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About us
The Gordon School is dedicated to helping children reach their highest potential through our nurturing, child-centered environment and our program of academic excellence. We teach our children to cherish the wisdom and faith of Judaism and embrace its rich heritage. Our age-appropriate programs promote growth and development in each child’s intellectual, social-emotional, ethical and spiritual domains.
Our Mission
Intellectual
To inspire Torah Lishmah (a love of learning) that encourages students to be critical and reflective thinkers and promotes a lifelong love of learning in a highly individualized, academically challenging environment. We provide a comprehensive and highly refined, balanced curriculum integrated with innovative developmentally appropriate technological tools. Potential abilities and aptitudes for analytical and creative learning are nurtured in an atmosphere where our children feel happy, secure, confident and free to explore and question.
Social-Emotional
To encourage V’ahavta L’Rayakha (love thy neighbor), self-sufficient, compassionate, considerate individuals who appreciate their own and each other’s uniqueness and are respectful of their teachers, peers and community.
Ethical
To teach Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and raise socially conscious, caring children with an active commitment to giving tzedakah (charity), doing mitzvot (acts of kindness) and engaging in social action. We teach our children to open their hearts and minds to the community, Israel and the world.
Spiritual
To embrace Kedushah (holiness) and study of the Torah, the connection with God and the sanctification of their lives through prayer and Jewish traditions.
Leadership
School and The Center Leadership
Interim Head of School- Rabbi Julie Jacobs
President Beth David - Anette Yelin
Executive VP Beth David - Iris Destephen
Principal of Day School - Danella Escobar
Principal of Early Childhood Education - Sara Zamikoff
Judaic Director- Jessie Gindea
Tikvah Center Director - Ashline Felix
Director of Enrichments and Camps - Madeline Wilburn
School Committee 2023-2024
School Board Chair - Michelle Dryjansky
Immediate Past Chair - Jessica Silver
PA Chair - Jessica Hurwitch
Tikvah Committee Chair - Rabbi Julie Jacobs
Founder - Norma Gordon z"l
Past Chair - Martin Hershbein
Committee Member at Large: Rachel Federgreen, Faith Krause, Lynn Gordon, Melody Torrens, Jennifer Fine
Accreditations
Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Council on Accreditation on School Improvement (SACS/CASI)
Commission on International and Trans Regional Accreditation
National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)
Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF)
Cognia: International Registry for Accreditation
RAVSAK: The Jewish Community Day School Network
Affiliate member of Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE)
PJ Library Partner School
Licensed as a child care facility by the Dade County Department of Children & Families (DCF)
Early Childhood Center awarded Gold Seal Certification for Excellence