Meet our experienced team of educators!Our staff collectively has over 200 years of experience in teaching students between the ages of 5-70 and hold degrees from some of the best universities in Canada, including the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, the University of New Brunswick, and others. We serve Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and surrounding areas offering in-person instruction as well as Canada-wide, offering online instruction. Our fun, down to earth bunch comes highly qualified with a devotion to working together with the student, parent or guardian to provide the utmost educational support. As a team we pride ourselves in a common goal which is to help people. Each team member possesses a strong willingness to help people grow and succeed. This shared perspective allows us to do our jobs to the best of our abilities and in turn produce outstanding results with our learners. Our intentions positively impact people's lives and set them up for long term success. |
Angie De Benedetto [Chief Executive Officer]
Angie has 25 years of educational experience. She specializes in working with Accounting, Finance, and University Statistics. Her experience has ranged from Kindergarten to adult students, as well as helping students with special needs. At present, she focuses on student progress as well as monitoring our group programs. These include STEM learning birthdays and camps, as well as GED and ESL groups.
Lee Crawford [Chief Technology Officer]
Lee has a Diploma in Computer Engineering from NAIT and has over 20 years of experience with Information Technology projects. He has extensive experience with coding and program development.
Adina Green [Chief Operations Officer]
As an Administration professional I have worked in many industries from oil and gas to medicine, insurance and education. I have completed training in many fields such as accounting and bookkeeping, computer training, general businesses, photography, and some great soft skills training and many more. I believe that what you put into the world is what you get back therefore, I spend a great deal of my time volunteering; I have been a volunteer at the Stollery Hospital for Several years as well as I have held volunteer roles such as coaching soccer and sitting on different executive boards. In my free time I enjoy being active, jogging or playing squash or enjoying an evening playing pool (9 ball).
Kevin Roome [Director of Studies - Edmonton]
Specializes in math and physics. Kevin teaches all the sciences at the high school level. He also works in University level Math, Physics and Statistics. Kevin loves the sciences and thrives on sharing this passion with his students. He presents the information in a fun and easy manner, because math and science are fun.
Dean McLaughlin [Director of Studies - Calgary]
Dean received a PhD in Astrophysics from McMaster University and spent over 20 years in research and university teaching before he joined A&D in 2020. He tutors mathematics, physics, computer science, and related subjects at the high school and postsecondary levels, and he teaches CAEC preparation, Microsoft Office, computer programming, and web development for adults.
A&D Educational Association PartnershipWe are a foundation dedicated to providing educational programs and services to disadvantaged youth, to help close the ever-increasing gap we see in education. There are so many families and so many children that are in life situations where they may never get the individualized help, they really need to be successful in their education, or the opportunity to engage in STEM learning including things like coding and robotics which can really transform their futures. |
We are here to help you on your path to success, whether academic or professional! |