Meet Our Dynamic Team
Our youth-led team is made up of motivated and driven individuals, coming from various cultures and backgrounds, who all aim to create a safe space for marginalized youth in their community!
Isabel Misquitta-Yip
Co-Founder & Executive Director
A lifelong artist and passionate educator, Isabel founded the Dynamic Centre for Education in the summer of 2021. Having seen and experienced first hand the value of arts education, and how much financial, environmental, and personal setbacks can impact the quality of education, Isabel understood how the education system disproportionately served certain communities and demographics over others. She decided that it needed to change. She also realized that real systemic impact begins on the ground level, and all it takes to start is just one person.
Today, the Dynamic Centre for Education has grown to a passionate team of over 10 people, working within underserved communities both on-site and virtually. What began with one junior summer pandemic music program over Zoom has blossomed into music, visual, and the fiber arts, with more on the way for students of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, financial, and social backgrounds. Dynamic continues to serve locally in Canadian neighbourhoods, and internationally as far as Cambodia and the Philippines, having raised and been supported by thousands of dollars.
A professional musician and teacher herself, Isabel is currently completing her Bachelor of Education at York University, after earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Piano Performance. Isabel hopes to inspire people to view their own lives and the stories they've lived as works of art themselves.
Laurie Ta
Program & Administrative Director
Laurie is a York University music graduate, combining her deep passion for music with a solid foundation in music theory and performance. She began learning piano at a young age and, in high school, added the flute to her repertoire, further developing her musical knowledge. Now in her final year at York University, Laurie is specializing in both performance and music theory, preparing for a career that bridges education and the arts.
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Since 2022, Laurie has volunteered as one of the music teachers at the Dynamic Centre of Education, where she has gained hands-on experience in teaching music to students of all levels. Her leadership skills were recognized in 2023 when she became the Program Director, overseeing the development and coordination of educational programs. Outside of her academic and professional life, Laurie enjoys reading during her commutes and finds inspiration in long walks outdoors, which allow her to recharge creatively. With a passion for both music and education, Laurie is excited to continue her journey teaching many more students at Dynamic.
Drew Pham
Technical/Logistics Director
Drew (they/them) has been Dynamic's technical and logistics director since the summer of 2024. They can sometimes be found turning various bottles and straws into makeshift flutes.
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Their work and expertise are primarily within the fields of audio production and music with working knowledge in digital media. Through their work with Dynamic, they hope to better understand how technology can enhance community learning.
Danishy Kuganesan
Promotions Manager
Danishy is a thoughtful communicator who has recently graduated from the Bachelor of Digital Communications at Humber College. She assists in creating digital content for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Her passion and support towards the arts has helped her find her voice and cultivate a strong sense of community in every project she undertakes.
Faranak Honarvar
Violin Teacher
Faranak Honarvar is a Toronto-based classical violinist and educator with extensive orchestral and teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from York University, where she studied under Mark Skazinetsky, Associate Concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Faranak has performed as both First and Second Violinist with the York University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Mark Chambers, and has played with numerous orchestras across Toronto, including the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra.
Deeply inspired by Jonathan Crow, Concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Artistic Director of the Toronto Summer Music Festival, Faranak’s artistry reflects a commitment to excellence and expressive depth. Her teaching philosophy is equally shaped by the Suzuki Method, which she has integrated into her work at Toronto music schools, and she is currently developing her own long-term project, Suzuki Honar Strings, with plans for its official launch in 2028.
Beyond performance and pedagogy, Faranak is passionate about art, design, and cultural exchange. She finds joy in mentoring young musicians, fostering creativity, and building community through music.
Ryan Misquitta-Yip
Visual-Arts Teacher & Graphic Designer
Ryan Misquitta-Yip is an art instructor at the Dynamic Centre for Education who enjoys helping students explore creativity through hands-on, expressive projects. With a passion for both teaching and the arts, Ryan creates a supportive environment where young learners can build confidence and develop their artistic voice.