Nashville's Jewish Community Day School - "Teach them diligently..."

Akiva School's Star of David artwork
Akiva School of Nashville - Teach them diligently...
Please welcome Mrs. Patricia Schwartz

Akiva School is delighted to welcome Mrs. Patricia Schwartz as Head of School. Mrs. Schwartz has served as the Head of School for the Portland Jewish Academy for the past two years and has over 20 years of experience in education. In this time, she has demonstrated tireless devotion and energy to fulfilling her school’s mission of educational excellence for the students. She has demonstrated a serious commitment to moving Akiva School forward both academically and in the areas of the Arts and co-curricular programming. Mrs. Schwartz’s many other attributes include her intellectual drive, her calm strength, and her ability to listen and provide wise counsel. We are certain that she will strive to articulate our mission clearly and passionately to current and prospective parents, donors, surrounding independent schools, and all visitors to our campus. These qualities, combined with her warmth, bright spirit, poise, exemplary work ethic, and strong leadership will continue to be great assets to the entire Akiva and the greater Nashville community.

To contact Mrs. Patricia Schwartz, pschwartz@akivanashville.net


Parents and Children Photo Why Akiva School?

A well-rounded education is essential to a child's development. As a community day school, we bring together a unique cross-section of families from Nashville's Jewish community. Reform, Chabad, Orthodox, and Conservative affiliations are included among our students, our faculty, our staff, and our Board of Direcetors.

At Akiva, we are dedicated to providing an unparalleled learning experience for your child. Superior general academic studies, elective studies, arts and physical education programs are integrated with Judaic studies in a personal, child-centered environment.

Torah Dinner 2008

Take a look at the 2008 Torah Dinner video!


Akiva School Mural - 2009 6th Grade

2009 Graduates

The 2009 6th grade graduates posing with their mural of Israel. A gift from the graduates to Akiva School.

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Akiva School needs your help in providing our students with state-of-the-art resources.

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View the State of School Letter

View the June 2009 State of School Letter »