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 and Associate Houseparent (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 and Associate Houseparent (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 and Associate Houseparent (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

Alina Gerlovin-Spaulding, Director of Communications and Alumni Relations (ext. 7075)
B.S. in Psychology and B.A. in Russian Studies, Barry University; M.A. in Human Resources Development for Non-Profit and Religious Organizations, Barry 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

Rabbi Michael I. Gisser, Assistant Dean of Jewish Life and 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

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

David Press, Director of Student Life 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

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

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

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

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 Associate 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 (ext. 8311)
B.S. and Teaching Certificate, David Yalin Seminary - Jerusalem

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

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 (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

Dariusz Szajnert, Social Studies Teacher and Associate Houseparent (ext. 7143)
B.A. History (Secondary Education), University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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 (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

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

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> to call, dial (336) 217-7000 and enter extension (if extension begins with a "7", it can be
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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.

Emily Deutsch, AHA Fellow (ext. 7107)
1st Lieutenant, Israel Defense Forces; Seminary, Ein Hanatziv

Aaron Levine, AHA Fellow (ext. 7121)
B.A. in Environmental Economics, Michigan State University

Taylor Overturf, AHA Fellow (ext. 7117)
B.A. in Environmental Literature and Spanish, Whitman College

Dayna Rignanese, AHA Fellow (ext. 7139)
B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island

Matthew Rissien, AHA Fellow (ext. 7112)
B.A. in Religious Studies, University of Kansas

Deborah Sason, AHA Fellow (ext. 7118)
B.A. in Anthropology and Judaic Studies, Binghamton University

Simone Schicker, AHA Fellow (ext. 7104)
B.A. History, Birmingham Southern College

Matt Tokajer, AHA Fellow (ext. 7106)
B.A. in Political Science, Oglethorpe University

Carly Valfer, AHA Fellow (ext. 7107)
B.A. Jewish Studies and Political Science, Indiana University

Steven Kee, History Teacher and Founding Dean of Academic Affairs

Steven Kee, History Teacher and Founding Dean of Academic Affairs

Steven Kee is a man of many interests and talents. He brings just the right combination of creativity and experience to our one-of-a-kind school.

He has a bachelor's degree in the social sciences and a master's degree in biblical studies. After spending a number of summers farming on family land originally homesteaded by his wife's grandparents in North Dakota, he and his wife, Betty, moved there in 1975. Dr. Kee began teaching reading and math and coaching a middle school basketball team on a nearby Native American reservation and in another small North Dakota community for a number of years.

Between North Dakota and North Carolina, Dr. Kee has taught in Kenya and Paraguay, earned a doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of North Carolina- Greensboro, served as an advisor at two universities in North Carolina, and gained extensive experience in the Greensboro Public Schools.

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