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Our Why
As we learn about the world around us, we learn about ourselves. From solving that pesky calculus problem to thinking critically about a difficult event in history, every situation prompts an opportunity to learn about who we are and how we think.
A grade or test score doesn’t tell that story. But SpacesEDU can.
We may be the new kid on the block — but we’re not new.
best-in-class education products, watching how
they’re used, and iterating based on student and
teacher feedback from 6,500 schools.
Started as a research project
In 2005 myBlueprint was formed out of a research project that pointed to the need for better career education and readiness tools.
15+ years serving Canadian students
Since then, myBlueprint has grown to serve more than 360 school districts and one million students in Canada.
Now, bringing portfolios with a purpose to you
Our next big adventure brings us to developing a best-in-class portfolio solution for capturing and communicating education as it happens.
Our Leadership Team
Gil Silberstein has a demonstrated history of leadership in the education technology sector. His core focus areas include strategy, team building, business development, managing complex software development life cycles, and fostering long-term relationships with customers.
Gil attended Western University and graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business. With a desire to help young people concerned about their future, Gil embarked on an in-depth research study focused on career development implementation in K-12 schools. As co-founder and CEO of myBlueprint, Gil has played a key role in advocating for career education and proficiency-based assessment practices, while leading a team of over 60 dedicated employees supporting the success of more than one million students each year.
Over the past 10 years, Sierra Holtzheuser has held various leadership roles at the company, including heading the technical support, partner success, sales, and marketing teams. As the Vice President of Growth & Partnerships, she is responsible for shaping the company's strategy, overseeing operations, driving business development initiatives, and providing visionary leadership. Sierra's teams are widely recognized by our partners for their unwavering enthusiasm, depth of knowledge, and exceptional customer service.
Sierra holds a Master of Arts in Child and Youth Studies from Brock University, and a Bachelor of Education from Ontario Tech University. She has additional teaching qualifications in Special Education and English as a Second Language, underscoring her commitment to diverse learners.
Sierra's passion lies in advancing personalized, competency-based education and ensuring the success and future readiness of all learners. She is deeply committed to fostering impactful change in education, focusing on placing learners at the forefront of decisions and strategic plans. Sierra's strength lies in her ability to actively listen to the challenges faced by district leaders and collaboratively construct solutions that resonate with their vision and their unique community of educators, students, and families.
Bryan Carvalho, our Director of Product, is a graduate of York University and Seneca College of Creative Arts & Animation. With a strong background in product design and development, Bryan has been instrumental in transforming myBlueprint into Canada’s leading career software program, known for its user-friendliness, engagement, and responsiveness.
Bryan has brought that same expertise and energy to our latest product offering - SpacesEDU. He now leads our expanding Product Team, preparing for the next phase of our product’s evolution. Under Bryan’s leadership, our agile development approach enables rapid releases of new features and enhancements.
Bryan is passionate about incorporating user feedback into our development process, ensuring a user experience that is consistently recognized for its functionality and aesthetic appeal. He is dedicated to creating impactful learning environments that benefit all stakeholders, both within and beyond the classroom. Bryan’s commitment to excellence and innovation drives our mission to deliver outstanding software solutions.
Alvin joined the myBlueprint team a decade ago as a Software Developer after earning his Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Computer Science from McMaster University. During this time, he played a key role in the development and evolution of core myBlueprint features such as All About Me and the Post-Secondary/Occupation Planner. He has also worked with many Canadian school districts to support new and existing integrations between myBlueprint and their student information systems.
Alvin transitioned into his current role five years ago for the launch of SpacesEDU and now serves as a vital link between the product and engineering teams. He often acts as the main point of contact for tracking how the intricacies of new updates will interact with SpacesEDU’s broader ecosystem. Alvin is passionate about finding solutions to complex problems and is dedicated to ensuring alignment and common understanding between product vision and implementation.
With over seven years of experience in Customer Success, Daphnee provides a unique approach that focuses on intelligent technologies and inquiry-based learning. As Director of Customer Success, Daphnee is responsible for overseeing the direction and operation of the customer success department across the organization. She is recognized for her caring and thoughtful nature, leadership skills, and ability to identify gaps and improve company-wide processes.
As a graduate of the Master of Arts in Sport Psychology program at McGill University, and holding a Bachelor of Education in French as a Second Language from McGill University, Daphnee brings extensive second-language education experience to her role. Passionate about learner-centered and goal-oriented approaches to learning, she is a strong advocate of leveraging impactful technology to nurture student agency.
Wilston Dsouza is the Director of Engineering at myBlueprint, bringing over 12 years of experience in software engineering. He began his career as a Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he worked on several projects involving the development of mission-critical applications for American Express.
Wilston holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and a Post Graduate Certificate in Web Development. During his time at myBlueprint, he has successfully delivered several key engineering projects, demonstrating his expertise in setting up and managing geographically distributed high-velocity engineering teams that deliver high-quality software solutions.
