Newton Resident Named New Head of Jewish Community Day School
Susan Tanchel, a Newton resident comes to the Watertown-based school from Gann Academy in Waltham.
Dr. Susan Tanchel will take over as the new head of school at the Jewish Community Day School, beginning July 2011, officials from the Watertown-based school announced today. She succeeds the retiring Head of School, Ruth Gass. A Newton resident, Tanchel comes to JCDS from her current post as Associate Head of School at Gann Academy, the pluralist Jewish high school in Waltham. “My goal is to help JCDS grow from strength to strength,” Tanchel said in the school's announcement. “This is an exceptionally warm and joyful school which truly lives up to its mission to kindle a love of lifelong learning and a commitment to Judaism in its students. My predecessor, Ruth Gass, leaves a tremendous legacy – strong academics, a vibrant community, …
