Team at Maverick

Our dedicated team consists of Ontario Certified Educators, Subject Degree holders from top universities and well-known Masters with great passion for teaching, proven high efficiency learning skills/method, and years of teaching experience.

Management Team

Founder - Mrs. Cathy Ye

Founder and Academic Director of Maverick brings global education experience, proven business leadership, and a parent’s insight to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and excellence in every student.

A Message from the Director

When I founded Maverick Learning Center, my goal was simple yet profound – to create a place where children don’t just memorize, but learn to think, ask questions, and build lasting habits that empower them for life.

Before dedicating myself fully to the education sector, I served as the General Manager of a local media and ISP company, where I built the team from just two employees to more than fifteen and grew the business from a small startup to the 7th largest ISP in Canada, achieving over $8 million in annual revenue within four years. That journey taught me the power of vision, persistence, and collaboration – values that continue to shape everything we do at Maverick.
As a mother of three children educated in the public education system of Toronto, I understand firsthand the challenges and aspirations of modern families – balancing academic excellence, emotional well-being, and personal growth. Having guided my own children through different stages of learning, I also deeply relate to parents’ hopes and challenges from nurturing strong study habits to building emotional resilience and lifelong curiosity.
At Maverick, our mission is to spark curiosity, foster habits, and inspire critical thinking in every student. We believe true education goes beyond grades and builds confidence, compassion, and the courage to explore new ideas.

Thank you for being part of the Maverick community! Together, we are not just supporting academic success , we are helping young minds grow into thoughtful, capable, and fearless leaders of tomorrow.

Principal - Mr. Binyamin Sion (Sean)

B.A. B Ed. P. Mechanical Engineer (Tel-Aviv University), 30yrs+ high school teaching experience (Math, Business, Accounting, Economics, History, Science and Computer Science)

It is with great Pleasure that I write this letter of introduction to you as the Principal of Maverick Learning Centre.

I finished my P. Mechanical & Computer Science Engineering, then I was convinced to do my education degree, which I completed in 1987. I also finished another degree in Business & Media.

My dean convinced me to join education “only for one year” which became my career for more than 30 years. Since I arrived to Canada, I have been involved in education. I teach around 24 high school subjects and could say with pride that I have learnt a lot from my students as well as I have studied from my teachers.

Maverick Learning Centre has a great tradition of academic excellence. It is my privilege to lead and carry forward the excellence of Maverick Learning Centre.

Our centre’s mission is to provide you with the highest quality of enrichment to help students and prepare them for a good future. This mission will be accomplished by creating an environment of high expectations of achievement, behaviour, and service. Our society needs citizens with strong moral and ethical values, who believe in the responsibilities of citizenship and service to others.

Teachers of Maverick Learning Centre have the highest respect for our students and their parents, following our mission statements are: Academic excellence, independence, improving their time management & Global Citizenship. I believe that educating our children to achieve higher goals can be done with partnership between students, their parents, teachers and their communities. As students, your high academic achievement will be met through hard work, motivation, persistence, and self-confidence.

B.A. B Ed. P. Mechanical Engineer (Tel-Aviv University)
30yrs+ high school teaching experience (Math, Business, Accounting, Economics, History, Science and Computer Science)
Experienced in working with special needs and gifted students

Administrative Team

Meet the Maverick administrative team, committed to supporting students, parents, and educators every step of the way.

Front Desk Administrator & Academic Affairs Supervisor - Ms. Eva Tang

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (Hong Kong Baptist University)
2yrs as a Special Needs Assistant Teacher in Hong Kong Primary School
6yrs+ of experience working with nursery, primary, and special needs children (ages 3-12)

Human Resources & Marketing Supervisor - Ms. Thetis Ching

Ms. Thetis

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (The University of Hong Kong)
8yrs+ private tutoring experience
Experienced in teaching special needs children and ESL students

Maverick Educators

Our dedicated team consists of Ontario Certified Educators, Subject Degree holders from top universities and well-known Masters with great passion for teaching, proven high efficiency learning skills/method, and years of teaching experiences.

