News from Kol Ami

on Sunday, 28 August 2016.

Meet your new teachers!

We are very excited to have 5 new teachers joining the Religious School team:

Kali Singer – Grade 4 and TICKY advisor

My name is Kali Singer. I have my Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology from the University of Guelph and my Masters in Teaching from OISE at the University of Toronto. I have spent the better part of my 26 years working and learning with kids either within my family, at camp, tutoring or in school. I have a passion for learning and teaching. I love to read, watch the Blue Jays and listen to some good down home country music. I am looking forward to a great year ahead!!

Aiden Orzech - Grade 5

Aiden is a student in the Jewish Teacher Education Program at York University. He loves reading, seeing movies, and playing with his puppy.

 Ally - Grade 6

Ally comes to Kol Ami with eight years’ experience working in the Reform education community as a classroom teacher. Ally brings her passion for Jewish learning executed, with her unique creativity and finesse, to ensure a positive and thrilling religious school experience. Ally has helped manage a dental practice for the past 23 years, she is married to Brian and together they have two lovely teenagers. Ally's classroom moto: Always strive to be a mensch and keep your neshamah shining!

Deborah Blay – Student Support
Hello, my name is Deborah Blay. I am an Ontario Certified Teacher. I earned my Bachelor of Education Degree at York University. I am dedicated to the success of my students. I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their confidence in themselves and the material they are learning. I have taught at Associated Hebrew School. I enjoy reading, listening to music and hanging out with my family.

Zoey Schwartz – Student Support
Zoey is a graduate of York University with a background in education.
A mother of three, she enjoys playing with the kids, taking child friendly excursions, and loves reading. Children, her own and others, have always been a central point in Zoey's life. She is eager to begin working with the families and children at Kol Ami.