Administrators

Where are you from?

I grew up in the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

What did you do before coming to NSHA?

I spent my summers at Camp Morasha, and I worked at Ramaz for 13 years–first at Ramaz Upper School and then for three years as headmaster of Ramaz Middle School. I’ve been the Rosh HaYeshiva of North Shore Hebrew Academy since 2009.

What do you love most about NSHA?

It has a small town feel with a very sophisticated parent body. Our expectations of our students are high, and the environment is heimische and warm. Our community is also extremely unique. In fact, we’re the only Jewish school with a student body that is half Sephardic and half Ashkenazi. We can cross-pollinate in so many inspiring ways.

What’s your favorite parsha?

Each one seems to come at the right time. Whenever there’s something going on in the world that I need to make sense of, I find that the parsha always has something valuable to say.

What’s your favorite lunch at NSHA?

Tuna fish.

Where are you from?

I was born in Rishon LeZion, Israel and moved to the States when I was five. I grew up in Monsey, New York.

What did you do before coming to NSHA?

I started out as a public school teacher in the Bronx and Manhattan. After that, I worked as the assistant principal of the Solomon Schechter School of Queens. Most recently, I was the director of operations at two charter schools in the Bronx.

What do you love most about NSHA?

I appreciate my colleagues’ collaborative efforts. Nothing is done in isolation; everything is done as a team. We share resources, ideas, and plans.

What’s your favorite parsha?

My favorite parsha is Lech Lecha. G-d tells Abraham to take all of his belongings and go to the land that He promised him. After being sheltered and cared for, Abraham needs to leave his comfort zone and start anew. This is a powerful message for students transitioning to a new school — be it elementary school or college. They need to retain the lessons that they’ve learned while experiencing something different.

What’s your favorite lunch at NSHA?

The salad bar.

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Brooklyn, and now I live in Great Neck.

What did you do before coming to NSHA?

For the past 20 years, I’ve been involved in formal and informal Jewish education, and for the past 13 years, I’ve worked at the North Shore Hebrew Academy’s Middle School. I started as a Judaic Studies teacher, and then expanded my role to supervise extracurricular activities as well. I served as the yearbook advisor, created the Middle School’s Sephardic Minyan, and organized eighth grade events. Then, I became the assistant principal of the Middle School, and now I am the principal of the Middle School. As an undergraduate, I studied economics at Yeshiva University, and then received my smicha there. As part of the rabbinical program, I also studied in Israel for two years. I’m currently a candidate for a master’s in education, and I plan to continue studying for a doctorate in education.

What do you love most about NSHA?

I love the community feel of the school, and the connection that I have with my students and their families. Now, I attend the weddings of former students, celebrate the births of their children, and enjoy seeing their growth.

What’s your favorite parsha?

Vayigash because of the emotional reunion between Yosef and his brothers.

What’s your favorite lunch at NSHA?

Bagel day.

Where are you from?

I grew up in Woodmere, New York.

What did you do before coming to NSHA?

I was the Early Childhood Director at Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation. I also worked at the Board of Jewish Education. Before that, I was a classroom teacher.

What do you love most about NSHA?

I love the excitement of coming to work everyday and being able to see the children thrive and grow in such a warm environment. The NSHA community feels like a family. The children are greeted when they arrive at school, and the administrators, teachers, and security guards all look out for the students and make it easy for them to transition from toddlers to children. Because our students feel comfortable at NSHA, they are able to reach their full potential.

What’s your favorite parsha? Why?

I love the entire book of Breishit. In early childhood education, Breishit is what first enables us to explore our relationship with Hashem and discover how Hashem created the world. Later on, the children learn about our forefathers’ and foremothers’ colorful attributes and personalities. Their stories lead to great classroom discussions.

What’s your favorite lunch at NSHA?

I like the salad bar. At NSHA, our lunches are healthy and we teach students balance. While lunch is filled with yogurt, fresh fruit, bread, pasta, and salad, we also give each student a Hershey’s Kiss on Shabbat and treats on Rosh Chodesh. Students learn how to eat healthy on an everyday basis, and also how to manage sweets.

Where are you from?

I was born in Brooklyn, I grew up in Merrick, and now I live in Cedarhurst.

What did you do before coming to NSHA?

I worked in a variety of early childhood settings: I taught toddlers through first grade, I served as a mentor and a tutor, and I worked for the Board of Jewish Education. I earned a master’s degree in Early Childhood and Special Education from Queens College.

What do you love most about NSHA?

I love the kids. I also love the family atmosphere–the way the parents, teachers, and administrators all work together.

What was your favorite subject in school?

Science. I enjoyed discovering all of the world’s unknowns.

What’s your favorite lunch at NSHA?

The grilled chicken and salad.

Where are you from?

I am from Great Neck, New York, and I’m a proud graduate of the North Shore Hebrew Academy!

What did you do before coming to NSHA?

My previous job was at Citibank, where I worked on the Next Generation Initiative on their Strategic Marketing Team. Before that, I earned my MBA from Columbia Business School. I also attended Barnard College, where I studied Art History.

What do you love most about NSHA?

NSHA is such a happy place. I have wonderful memories from my time there, and for my children, it’s a comfortable and positive environment. It’s a place where you can speak honestly with teachers and the administration, and know that they’re invested in you and your children. NSHA feels like family.

What was your favorite school subject?

I really liked social studies, and I especially loved my American history class at NSHA. Later, that interest translated into a love of art history in college.

What’s your favorite lunch at NSHA?

I haven’t had lunch here yet. But my kids love pizza day — and when the ice cream truck comes!

Where are you from?

I was born in the Bronx, and I grew up in Connecticut. Now I live in Great Neck.

What did you do before coming to NSHA?

I spent a good part of my career with the Metropolitan Transit Authority, where I worked as the Director of Administration.

What do you love most about NSHA?

If you look at all of the neighborhoods in the North Shore, you may wonder, why did Great Neck became a Modern Orthodox Community? The answer is that it has had a strong community day school since 1954. The North Shore Hebrew Academy has transformed Great Neck into an incredible area filled with synagogues, kosher restaurants, and Jewish stores.

What’s your favorite parsha? Why?

Vayikra–my Bar Mitzvah parsha, which I occasionally lain even at this stage of my life.

What’s your favorite lunch at NSHA?

Bagels.

Where are you from?

Westchester, New York.

What did you do before coming to NSHA?

I earned an MBA and have worked as a CPA for many years.

What do you love most about NSHA?

I love that the education instills values, traditions, and a sense of right and wrong in the students.

What was your favorite school subject?

Math.

What’s your favorite lunch at NSHA?

The salad bar.