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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University Team
Admissions Advisors
Academic Advisors
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.
Dr. Whitney Laughlin
Senior Advisor
With over 30 years of experience in university counselling, including service in Harvard’s admissions office and leadership roles at top schools, Whitney has guided countless students to higher education success.
Verne Becott
Senior Advisor
With over 30 years of experience in university counselling, including service in Harvard’s admissions office and leadership roles at top schools, Whitney has guided countless students to higher education success.
Matthew Sy
Admissions Advisor
Matthew leverages his background in Developmental Psychology and experience with private school applications to guide students and families in making informed academic and personal development decisions. He builds trust and confidence while helping students think critically and reach their full potential.
Eve Newstead
Writing Coach
Eve is a writer and English teacher from the UK who coaches students in academic, professional, and creative writing. She helps students find their unique voice, write with confidence, and develop their ideas—whether for university applications, career materials, or fiction—while fostering curiosity, creativity, and active participation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 Lee 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.
