Since its inception in 2003, UMCA Rich Tree Academy has quickly cemented its reputation as the leading private school situated in Vaughan, Ontario. The school was borne from a desire to create extraordinary learning environments to students in junior kindergarten right through to grade twelve.
UMCA is focused on delivering an innovative curriculum that is at the cutting-edge of the educational sector. Our staff have a proven track record of ensuring a quality educational experience for all of our students. We teach them the fundamentals of effective study and provide them with the skills they need to succeed in life.
UMCA warmly welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds and provides them the opportunity to learn more about local and international history. These days, UMCA Rich Tree Academy is at the forefront of the education sector and a leader in creating model students that are also model members of society.
No two children are alike. As such, we believe in providing unique educational opportunities for our students. We strive to inspire and enhance each student's love of learning through a unique learning environment that has been proven effective. By meeting a child's individual needs, we encourage each student to pursue integrity and excellence. Our program demonstrates that education can be challenging and fun and we promote the idea that learning, community and innovation provides the path to success. UMCA addresses the need for academic, social and emotional learning opportunities, where teamwork, social skills and empathy are themes woven throughout all experiences.
We provide our students with the invaluable opportunity to learn and grow at their own pace and in areas which are most meaningful to them. Through junior kindergarten to grade 12, our students benefit from attentive teachers, an enriched curriculum, and a diverse, caring community. We are offering in-person education in addition to virtual schooling.
We have recently moved to a new location, the Kimel Family Education Center. This location provides students with the finest quality schooling available. We have large, spacious classrooms at the center as well as a pool, gym, and a wide range of other dedicated facilities.
The UMCA Rich Tree Academy Academic Handbook is your reference guide to school's policies and procedures. It gives basic information about academic integrity, assessment and evaluation, attendance, course change procedures, and other situations you might encounter as a student at UMCA. Please read it carefully here.
The UMCA Rich Tree Academy Handbook contains important information that pertain to many aspects of daily operations, regulations, conducts and student life as well as school policies and expectations. It is important for students and their parents and guardians to understand the expectations around the roles and responsibilities of students. For the 2020-2021 Student Handbook, please click here.
Principal
Suzana Pinsky
JK Vice- Principal
Tetyana Khraplyva
SK Vice- Principal
Ronit Eli
Elementary Vice- Principal
Sara Mejia
High School Vice- Principal
Irina Grinev
Office Manager
Ariela Abramovich
Payroll and Bookkeeping
Irina Iliyassov
Marketing and Partnership Specialist
Alina Pinsky
School Staff
Vera Spivak
School Staff
Victor Gendel
School Staff
Liudmyla Zaitseva
Computers Teacher
Yakov Keimakh
Geography-History Teacher
Mark Vinitskiy
Russian Teacher
Natalia Ananieva
Art Teacher
Shelly Abramovich
Design Teacher
Glafira Marin
Sport Teacher
Michael Uccello
English Teacher
Jack Burrill
Mathematics Teacher
Galina Bajenova
English Teacher
Joanna Diamond
French Teacher
Emmanuel Diatta
Math Teacher
Ella Gutin
Reading and ESL Teacher
Violetta Kartuz
Art Teacher
Marina Malyuzhinets
English Teacher
Sabina Roodzit
Math Teacher
Brandon Rubino
Sport Teacher
Yulia Shlykova
Russian Teacher
Maria Sidorova
French Teacher
Zahra Tabatabai
Science Teacher
Elisa Temes
Science and Spanish
Frank Lucci
Drama Teacher
Daniel Petrenko
Computer Teacher
Denis Sonin
Sociology Teacher
Kaleriya Azov
Teacher Assistant
Albina Batagova
English Teacher
Sandra Orrico
Drama Teacher
Roza Gioeva
Math Teacher
Nataliia Havryliuk
Russian Teacher
Alena Patsenka
Music Teacher
Yelena Tumarkin