Accounting
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Accelerated
Algebra 2
Algebra 2 Accelerated
Algebra 2 Honors
AP Calculus
Finance & Investing
Geometry Accelerated
Geometry Honors
Geometry Regular
Math Lab – Algebra
Math Lab Algebra 2
Math Lab Statistics
Math Lab Statistics AP
Precalculus Accelerated
Precalculus Honors
Mrs. Jennifer GromMrs. Jennifer Grom, who actually joined our team mid-year last year, is returning to teach Algebra 1 to our freshmen. Mrs. Grom attended Rutgers University, where she earned three degrees: a BA in Psychology, an MA in Education, and an MS in Mathematics. In addition to teaching at Heichal, Mrs. Grom, who has been teaching for 18 years, is a beloved member of the Mathematics faculty at Bogota High School as well as the legislative action chair for the Bogota Education Association where she works closely with local politicians to ensure the needs of her students are a top priority. Because she can never be too busy, Mrs. Grom also enriches her home community of Dumont as a youth recreation sports coach for three teams, a member of the parent-teacher association, the chair of the annual Read-a-Thon, and a committee member of her municipality’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She, her husband, and their three children enjoy being active outdoors, and Mrs. Grom is herself a triathlete who plans to run in the NYC Marathon this fall. She’s also a certified lifeguard and plays competitive chess. She wants her students to know that her classroom is a place where they can feel safe to share their ideas, thoughts, and questions, all of which will be appreciated and validated. The expectations in her class are high, but her students will also have fun because how can you NOT have fun in math class?!
Mr. En-Tseh Wang will be teaching Geometry to our freshmen. Mr. Wang attended Lehigh University where he majored in mathematics and minored in music. He stayed on to earn a masters degree in secondary education. He is also doubly-certified as a teacher of mathematics and a teacher of students with disabilities. In addition to teaching at Heichal, Mr. Wang teaches at River Dell Regional High School and has taught at both Bergen Community College and Ramapo College. While he was at Lehigh, Mr. Wang served as a volunteer mentor for inner-city students. Mr. Wang is gastronomically inclined, so he likes to eat great food. He also likes to collect Funko Pops (parents, ask your kids). He wants his students to know that while they may be thinking to themselves, “Why do I have to learn this?” math is integrated in their daily lives and those who focus on developing their math skills will also develop strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Mr. Charles Galligan teaches STEM at Heichal. Mr. Galligan holds several advanced degrees, including a Masters in Computer Science and a Masters in Teaching (Mathematics). Mr. Galligan began teaching after a career in finance, during which he worked for companies such as Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns. In addition to teaching, Mr. Galligan is affiliated with several non-profit institutions.
Rav Dovid KometA close talmid of Rav Meir Twersky, Rav Dovid Komet also studied under the tutelage of Rav Hershel Schachter, and in the Kollel Elyon. Rav Komet received a B.A. in Mathematics from Yeshiva College. He later became a Meishiv at the RJJ Yeshiva of Edison. Over the past two decades, Rav Komet developed a stellar reputation as a master mechanech and talmid chacham. After many years as the tenth grade rebbe and pre-Calculus and Calculus teacher at Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, Rav Komet served as Menahel of MAYHS for three years. For many years, he has served as S’gan Menahel of Shaarei Tzion in Piscataway, NJ. Rav Komet is respected for his sincere and warm personality, coupled with a sharp sense of humor, which enables him to form life-long relationships with his talmidim. Rav Komet serves as our tenth grade rebbe and Honors Mathematics teacher at Heichal.
Mr. Ken ChungMr. Ken Chung has been teaching for over 28 years. He taught for 21 years at different Teaneck High Schools and this is his second year at Heichal HaTorah. Mr. Chung completed his BS (Applied Mathematics and Economics), MA and MS in Mathematics Education with a specialty in Curriculum and Gifted Mathematics Education at Columbia University. He currently teaches AP Calculus AB and Precalculus Honors at Heical. He is thrilled to be instructing such a capable and curious collection of talmidim.
