Why It Became Personal

Anxiety has deeply affected my family. One of my children struggled with severe anxiety.

We saw psychologists.

We saw psychiatrists.

Nothing seemed to work.

At 18, everything collapsed. She attempted to take her life — twice.

I remember telling her:

"It may feel cloudy now, but there is light at the end of the tunnel."

She looked at me and said:

"Dad, there is no light. There is no tunnel. There is only darkness."

For six months I came home from work not knowing if my daughter would still be alive.

For parents who have lived this — you know what it feels like.

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The Story Behind Schoolbeat

From law to education

From Canada's top franchise lawyer to education.

Best Franchise Lawyer in Canada, 2014–2019.

Advised top franchise brands on national and global growth.

A family crisis made the mission impossible to ignore.

What Schoolbeat is building

Schoolbeat helps schools support students earlier and more effectively.

Students learn through short video stories that feel like real-life school situations.

Educators can better understand how students are feeling and where support may be needed.

Lessons are plug-and-play and fit naturally into the school day.

Helps schools align their student support systems.

See how Schoolbeat helps schools support students earlier and build stronger school communities.

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