Christopher Panna is a native of the Philadelphia region and began his career as a teacher here. He joined the Mesivta in 2024 after nearly two decades in international schools which offer an American curriculum to diverse students from around the world. He worked in South America, the Caribbean, and most recently spent 12 years at the American International School in Israel.

 

As an educator, Mr. Panna has worn many hats: department chair, technology specialist, faculty union leader, and coach of activities such as soccer, chess, and Model UN. He has a bachelor’s degree in History and English, a master’s degree in Education, and a Certificate of Educational Technology and Information Literacy.