Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford announced the appointment of Andrea Kasper as the new head of school. Kasper comes to West Hartford from the Krieger Schechter in Baltimore, MD where she served as the Director of Teaching and Learning.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Kasper as Head of School effective July 1, 2014,” said Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford Board of Trustees President, Robert Kessler. “Her strong educational skills, innovative vision for Jewish day school education, passion for excellence in teaching will be instrumental in leading our school as we continue to grow, plan and implement a strategy that will secure the school’s future into the 21st century.”
A widely published author on critical and necessary innovation in Jewish day schools, Kasper nurtures a particular interest in the areas of project-based learning and emerging trends in integrated curriculum. In 2011, Kasper won the international Jewish Futures Competition for her groundbreaking ideas in Jewish education. She has developed a national reputation as a transformational thought leader in Jewish education - and in innovation in Jewish day school curriculum integration and pedagogy.
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Kasper graduated from the Cohen Hillel Academy in Marblehead, MA, pursued her undergraduate studies at George Washington University and earned her master's degree in Jewish Education at Hebrew College. She is currently completing her doctorate (Ed.D.) in Jewish educational leadership at Northeastern University.
"It is thrilling to join The Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford as it embarks on this exciting next chapter. Entering a passionate and committed community to work toward an innovative vision of Jewish education is an honor. I look forward to working with the students, families and the Board to build upon a strong foundation and make SSDS an even more vibrant and dynamic educational institution," said Kasper.
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"As an individual and as an educator, Andrea holds the qualities and skills that the Board of Trustees, the Search Committee and the Schechter community feel are essential to successfully lead the School at this critical juncture. Andrea has the right combination of skills, experience and knowledge to foster and oversee Schechter's curriculum in assuring both academic rigor while appreciating different learning styles, and a resolute commitment to our values,” added Kessler.
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford offers a dual-curriculum Judaic and general studies education from Early Childhood through eighth grade.
Andrea Kasper will be moving to Connecticut with her husband, Jacob and their three children Zelia, Lazar, and Inez.
For more information, contact the school at 860-561-0700, or visit www.ssds-hartford.org.
About Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford is a Jewish day school serving families with children in preschool through 8th grade and providing an exceptional dual curricular education infused with Jewish values. Students from diverse backgrounds are provided a unique personalized experience geared to foster confident learners, creative thinkers and caring individuals who are motivated to make a difference.
