Our Teachers and Teaching Assistants
Danna Deutsch
Grades 1-2 Teacher
Danna is a caring teacher and she brings a lot of energy to the classroom. She loves listening to students and connecting their learning goals with their interests. Danna has a wide base of Jewish knowledge to share, from translating Hebrew poetry to working in bagel shops. She loves working with children, and at Makom she hopes to help her students connect with Jewish values in a way that is meaningful to them. When she is not teaching at Makom, Danna is usually busy with her graduate research. She can be found studying in libraries and biking around the city.
Galit Nadel
Grades 3-5 Teacher
Galit has a bachelor's degree graduate in Health system Management. She is an experienced educator with a strong background in teaching and training both children and adults. Galit has developed and led various educational programs, including private lessons, after-school initiatives, and specialized courses in health education. She has also contributed as to public relations and media outreach within healthcare settings.
Pnina Dinkin
Grades 3-5 Teacher
Born in Latvia and raised in Israel, Pnina is a graduate of Toronto School of Art, has a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from OCAD University and is a certified Montessori elementary teacher. Pnina has worked with children and teens teaching visual art, art history, Hebrew and general subjects. She's taught in galleries, private high schools, elementary schools, Jewish schools and a Montessori school in Toronto, and has been teaching at Makom Afterschool since 2017. Pnina is interested in social change, philosophy, art and art criticism.
Nina Loganova
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Nina is a highschool student at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts. She is very involved in her school, being on the student council, in a wellness club, and assisting in running a choir. She is constantly looking for new ways to be involved whether it is in school or not. Since the age of 12 she has worked with younger children. She babysits and volunteers at an overnight summer camp.
Nina has always had a passion for creating community, and believes it is essential for wellbeing. For the past few years, Nina has been looking for more ways to be more involved in Toronto's Jewish community. At Makom, she is hoping to help kids create a strong and meaningful connection towards Judaism.
When Nina is not at school or working, she spends her time reading, singing, and hiking in nature.