A preschool-8th grade Jewish day school in northshore Chicago

Morah Elisa Zehnwirth

Mrs. Elisa Zehnwirth earned her Bachelors in Judaic Studies and Masters in Education from Yeshiva University.  With over 30 years of teaching experience across the globe, she has taught students ranging from early childhood to college level. Morah Elisa is passionate about ensuring that each student grows in their understanding of Jewish values, Middot and traditions, and that they strive towards academic excellence, in both General and Judaic Studies. Morah Elisa is a founding administrator of Torah Academy and serves as the Principal.  She loves the fact that TA students are challenged to do their personal best and are encouraged to reach beyond their present academic levels, in multi aged classrooms, based on their own abilities and by engaging a healthy growth mindset.