Landow Jewish Academy
Our Principals
Experienced leadership. Personal care. High expectations.
At Landow Jewish Academy, strong educational leadership begins with knowing each child. Meet the principals guiding academic excellence, positive school culture and meaningful partnerships with families.
Principal · Kindergarten through Grade 12
Vera Perkovich
Former Cooper City High School Principal
Mrs. Perkovich brings a distinguished record of school leadership to Landow Jewish Academy, with experience in advanced academics, sustained school achievement and preparing students for their next chapter.
A record of educational excellence
- National recognition
- Served as principal of Cooper City High School, nationally rated by U.S. News & World Report in 2024.
- Sustained A-rated achievement
- Led Cooper City High School as one of Florida’s longest-sustained A-rated schools.
- 2025 Principal of the Year finalist
- Named a Broward County Principal of the Year finalist in the sixth-largest school district in the United States.
- Advanced academic leadership
- Cambridge, AP and Dual Enrollment certified educational leader.
- Pathways to leading universities
- Helped graduates progress to top universities and Ivy League schools, including 30 students from Cooper City High School’s Class of 2024–2025 accepted to the University of Florida.
These achievements reflect Mrs. Perkovich’s leadership at Cooper City High School before joining Landow Jewish Academy.
Associate Principal · Kindergarten through Grade 8
Candida Gill
Nearly two decades of experience in education
Mrs. Gill most recently served as Vice Principal of Aventura Waterways K–8 Center. Her background as an elementary school teacher, curriculum coach, instructional supervisor and assistant principal equips her to support Landow Jewish Academy’s elementary and middle school divisions.
Structure, support and the whole child
Her focus includes maintaining strong discipline and clear expectations, developing a structured and positive learning environment, strengthening school culture, supporting academic excellence and advancing student character development.
She believes students thrive when they feel known and supported while being held to high standards in their academics, conduct and personal growth. Throughout her career, she has partnered closely with families and communities, developed educators and built strong school cultures.
Every child is valuable and uniquely gifted. Her approach nurtures the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally and in character.
Education & qualifications
- Master of Science
- Educational Leadership
- Bachelor of Science
- Business Administration and Marketing
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