SilverDart Learning develops game-based mobile apps for high school math and science curriculums. We provide curriculum-based education content in an app gaming environment that is both familiar and engaging to students. Students can download, practice and learn 24/7.
SilverDart Learning
Jon David Gill
POSITION: Co-Founder & CEO
Bio: The interesting part of your life is over when you stop wondering why you can’t do things a better way!
MOST COMPELLING ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE: Putting cancer back in the box.
Why are you an entrepreneur? It’s an addiction.
Favourite quote: “I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas Edison
Fun Facts:
- Water is my primary element. Outside of business, everything I am passionate about happens around it, on it or in it.
- I have been shot at more than once.
- I was a Canadian record holder at age 8.
Karen Ritcey
POSITION: Co-Founder & President
Bio: Learner, innovator, eternal optimist, outdoor enthusiast and mom.
MOST COMPELLING ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE: Leaving the corporate world behind to build a startup!
Why are you an entrepreneur? To create a solution that answers students’ timeless question, “Why are we learning this?”
Favourite quote: “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” - Albert Einstein
Fun Facts:
- Swimming is my meditation.
- Historical fiction and documentaries are my addiction.
- I believe chocolate should be its own food group.
Steve McLean
POSITION: Director of Learning
Bio: Educator, dreamer, rebel, triathlete and life long learner!
MOST COMPELLING ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE: Ironman 2012 - If you can do this, anything is possible!
Why are you an entrepreneur? To revolutionize teaching and learning, and improve outcomes for kids worldwide.
Favourite quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
Fun Facts:
- The best training I had to be a high school principal came from working in a federal prison.
- I’m a closet wood turner.
- I love Algonquin Park in the springtime!