The American Hebrew Academy's Admissions Staff is here to help you through the AHA Application journey. They will work with you and your family through out the process, from your first inquiry to your campus visit and, hopefully, your acceptance. They truly are our public face and we would like you to get to knowthem a little better.

Leslie Grossman, Director of Admissions
A native of Long Island, NY and long time resident of Massachusetts, Leslie received her BS in Middle School Education from Lesley College and her MA in Jewish Communal Service form Brandeis University. Leslie began her career in Jewish informal education as a Youth Group Advisor for several NFTY-NE groups, USY Synagogue Youth Director and by attending and working at several Jewish summer camps in New England. She has developed curriculum, coordinated and taught in several Hebrew High programs. At Genesis at Brandeis, Leslie was involved in the application process, and valued being in a pluralistic environment that encouraged teens to explore Judaism beyond their own experience. Leslie served as the community coordinator for 4 Israeli teens as part of the Partnership 2000 Young Emissary Program. She looks forward to the day when she'll get to bring her husband, Larry and their two sons to Israel.

When given the opportunity to join the American Hebrew Academy in 2006, what most interested Leslie was the opportunity to be in a pluralistic youth environment and to work with families who want to be part of a passionate and innovative educational community. Leslie loves her time with families, and particularly appreciates the relationship that she develops with the applicant and their parent(s). She looks forward to welcoming you to campus soon!

Jonathon (Yoni) Livnat, Director of Marketing
Yoni is a native of Israel. He served in the Israeli Defense Forces as a Major Sergeant and then 13 years in the reserves. Yoni graduated Beer Sheva University with Honors. His major was Jewish History and Middle Eastern Studies. Prior to joining the American Hebrew Academy as Marketing Director, Yoni worked 12 years as an insurance executive in Israel. Yoni has been with the American Hebrew Academy since January 2004.  He is married to Ariella and a father to Tai and Ira.

Mark Spielman, Admissions Counselor
Mark is the youngest member of our Admissions Team and knows the Greensboro community better than almost anyone, as he is the only member of the team originally fomr Greensboro. Mark graduated from Greensboro's Jewish Day School, B'nai Shalom and more recently form the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Sports Management. Mark is not only an integral part of both the Admissions and Marketing departments at the Academy, but he also finds time to assist in the coaching of the basketball and soccer teams. During Mark's free time, he enjoys playing sports, following his Tar Heels, reading a good novel and spending time with his best friend, Willis the labradoodle.