Yeshiva of South Shore is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mrs. Adina Bollag, M.A. C.C.C.-SLP as the new Director of the Hollander Early Childhood Center.
Mrs. Bollag’s extensive and celebrated background and experience is rooted in a commitment to chinuch and community, and align perfectly with YOSS’s approach to education.
She will be focused on building a cohesive and nurturing atmosphere where every child can thrive, with strong and supportive relationships with both staff and parents.
Her personal connection to YOSS further strengthens her commitment to this new leadership role. “As a parent in Yeshiva, I am truly inspired by the love and connection that the boys have for Yeshiva.” she expressed. “From my own experience, my son loves going to school. He really just loves everything about South Shore and being a part of it,” she expressed. “And that’s one of the reasons I am so excited about joining the staff at Yeshiva of South Shore. What draws me is the strong sense of family and the collaborative spirit among the Hanhallah, Moros, Rabbeim, teachers, and of course, the students and parents.”
With years of experience as a speech-language pathologist, Mrs. Bollag specialized in diagnosing and treating communication disorders in children. Through creating therapy plans tailored to each child’s unique needs, she has helped young learners overcome challenges, develop strong communication skills, and thrive in classroom environments. She has collaborated closely with families and educators to ensure these strategies are seamlessly integrated into the classroom. Her further experience as a preschool teacher has equipped her with the skills to design and implement effective curricula, manage classroom dynamics, and build strong, supportive relationships with parents.
The Yeshiva is looking forward to Mrs. Bollag’s leadership, as she brings her experience and expertise into the classrooms. “I am eager to build meaningful relationships and work together to create an enriching and supportive environment for the children,” Mrs. Bollag added.
Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva of South Shore, spoke highly of Mrs. Bollag’s qualifications, stating, “Mrs. Bollag brings a wealth of experience in her many years of dealing with individual children and addressing their learning modalities.” This sentiment was echoed by Rabbi Avraham Robinson, Menahel of the Toras Chaim Elementary Division, who remarked, “Mrs. Bollag brings professionalism and warmth to our Hollander ECC. Her genuineness and dedication to our youngest talmidim will propel them to even greater heights.”
Mrs. Bollag is originally from Brooklyn. After she and her husband, Dr. Raphi Bollag, settled in Queens, they moved to North Woodmere, where they are active members of BKNW, and enjoy a close relationship with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz.
With her unique blend of professional expertise in both speech therapy and education, Mrs. Adina Bollag is poised to create a significant impact on the Yeshiva of South Shore community, as she leads the ECC into an exciting new era. She is excited to introduce many new programs that will enrich the chinuch experience of the children and families of YOSS.
The entire Yeshiva community eagerly anticipates the positive contributions she will bring to the Hollander Early Childhood Center!