Wanda is an experienced non-traditional education professional. While working at the H.R. MacMillan Planetarium, she designed and implemented hands-on workshops, demos, classroom programs, small stage demo shows, as well as large theatre productions to educate all ages in a fun and engaging manner. She created programming that met B.C.

Daryl taught English and Social Studies in both the public and private education sectors for 38 years. Most recently, he taught at St. George's School for 25 years, eventually becoming the Head of the Personal Counselling Department for the last 10 years of his time at the school.

In order to keep his academics and his love of teaching strong, he also taught English 11 AP.
His goal is to use his teaching and counselling experience to help bring teachers, coaches and parents to the collaborative table to creatively maximize our students’ potential.

He found that maintaining a good relationship is imperative in education. Students must feel that their teacher and advisors know them, so that when issues arise or difficulties manifest themselves, they are more likely to ‘listen’ and embrace a learning strategy.

Dawid graduated from SFU with a degree in English Literature. He is a certified teacher with extensive classroom experience both as a teacher and a curriculum developer. Dawid also has an Art degree and a certificate in English language instruction. Dawid knows that learners are unique individuals that are capable of becoming responsible for their own learning, especially as they mature. It is important to recognize and embrace the student’s own unique views and personality and channel it into opportunities to enhance learning and growth. As a teacher, his primary role is that of a facilitator of learning, creating opportunities that improve the chances of student success, while addressing the student as a whole person through instruction designed to meet their needs, offered in a welcoming, safe and engaging environment. Dawid is very excited about working at KEY Education to help students achieve their fullest potential.

Izet graduated from one of the top schools for gifted students in Ukraine. He then completed his bachelor’s degree in teaching and translating the English language in Kyiv. He had been working at Meridian International School for two years before he was transferred to Odessa. His working experience in Odessa involved teaching ESL and general science. Every year he would undergo Pearson Edexcel training to enhance his skills as a teacher. In 2022, Izet completed his master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction Science Education in Houston, Texas.
His graduate degree led to a better understanding of teaching methods in the 21st century. The teaching methods would include critical and strategic thinking, inquiry-based lessons, teacher and student-guided questions, and implementation of the technique of CCQ, Concept Check Questions.
Izet’s teaching philosophy involves igniting students’ curiosity, investigating questions thoroughly, and answering profoundly to the issues that have been raised. Students would understand the idea of scientific thinking, while at the same time developing qualities that are inherent to humanity, such as empathy, confidence, curiosity, and perseverance.

Rachel has been teaching since 2013 and has accumulated a decade of teaching experience in subject areas such as English, French, and ESL. She has taught students of all ages both in Canada and abroad. In addition to her professional teaching, she has also volunteered countless hours mentoring children, assisting with homework, organizing recreational programs, and facilitating international employment and volunteer opportunities for university students.
As a graduate student studying counselling psychology, Rachel has a passion for helping people to reach their personal potential by overcoming any barriers and identifying their unique strengths. She believes that the best way to support students is by showing them unconditional positive regard in order to build their self-confidence, because she knows students are capable of anything if they believe in themselves and put in the hard work.

David Croke completed his education in Ireland. He has been working as a mathematics educator since 2012. He worked in a myriad of different educational settings including public school, boarding and private schools in Ireland and Australia, and a school for students with special educational needs in Canada. David approaches learning in a way that is student-centered and pragmatic. He pairs deep conceptual instruction with practical strategies and techniques. He aims to foster a community of learners in his practice, and in turn promote collaboration amongst students as well as raise their self-confidence in the subject. David values students' goals and creates a lesson structure that will be the most effective for them. He has a passion for teaching and hopes to instill in students that same sense of enjoyment for learning that he experiences.

Berrak has been teaching English as a second language since 2011. She has empowered learners of all ages and backgrounds to advance in their English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Her responsibilities have included delivering engaging lessons, preparing students for English proficiency exams, and crafting creative learning materials. Beyond instruction, she has played a crucial role in assessing student progress. By evaluating their writing and speaking skills, Berrak ensured her students were well-equipped in terms of their academic English skills to pursue their degrees in English.
Berrak's teaching and coaching philosophy emphasizes a student-centered approach. Recognizing that education is not a one-size-fits-all solution, Berrak considers each student as a unique learner and each requires an individualized approach to achieve their goals.
Communication is the key in her teaching philosophy. She believes her most valuable contribution is empowering students to become effective communicators and building strong communication channels with them.