Proficient in ReactJS and .NET with C#, Wilston excels in Agile Scrum methodologies, ensuring that his teams operate efficiently and effectively. A strong believer in the continuous improvement mindset, he is passionate about process improvement projects that aim to achieve operational excellence.
Day to day, you’ll find Wilston leading the Engineering Team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, and ensuring the smooth operation of geographically distributed teams. His dedication to building and refining engineering processes has been instrumental in driving the success of myBlueprint’s technical initiatives.
Doug Topping is the Director of Technology at SpacesEDU, where he started as the company's first Technical Support Agent over eight years ago. He completed the Computer Systems Technology program at George Brown College. Progressing through various technical support roles, he has consistently provided exceptional support to partners. With a deep understanding of myBlueprint and SpacesEDU, Doug excels in assisting partners with diverse requests, ensuring the system is utilized to its fullest potential. Serving as a liaison between the Support Team, Development Team, and partners, he focuses on bridging communication gaps and conveying important technical information.
Doug is recognized for his problem-solving skills and dedication to helping others. He is passionate about supporting his fellow employees and partners whenever he can.
In his current role, he oversees the management of the SpacesEDU Technical Support Team and indirectly supervises the myBlueprint Technical Support Team, ensuring partners receive timely and effective support. He manages integrations with Student Information Systems and Account Management Systems, collaborating closely with district IT to deliver tailored solutions for partners. Additionally, Doug validates and imports critical information from partner school boards and creates easy-to-read reports of key usage statistics using SQL and PowerBI.
Jordan Lewis is your Partner Development Specialist at SpacesEDU. After receiving a double major in Music and Education, Jordan completed a Master's Degree in Education in Teaching, Learning, and Development. During this time, Jordan had the opportunity to teach at various grade levels but felt that classroom teaching was not the path he envisioned for himself.
Jordan puts people first—whether that be students, teachers, or administrators—placing a particular emphasis on understanding their needs and fostering relationships that lead to success. With a passion for public speaking, Jordan loves to hit the ground running and share insights about celebrating student growth, competency-based education, and student success.
As a Partner Development Specialist, Jordan works with schools and districts across North America to solve challenges by bringing innovative solutions from idea to implementation. Jordan is also the host of the Growth Over Grades podcast by SpacesEDU.
With a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Human Resources Management and over eight years of progressive experience in People & Operations, Brenda Truong leads the HR function at myBlueprint and SpacesEDU. Brenda’s responsibilities include planning and executing HR strategies, leading initiatives to improve company operations, and developing policies and programs to enhance the employee experience. She is known for her empathetic approach to modern HR practices and her ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Brenda finds genuine fulfillment in being part of a company that’s making a difference in education. With prior experience in the education technology sector, Brenda understands the unique challenges in the industry. She is dedicated to fostering exceptional workplace environments driven by purpose, where everyone is aligned and committed to our mission of supporting educators and student success.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wilfrid Laurier University, Kaitlyn Huber kicked off her career in Biotech where she inevitably fell in love with project management. She now has almost a decade of experience in Project Management, leading teams building innovative products across Biotech, Health Tech, and now EdTech.
Passionate about all things project management and product development, Kaitlyn is focused on ensuring we’re bringing the right solutions to partners at the right time and on time. She is experienced in waterfall and agile project management, and skilled at adapting project management methodologies to fit company needs. She’s also a Certified Scrum Master and holds a CAPM.
Day to day, you’ll find Kaitlyn working closely with our Engineering Team to ensure our releases stay on track, collaborating with our Product Team to prioritize and plan which features come next, leading a variety of internal projects from process improvement to change management, and communicating key updates across internal teams.
Colleen is a seasoned marketing professional with over five years of experience in the education technology industry. As the Marketing Manager of Brand and Partnerships at SpacesEDU, she leads the brand’s marketing initiatives, ensuring they align with business objectives and supporting the team in executing strategic plans. Colleen is recognized for her critical thinking, communication, and project management skills. Her passion lies in demand generation, customer marketing, and crafting compelling brand stories that highlight how products meet the needs of potential clients.
Colleen holds a Certificate in Digital Marketing from York University and a Master of Arts in Translation Studies, alongside a Bachelor of Education from Queen's University and a Bachelor of Arts in French. She also has specialized teaching qualifications in Special Education. Before her role in the education technology sector and at SpacesEDU, Colleen was a dedicated classroom teacher for students in 4th through 12th grade.
Before joining SpacesEDU, Natalie Priest was a classroom teacher for 12 years, a team leader, a standards-based learning coach, and a technology integrationist. Natalie has a Master of Arts in Educational Technology from Michigan State University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She has additional teaching qualifications in Special Education and English as a Second Language.
While passionate about many topics in education, there are two that really get Natalie talking: supporting student agency in technology to foster creativity and curiosity, and the intentional development of metacognitive practices for engagement and success in learning. These were central to her own teaching practices, and it’s amazing to see both flourish in SpacesEDU!
As Manager of Partner Success & Strategy, Natalie leads a wonderful group of Partner Success Specialists. Together, Natalie and her team partner with district leadership teams to align vision and goals with successful implementation strategies.
