About Us

Gail Baker, Head of School and Principal, is responsible for maintaining the vision and goals of the school. She works with all of the stakeholders to ensure that the mission of the school is transmitted through the lessons, events and activities that form the school’s existence. Through the Lola Stein Institute, the Head of School provides leadership for curriculum development and teacher training. Through The Toronto Heschel School the Principal is responsible for all staffing decisions and works with the Board to maintain fiscal viability. The Principal conducts parent interviews as part of the admission process of potential students, evaluates potential students and, in consultation with other staff members, makes admission decisions.

Mark Abramsohn, Director, Business Operations, is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the organization’s non-educational daily, monthly and annual financial affairs, and the management of the physical facility.

Greg Beiles, Curriculum Consultant at The Toronto Heschel School and the Director of the Lola Stein Institute, is responsible for the training of teaching staff and the effective implementation of the school's original curriculum.

Soheila Sabeti, Senior Manager, Educational Operations, is responsible for the overall educational operation functions as they pertain to the administrative part of educational activities.

• Lainie Filkow, Division Head, Early Years
• Malka Regan & Edna Sharet, Division Heads, Elementary
• Dana Cohen, Division Head, Junior High

 Division Heads have comprehensive responsibility for all activities involving students and faculty in their respective divisions.

Naomi Pfeffer, Admissions, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, is responsible for managing the recruitment and marketing plans for the school. 

Ronit Amihude, Learning Strategist, is responsible for supporting student learning across the curriculum.