Who We Are

We are representatives with Strategic Transitions Inc. who’s goal and passion is to provide learning resources that support the Universal Design for Learning. We support learning for ALL as well as LIFELONG learning.

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John De Luca, whose area of expertise is Learning Design and Development, captures hearts and inspires learners. He has four wonderful children and is a Maple Leaf fanatic that has a weakness for chocolate cake.

John was a teacher for 17 years working with the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School board. He has taught all elementary school grades as well as some secondary school and was especially involved in Assistive Technology.

John was a recipient of the 2005 National Technology Innovation Award which was given in recognition of educators whose innovative approach has been instrumental in building modern learning environments. As well as winning numerous other awards for his pedagogical prowess, John was also nominated for the highly prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence. In 2007, he joined Strategic Transitions Inc. which has given him the opportunity to take “Education for All” outside the classroom walls and into global environments. John provides webinars, learning support, training sessions, conferences and workshops on a variety of Assistive Technology tools and software. With our Learning Centre in Aurora, Ontario, John is able to provide group seminars for individuals, students and teachers. He also provides group or one-on-one webinars for world wide support.
If you are interested in learning with John, please feel free to email renee@strategictransitions.com or call 1-800-726-7784.

A techie with a sociology degree Nick attended Nipissing University where he learned to give’r and get‘er done. One of the resident renaissance men working at Strategic Transitions, Nick is not limited to one particular area of expertise. He started with us at the beginning of 2008 as a technology coach working within the Toronto District School Board. During his time in that position he had the pleasure of working with hundreds of children with various learning disabilities. He had the opportunity to teach them as well as their parents and teachers on the use of various pieces of assistive technology. Some of the many hats that he now wears include providing tech support, customer service, learning support, website maintenance, sales, international relations, marketing, webinars and workshops. A proponent of universal design for learning he believes everyone should have a chance to learn no matter what their learning style is.
Having spent most of his childhood in Africa Nick enjoys a good dose of sunshine and lives for the summer. He has yet to fully adapt to Canadian Winters so a tropical satellite office for Strategic Transitions located on beachfront property is one of his utmost priorities. He has however grown an appreciation for ice hockey that includes a passionate hatred for everything related to the Toronto Maple Leafs. A devoted gastronome Nick thoroughly enjoys good food and only the finest imported European gummies. He hopes to one day defeat Bobby Flay in kitchen stadium. Also an avid music fan he is the office guru on all things hip-hop.

Gray Thompson a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with over 20 years small business experience joined Strategic Transitions in January of 2010 . He is currently working in shipping and fulfillment and laying the groundwork for the forthcoming and promising Knowledge International division . Gray enjoys riding his motorcycle , time at the cottage , and spending downtime at the casinos . An avid poker player he hopes to one day play in a major World Poker Tour event or the World series main event.