Faculty and Staff
Instructional excellence is a foundational pillar of the Azrieli Schools Talmud Torah | Herzliah experience. Our trilingual curriculum incorporates science, mathematics, engineering, literature, writing, art, music, physical education, technology and more. As a team of educators, our goal is to ensure a positive and well-rounded learning experience and ignite each student’s passion for learning through superior teaching. We get to know and appreciate each student’s unique interests, strengths, goals, and learning styles, and provide expanded enrichment opportunities and student support as needed.
In addition to our nurturing and accomplished faculty, we benefit from the expertise of experienced administrators and department heads.
Administrative Team
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Michelle Toledano
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Michelle Toledano is the Head of School at Azrieli Schools Talmud Torah | Herzliah since July 2020.
Michelle Toledano has been involved in Jewish Education for the past 29 years. She has a BA in Psychology and a Bachelor and Masters in Education. She taught English and Math for 17 years before joining our school in 2006. As an administrator at Herzliah, Mrs. Toledano worked with Secondary I and II students. She later became Principal of the Beutel Talmud Torah Campus located in Ville St. Laurent. During her tenure, she oversaw the successful consolidation of the two elementary schools unifying all under one roof on the Snowdon Campus.
Her vision and leadership continues to bring together families and staff, creating the beautiful and unique mosaic that makes up Azrieli Schools Talmud Torah|Herzliah.
Claudine Habre
DIRECTOR - HERZLIAH
Claudine Habre has a Bachelor’s degree in communication psychosociology and in teaching in French at the secondary level. Mme. Habre has taught French and univers social at Herzliah since 2007. With her educational background and rich cultural experiences, she has been able to inspire students while teaching them effective learning strategies.
Mme. Habre coordinated the French program for several years in our primary and secondary schools, always emphasizing the importance of public speaking.
Claudine Habre has a Bachelor’s degree in communication psychosociology and in teaching in French at the secondary level. Mme. Habre has taught French and univers social at Herzliah since 2007. With her educational background and rich cultural experiences, she has been able to inspire students while teaching them effective learning strategies.
Mme. Habre coordinated the French program for several years in our primary and secondary schools, always emphasizing the importance of public speaking.
Lorne Grintuch
DIRECTOR - HERZLIAH
Lorne Grintuch has been part of our school community for 12 years. “Mr.G”, as he is affectionately called by the students, began his career at Herzliah as a mathematics and science teacher before taking on the role of coordinator and then Assistant Principal. He brings much enthusiasm, energy, and experience to all that he does for our students, our faculty, and our school.
Before Herzliah, Mr. Grintuch gained valuable experience working in the public school sector and with various youth programs. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and education.
Lorne Grintuch has been part of our school community for 12 years. “Mr.G”, as he is affectionately called by the students, began his career at Herzliah as a mathematics and science teacher before taking on the role of coordinator and then Assistant Principal. He brings much enthusiasm, energy, and experience to all that he does for our students, our faculty, and our school.
Before Herzliah, Mr. Grintuch gained valuable experience working in the public school sector and with various youth programs. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and education.
Arielle Medalsy
DIRECTOR - TALMUD TORAH
Ms. Medalsy has been at Talmud Torah for the past five years and holds a Bachelors of Education. In her role as the Director of Studies, Arielle Medalsy ensures that our Talmud Torah students are proficient in French and ready to graduate from elementary school with their French Langue Maternelle certificate. Beyond the classroom, Mme Arielle has a strong commitment to promoting and supporting student academic achievement through the arts and co-curricular involvement. Her strong commitment coupled with her incredible energy are the perfect combination to ensure that our students not only learn, but also have fun in the process.
Mme Arielle brings all of creativity and enthusiasm to the highly anticipated Grade 5 musical that she co-directs with English coordinator, Ryan Issenman. Over the past few years, the duo has brought Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Fiddler on the Roof and Beauty and The Beast to centre stage with a Broadway-like quality.
Ms. Medalsy has been at Talmud Torah for the past five years and holds a Bachelors of Education. In her role as the Director of Studies, Arielle Medalsy ensures that our Talmud Torah students are proficient in French and ready to graduate from elementary school with their French Langue Maternelle certificate. Beyond the classroom, Mme Arielle has a strong commitment to promoting and supporting student academic achievement through the arts and co-curricular involvement. Her strong commitment coupled with her incredible energy are the perfect combination to ensure that our students not only learn, but also have fun in the process.
Mme Arielle brings all of creativity and enthusiasm to the highly anticipated Grade 5 musical that she co-directs with English coordinator, Ryan Issenman. Over the past few years, the duo has brought Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Fiddler on the Roof and Beauty and The Beast to centre stage with a Broadway-like quality.
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