Cohen Hillel Academy Employee Directory

Primary and Secondary EducationMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees

Cohen Hillel Academy is a K–8 co-educational Jewish independent school situated on Boston’s North Shore in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The school emphasizes individualized education within a Jewish framework, aiming to support academic excellence while honoring each child’s developmental pace and social-emotional growth. Its approach centers on inquiry, reflection, kindness, and empathy, with an emphasis on experiential learning and a meaningful understanding of the world. Teachers are described as caring and focused on nurturing curiosity, encouraging critical and creative thinking, and helping students build meaningful relationships in a safe learning community where students can explore Judaism and take intellectual risks.

The academy serves families seeking a private, independent school option that combines rigorous academics with a values-based, Jewish learning environment. It positions itself within the private education landscape on the North Shore, offering an alternative to traditional public schooling by integrating character development and thoughtful inquiry into the curriculum. A recent development noted is the appointment of Rabbi Samantha Safran as director of Jewish Life and Learning, reflecting ongoing leadership growth within the school.

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