SHELLINA HAJI
Grades 3 and 4

Shellina Haji was born and raised in Africa. She immigrated to Canada in 1980. She completed her studies at University of Toronto in Computer Science and Mathematics. Shellina is a IT professional with 16 years of experience designing and implementing systems within Computer Consulting, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Financial, Government, Leasing, Logistics and Media Industries.

Mathematics has always been a passion. Prior to teaching with Spirit of Math, Shellina has been teaching mathematics to students in a learning centre since 1997. She was a co-founder in establishing a learning centre to help new immigrants from war torn Afghanistan in 1997.

She enjoys teaching with Spirit of Math and looks forward to her classes every week. “ I love to see my students progress week after week, and we make sure the students applaud each others achievements”. Shellina’s two sons have been students of SMS since 2002 and they thoroughly enjoy mathematics.

Shellina’s hobbies include reading and collecting stamps. Shellina also believes strongly in giving back to the community of her time and knowledge. She volunteers her time extensively to organised community groups and especially helping the elderly in the community.