The majority of Jasyn’s professional teaching career has been in Vancouver, but has included stops in Korea, China, and most notably in Japan, where he was involved with the successful development and implementation of an English education pilot program for the Toyonaka City School Board.
Before coming to KEY, he founded and operated his own language school in Coquitlam for international students. For 20 years, being able to assist and watch students from elementary age to high school achieve and grow as individuals was his most rewarding experience.
KEY’s core values align with his views on education, including the importance of critical thinking, challenging students to perform to their best, and that educational style and content should be tailored to an individual. In academics, an educator needs to consider what attributes make our students stand out, including their social awareness, extracurriculars, sports, and the arts.
He is a strong believer that the foundations that are developed from a young age, such as working hard and learning to cooperate with others, are the keys to success.

Ben upholds the KEY vision.

Bryan transforms the KEY vision into student success.

Bernard safeguards the financial wellbeing of KEY.

Phil Jarvis began his career as a teacher outside of London in the UK and has held multiple roles at independent schools in the Bahamas, Canada, and the United States. Boarding school experience for Dr. Jarvis includes five years as Director of Admissions at Shawnigan Lake School on Vancouver Island, now Canada’s largest boarding school, and twelve years as Dean of Enrollment at the Berkshire School in Massachusetts, where he also served as Interim Head.

Dr. Jarvis is an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and has been a presenter at SSATB, the Association of Boarding Schools, the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) faculty at the National Summer Leadership Institute, the Canadian Admissions Conference, and at conferences/fairs in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Bryan believes in the transformational power of education and is passionate about helping students and families make the right educational choices. He graduated from St. George’s School and holds a BA from Cornell University and an MA from Columbia University.

Cameron is a person for whom education is a lifelong pursuit, as he lives his life with the philosophy that nothing is more important than understanding the world around us. He attended St. George's Senior School in Vancouver, and graduated from the University of Victoria with a BA in Political Science after taking classes in nearly every discipline, from Philosophy to Biology to Creative Writing

Navigating the private school admissions process can be challenging. As the parent of two “lifers” at private schools in Vancouver and having attended private school herself, Cora is very familiar with the private school system.

After working as a registered dietitian for over 10 years, Sadie transitioned to being a dedicated stay-at-home mom, focusing on caring for her two young children. During this time, she researched the best educational options for her children and successfully secured placements for her daughter at Crofton House School and her son at St. George's School. She has learned to create a personalized application plan aligned with the student’s strengths and the family's educational philosophy. She believes that there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to parenting and education.
As an engaged parent, Sadie became well-acquainted with the parent associations of these private schools. From volunteering as a parent driver and swim meet coordinator to being a class parent, and helping out at the Crofton House Bazaar and St. George's May Fair, Sadie took an active role in the private school community. Sadie is a patient listener and an effective communicator. As a parent, she understands parents’ expectations and desires and how to communicate with children at different ages. She believes each family and student is unique and takes pride and pleasure in sharing her knowledge with KEY’s families.

After ten years working in two Lower Mainland independent schools as both an administrator and a teacher, Amy brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to help families identify key priorities in their children’s educational goals. As a parent whose daughter attended an independent IB school, Amy values personalized education that recognizes and uplifts the individual nature of every student. Guiding her own child from preschool to university acceptance has taught Amy the significance of balancing support for children, while nurturing their independence and critical thinking skills. As their children’s greatest advocate, parents are well positioned to help develop the academic, socio-emotional skills and co-curricular interests that will lead to success at school and beyond. To this end, Amy encourages parents to collaborate with their children in setting goals and to create an environment of positive communication and active listening. Amy also draws on her years of experience in the arts to support families with a pragmatic and creative approach in amplifying the unique qualities of their child to contribute to their school and society at large.

Matthew has experience working as an English tutor and writing coach, and has assisted students with many private school applications. His major in Developmental Psychology and minor in Creative Writing at UBC has inspired him to enrich future generations through education. Additionally, Matthew has gained valuable experience in the field of education administration, further enhancing his understanding of educational systems and organizational dynamics.
Matthew values interpersonal skills in teaching, believing that a foundation of trust and respect is crucial for optimal learning. His adaptive teaching style tailors to the individual needs of students, instilling confidence and building character. Matthew is motivated by witnessing the emotional growth of his students, encouraging them to think critically by viewing concepts from multiple perspectives and connecting ideas to form a deeper, more comprehensive understanding.

Connor Doyle graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University with degrees in English and Creative Writing. He has been the recipient of multiple awards for his writing as well as his contributions to the writing community. These include the David and Terry Atkinson Creative Writing Endowed Award from KPU and the Lush Triumphant Award for Poetry from subTerrain Magazine.

