Rachel Frenkil
Rachel joined Gann in 2016 and taught all levels of Spanish for many years. Now she works in development as the Advancement Manager. She has a BA in Spanish and Religious Studies from Colby College and a Masters in Spanish from Middlebury College. She is also the head coach of Gann’s coed cross country team […]
Shira Zar-Kessler
Shira Zar-Kessler joined Gann Academy after working in College Counseling in public high schools in New York and Boston. She is now the Associate Director of College Counseling at Gann Academy. Shira earned her undergraduate degree in United States History and Education from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Masters in Special Education from […]
Steven Wood
Science Faculty
Eli Witkin
Eli Witkin teaches on the Jewish Studies Faculty. His course load includes: Farm to Table Holidays, Talmud, Meditation, and Scribal Arts.
Mark Wilkins
Mark Wilkins joined Gann Academy in 2013 after teaching science and outdoor experiential education at The Lawrenceville School. Mark teaches courses in chemistry, biology, organic chemistry and anatomy & physiology. and participates in the advisory program. Mark earned his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from UConn and a MS in Environmental Engineering from the University […]
Marilyn Weiss
Marilyn Weiss joined Gann Academy after working at several Boston-area schools (including Winsor, Dexter Southfield, Brimmer & May, and Maimonides). She teaches AP Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry and actively participates in Women’s Minyan and Chemistry Club. Marilyn earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Judaic Studies from Franklin & Marshall College. She earned a master’s […]
Noah Weinberg
Noah is an educator, song leader, and farmer and serves as the Farm Educator at Gann. In addition to teaching the Farm and in the kitchen, Noah leads the Outdoor Minyan during Zman Kodesh time, helps plan Shabbatonim, and leads ruach (spirit)-filled jam sessions in the lobby on Friday mornings. Noah grew up outside Chicago […]
Maya Wainhaus
Maya Wainhaus joined Gann Academy in 2017 after being a Teaching Artist and Program Manager at Spark Media Project in Poughkeepsie, NY. She teaches Media Arts, including Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Animation, Digital Photography, and Darkroom Photography, and actively participates as a student advisor, Z’man Kodesh leader, and mentor for new faculty. In 2019 she travelled […]
Heidi Tarr
Heidi Tarr, aka “The Queen Nerdling,” joined Gann Academy after teaching at the Emery/Weiner Jewish day school in Houston,Texas and Northbridge High School in Whitinsville, MA. She teaches Advanced Biology and Advanced Biotechnology and serves as a freshman advisor welcoming new students to Gann and providing them with a fun, safe, welcoming atmosphere. Throughout her […]
Shira Shazeer
Rabbi Shira Shazeer joined Gann Academy in 2021 after nine years at MetroWest Jewish Day School, most recently in the position of School Rabbi. She teaches in the learning center, is a class of 2026 advisor, has facilitated z’man kodesh experiences at Gann and participated in the faculty mussar group, and enjoys the informal opportunities […]
