Chris Aguero returned to Ezra Academy in August 2024 as interim Head of School. From 2008 to 2012, Chris was a member of Ezra's faculty and taught general studies primarily in the upper school. Chris has served as Head of School of Schechter Manhattan and Austin Jewish Academy, small Jewish day schools.
In his time as a day school educator, he has championed progressive education, particularly project-based learning. Chris earned an MA in education from the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford and a BA in history and religious studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Chris is a member of Romemu, a spiritual community on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where he spends his time when he's not at school or in Westville.
A note from our interim Head of School, Chris
Dear Ezra Academy Community,
What a crucial time it is to serve in Jewish day schools. Day school educators understand that the voices and leaders of tomorrow's Jewish communities are nurtured and challenged in Jewish day schools each day. As we watch the world change, we equip our students with the tools to ask the toughest questions and to lead us toward a more just, thriving society.
Ezra Academy serves as a site of learning, community building, transformation, and fun! Our talented and committed faculty challenge our students to emerge from the frontiers of their comfort zones to explore the world around them. We expect students to take intellectual risks surrounded by a caring, safe community of peers and guides. It is the honor of a lifetime to work alongside the teachers and staff who bring learning to life, who share their love of Hebrew and Israel, and who eagerly await the day that our graduates become forces for good and change in our world.
I look forward to another school year filled with smiles, friends, do-overs, homework, singing, trips, academic competitions, and so much growth. If you're interested in learning more about Ezra Academy, please reach out to our main office. If you're already a member of the Ezra Academy family, please consider us in your giving.
Together in strength,
Chris Aguero