Meet Our Preschool Staff

At Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway Preschool, we feel it is important to have staff who are nurturing, experienced, and growth oriented. Our Morahs have a passion for Chinuch, and working with children. Their goal is to create a strong foundation in our students’ social, emotional, academic, physical and spiritual growth.

Head Staff

Chanie Zaklikofsky Preschool Director

Malky Borenstein Educational Director

With almost two decades of teaching experience and a degree in early childhood, Chanie brings warmth and passion to our progressive Chinuch approach. With intuition and understanding for each child’s developmental needs, Chanie collaborates with staff to provide practical goals and guidance to help each child reach their full potential.  While creatively cultivating the classroom and curricula to include all areas of development, Chanie brings her vast experience to this holistic preschool model in partnership with dedicated parents, teachers and Talmidim.

An enthusiastic educator for over twelve  years, Morah Malky Borenstein embodies the “culture of care” that our preschool stands for. With her teaching experience and master’s education, she is passionate about improving the Chinuch experience at every turn, teaching students, developing curricula and guiding peers. Morah Malky is excited to share her passion and experience with our children to help them grow and succeed.

Nursery Staff

Morah Nechama Serebryanski

Throughout her many years in Chinuch, Morah Nechama has developed a warm and cohesive classroom environment. Her warmth emanates through to her students while teaching with creativity and hands on experiences.


Morah Nechama builds on each individuals connection to foster a relationship of trust resulting in each child thriving to their height of potential.

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Morah Chaya Weg

Growing up on campus Shlichus, Morah Chaya has gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience as her role as a mechaneches running preschool classrooms, and summer day camps.

Chaya’s warmth and consistency gives the children a feeling of safety and connection as she creates an optimum learning environment for her students.


Pre K Staff

Morah Shternie Gurkow

Morah Shternie has a love and passion for teaching, especially for those in early childhood. Through her years of experience, she has created her ideal learning environment; where love and structure coincide to create  stimulating and exciting learning experiences for her students.

Through focusing on each child as an individual, she aims to meet their emotional, social and physical needs and guide them on life of growth and success.

Morah Nessia Grifkin

With over 5 years of teaching experience and a degree in early childhood, Morah Nessia brings her vast experience and knowledge to her Pre-K classroom. While setting up a cohesive and creative classroom Nessia creates a warm and nurturing atmosphere in which her students can thrive.

Morah Amalya Bamberger

Morah Amalya’s passion for Chinuch and children alike make her an incredible educator. Her warmth and nurturing way shines through to her students as she cares for their daily needs.
Morah Amalya’s attention to detail and strong communication skills ensures a smooth flow of the classroom.

Head Staff

Chanie Zaklikofsky

Preschool Director

Malky Borenstein

Educational Director

Nursery Staff

Pre K Staff

Meet Our Elementary Staff