Temple Administrator
Dottie Swajian is Temple Sinai's Office Manager and Administrator. She came to Temple Sinai in 1999, bringing her experience in civil administration. Dottie is the warm and friendly presence that greets everyone when they first enter our building. She is the person to talk to about your financial commitment to the Temple, donations, scheduling, building maintenance and budgeting.
Email Dottie Swajian at: dottie@templesinairi.org
Email Dottie Swajian at: dottie@templesinairi.org
Director of Religious School
Susan R. Oclassen is our Religious School Director. Sue has taught in our school at various levels for 25 years and is a Temple Sinai Past President. Sue and her husband, Steven Krasner, have been members of Temple Sinai since 1987. Their three children all attended Temple Sinai Religious School, and Sue has taught in it for 25 years.
Sue is a Past President of Temple Sinai and has served on the Temple Board of Trustees, several Temple committees and rabbi- and cantor-searches. Sue was the Rhode Island Affiliate Director for Destination Imagination, and served on its International Board of Trustees. She chaired the East Greenwich Free Library Board, was West Bay Director for Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, and a longterm volunteer in East Greenwich Schools.
Email Susan Oclassen at: susanoclassen@yahoo.com
Sue is a Past President of Temple Sinai and has served on the Temple Board of Trustees, several Temple committees and rabbi- and cantor-searches. Sue was the Rhode Island Affiliate Director for Destination Imagination, and served on its International Board of Trustees. She chaired the East Greenwich Free Library Board, was West Bay Director for Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, and a longterm volunteer in East Greenwich Schools.
Email Susan Oclassen at: susanoclassen@yahoo.com
Keyboardist and Accompanist
Raymond Buttero is Temple Sinai's keyboard accompanist. He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the New England Conservatory of Music and also has studied at the Julliard School of Music. He is currently on the faculty of the University of Rhode Island, and serves as the assistant conductor for the Swanhurst Chorus, the Litchfield County Choral Union and the Greater Tiverton Community Chorus. In addition to being a noted area recitalist and accompanist, he has given numerous solo performances both in the United States and abroad, including appearances at Jordan Hall, Boston; Carnegie Recital Hall, NYC; Academia Olga Levi, Venice, Italy.
Email Raymond Buttero at: rabbero@verizon.net
Email Raymond Buttero at: rabbero@verizon.net
School Administrative Assistant
Margot Ucci is Temple Sinai's Religious School Administrative Assistant.
