Meet Mrs. Esther Ouaknin
A warm and devoted educator who truly cares about her students, Mrs. Ouaknin teaches and inspires her students to see the beauty in Yiddishkeit and to live a meaningful life. Mrs. Ouaknin trained as a Limudei Kodesh teacher in Montreal and has been an educator for many years, helping her students discover their innate set of talents, strengths, and abilities to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
What I Do
I teach fifth grade girls Limudei Kodesh. I place an emphasis on the social/emotional aspect of education and work to give my students the tools needed to confidently navigate the world around them while reinforcing their Yiddishkeit and connection to Hashem.
How I Make a Difference at YTCTE
I am warm and fun, and I am passionate about making children feel special, happy and safe! I love teaching and helping to build children’s self-esteem. Bringing positivity and respect to every interaction I have with the students, parents, and staff members is very important to me.
My Favorite Part about What I Do
I love to connect and create meaningful relationships. It is also so rewarding to see the girls celebrating small victories and apply what they’ve learned in class.
Parting Words
I am so happy to be part of YTCTE, an amazing team of mechanchim who truly care about each student and will do their utmost to help the students in any way they can.
