Rodney Briggs graduated from the University of Manitoba with a BA and MA (International Relations). He has worked as a journalist, served for 15 years in the Canadian diplomatic core and was President of the Canadian Education Centre Network for eleven years. He is currently President and Chairman of the Board of CECN Global Schools Ltd.

Gerald Macleod graduated from the University of Saskatchewan (BA and BEd), from Carleton University (MA), from the University of Manitoba (MEd - Curriculum Studies) and from the Universite de Poitiers (advanced diploma in French Language Studies). He has worked as a teacher and principal, lectured and trained overseas, worked for the Manitoba Department of Advanced Education. He developed the Maple Bear education system, has overseen the evolution of its program and has supervised its implementation internationally. He is currently Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Board of CECN Global Schools Ltd

The Maple Bear Education System™ was developed for CECN Global Schools to bring a Canadian designed early learning program for children to the world. It was created by Canadian experts and is being constantly upgraded to ensure that the Maple Bear Education System reflects the very best in early childhood education.

CECN Global Schools was established by the Canadian Education Centre Network (CECN) a private non profit company set up in 1995 with the support of Government of Canada dedicated to marketing Canada as destination for international students.

At Maple Bear we believe that there is nothing more important than our children. The goal of the Maple Bear pre-school is to establish an enthusiasm for learning and knowledge in young learners that will serve as a foundation for future success in the formal education system.