Welcome from the Head of School

It is with profound gratitude, deep excitement, and a full heart that I begin my new role as Head of School at Golda Och Academy.

 

Golda Och Academy has been my home for nearly my entire life. As a proud graduate of the Class of 1992, I was shaped by the deep love of learning and strong Jewish values that define this community. That experience left a lasting impression on me, and I felt a strong pull to return — not just to teach, but to help provide our students with the same sense of purpose, belonging, and curiosity that made me who I am today.

 

For the past 26 years, I have had the privilege of serving this community — as a teacher, an administrator, and most recently as the Principal of our Wilf Lower School campus. Watching my own children grow from Pre-K through 12th grade at GOA has been a true joy, seeing firsthand how our school’s values and traditions have shaped them into proud Jewish adults. 

 

Our school is so much more than a place of learning; it is a vibrant community in which pride in our Jewish identity is woven into everything we do. As Head of School, I am committed to ensuring Golda Och Academy remains a place where each child is seen, known, and inspired to become their best self.

 

As we prepare to celebrate our school’s 60th anniversary, I am truly honored to take the helm at such a meaningful moment. We are rooted in a strong foundation, and I look forward to building an even brighter future together, honoring what has always made GOA special, while embracing the opportunities of the years ahead.

 

To the faculty and staff who inspire our students each day, to the families who entrust us with their children, and to the generations of fellow alumni who carry GOA’s values into the world, I am so honored to walk this path with you. I am eager to listen, to lead, and to partner with each of you as we continue building a school of excellence, heart, and purpose.