Mr. Stephen Comanto has been a member of the Heichal HaTorah STEM department since the spring of 2018. Mr. Comanto is a graduate of Lafayette College in Easton, PA where he studied Economics and Chemistry and was a four year varsity cross country and track runner. He continued his education at Rutgers University, earning a master’s degree in Biology. After completing his studies, Mr. Comanto began his teaching career by teaching Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus before moving into the sciences to teach Chemistry, where he has remained for the past 9 years. Mr. Comanto is an avid New York sports fan and loves using his free time to travel the world.
Mr. Joseph PitreMr. Joseph Pitre received his Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University and has been teaching for 11 years. He is also an adjunct professor and a Mymathlab supervisor at Bergen Community College. He has always enjoyed making learning fun, interactive, and engaging for all ages. His goal is to inspire students to complete educational pursuits both inside and outside the classroom.
Mrs. Jennifer Grom, who actually joined our team mid-year last year, is returning to teach Algebra 1 to our freshmen. Mrs. Grom attended Rutgers University, where she earned three degrees: a BA in Psychology, an MA in Education, and an MS in Mathematics. In addition to teaching at Heichal, Mrs. Grom, who has been teaching for 18 years, is a beloved member of the Mathematics faculty at Bogota High School as well as the legislative action chair for the Bogota Education Association where she works closely with local politicians to ensure the needs of her students are a top priority. Because she can never be too busy, Mrs. Grom also enriches her home community of Dumont as a youth recreation sports coach for three teams, a member of the parent-teacher association, the chair of the annual Read-a-Thon, and a committee member of her municipality’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She, her husband, and their three children enjoy being active outdoors, and Mrs. Grom is herself a triathlete who plans to run in the NYC Marathon this fall. She’s also a certified lifeguard and plays competitive chess. She wants her students to know that her classroom is a place where they can feel safe to share their ideas, thoughts, and questions, all of which will be appreciated and validated. The expectations in her class are high, but her students will also have fun because how can you NOT have fun in math class?!
Mr. En-Tseh Wang will be teaching Geometry to our freshmen. Mr. Wang attended Lehigh University where he majored in mathematics and minored in music. He stayed on to earn a masters degree in secondary education. He is also doubly-certified as a teacher of mathematics and a teacher of students with disabilities. In addition to teaching at Heichal, Mr. Wang teaches at River Dell Regional High School and has taught at both Bergen Community College and Ramapo College. While he was at Lehigh, Mr. Wang served as a volunteer mentor for inner-city students. Mr. Wang is gastronomically inclined, so he likes to eat great food. He also likes to collect Funko Pops (parents, ask your kids). He wants his students to know that while they may be thinking to themselves, “Why do I have to learn this?” math is integrated in their daily lives and those who focus on developing their math skills will also develop strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Mr. Charles Galligan teaches STEM at Heichal. Mr. Galligan holds several advanced degrees, including a Masters in Computer Science and a Masters in Teaching (Mathematics). Mr. Galligan began teaching after a career in finance, during which he worked for companies such as Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns. In addition to teaching, Mr. Galligan is affiliated with several non-profit institutions.
A close talmid of Rav Meir Twersky, Rav Dovid Komet also studied under the tutelage of Rav Hershel Schachter, and in the Kollel Elyon. Rav Komet received a B.A. in Mathematics from Yeshiva College. He later became a Meishiv at the RJJ Yeshiva of Edison. Over the past two decades, Rav Komet developed a stellar reputation as a master mechanech and talmid chacham. After many years as the tenth grade rebbe and pre-Calculus and Calculus teacher at Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, Rav Komet served as Menahel of MAYHS for three years. For many years, he has served as S’gan Menahel of Shaarei Tzion in Piscataway, NJ. Rav Komet is respected for his sincere and warm personality, coupled with a sharp sense of humor, which enables him to form life-long relationships with his talmidim. Rav Komet serves as our tenth grade rebbe and Honors Mathematics teacher at Heichal.
Mr. Ken Chung
Mr Joseph Pitre received his Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University and has been teaching for 11 years. He is also an adjunct professor and a Mymathlab supervisor at Bergen Community College. He has always enjoyed making learning fun, interactive, and engaging for all ages. His goal is to inspire students to complete educational pursuits both inside and outside the classroom.
