PETER OSTRIN

Peter Ostrin moved to Israel, from Silicon Valley with his wife Joanne and two children in June 2000.  He was born in South Africa and currently holds American and Israeli citizenship.  Gilad, their oldest child, is currently in 10^th grade and has been at AIS for the last five years.

Peter holds a MS in computer science from Rice University in Houston, Texas, where he also completed his BS in math and computer science.  He moved to Israel to open the Israel Research and Development Center for Silicon Graphics, a large computer company specializing in high end graphics supercomputers.  Last year he formed GraphTech Computer Systems, a high-tech company specializing in advanced 3D graphics software, where he is currently the CEO.  In all his previous work experience building teams and hiring the best, education has been a key factor. Peter looks forward to the opportunity to serve the AIS community.

School Board Participation

Peter is Board Treasurer and is currently serving on the Development, Building, Finance and Negotiating Board Sub-Committees.  He believes strongly in AIS and the excellent opportunities it offers our children. He believes that the technology roadmap will be the key in preparing our children for the world they will face outside AIS.  As a father of a child who suffers from dyslexia and dysgraphia, he is interested in ensuring the continued excellence of the AIS resource center.  Peter would like to play a part in ensuring all three AIS schools continue to provide an excellent education.

E-mail: petero@ostrin.org