Dr. Mike Tannenbaum named head of Portland Jewish Academy

The Southwest Community Connection, May 29, 2009, Updated Oct 30, 2009

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HILLSDALE – Dr. Michael Tannenbaum will start July 1 in his new position as Head of School for Portland Jewish Academy, a preschool through eighth grade Jewish day school of 340 students.

The announcement was made by Lisa D. Horowitz, chief executive officer of PJA, which has served Portland’s Jewish community for nearly 50 years.

“Mike is passionate about working with students and teachers and about instilling values and character along with an excellent education," Horowitz said. "He has been an integral part of Portland’s Jewish community and West Linn’s educational community for many years.

"We are thrilled that to have the depth and breadth of his experience for PJA,” Horowitz added.

Tannenbaum holds a doctorate in education from the University of Oregon (curriculum and supervision), a master of arts in education from Northeastern University in Boston and a bachelor of science in psychology from McGill University in Montreal. He holds many licensures and certifications, including superintendent, principal and teacher.

In addition to his work in the West Linn district, Tannenbaum is an adjunct professor of educational leadership at Lewis and Clark College Graduate School of Education and Counseling. He previously was an assistant professor at the University of Oregon Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

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