Micheal Dawod has over 10 years experience working in progressive roles in the corporate world, including his most recent time as the National Operations Manager for IELTS in Canada. It was through his position with IELTS that Michael met Heartland founder and President, Gary Gervais, when visiting the school in Winnipeg. Michael immediately felt the welcoming and friendly environment that Heartland had cultivated so well throughout its 15 years of existence. From there, the seed was planted to eventually open the second Heartland campus in Mississauga based on the same model, culture, and values that has worked so well to create a comfortable environment where students can learn English.