Avi Satov
Avi Satov has been a part of the Bialik High School family since 2002, where he taught Jewish History, Moral Education, Jewish Studies, as well as coached Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball and Football.
In 2009, Avi was appointed as the Dean of Students, in 2011, as the Assistant Principal, and in 2012, as the Senior Vice-Principal. With over 21 years of experience working within the Montreal Jewish community, including Director of Camp B’nai Brith of Montreal, and Director of Pripstein’s Camp Mishmar, Avi brings youthful energy, enthusiasm and a love for children to his role.
Over the years, he has also been involved with other causes, including Habitat for Humanity, March of the Living, ORT, the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation and Agence Ometz and has sat on the Bronfman Jewish Education Centre’s Board of Directors.
In 2013, Avi was appointed as the Interim Head of Judaic Studies for Bialik High School. In this important role, he developed and implemented the School's new vision for the Judaic Studies program. He brings a wealth of experience and an intimate knowledge of the school community, not to mention the respect of all who know him. His Bachelor of Education degree from McGill University in the prestigious Jewish Teacher-Training Program provides him with a profound understanding of the intricacies of the subject. In 2010, Avi received the Brenda & Samuel Gewurz Award for Excellence in Jewish Education.
In addition to his new responsibilities, Avi was appointed to be the new Principal of Bialik High School in 2015. In 2017, he was appointed as Co-Head of School at JPPS-Bialik.
Andrew Trager
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Andrew Trager has been a staff member of the JPPS-Bialik school system since 1995. He has taught all grade levels from secondary I - V and has taught English and Mathematics at the elementary level for eight years.
In 2003, he joined the Bialik High School staff as a Social Studies teacher. His area of teaching expertise is the subject area of History & Citizenship Education.
Andrew Trager has been a staff member of the JPPS-Bialik school system since 1995. He has taught all grade levels from secondary 1 In 2005, Andrew was appointed Vice - Principal of the Senior High School and in 2009 he was appointed interim Principal of Bialik High School.
In 2010, Andrew decided to return to the classroom to pursue his true love of teaching history.
Andrew received his Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in History from McGill University in 1987 and his teaching degree from McGill University in 1992.
Judith Cohn Stein
Judy brings a wealth of experience and knowledge regarding best practices and strategies in curriculum, development and implementation of assessment and evaluation practices and strategies, faculty professional development and academic requirements for success in post-secondary education.
Faculty and Staff
ACCREDITATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
JPPS-BIALIK is a participating member of the Bronfman Jewish Education Council (BJEC), The Association of Jewish Day Schools(AJDS), Quebec Association of Independent Schools (QAIS), and PRIZMAH
TO REACH A BIALIK STAFF MEMBER BY EMAIL:lastnamefirstname@jppsbialik.ca
BIALIK ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Avi Satov...Co-Head of School: JPPS -Bialik and Principal Bialik High School
Mr. Andrew Trager...Vice Principal
Ms. Judith Cohn Stein...Director of Academics and Pedagogy
Ms. Lysie-Anne Desrochers...French Department Coordinator
TEACHING STAFF
Mrs. Audrey Abessera.....Drama, ERC, Judaic Studies, Social Studies
Ms. Rita Azouri...French
Mrs. Liora Benchetrit...French
Mrs. Susan Blanshay...ERC, Judaic Studies
Ms.Stacey Corber...English
Ms.Viviane Dahan.....French
Ms. Lysie-Anne Desrochers...French
Ms. Samantha Druzin ... Drama, English, Social Studies
Mr. Robert Duthie... English, Social Studies
Mr. Michael Edery...Judaic Studies
Mr. Olivier Elia...Math
Mrs. Deena Fremeth.....Science and Technology, Finance, Math
Mr. C.J Goldman...Math
Mr. Orel Gozlan...French
Ms. Judith Hassan ...Math
Ms. Sarah Hassan...Math
Ms. Peggy Hoffman.....English
Ms. Samara Hutkins...Science and Technology
Ms. Shari Isaif...English, Social Studies
Mr. Jeff Itcush...Judaic Studies, Social Studies
Ms. Julia Kaplan...Social Studies
Ms. Esther Kimchi....Judaic Studies
Ms. Chanti LePessec...Art,Drama
Ms. Lisa Marcus...Math, Science
Ms. Maria Mastrogiacomo ...Math
Ms. Julia Mayman...Math
Ms. Andrea Mendell...Physical Education, Science and Technology
Mr. Raffi Narinian...Physical Education
Ms. Samantha Neuman...English
Ms. Meital Nevo...Judaic Studies
Mrs. Inna Orlov ...Judaic Studies
Mr. Gabriel Poulin...Social Studies
Mr. Jean-Claude Rubier...French
Ms. Nancy Sculnik...ERC, Judaic Studies
Ms. Catherine Simard-Joron...French
Mr. Cedric Skolnick....Math
Ms. Rachel Stotland...English
Ms. Nellie Suissa...Math, Science and Technology
Ms. Gabriela Teodorescu...Math, Science and Technology
Ms. Maria Tomao...Math
Mr. Liam Twomey...Science and Technology
Mr. Richard Ullmann...ERC, Judaic Studies, Music
Mrs. Esther Vineberg...ERC, Judaic Studies
Ms. Lena Weinberger ...Drama, English, Social Studies
ATHLETICS
Mr. Matt Starr...Senior Athletics Coordinator JPPS-Bialik, K-Sec V
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
Ms. Erin Sendel-Nemes ...Guidance Counsellor
Ms. Susan Marks...Guidance Counsellor
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Ms.Tracy Stroll....Director of Student Services
Ms. Sari Olishansky...Academic Facilitator
Ms. Stacey Corber......Learning Specialist
Ms. Michelle Deutsch....Learning Specialist
Mr. Olivier Elia...Math Resource Specialist
Ms. Kelly Samsonovitch....Learning Specialist
Mr. Matthew Selvin....Math Resource Specialist
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Ms. Virginia Klinkhoff...Educational Technology Specialist K-Sec.V
Mr. Stephen Toy...Computer Network Administrator
LIBRARIAN
Karen Biskin
SCIENCE LAB TECHNICIAN
Ms. Irene Pavai...Science Lab Technician
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF
Ms. Jacqueline Cohen...School Organization Technician & Events Planner
Ms. Barbara Engel...Administrative Assistant
Ms. Chantal Ouaknine...Administrative Assistant
Ms. Cindy Schneider...Administrative Assistant
HEAD OFFICE
Ms. Betina Shadowitz....Director of Finance
Ms. Carole Delouya ....Admissions Coordinator
Ms. Naomi Blumer...Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications
Ms. Sarah Dadoun....Director of Communications and Marketing
Ms. Galia Germant....Accounts Payable
Ms. Hirut Kebede....Controller and Payroll Coordinator
Ms. Joan Thomas.... Accounts Receivable
Ms. Samantha Sniatowsky....Junior Content Coordinator
FOUNDATION
Ms. Amy Finkelstein- Manager of Fundraising
FOOD SERVICES
Mr. Rami Amir....Cafeteria Services
BUILDING FACILITIES - MAINTENANCE & SECURITY
Mr. Avi Sela....Head of Maintenance & Security
Mr. Christian Payet....Maintenance & Security
Mr. Melmar Presno...Maintenance & Security
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Ms. Jessica Aflalo....Fashion Show Coordinator
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