Rabbi Ginsparg, a graduate of our Yeshiva, earned a Masters Degree in Education from Loyola University Chicago, and has been a Rebbe in our 9th grade for many years. He has distinguished himself in that capacity with his tremendous creativity and boundless enthusiasm and now brings those qualities to our administration in his role as Assistant Principal. In addition to general administrative duties, Rabbi Ginsparg will be working on many fronts to ensure that the high school experience of our students is a positive one. "Of course school is about studying and learning", explains Rabbi Ginsparg, "but it needs to be enjoyable, it needs to be fun, in order to allow the students to thrive and grow as they should." To that end, trips are planned and many extracurricular activities - ranging from auto shop to tennis - are being offered. Rabbi Ginsparg also stresses the need for frequent contact among the students, teachers, administration and parents. "We all need to work together", he says, "and in that way we can ensure that the religious, educational, social and emotional needs of each student are met."

Mr. Efron, also a graduate of our Yeshiva, has been a member of our dorm staff for several years and is a natural fit to assume the job of Dorm Supervisor.  During this year, he is taking a hiatus from his studies at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, where he has been pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.  His duties include attending to needs of the high school at large, but his main focus is on the physical and emotional well-being of the dormers. "A student living in the dorm," comments Mr. Efron, "faces unique challenges; it is therefore a great opportunity for personal growth and maturation. It is the job of the dorm staff to facilitate that development." As Dorm Supervisor he is responsible for dorm trips and activities, and Shabbos and Yom Tov coordination, as well as seeing to the safety and medical needs of the students. Mr. Efron also emphasizes the need to maintain close contact with parents and encourages parents of dormers to contact him with their ideas and concerns. When discussing his professional philosophy, Mr. Efron's background in psychology becomes apparent. "The students, and especially the dormers, need to feel that everything done for them - every rule, privilege and consequence - is a result of a singular intention: to help them succeed and mature." 

We wish Rabbi Ginsparg and Mr. Efron success in their new roles. Their talents and energy will surely benefit our Yeshiva and help each student achieve his potential.