Eric Khoury ’06, Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach, became the youngest head coach in Raptors 905 franchise history in July 2022. 

On this episode of Coyote Conversations, Eric sits down with alumnus and current faculty member Griffin Bush ’06 to delve into the path that took Eric from being a Crescent grad to engineering at UofT to a position on the Raptors coaching staff. 

They delve into Khoury’s experience in the Raptors front-end office, the coaching staff, what it was like working with Dwayne Casey, Nick Nurse and of course, being on the bus for the championship parade.

A native of Toronto, Khoury joined the Raptors organization in 2012 as an intern in the basketball operations department, working with algorithms to detect basketball actions and plan defences. In 2015, he was promoted to Manager of Basketball Operations and Analytics, where he focused on college players and producing analytics reports for the coaching staff. Khoury joined the Raptors bench in 2017 as a member of former Head Coach Dwayne Casey’s staff while also serving as the Director of Analytics. As an assistant coach, he won an NBA Championship with the Raptors in 2019. He would be named lead assistant coach and offensive coordinator for Raptors 905 in 2019, helping lead the franchise to the best record in the league and leading the G League in offensive efficiency in 2020. Khoury then returned to the Raptors bench in 2021. A University of Toronto graduate, Khoury holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Applied Science in Experimental Fluid Dynamics.

This episode is hosted by current faculty member and alumnus, Griffin Bush ’06, and recorded and edited by Kai McKee ’25. Coyote Conversations is made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive.

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Ross Turvey, former Crescent faculty, sat down with alumnus David Bruser ’95 for a Catching Up With… interview for Past & Present summer 2025 edition. These chats are always full of great moments, even if we only have space for a short article in the magazine.

So, we thought — why not let you hear the full conversation? 

The recording wasn’t done in a studio, so the audio’s a little raw, but we think that adds to its charm. You’ll get to hear the real rhythm and warmth of their exchange as David interviews Mr Turvey, longtime Upper School English teacher, who taught at Crescent from 1990 to 2011. After Crescent, he lived in Zurich for 10 years and is now “loving life” in Montreal.

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"Dr. Kieran Quinn ‘01 is a General Internist and Palliative Care Clinician-Scientist at Sinai Health System and a Clinician-Scientist at the University of Toronto and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences.

His research focuses on improving access and delivery of high-quality end-of-life care for patients with terminal non-cancer illness, such as heart failure and dementia. Dr. Quinn is also passionate about improving the recognition and care of patients with the post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID) and leads a large research program to that effect.

Kieran completed his MSc in Cardiovascular Physiology and his PhD in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation as a Vanier Scholar in the Eliot Phillipson Clinician Scientist Training Program at the University of Toronto. He was awarded the Governor General's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence as the top-ranked graduate student across the entire School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto.

This episode is hosted by Jason Steel ’93, and recorded and edited by Kai McKee ’24. Coyote Conversations is made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive." 

Music by Matt Large.

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With over 20 years of experience, Fraser MacDonald is a seasoned expert in political strategy. He is the principal at Strategy Corp., specializing in providing strategic advice and public affairs services to clients across various sectors, including education, healthcare, environment, land development, infrastructure, and financial services.

Fraser also serves on the board of directors of a publicly traded biotechnology company. He is a graduate of the Council of Canadian Innovators' Innovation Governance Program and was recognized as one of The Peak's Emerging Leaders for 2023 for his impactful contributions.

Known for his expertise in navigating complex public policy issues, Fraser excels at aligning the business objectives of his clients with the policy and political goals of governments.

This episode is hosted by Jason Steel ’93, and recorded and edited by Kai McKee ’24. Coyote Conversations is made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive. 

Music by Matt Large.

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In this exciting episode, we welcome a dynamic panel of students from the 2025 graduating class: Dario Danieli ’25, Iliyan Gangani ’25, and Kai McKee ’25. This marks a significant milestone for the podcast as it's the first time we've featured students. The content has often been directed toward student listeners, and today, we're thrilled to have these guests share their perspectives. They provide a unique glimpse behind the walls of Crescent School, offering insights into the current Crescent experience that will resonate with many of our alumni. Join us for an engaging conversation that promises to be both interesting and enlightening.

This episode is hosted by Hessam Ghadaki ’99, and recorded and edited by Jack Zhang ’25 and Kai McKee ’25. Coyote Conversations is made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive. 

Music by Matt Large.

To access the growing Crescent alumni network, join the Crescent School Alumni group on Linkedin and instantly connect with brothers around the globe. 

