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 […]
Lindsay Batori, Teacher
Lindsay Batori has been a teacher with PGB for over 6 years now, and is a former elementary teacher with the TDSB. As a mother of two with a background in education, Lindsay’s life and teaching experiences add to her classroom lessons. She makes learning both meaningful and fun for her students and has always […]
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 […]
Lesli Goldstein, Teacher
Lesli is a longstanding teacher and mentor with the PGB program, entering her 11th year. Her early career focused on teaching organization, life skills, mental health, coping strategies and the Slingerland cursive writing program at an independent school. Lesli loves teaching PGB and watching her students grow throughout the school year. Their questions, comments, passion […]
Cheryl Daniels, Teacher
Cheryl has been teaching Project Give Back students for over 10 years and is a role model to all who know her. She has enjoyed bringing her experiences of teaching high school for 11 years, being actively involved in a variety of charities and raising her 3 daughters into her weekly classroom lessons. Cheryl is […]
Samara Bleiwas, Teacher
Samara has been a teacher for Project Give Back since 2011. She is a former teacher and spent six years teaching in York Region in the primary and junior divisions. Samara now spends her time at home with her three young children and takes an active role volunteering and fundraising for her children’s school. Samara […]