Math Department:

Mr. Binyamin Sion (Sean)

Head of the Math Department
B.A. B Ed. P. Mechanical Engineer
30yrs+ teaching experience in Math & Science
Experienced in working with special needs and gifted students

Dr. Genady Roizman

Ph.D. in Astrophysics
Master of Science in Physics (Physical Optics)
Experienced in teaching students in Euclid Math Contest (Top 0.5%)

Ms. Carol

Ms. Carol Li

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Statistics (University of Toronto)

Experienced in teaching Math to students from Grade 4–12

Mr. Jimmy Wu

Jimmy Wu Math Teacher

Science Department:

Mr. Joseph

Head of Science Department Mr. Joseph

Head of the Science Department

Mr. Binyamin Sion (Sean)

B.A. B Ed. P. Mechanical Engineer
30yrs+ teaching experience in Math & Science
Experienced in working with special needs and gifted students

Mr. Brian Li

English Department:

Mr. Andrew Fuyarchuk
Picture of Mr. Andrew

Head of the English Department
M. Ed., B.A. (Ottawa)
Certified teacher in senior grades
Grade 10-12 English

Mr. John Kalapodis
Picture of John Kalapodis

B.A. in English Literature from the University of Toronto
30 yrs of teaching ESL/EFL/IELTS/Cambridge Exam Preparation
Specializes in teaching communicative grammar, pronunciation (including accent reduction), academic and idiomatic vocabulary

Ms. Thetis Ching
Ms. Thetis

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Major (University of Hong Kong)
8yrs+ private tutoring experience
Experienced in teaching special needs children and ESL students
Grade SK-6 English, Creative Writing

Ms. Rosanna Totino

French Department:

Ms. Belinda

Ms.Belinda

2nd Year Undergraduate Student at University of Toronto

Majoring in Physiology and Biomedical Toxicology

Completed French Immersion Program, DELF B2

Ms. Lynn Tsang

Lynne-Tsang-Maverick-Learning-Markham

Gr-K-8 French and Gr 11-12 Biology teacher

Master of Arts in Education (CUHK)

Bachelor of Science in Biology
(Simon Fraser University)

Chess Department:

Mr. Mario Moran-Venegas

Mario-Moran-Venegas

Board Chess Instructor & Chief Arbiter of OCC (Ontario Chess Challenge)
Certified National Arbiter for Tournaments
10yrs+ experience in teaching board chess
CFC Rating P1900+

Mr. Uttam Dhungel

Uttam-Dhungel-Maverick-Learning-Chess-Markham-Toronto

International Arbiter
Licensed National Instructor
CFC Rating 1900+
Chef Arbiter of the Toronto Open Tournament

Mr. Wang Li Dong

National Master
CFC Rating 2100+ | FIDE Rating 2100+
Master Chess Coach for students from beginner to CFC Rating 2000+

Mr. Koosha Jaferian

Koosha Jaferian playing Chess

National & FIDE Master
CFC Rating 2400+ | FIDE Rating 2100+
Master Chess Coach for students up to National Master Level

Mr. Vadim Razin

Vadim-Razin-Maverick-Learning-Centre-Markham

Ukraine Chess Grand Master
CFC Rating 2500+ | FIDE Rating 2300+
Master Chess Coach for students up to FIDE Master Level

Maverick Youth Team

Our Student Teaching Assistants are selected from outstanding students from various schools. They apply their efficient learning methods to help lower-grade students successfully complete homework and develop excellent study habits. They become role models to demonstrate the importance of learning, applying what is learned, and taking responsibility. As full-time students, Teaching Assistants can start to use their own work and labor to bear some of daily expense responsibilities. Be a positive person in their family and in society. We welcome students who are able, willing and eager to join our young Teaching Assistant team!

Joseph

Chess Coach Assistant

Jeffery Wang

Elementary English Writing and Math Tutor

Ryan Zhuang

 Chess Coach Assistant

Austin Vinson

Maverick Advisory Team

Our Advisory Team is composed of outstanding professionals from various industries, providing advice and supervision in cultivating students’ character, habits abilities, as well as academic direction. Students and parents benefit from the Advisors’ time and socially tested knowledge. Via seminars, online calls, and in person counselling, be “beacons of warm light” to shine upon, and guide students to have a lifelong learning and career mentality in their chosen professions.

Dr. Aylin Ma

Maverick Partners

Discover our valued partnerships that help us create enriching opportunities and resources for our students and community.