School Leadership

Ms. Judy lives and breathes Yavneh and has been a valued, warm, and receptive member of the Yavneh administrative team for many years. In her current position, Judy provides assistance and support to the head of school and assistant principals. She is also responsible for organizing and supervising field trips, arranging special assemblies, and overseeing bussing. Prior to taking on this role, Judy worked in Yavneh’s early childhood department for 14 years.

Dr. Frohlich is an invaluable resource for our middle school students, parents and teachers. During adolescence, children are changing at a rapid pace, and Dr. Frohlich has developed a guidance program targeted to the specialized needs of the “tween” years. With her “open door” approach, she helps students learn to self-advocate, brainstorm solutions to their problems, and enhance their communication skills. Dr. Frohlich particularly enjoys her role in developing and supervising Yavneh’s unique advisory program—a proactive and interactive weekly social/emotional class which provides our students with life skills geared toward ensuring healthy, resilient adulthood. Dr. Frohlich has a doctorate in school and child clinical psychology from Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, a master’s degree and specialist’s certificate in school psychology from Queens College, a master’s degree in Jewish education from Yeshiva University's Azrieli Graduate Institute and a Judaic teaching certification from Michlala Jerusalem College for Women.

Roni Isaacson, Director of Guidance, Lower School

Rabbi Dr. Ross oversees our middle school Judaic studies department. During his time at Yavneh Academy, he has taught classes in gemara, mishna, chumash, halacha, and tefilla, and served for five years as the coordinator of our middle school Judaic studies curriculum. Rabbi Dr. Ross has been a driving force in helping to expand our use of alternative forms of student assessment, and he works closely with faculty to integrate technology into their lessons and assignments. He is a visionary in utilizing technology within the Judaic studies department, and he engages and captivates Yavneh’s students and faculty. Rabbi Dr. Ross holds a doctorate degree from Yeshiva University's Azrieli Graduate School, a master’s degree in rabbinic literature from New York University, and a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Rubin works closely with our general studies teachers to develop curriculum and dynamic programming for grades 3-8. She has a deep respect for children and encourages them to maximize their strengths while exploring their interests and talents. Together with a professional and astute faculty, Mrs. Rubin has introduced and implemented many new initiatives in our school including the Debate Team, E2K, and Our Living Legacy. Before coming to Yavneh Academy in 2007, Mrs. Rubin worked at Magen David Yeshivah in Brooklyn for 18 years, initially teaching middle school students and then serving as the Assistant Principal for grades 5 - 8. Mrs. Rubin holds a master's degree of education in curriculum, supervision and planning, and a bachelor's degree in language arts and education from the City College of New York.