experience with billing and record keeping, and served as a healthcare supply specialist in the NYS National Guard.
Director of Education
Jack Mintzer joined CAA as Director of Education and Programming in 2003. Since that time, he has administered all aspects of the Agudat Achim Religious School, youth activities, adult education, publicity, membership recruitment, and programming. He previously served for three years as the Education Director for Congregation Shaara T’fille in Saratoga Springs, where he is a lifelong resident.
Jack holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Western New England College and a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education from the College of Saint Rose. He is also NYS-certified as a public school educator for Pre-K–7 and is a member of the Jewish Educators Assembly. Jack is a firm believer in having an open-door policy, and prospective and current families are always welcome to meet with him and observe positive Jewish education in action. To meet with Jack, please call the school office directly at (518) 393-9211 or email him at Eddirector@agudatachim.org.
Bookkeeper
Lynne Shuart joins our staff as bookkeeper. We are delighted to have her. You can contact Lynne through the main office at (518)393-9211 or email her at bookkeeper@agudatachim.org.
Custodian, Kitchen, and Everything In-Between
Tyson Williams brings a multitude of skills and talents to our facility and to our synagogue family. Tyson oversees all aspects of our building; repairing and tending to each area with the utmost care. He has been with our congregation for nine years. “He calls himself the man of the building.”
Tyson is a lifelong resident of Albany, New York. He is known for his accomplishments in athletics at Albany High School where he played baseball, basketball, and football. Today he cherishes his son’s legacy as he spends precious time with his grandson and granddaughter. They are the lights of his life. Tyson can be reached through the office at (518)393-9211.