I am proud to serve as Head of School of Solomon Charter School. To me, Schechter is much more than a school. It is the place that gave me my roots. It is a place where I met my husband, where we raised our children, and where I am now honored to lead our outstanding faculty as we educate a new generation of engaged Jewish citizens who make our community and our world a better place.
![]() I begin every school day with the following message to our students: “Every action counts and every word has power, so choose actions and words that will make the world a better and kinder place.” I chose these words, inspired by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, because I truly believe it is the most important message and lesson that we can pass along to our students. It is the essence of living a meaningful life -- knowing that you matter, that your words and actions matter, and that you have the power to impact this world and live a meaningful life. I am committed to the mission and values that Schechter embodies. I believe that every day, as educators, we do holy work with our students — creating confident, competent and committed Jews who think critically and feel empowered to enhance the world through their words and actions. I hope you are inspired by what you see on our website, and encourage you to visit us to see Schechter in action. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our Schechter community. Dr. Lena Kushnir (SSDS '88) |