Laila Goodman
Laila Goodman joined Gann Academy after teaching 2 years at Maimonides School and 14 years at The Waring School. She teaches multiple courses in the Science Department including Biology, The Biological Basis of Behavior, Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry. Laila is also Gann’s Madricha Ruchanit (Spiritual Advisor.) In this role, Laila helps with planning and […]
Gavriel Goldfeder
Jewish Studies Faculty
Naomi Gold
Naomi Gold joined Gann Academy after teaching in private schools in the New York and Washington, D.C. areas for 12 years. She teaches 10th grade English and Jewish History and serves as a 9th grade advisor and Z’man Kodesh leader. Naomi earned her undergraduate degree in Communication from Rutgers University, and an M.A. in Teaching […]
Anat Golan
Nati became a part of Gan Academy in 2017, where she currently serves as a Hebrew Faculty and advisor. Before joining the faculty at Gann Academy, Nati dedicated herself to the field of educational technology, accumulating over 15 years of experience working with innovative startup companies striving to transform the way people learn.With her extensive […]
Dena Glasgow
Director of Jewish Education
Valerie Giebel
Valerie Giebel joined Gann Academy after relocating from Raleigh, NC where she was teaching Advanced Geometry at Ravenscroft, a Prek-12 Independent Day School. She teaches Math, serves as the faculty advisor for the Girls Who Code and Women in STEM clubs, and takes an active role in welcoming and onboarding new faculty as the co-leader […]
Sherri Geller
Sherri Geller, Co-Director of College Counseling, joined the Gann Academy community in 2010 after working for several years as a college counselor and international student advisor at Dana Hall School. Sherri also worked for 12 years in the admissions offices at Brandeis University and Northeastern University. A recent Past President of the New England Association […]
Lina Galper
Lina Galper joined Gann Academy after teaching mathematics in private and public schools in and out of the United States for 20+ years. She teaches Mathematics, Â serves as an advisor for 9th graders, and co-leads Zman Kodesh mornings. Lina earned her undergraduate and master’s degree in Mathematics and Education from the Belarusian State Pedagogical University […]
Rebecca Friedman
Rebecca Friedman is a graduate of Tufts University with a dual degree in Religion and Spanish. She is an active leader and community member across a broad scope of family and individual activities spanning spiritual, charitable, educational and synagogue life. Rebecca is the mother of four Jewish Day School children.
Rachel Foster
Admissions Officer