Gersh
Who founded Gersh?
Kevin Gersh
How many of our students leave Gersh Academy with a minimum of a local diploma?
95%
Who is the principal of Gersh Academy West Hempstead?
Shari Senzer
What is served for lunch every Friday in the cafeteria?
Pizza
What is the school's motto?
We change lives
How many of our non-verbal students are able to communicate either verbally or via technology by the time they graduate from Gersh Academy?
80%
Who are our assistant principals?
Maureen Miller
Karen Tarricone
Debbie Tilleli
What are the services we currently provide?
Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, and Physical Therapy.
What is the school's phone number?
What states or US territories does Gersh Academy have schools established?
Washington
Puerto Rico
New York
Who is the receptionist in the Main Office?
Ms. Cynthia
What are the colors of Gersh Academy's logo?
Blue, red, yellow, green
What is the school's street address?
307 Eagle Ave., West Hempstead, NY
What is Gersh's vision?
A world where individuals on the autism spectrum are empowered to thrive.
Who is the security guard?
Ms. Bridgett
Where do students learn the life skills of cooking and maintaining a home?
At the life skills house?
How many of our high school students are employed through internships and vocational training opportunities?
100%
What is Gersh's mission?
To provide an environment where programs and services are customized around individual needs.
Who are the BCBA's that work in our building?
Amy Bell
Erica Jagdeo
When was the inception of Gersh Academy?
1999