American Hebrew Academy - Academics - Faculty and Administration Directory

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LEADERSHIP

Glenn A. Drew, Executive Director (ext.7015)
B.A., University of Maryland; J.D., University of Miami

Dr. Gary M. Grandon, Principal (ext. 7012)
B.S. in Physics, University of Michigan; M.Ed. in Educational Evaluation and Research, Wayne State University; Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Evaluation, and Measurement, University of Connecticut, Storrs

Dr. Tammy K. Williams, Dean of Academics and Biology Teacher (ext. 7041)
B.S. in Secondary Science Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ; M.Ed. in Middle Grades Science Education and Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching Science K-12, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certificate

Rabbi Gad (Gustavo) Romang, Dean of Jewish Studies (ext. 7126)
B.A. in Eastern Studies, Universidad del Salvador - Buenos Aires, Argentina; M.A. in Biblical Studies, Jewish Theological Seminary of America; Rabbinic Ordination, Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano - Abraham Joshua Heschel Rabbinical School - Buenos Aires, Argentina

David Feder, Co-Dean of Jewish Life, Jewish Studies Teacher and Houseparent (ext. 7030)
B.A. in Modern Society and Social Thought, University of California; Ph.D. Candidate in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Brandeis University

Adinah Miller, Co-Dean of Jewish Life, Jewish Studies Teacher and Houseparent (ext. 7031)
B.A. in History, Haverford University; Ph.D. Candidate in Religious Studies, Yale University

Phil Papier, Dean of Athletics (ext. 8500)
B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Maryland

Erica Hruby, Dean of Student Life and Houseparent (ext. 7039)
B.S. in Psychology and Religion, Stetson University; M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Argosy University (formerly Georgia School of Professional Psychology)

Dr. David R. Mandel, Dean of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer (ext. 5001)
B.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Leslie Grossman, Director of Admissions (ext. 7073)
B.S. in Middle School Education, Laslie College; M.A. in Jewish Communal Service, Brandeis University

Ruth L. Hoffman, Health Center Director (ext. 8888)
B.A. in Microbiology, University of Connecticut; B.S. and M.S. in Nursing, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Ellen Green, Assistant Director of Development (ext. 7076)
B.A. in Elementary Education, Pennsylvania State University

Mark Spielman, Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment (ext. 7074)
B.S. in Sports Management, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Danielle Hopkins-Styles, Director of Business Affairs (ext. 7062)
B.S. in Business Management, Bluefield College; Master of Business Administration, Liberty University

Michael Johnston, Assistant Athletic Director (ext. 8501)
B.S. and M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science Studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Abby Karp, Math Teacher and Associate Dean of Academics (ext. 8109)
B.A. in English and Journalism, Goucher College; M.Ed. and Teaching Certification in Graduate Level Mathematics, University of North Carolina

David Press, Director of Programming (ext. 7031)
B.A. in Political Science, University of Central Florida; Master of Non-Profit Management, University of Central Florida

ACADEMICS

Marc Alley, English and Performing Arts Teacher (ext. 8206)
B.A. in English and Minor in Music Performance, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Rita Baron, Hebrew Teacher (ext. 8301)
Teaching Certification, Beer-Sheva University

Dr. Jennifer Brown, English Teacher (ext. 8401)
B.A. in Humanities, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; M.F.A. in Creative Writing: Poetry, University of Maryland at College Park; Ph.D. in Literature and Creative Writing, University of Houston

Tom Christopher, English Teacher (ext. 8411)
B.A. in Creative Writing and B.S. in Molecular Biology, University of Pittsburgh; M.F.A. in Poetry, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Donna Christy, Math Teacher (ext. 8209)
B.S. in Mathematics and Business Administration, Greensboro College

Pauline Cobrda, Visual and Performing Arts Teacher (ext. 8206)
B.A. in Theater, Broward College

Fenna Corry, Math Department Chair and Math Teacher (ext. 8116)
B.S. in Mathematics, University of North Carolina; M.A. in Management, University of Southern Oregon

Dr. Scott Culclasure, History Teacher (ext. 8206)
B.A. in Social Studies, Guilford College; M.Ed. and Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certificate

Dr. Karen Dresser, Fine Arts Department Chair and Visual Arts, Theater and Eco-Judaism Teacher (ext. 8205)
B.A. in English and Biblical/Theological Studies, Gordon College; M.Div., Wake Forest University; Ph.D. in Cultural Foundations of Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Pnina Fogel , Hebrew Teacher (ext. 8304)
Pedagogy and Special Education, Haifa University

Rabbi Michael I. Gisser, Jewish Studies Teacher (ext. 8308)
B.C. in Management, Dalhousie University; M.A. in Religion (Judaic Studies), Concordia University; Rabbinic Ordination, Ayshel Avraham Rabbinical Seminary; Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Leadership (Higher Education), Touro University International

Alysia Joost, ESOL Teacher (ext. 8206)
B.A. in English Anthropology, Emory University; M.S. in Education, specializing in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Steven Kee, History Teacher (ext. 8203)
B.S. in Social Sciences, San Jose State University; M.A. in Biblical Studies, Denver Seminary; Ed.D. in Educational Administration, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Kathryn Kelly-Hensley, Visual Arts, Photography and Yearbook Instructor (ext. 8115)
B.F.A. in Design and Photography, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Samuel Lemoine, Chemistry Teacher (ext. 8110)
B.S. in Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Debra LeWinter, Drama Teacher (ext. 8410)
B.A. in Psychology, Bryn Mawr College; M.Ed. candidate, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Steven LeWinter, Math Teacher (ext. 8410)
B.A. in Mathematics (Philosophy), Claremont McKenna College, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certificate