A professional writer and editor since 2014, Connor has contributed to news publications, financial websites, corporate marketing campaigns, literary magazines, and spoken word festivals, all while stoking a lifelong passion for creative expression. As a part of the KEY Education team, Connor is dedicated to sharing both his expertise of, and his love for, the written word.

Eve is a writer and English language teacher from Newcastle, United Kingdom. In past roles - in arts marketing, higher education administration, and copywriting – she has strengthened her own craft as well as shared the tools for successful professional, academic, and creative writing with others. Coaching for university applications, Eve has helped students find their unique voice, write with confidence about their achievements, and express insight about their lives and the wider world. For professional writing, Eve’s students have learned how to write cover letters and resumes in a concise, businesslike manner that hits keywords and targets specific job roles. Finally, coaching fiction, Eve has shared techniques for developing character, plot, narrative arc, dialogue, and more so that her students can effectively realize their creative visions.
Eve’s fiction, non-fiction, and theatre reviews have been published in various literary magazines, journals, and news publications and she is the winner and shortlist nominee for multiple accolades including the John Younger Prize, Bridport Prize, Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize, and The Master’s Review’s Novel Contest. A knitter, sewer, painter and Etsy seller, Eve celebrates creativity in all its wonderful, myriad forms; she is dedicated to helping students put their own passions onto the page. Eve’s coaching sessions foster confidence and skills building, and she always encourages curiosity and active participation.

Traci Baillie brings 30 years of experience in Canada and overseas as a consultant, principal, award-winning university instructor and advisor, curriculum developer, and teacher. She has taught in Bermuda, Brazil, and Canada, and in her role as a university instructor at the University of British Columbia, she prepared aspiring teachers for their teaching careers.

As KEY’s Little Scholars curriculum developer, she guides the development of KEY’s innovative educational programs for students aged two and a half to five and a half, which in turn help young children develop socially, emotionally, and academically with engaging activities and 21st century learning practices tailored to each student.

Since 2013, Sheyda has utilised different educational strategies in her classrooms to assist students of various ages, cultural backgrounds and developmental levels to reach their full potential. She has always been drawn to younger students, finding their curiosity for the world around them and their strong ability to acquire new information to be especially fascinating.

Adriana has Reggio-inspired experience instructing and assisting in the classroom since 2014. She likes to explore many teaching methodologies to adapt to the learning needs of her students since she believes that not all children learn the same way and thus their pathways of learning should not be limited. Her goal is to connect with every child by providing them with a safe environment where they can grow independently.  Adriana loves working with students and being part of their journey because their love of learning is so pure and they are not afraid of anything. 

Jennifer has been working with young children in different kindergartens in Hong Kong since 2014. She enjoys working with young children and helping them achieve their full potential. She believes cultivating young children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence is essential. She always provides a positive, caring, and safe atmosphere in her classroom where the children are encouraged to have active participation and self-exploration skills. Her goal is to nurture children to become critical thinkers, life-long learners and confident individuals through challenges and hands-on activities. Jennifer loves to work closely with the families to support their children’s growth and development.

Peter Lee is a Hong Kong based investor in various sectors including technology, oil and gas, mineral extraction, and real estate developments. He previously served as principal of a Vancouver-based firm assisting numerous entrepreneurs in small to medium-sized businesses raising capital, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions.

Denis O'Brien is one of Ireland's leading entrepreneurs with investments across several sectors including international telecoms, radio, media, property, aircraft leasing, golf and online recruitment.

Jared Carney is the founder and CEO of Lightdale LLC and Senior Advisor to the Milken Institute. As the former Chief Strategy Officer at Milken Institute, he was instrumental in increasing the Milken Institute's programmatic and revenue growth to become a preeminent financial thinktank.

Albert Ip has 33 years experience in international banking at First National Bank of Chicago, Wells Fargo Bank, Merill Lynch and Citigroup, where he was Managing Director. He sits on the boards of various academic institutions, including the Alumni Board of Governers at Washington University in St. Louis.

Simon Jameson is the Director of Brand Strategy for Hutchison Whampoa International. He is one of the UK's leading brand and consumer experts. His previous roles include chief advisor of marketing and strategy at The Times (London), the Guardian, and The Sun - the UK's best-selling newspaper.

Ajmal Khan is the founder and president of the Verus Group of Companies and is a Global Advisor to Citigroup. At Verus Capital, Ajmal has acquired and resold over $2 billion in real estate properties, becoming the largest syndicator of properties in Canada.