Marni Halpern, Teacher
After witnessing the positive impact Project Give Back had on her three children, Marni Halpern was eager to join the PGB team. Along with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Manitoba and a Human Resources Management diploma (with an interest in training and development) from Seneca […]
Lucy Saltzman, Teacher
Lucy Saltzman is passionate about connecting and inspiring her students. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Education from York University. She taught in the private school system and the TDSB for numerous years. Lucy’s experience as an elementary teacher has led her to develop curriculum […]
Dana Rostowsky, Teacher
Dana has enjoyed a very successful & highly rewarding career in education for over thirty years. She recently retired from Montcrest School where she was first a teacher, and later joined the administration as Assistant Director of Admissions. One of her proudest accomplishments at the school was leading the Student Ambassador Program. In this student […]
Susan Barron, Volunteer
Susan Barron is a Master in Social Work and currently has a private practice specializing in the areas of individual couples and family counselling. She is thrilled to be a part of the PGB team as a volunteer in the classrooms over the past several years and looks forward to each new week of growth […]
Reena Cohen, Teacher
Reena began her career in education 20 years ago in New York City. In 2001 she moved to Toronto and has spent the last 17 years teaching in the private sector. She is eager to join the Project Give Back Team and have the opportunity to combine her degree in education with her Master’s degree […]
Jody Kimelman, Teacher
Jody has been an invaluable member of the PGB team for 5 years and counting. Jody’s focus in the classroom has always been respect for others and respect for oneself. As a teacher, she is touched and motivated by a quote by that she shares with her classes when preparing for their speeches. “Don’t count […]
Jillian Eisenberg, Teacher
Jillian spent the early part of her teaching career working with Kindergarten-aged children in the private school system. It was her passion for inspiring children that led her to running the kids’ programs on cruise ships. Upon her return to Toronto from her adventures at sea, Jillian became involved with several children’s charities, where she […]
Michelle Wittlin, Teacher
Michelle Wittlin has taught Project Give Back for the past 7 years and brings warmth and inspiration to her weekly lessons. She is thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful program that teaches children the power they have to create positive change in our world through kindness and compassion. As a mother and […]
Melissa Lidsky, Teacher
Melissa has loved being part of Project Give Back team for over the last 10 years! Over that time, she has taught in variety of schools, and has taken on the additional role as Blogger and Writer of published articles regarding our program. In addition to Project Give Back, Melissa has maintained varying positions over […]
Amy Greenberg, Teacher
My name is Amy Greenberg and and although I am a PGB teacher, I truly feel like I am often the student. The students are our greatest inspiration and when they connect to what they are passionate about, there is nothing that can stop them. For over 10 years, I have learned from students who […]