A Better Way to
Learn Online
Think Laugh Learn is building an intelligent tutoring system that gives students daily structure, emotional support, and measurable mastery — not just printable lessons.
Built for students who need more than a standard online course — including students with ASD, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges.
How It Works
Our intelligent learning system is designed to be interactive and adaptive — not printable worksheets or passive video lectures. Every session is structured to build real confidence and lasting mastery.
2-Hour Daily Structure
Focused, manageable daily learning sessions designed to build habit and consistency without overwhelming students.
AI-Supported Tutoring
Adaptive questions and personalized guidance that meets each student at their current level — in real time.
Mastery-Based Progress
Students advance when they demonstrate genuine understanding, not just when time passes.
Emotional Check-Ins
Daily check-ins help identify when students need extra support, encouragement, or a moment to reset.
Learning Coach Support
A human learning coach available to guide, motivate, and support each student's growth.
Student Profile Tracking
Each student has a learning profile that tracks progress, strengths, and areas for growth over time.
Important distinction
Lessons in Think Laugh Learn are interactive and adaptive, responding to each student's answers in real time. This is not a course with printable worksheets or passive video content. Our goal is genuine engagement and measurable progress.
Curriculum Aligned for Western Canada
Our learning model is being designed with curriculum alignment for Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia — supporting provincial learning outcomes for students in Grades 8–12.
Trust, Visibility, and Real Support
Choosing an online learning option for your child is a significant decision. Think Laugh Learn is being designed with parent trust at the center — giving you the visibility and peace of mind you deserve.
Daily structure without full-day screen time
Focused 2-hour sessions give students the structure they need without the fatigue of all-day screen exposure.
Progress visibility for families
Parents can see what their student is working on, how they are progressing, and where they may need extra support.
Support for different learning styles
Designed with neurodiverse learners in mind — including students with ASD, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges.
Built with safety boundaries
Our AI assistant operates within strict educational boundaries. It is a learning tool, not an open chatbot or general-purpose AI.
AI does not replace parents or teachers
Think Laugh Learn is designed to support human relationships in learning, not replace them. Real people remain at the center.
"Designed for students who need flexibility without losing structure or support."
Ages 13–18
Western Canada
Learning That Actually Works for You
Think Laugh Learn is being built for students who want to succeed but may not thrive in a traditional classroom or a passive online course. You deserve something better — something that meets you where you are.
Clear Daily Goals
Know exactly what you are working on each day. No confusion, no guessing where to start.
Less Overwhelming
Bite-sized sessions designed to feel manageable, even on difficult days.
Feedback When Stuck
Get helpful hints and explanations the moment you need them, not after waiting days.
No Shame Learning
Make mistakes, try again, and learn at your own pace without judgment.
Interactive Practice
Lessons that respond to you — not the same content pushed to everyone.
Learn at Your Level
The system adapts to where you are today and helps you move forward step by step.
Supporting a Range of Educational Models
Think Laugh Learn is being developed to eventually support a wide variety of educational organizations across Western Canada. Our goal is a flexible learning system that serves diverse communities and learning environments.
Our long-term vision includes supporting both private partnerships and publicly funded school programs across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.
Strategic Partners & Funders Welcome
We are actively seeking education experts, strategic partners, funders, and advisors who share our vision for the future of structured, supportive online learning in Canada.
Meet the Founders
Think Laugh Learn was founded by a husband-and-wife team who share a common belief: every student deserves an educational experience that adapts to them, not the other way around.
By combining decades of experience in education, leadership, business, and emerging technology, we are building a learning system designed for the next generation of students.
Olen Hillaby
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Olen Hillaby is an entrepreneur, systems thinker, and lifelong learner with a passion for solving complex problems through innovation and technology.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophical Logic — a discipline focused on critical thinking, reasoning, decision-making, and the analysis of complex systems. Throughout his career, Olen has worked across multiple sectors including finance, small business development, and the Canadian oil and gas industry.
His leadership experience includes serving as Chairperson of Community Futures Lakeland and as an Executive Leader with the Community Futures Network Alberta (CFNA), where he supported initiatives focused on economic development, community growth, and organizational leadership.
In recent years, Olen has become deeply involved in artificial intelligence, intelligent tutoring systems, and agentic AI technologies. As a self-taught developer and AI enthusiast, he has focused on how emerging technologies can be used to improve learning outcomes, create personalized educational experiences, and increase access to high-quality education.
Areas of Focus
Nicole Trebell
Co-Founder & Chief Learning Officer
Nicole Trebell is an experienced educator with experience teaching in a First Nations community in Western Canada.
She holds a Master's degree focused on classroom technology and educational innovation and is currently pursuing her PhD. Throughout her career, Nicole has worked directly with diverse learners, helping students overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve academic success.
Her work has consistently focused on finding practical ways to use technology to enhance learning while maintaining the human connection that students need to thrive. Through years of classroom experience, she has witnessed both the strengths and limitations of traditional educational models and understands the importance of individualized support for every learner.
Nicole plays a central role in ensuring that Think Laugh Learn remains grounded in sound educational practice, student well-being, curriculum alignment, and evidence-based learning design.
Areas of Expertise
Too many students are being asked to fit into systems that were never designed around their individual needs.
Some students struggle in traditional classrooms. Others struggle in online programs that provide flexibility but little structure, feedback, or personal support.
We believe the future of education lies somewhere in between.
Our goal is to combine the best of human mentorship, educational expertise, and intelligent technology to create learning experiences that help students build confidence, develop mastery, and achieve meaningful success.
Think Laugh Learn is more than an educational platform. It is our commitment to helping students discover that learning can be engaging, challenging, supportive, and deeply rewarding.
Join the Early Interest List
We are in early development and want to hear from families, educators, and partners who believe in what we are building. Share your interest and we will be in touch.