Our founding team understands the importance of strengthening the thread that connects young generations with the homeland of our ancestors. We come from different walks of life but share a common vision for a school we’d be proud to call “НАША ШКОЛА”. Read our school’s story here.

Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Elementary School is a registered not-for-profit corporation. All project members are volunteers and members of the Serbian community. Ontario Ministry’s Board School Identification Database (BSID) number is to be issued upon the school opening date in 2025. The school would then be added to the list of operating private schools in the Ontario Ministry’s system.

  • Jovana Popović

    PROJECT MEMBER

    As a proud mother of four, Jovana’s dedication to fostering a better educational future for our children rooted in Christian Orthodox values, is a true calling. Having had close to 15 years of experience in various leadership and educational roles in the health care industry, Jovana plays a key leadership role in this project.

  • Jovana Vujinović

    PROJECT MEMBER

    A mother and Ontario Certified Teacher looking to enrich children’s learning and guide them to become valuable members of our society. Jovana is the lead teacher in our project. She is contributing by working on various assignments, with her main focus being on school administration, teaching curriculum/program and classroom design.

  • Dejana Ćeranić

    PROJECT MEMBER

    Dejana, a mother of three school-aged children, is committed to the realization of this school’s vision. She’s delighted to see how this project is already bringing our community closer, and is determined to unlock this school’s tremendous potential. Dejana channels her expertise towards the development of the school's digital presence, while also leading projects that are key to school’s establishment.

  • Aleksandra Papić

    PROJECT MEMBER

    Having grown up in the GTA's Serbian Orthodox community, Aleksandra is passionate about preserving Serbian culture, language, and heritage for Serbian youth in Ontario. With her years of experience as a sales executive and strategy consultant, Aleksandra is using her business acumen to define and execute on an organizational strategy for the school.

  • Neven Vujinović

    PROJECT MEMBER

    A dedicated father and a management professional. Neven has been involved with many Serbian charity organizations through the years. He takes great pride in his Serbian Orthodox roots and aspires that his and other children will have the opportunity to learn and cherish our language, traditions and culture. His role for this project as a project member is marketing/sponsorship and overall project involvement.

  • Miloš Mutapčić

    PROJECT MEMBER

    A firm believer that every child is like a blank paper, waiting to be filled with wonderful experiences and true values. What children learn and encounter in their early years can shape their entire future! Miloš is a music professor with experience in leadership and digital marketing, and plays a key role in bringing this project to life.

  • Ognjen Višnjevac

    PROJECT MEMBER

    Ognjen is passionate about education, our cultural roots, and has a deep sense of community. He is otherwise a physician specialist who runs a large spine intervention clinic and is an adjunct professor through the department of anesthesiology and pain management at McMaster's medical school. He is eager to help with the organization of the school in any way he can.

  • Milica Tomić

    PROJECT MEMBER

    As a mother of two children who are being raised far away from their family and roots, Milica strongly believes in the importance of providing them, and all our children, with the opportunity to learn about Serbian traditions, heritage, and culture, even while they are far from Serbia. She joined the project in March 2024, leveraging her expertise in organization and marketing for a greater purpose.

  • Mirjana Gavrić

    PROJECT MEMBER

  • Lola Govedarica

    PROJECT MEMBER

    As a proud mother who is passionate about community work, particularly that which benefits children, Lola is dedicated to advancing this historical and spiritually significant initiative. Recognizing that a strong education rooted in faith, tradition and culture is foundational to the development of future generations, Lola is passionate about ensuring the school “feels like home” to all future students, and is a place where they can thrive, build a strong character, and unlock their potential while being rooted in the spirit and teachings of our School’s Patron Saint.

    Lola is an accomplished senior executive with a diverse background in both the private and public sector, who is focused on business development and ensuring high reputational standards of the school.

  • Join us!

    PROJECT MEMBER

    We’re seeking volunters to join us on this journey. If our school’s mission and vision is something you’d love to be a part of, please get in touch with the founding team today.

Join the team

We're thrilled to announce that our team is expanding as we gear up for the upcoming year. We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to join us in these key roles:

  • Teachers for lower grades (based in GTA during the summer)

  • Fundraising Strategy Specialist for non-profits

  • Social Media Content Creator / Graphic Designer

Contact us — let's build something incredible together!