Deschool Canada was founded to expand access to STEM and sustainability education by breaking down barriers to expert access so that young learners everywhere have the chance to gain the skills and confidence to shape the future. We believe every student deserves the chance to explore, innovate, and connect with real-world scientists and industry experts. By breaking barriers to expert access, we ensure that young learners everywhere gain the skills and confidence to shape the future.
A future where students across the country have equitable access to world-class STEM education,
empowering them to become changemakers and innovators.
To expand the reach of STEM and sustainability education, ensuring students have access to hands-on learning and industry mentorship.
We bring real-world scientists and industry experts directly to students, either in-person or virtually, inspiring them through project-based learning. Our programs are aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and focus on emerging careers in agricultural technology, renewable energy, biotech, and more. By integrating STEM with sustainability, we prepare students not just for the workforce but for solving real-world challenges.
Every student deserves the opportunity to engage with STEM and sustainability education.
We inspire students to ask bold questions, challenge ideas, and embrace discovery as a lifelong journey.
We go beyond theory, ensuring STEM learning is practical, impactful, and driven by real-world applications.
Our programs empower students to use STEM for good, solving global challenges and shaping a sustainable future.
With great passion and a vision for STEM and sustainability education, we have built this organization to ensure students have access to world-class learning experiences.
With over 13 years of experience in education and curriculum development, Ritu has worked in schools across India, Singapore, Dubai, and Canada. Her passion for STEM education and hands-on learning led her to create Deschool Canada, ensuring that students in every corner of the country have access to transformative STEM experiences. Ritu is a strong advocate for equity in education, breaking down barriers to expert access and inspiring the next generation of changemakers.
A heart educator, Rebeka brings expertise in STEM curriculum development and hands-on learning methodologies. She ensures that Deschool Canada's programs are engaging, accessible, and aligned with emerging STEM fields. Rebeka is passionate about connecting students to real-world applications of STEM, helping them see how science and technology can be used to solve global challenges.
David leads operations and strategic growth at Deschool Canada, ensuring the organization's programs are efficiently executed and scalable. With a strong background in education, nonprofit management, and strategic planning, he oversees partnerships, funding initiatives, and program implementation to expand Deschool Canada’s impact. His work focuses on streamlining operations, securing funding, and reaching more underserved communities with transformative STEM education.
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