Jonathan Hirsch Named Assistant Principal at Ardsley High School

Jonathan Hirsch, most recently an administrator at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, has been named assistant principal at Ardsley High School, effective July 1.

Hirsch replaces the current Assistant Principal, Mr. Rudy Arietta, who will be taking over as Principal at the close of this school year.

“I am very excited that Jonathan will be joining our team. His proven knowledge of curriculum and instruction, along with his commitment to educating the whole child, make him an ideal candidate for this position,” said Arietta in a statement. “He has had a positive impact on the students in his current school and I am confident that he will do the same at Ardsley High School.”

At Horace Greeley, Hirsch taught Special Education, Social Studies and for the last nine years has been the Director of the LIFE (Learning Interdependently From Experience) School, a lab school Hirsch co-created and which is dedicated to student-centered learning. Hirsch began his educational career in 1995 as a Special Educator in the New York City Public School system before accepting a position in Chappaqua in 1999.

“I am looking forward to joining the administration at Ardsley and am grateful for the opportunity to serve in a district that clearly values its students and is committed to academic excellence, global citizenship and to maintaining a strong partnership between students, parents and teachers, “ said Hirsch in a statement. “I’ve been impressed by the spirit of collaboration and collegiality that I’ve encountered when meeting with administrators, parents, faculty, staff, and students”

Hirsch holds a BA in Political Science from Drew University, a Masters in Special Education from Long Island University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Lehman College. He resides Pleasantville with his wife, Kathy, and his two children, aged four and seven.

“Jonathan was selected from a total pool of 178 applicants and throughout the interview process the team was impressed with his background and talent,” said Ardsley Schools Superintendent Dr. Lauren Allan. “I am confident that together Rudy and Jonathan will provide students with a caring environment in which they can thrive and excel.”

Photo: Jonathan Hirsch. Photo credit: Contributed