Our Team
At KEY Education, our team of dedicated educators, admissions specialists, and learning strategists work closely with families to unlock each student’s full potential. With decades of combined expertise, we provide personalized guidance every step of the way.
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Private School Team
Admissions Advisors
ECE Educators
Age 2.5 - 7Educators
Age 8 - 15
Bryan R. Ide
Head of Advisory
Bryan has spent most of his professional life in education, having worked in institutional advancement for St. George’s School and UBC, and having served as chair of the Cornell Alumni Admissions.
Ben Batt
Senior Advisor
An advocate for educational enrichment and giving families that edge, Ben co-founded KEY Education in 2011 alongside fellow St. George’s graduates.
Jason Lee
Senior Advisor
Jason designs how families experience KEY, ensuring that their every interaction—from their first inquiry to their child's daily learning—reflects the clarity, trust, and growth that define KEY Education.
Dr. Phil Jarvis
Senior Advisor
Phail has held multiple roles at independent schools in the Bahamas, Canada, and the United States
Cameron Russell
Admissions Advisor
Cameron brings his insights into the private school world as an alumnus of St. George’s School and from his extensive previous experience at a number of other supplementary educational companies. Building on his passion for education.
Amy Starkey
Admissions Advisor
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.
Connor Doyle
Writing Coach
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.
Daryl Wakeham
Personal Counselor
With nearly four decades of teaching and counselling experience, including 25 years at St. George’s School, Daryl is dedicated to helping students thrive by fostering strong relationships and guiding families to support their child’s potential.
Anita MacGregor
ECE Program Lead
Anita brings over a decade of early childhood education experience as Program Lead for KEY’s LaunchPad Academy. She champions inquiry-based, nature-connected learning that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and character. With a passion for holistic child development, Anita works closely with teachers and families to help every child thrive and grow with confidence.
Christine Chen
ECE Educator
As an Early Childhood Educator at KEY, Christine brings nearly seven years of experience in tutoring and early education.
Dana Bascur
ECE Educator
Dana is eager to share her knowledge, energy, and dedication with the students, families, and team at Key throughout the upcoming school year.
Scarlet Tober
ECE Educator
Scarlet brings extensive experience in early childhood education, designing engaging activities and fostering strong connections with students and families.
Wanda LaClaire
Academic Advisor
Wanda believes that children learn best while having fun, so she creates games and challenges which encourage creativity and critical thinking while helping students meet the high standards set by KEY.
Dawid Mora
Academic Advisor
Dawid’s primary role is to facilitate learning by creating opportunities for student success, while addressing students as whole persons through instruction tailored to their individual needs.
Jasyn Katrusiak
Academic Advisor
With over 20 years of international teaching experience, including work in Korea, China, Japan, and Canada, Jasyn has guided students from elementary through high school to grow and succeed.
Rachel MacDonald
Academic Advisor
Rachel has over 10 years of teaching experience and a passion for guiding students to believe in themselves, build confidence, and reach their potential.
Sam Tehrani
Academic Advisor
With a PhD in Teaching English as a Second Language and over 15 years of international experience, Sam creates dynamic, inclusive learning environments that foster critical thinking and student growth.
Sadia Chowdhury
Academic Advisor
With over seven years of experience in education and curriculum development, Sadia is dedicated to helping students achieve both academic success and personal growth.
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KEY's Leadership
At KEY, our leadership team embodies our core values: Honourable Action, Student-Centricity, Results Orientation, Camaraderie, Passion, and a Devotion to Bettering the Lives of Others. Our commitment to serving as positive role models and preparing our students with lifelong educational foundations makes KEY’s vision a guiding force in North American admissions guidance.
Ben Batt
Co-Founder, Lead Admissons Advisor
An advocate for educational enrichment and giving families that edge, Ben co-founded KEY Education in 2011 alongside fellow St. George’s graduates.
Jason Lee
Partner
Jason designs how families experience KEY, ensuring that their every interaction—from their first inquiry to their child's daily learning—reflects the clarity, trust, and growth that define KEY Education.
Bryan R. Ide
Co-Founder, Head of Advisory
Bryan has spent most of his professional life in education, having worked in institutional advancement for St. George’s School and UBC, and having served as chair of the Cornell Alumni Admissions.
Let’s Get StartedWith a Complimentary Consultation!
Take the first step toward your child’s admission success. In this free, no-obligation session, we’ll discuss your goals, answer your questions, and map out a personalized plan to guide your admissions journey.
