Rabbi Simcha Weiser comes as Head of School to Starr Family Jewish Day School from San Diego, where he led its Hebrew Day School through decades of distinguished growth, earning the U.S. Department of Education ‘Blue Ribbon School’ designation. Rabbi Weiser is adept at translating vision into action, and sustaining a school culture of academic rigor and meaningful teacher / student connection. His classes and published articles express his dedication to Torah learning and sensitivity to the dynamics of social-emotional development. Rabbi Weiser aspires to be a ‘student of Aaron’ – loving people and drawing them closer to Torah ideals.