SAR Academy
Michelle Waldman Sarna has a strong background in psychology and education. Michelle has held various positions such as Psychologist at SAR Academy, Director of the Edgies Childhood Center at Educational Alliance, and PostDoctoral Tikvah Scholar at NYU School of Law. Michelle also has experience working as a Jewish Learning Initiative Co-Director and Associate Director of Training & Professional Development. Michelle holds a PhD in School Psychology from Fordham University and a BA in Psychology from Stern College for Women.
SAR Academy
Imagine a school with no walls or barriers, where every student is unique...welcome to SAR! SAR Academy is a nursery through 8th grade Modern Orthodox co-educational day school dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies. We have created a program committed to excellence in every aspect of our educational goals: - To foster a community of b’nai and b’not torah who demonstrate sensitivity for their peers, respect for their teachers and environment, loyalty to their country, and an appreciation of the differences in others. - To advance and develop each student towards a value and mastery of Hebrew language, Judaic Studies, and General Studies. - To raise our students’ connection to Hashem (Ahavat Hashem and Yir’at Shamayim), commitment to Talmud Torah, observance of Mitzvot and connection to Medinat Yisrael. - To educate by nurturing and challenging each student to reach his or her individual potential.