Hello! I’m Andrea Laurel Ives, the creator of alives. Sharing a little of my history will help you understand why alives was created.

Global awareness has grown and developed within me from over fifty years of teaching in Canada. Prior to becoming an Ontario Certified Teacher with additional qualifications in Special Education and Counselling, I taught for three years in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. My parents and two siblings were also Ontario Certified Teachers. We traveled internationally as a family unit experiencing many cultures and sharing rewarding adventures together.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website! Watch this space for more updates. Just a few more weeks to go!