Our Team: Directors

Justin is a University of Victoria certified teacher who recently returned from a 2 year leave teaching math and science at an international school in China. Looking to return home to friends and family, he has joined the BrainBoost Team as a Homework Help teacher. Justin is very passionate about conservation and sustainability and has worked at the Vancouver Aquarium and Zoo. He has previously worked and coached for the Paralympics and Special Olympics and is a true sports fanatic himself. He also likes spending time writing and playing guitar and can often be found with a good book in hand.

Michael is a compelling wordsmith, professional facilitator and certified teacher who believes that youth who are empowered to be critical thinkers and confident speakers are the foundation of healthy communities. He has almost ten years experience working for arts-based organizations and alternative education, designing innovative and creative programming that engages youth in learning and inspires vibrant lives. Michael has performed across the province as a spoken word artist and hip hop lyricist and always brings a unique sense of style, creativity and social consciousness to his work. He is at BrainBoost to inspire students in the Humanities, sciences and outdoor education.

Ivey grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana and arrived in Vancouver via Sweden where she lived and worked for two years. At BrainBoost, Ivey’s main job is as the Head of Student Services. Her job is to do whatever is needed to make each and every person who comes through the HUB feel welcome and have a rewarding BrainBoost experience. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree in History, Classical Studies (Latin), and an Individualized Major in Ethnic Conflict. Her studies and travels have shown her that the world is really a small place but filled with infinitely interesting and unique people. Ivey loves watching the students at BrainBoost become independent and learn new things about themselves and their abilities. When Ivey is not at BrainBoost she can be found running, learning to ski, cooking big meals for friends and family, reading about the world, and planning her next big trip somewhere.

As well as being a Language Arts teacher, Morie is a true advocate for children’s literacy. She has over ten years experience working with children with learning challenges in the area of English Language Arts. Morie has a Special Education degree from the University of Alberta. She has a contagious enthusiasm for reading and writing and does what it takes to create engagement with kids. In her spare time Morie actively promotes literacy - most recently for OMID orphanage in Afghanistan and URPI orphanage in Peru. Exciting hockey games, gourmet meals and walks with her family and friends help keep Morie balanced.