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

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

Ruth Gavish, Chair - Dean of Jewish Studies and Hebrew Teacher (ext. 8305)
B.A., Hebrew University, Jerusalem; M.A. in Education, University of Judaism

Sara Ann Kramer, Dean of Student Life and Houseparent (ext. 7037)
B.A. in English Education, Ithaca College; M.S.W. in Children and Youth, Boston University

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


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

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


Rabbi Michael I. Gisser, Assistant Dean of Jewish Life, Jewish Studies Teacher, and Houseparent,  (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


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


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


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


Dr. Sandra Tarbox, Director of College Counseling Services (ext. 7045)
B.A. in Economics; M.A. in Higher Education, Antioch University; Ph.D. in Higher Education (Public Policy), University of Michigan

Alicia N. Wassell, Student Programming Director and Houseparent (ext. 7144)
B.A. in History, High Point University

Linda Anderson, ESOL Teacher (ext. 8404)
B.A. in History, Wellesley College; M.S. in Education, University of Southern California

Libat Aviv, Jewish Studies Teacher and Houseparent (ext. 8308)
B.S. and M.Ed. in Educational Pedagogy, Bar Ilan University; Ph.D. Candidate in Jewish Education and Leadership (Higher Education), Yeshiva University

Deanne Brooks, Athletic Department (ext. 8500)
B.S. and M.A. in Physical Education, Elon University; Ph.D. Candidate in Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina

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

Rabbi Phil Cohen, Ph.D.,  Jewish Studies Teacher (ext. 8406)
B.A., Dickinson College; Ph.D. in Near Eastern Judaic Studies, Brandeis University; Rabbinic Ordination, Hebrew Union College

Fenna Corry, 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. 8409)
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, Chair - Fine Arts Department 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


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


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


Steven LeWinter, Chair - Mathematics Department and Math Teacher (ext. 8217)
B.A. in Mathematics (Philosophy), Claremont McKenna College, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certificate


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

Dalerie McGinnis, Chemistry Teacher (ext. 8110)
B.A. in Chemistry and Comprehensive Secondary Science Education, Elon College; M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (Science Education), University of North Carolina at Greensboro


Ronit Mesika, Hebrew Teacher  (ext. 8301)
B.A. and B.S. from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Rabbi Amy Morrison, Associate Dean of Jewish Life, Jewish Studies Teacher, Houseparent (ext. 8408)
B.A. in Sociology and Spanish, University of Michigan; Master of Hebrew Letters and Rabbinic Ordination, Hebrew Union College


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


Charles Newell, Chair - Social Studies Department 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 (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. 8309)
B.A. in Middle East and Iranian Studies, Hebrew University - Jerusalem; M.A. in Contemporary Middle East Studies, Tel Aviv University

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

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

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

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

Danielle Aaronson, AHA Fellow (ext. 7036)
University of Pittsburgh

Jared Baker, AHA Fellow - 2nd Year (ext. 7117)
Ohio State University

Brittany Fishman, AHA Fellow (ext. 7105)
Vanderbilt University

Kelly Kossar, AHA Fellow (ext. 7107)
Binghamton University

Orrin Krublit, AHA Fellow (ext. 7108)
University of Florida

Aaron Manassa, AHA Fellow (ext. 7115)
Ohio University

Andrew Pais, AHA Fellow (ext. 7106)
Vanderbilt University

Tori Sundheim, AHA Fellow (ext. 7112)
Emory University

Nathan Vaughan, AHA Fellow (ext. 7121)
University of Louisville

Miriam Whatley, AHA Fellow - 2nd Year (ext. 7139)
Boston University

Danielle Weinberg, AHA Fellow (ext. 7104)
University of Michigan and IDC, Israel