Board Profiles
Our Board comprises dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds, including TWS parents, teachers, alumni, and community members. Each member brings unique expertise in areas such as finance, education, fundraising, and a broad representation of perspectives and experiences. United by a deep commitment to our mission, they work collaboratively to ensure the Foundation’s initiatives align with the values of Waldorf education and serve the needs of our community.
Andrew Starzynski – Board Member
Andrew is a dedicated Waldorf educator with a background in mathematics, philosophy, and computer science. He has taught math and computer science at Waldorf schools in Chicago, Honolulu, and Toronto, and is currently on faculty at the Toronto Waldorf School.
He has served as Treasurer and Board Chair of TWS, joined the TWSF Board in 2021, and is a founding member of the fundraising committee. Andrew manages the Foundation’s technology systems, co-founded a school software company, and is an active investor.
A parent of three TWS students, Andrew is passionate about ensuring access to Waldorf education and building sustainable funding for the school.
Ardene Wertheim – Treasurer
Ardene had a daughter at TWS and has been part of the TWS community since 2013. She was the Treasurer and Member of the TWS Board of Directors from 2014 to 2017 and the Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors of TWSF since 2021. Ardene has spent her career at CIBC in a variety of banking roles primarily in the area of Risk Management and at OSFI as a bank regulator. She has an International MBA from the American Graduate School of International Management in Arizona.
Mohamed Dostmohamed, CPA, CA – Fundraising Chair
Accomplished Chartered Accountant with hands-on experience in Technology and Finance.
I feel strongly that every child should have access to Waldorf Education that gives them the skills they need to keep learning throughout their lives.
I am the parent of two students. My eldest graduated from Toronto Waldorf School in 2018 and my youngest is attending Toronto Waldorf School. I am grateful for the wonderful education that the school has provided to my children.
I have been an active and involved member of our Toronto Waldorf School community, including service as a former Treasurer and Board Chair of the School over the last 15 years. Joining the Board of the Toronto Waldorf School Foundation in 2021. I am passionate about fundraising and creating a sustainable funding for the Toronto Waldorf School.
DANIEL L. LERNER
Daniel Lerner is an alumnus of the Toronto Waldorf School and former Chair of the Toronto Waldorf School’s Board of Directors. Daniel assisted in the creating of the Toronto Waldorf School Foundation. Daniel received his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Astrophysics from Queen’s University and his law degree from the University of British Columbia. Daniel is a practicing criminal lawyer, a former prosecutor, and has served on the board of directors and executives of a number of not-for-profits. Daniel also judges the OJEN’s high school mock trials every year.
ETHAN TEELUCKSINGH - SECRETARY
Ethan Teelucksingh is an alumnus of the Toronto Waldorf School, where he was educated from ECE through grade 12. He is extremely passionate about the experience and skills he developed while at Waldorf and looks forward to giving back to the community which has served him so well in both his personal and career development