SAR Academy
Sara Sternstein Hasson has extensive experience in development and special events, currently serving as the Associate Director of Development at SAR Academy since August 2013. Prior to this role, Sara held positions at Perry Davis Associates from February 2005 to August 2013, advancing from Senior Account Executive to Director of Special Events. Earlier professional experience includes working as an Estate and Appraisals specialist at Doyle New York from August 2003 to February 2005. Sara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture and Art History from Barnard College between 1999 and 2003.
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.