Ziva London, Jewish Studies Teacher and Houseparent (ext. 8307)
B.A. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Mackenzie McIlmail, Social Studies Teacher (ext. 8403)
B.A., University of Wisconsin, M.A., Columbia University

Rabbi Larry Milder, Jewish Studies Teacher (ext. 8304)
B.A. in Jewish Studies, Brandeis University; Ph.D. in Jewish Studies, Brandeis University; Rabbinic Ordination, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion

Rinku Mitra, Physics and Chemistry Teacher (ext. 8106)
B.S. in Combined Science Studies, Manchester Metropolitan University; Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, University of Durham

Dr. Joshua Moss, Jewish Studies Teacher and Houseparent (ext. 8306)
B.A. in Religious Studies; M. Phil. and Ph.D., Hebrew Union College

Charles Newell, Social Studies Department Chair and History Teacher (ext. 8407)
B.A. in History, Campbell University; M.A. in American History (Civil War and Southern History), University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Samra Nissan, Jewish Studies Teacher and Associate Houseparent (ext. 8311)
B.S. and Teaching Certificate, David Yalin Seminary - Jerusalem

Dr. Dara Nix-Stevenson, Chair - Science Department and Biology and Environmental Science Teacher (ext. 8105)
B.S. in Biology, Bennett College; M.S. in Biology and Secondary Education, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Danny Nurafshan, Jewish Studies Teacher and Houseparent (ext. 8105)
B.A. in Middle East and Iranian Studies, Hebrew University at Jerusalem; M.A. in Contemporary Middle East Studies, Tel Aviv University

Nancy Pitkin, Music Teacher (ext. 8410)
B.S. in Music Education, University of Connecticut

Rabbi Yosef Plotkin, Jewish Studies Teacher (ext. 8408)
Rabbinic Ordination, Rabbinical College of Canada and Central Lubavitch Yeshivah in Brooklyn

Brad Reaves, Performing Arts Teacher (ext. 8410)
B.S. in Music Education with Concentration in Voice and Theory, Western Carolina University

Karen Ridenhour, Librarian (ext. 3051)
B.A. in Early Childhood Education; M.Ed. in Elementary Education; M.L.S. in Library Science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Justin Sakofs, Jewish Studies Teacher and Associate Houseparent (ext. 8404)
M.A. in Jewish Studies, Hebrew College; M.Ed. in School Administration, Loyola University

Dr. Vijaya Sankaran, Physics Teacher (ext. 8106)
B.A. and M.S., Kanpur University; Ph.D. in Physics, Vanderbilt University

April Simmons, Health and Physical Education Teacher (ext. 8502)
B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science and Physical Education (Sociology), University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Dr. Richard Smith, English Department Chair and English Teacher (ext. 8400)
B.A. in English Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Michal Soker, Hebrew Teacher (ext. 8302)
B.S. and B.Ed. in Biology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; M.S. in Medical Sciences, Israel Institute of Technology

SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION

Patsy Allred, Instructional Technology Consultant (ext. 5005)
B.S. in Business Administration - Management, East Carolina University

Kelly Kossar, Student and Jewish Life Administrative Coordinator and Houseparent (ext. 7037)
B.A. in Judaic Studies, Binghamton University

Marissa Margosian, College Counselor (ext. 7045)
B.A. in English, Elmira College; M.A. in Teaching: Secondary English Education, State University of New York at Cortland

Kathy Pinyan, School Counselor (ext. 5012)
B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy and M.Ed. in Community Counseling, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor; Nationally Certified Counselor

Sheree Rosenkrantz, Registrar (ext. 7044)
B.A. in Biology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Paula Sieber, IT Technology Consultant

Matthew Tuttle, Chief Technology Officer (ext. 5002)
B.S. in Computer Science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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The Academy Fellowship program provides entry level positions to recent college graduates who are mentored in our resident life and academic programs while serving our students.

Laura Berke, AHA Fellow
International Affairs, Florida State University

Nat Bernstein, AHA Fellow
Classroom and Community Education, Hampshire College

Amy Fine, AHA Fellow
Theater, Appalachian State University

Sydney Gross, AHA Fellow
Latin American Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Ari Hausman, AHA Fellow
Judaic Studies and Music, Binghamton University

Samara Katz, AHA Fellow
Visual Communications, Ohio University

David Levin, AHA Fellow
History, West Virginia University

Emily Sebell, AHA Fellow
Liberal Arts, St. John�s College

Benny Summers, AHA Fellow
History, Binghamton University

Dr. David Mandel, Dean of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

Dr. David Mandel, Dean of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

�In my previous position, I was asked to mentor young professionals. I thought, why not work at the high school level where my knowledge and experience would have an even greater impact? Coming into the American Hebrew Academy with its vast IT infrastructure, the commitment by faculty and staff in using technology, and the excitement of our students in using technology in their learning makes this a wonderful environment in which to share knowledge.�

Coming, most recently from corporate America, Dr. David Mandel has always been involved in how information is used and stored for the present and the future. He has most recently specialized in intellectual property analytics and innovation assessment, working at companies (including Xerox and EDS) that are using cutting edge technology in the field of information extraction. Dr. Mandel also had his own business for 15 years creating applications for universities, small businesses and corporations. In addition, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut, developed and taught computer literacy courses at the University of New York at Buffalo for over ten years and has conducted courses for public school teachers on computer use.

Dr. Mandel also likes being involved in areas of campus life outside of IT. You will see him at most swim and track meets helping out with the timing and score keeping as well as biking with students and faculty around Greensboro.

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