Shulamit Ben-Natan
Shulamit Ben-Natan joined Gann Academy after twenty-five years as adjunct faculty of Modern Hebrew and Israeli Cinema at Boston University. At Gann, she teaches all Hebrew levels and serves as a school advisor and mentor. Shulamit earned a BA undergraduate degree in Political Science from Tel Aviv University and a MA in Education from Hebrew College. […]
Greg Banks
Greg Banks joined Gann Academy after teaching in Boston schools for 17 years. He teaches Chemistry and oversees the science, art, math, and computing design and fabrication departments. Greg earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Providence College, completed a Masters in Science in Environmental Science, a Master’s in Education, and a PhD in Chemistry […]
Bradley Ballinger
Director of Athletics
David Ball
David joined Gann in July 2023 from the Upper School at Milton Academy, where he has spent the last seventeen years as Upper School Principal, Academic Dean, and member of the history department. David brings a unique combination of deep administrative experience, incredible humility, and an unwavering commitment to advocate on behalf of students.
Lynda Bachman
Lynda Bachman joined Gann Academy after completing her Masters in Theatre Education at Emerson College. She teaches theatre and is the director and advisor for Gann’s theatre program, the Red Curtain Drama Club. Lynda earned dual undergraduate degree in Theatre and Sociology from Brandeis University. Prior to Gann, Lynda worked as a professional stage director […]
Lauren Avalos
Lauren Avalos (she/her) joined Gann Academy after serving as Associate Director of Admissions at MIT. In addition to MIT, she has held admissions roles at Brown University and Simmons University.She is currently the Co-Director of College Counseling, Advisor to the Class of 2024, and Faculty Representative to Gann’s Board of Trustees. Lauren earned her Bachelor’s […]
Zachary Albert
Zachary Albert joined Gann Academy in 2022 after years of teaching 7th and 8th grade English and History at the Rashi School. Prior to classroom teaching, he worked in the education departments of multiple Holocaust museums and organizations in Dallas, New York City, and Los Angeles. At Gann, he teaches Jewish History 10 and actively […]
Hannah Abelman
Hannah Abelman joined Gann Academy after working as a paraprofessional at Kehillah Schechter Academy in Norwood. She teaches Learning Center and enjoys being an advisor to students in the class of 2025. Hannah earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, and her M.Ed. from Lesley University. She also worked at the […]
Keynote Speech, Graduation 2023
Class of 2023—As you all know, I feel particularly close to you because we started Gann together in the fall of 2019. What an eventful four years we have had together! As I reflect on the fifty-four of you, I think about what you have taught me and one theme rises to the top: You […]
Inspiring Authors Visit “Creative Writing”
Acclaimed author Hanna Halperin—who wrote “Something Wild” and “I Could Live Here Forever”—visited Gann on Monday to discuss her writing process, how the publishing industry works, and answer any other questions our students had. Halperin began her day at Gann with a lunchtime talk in the library, organized by Library Media Specialist Sarah Feldman. […]