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Michael Deluce ’96 P’26 ’30 is the CEO of Porter Airlines. His passion for aviation is deeply rooted in a long family history in the aviation industry. Michael’s grandparents started White River Air Service in 1951 and sparked a love of aviation for generations to come. 

Michael was awarded the 2024 Crescent Alumni Excellence Award in recognition of his incredible professional and personal achievements with outreach and community service. Michael was instrumental in defining Porter’s successful initial business plan, including commercial and brand strategies, and more recently, charting an ambitious growth plan to offer flights throughout North America with a fleet of over 100 aircraft.

Michael is also Chief Executive Officer of the airline’s parent company, Porter Aviation Holdings Inc., and has been a director of various public and private companies. He is currently a member of Porter’s Board of Directors, and holds an MBA from University of Western Ontario’s Ivey School of Business.

This episode is hosted by Hessam Ghadaki ’99, and recorded and edited by Jack Zhang ’25 and Kai McKee ’25. Coyote Conversations is made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive. 

Music by Matt Large.

To access the growing Crescent alumni network, join the Crescent School Alumni group on Linkedin and instantly connect with brothers around the global. 

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Kevin Abrams ’89 was inducted into the Crescent Wall of Honour in 2023, for his extraordinary career in the NFL - including two Super Bowl wins. Kevin has spent the past 27 years working with the New York Giants Football franchise. As the Senior VP of Football Operations & Strategy, Kevin is responsible for strategic planning related to football operations, data and innovation, managing the salary cap, negotiating player contracts, compliance with the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement and working closely with the college scouting department. Prior to his current role, Kevin was the Giants' assistant general manager for 20 years and was also the team's vice president of football operations for the previous four years.   

After graduating from Crescent in 1989, Kevin completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario and earned his master's degree in sports administration from Ohio University.

In addition to his time with the Giants, Kevin teaches a Football Management class in Columbia University's graduate sports management program.

This episode is hosted by Jason Steel ’93, and recorded and edited by Jonny Wei ’24. Coyote Conversations is made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive. 

Music by Matt Large.

Have you driven by Crescent recently and wondered what we're up to? Visit ouwayforward.ca to learn more about campus developments and how you can leave your mark on the Alumni Community Hall.

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Paul Craig, Olympian, science teacher, and coach, joined Crescent in 1990 and shared his passion for the sciences and distance running for 24 years. In 1976, Craig was a finalist in the Montreal Olympic Games for the 1500 meter race. Craig is a beloved member of the Crescent community and retired in 2013.

Stuart Cumner started teaching at Crescent in 1986, leading trips, classes, and teams. A known comedian amongst students, Cumner taught science and biology at Crescent for 31 years and led the boys on fascinating trips around the world studying flora and fauna. An inspiring coach, he also led Crescent to a championship curling title. 

Michael Jansen first stepped on Crescent’s campus in 1988 to teach calculus and physics and headed the science department from 2017-2021. Loved by generations of alumni, Jansen earned a Prime Minister’s Award for teaching excellence in 2018, and the Beaumier Award for High School/CEGEP Chemistry Teacher in 2017.

Greg Michalski shared his passion for science with Crescent students for 27 years. Michalski joined the Crescent team in 1993 and began teaching grade seven and grade nine science, and later moved to the upper school faculty. Michalski’s classes inspired many Crescent boys to pursue a career in the sciences. 

Do you know an alumnus that would make an interesting guest? Email [email protected] to let us know.

Season two is hosted by Hessam Ghadaki ’99.

This episode was recorded and edited by Jonny Wei '24 and Jack Zhang '24 and made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive.

Music by Matt Large.

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Dan Gladman ’91 is a freelance television producer, working with CP24, soccer broadcasts for MLS on Apple TV+, the Paris Olympics and Paralympics for the CBC, and is the senior producer for the Canadian Elite Basketball League on TSN. Daniel runs a production of NCAA basketball in the Maritimes and Alberta called Atlantic Slam and Western Slam on ESPN+. Daniel also teaches at the College of Sports Media.

Prior to his freelance life, Daniel led the production of the Toronto Raptors game broadcasts nationwide for ten years. During which he became the only Canadian to have ever produced an Eastern Conference and NBA Finals basketball event. That then earned him a Canadian Screen Award for Best Live Sports Event.

Daniel has a journalism degree from Ryerson University (now TMU) and, of course, deeply loves basketball, journalism, public affairs and the Grateful Dead.

Season two is hosted by Hessam Ghadaki ’99.

This episode was recorded and edited by Jonny Wei '24 and Jack Zhang '24 and made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive.

Music by Matt Large.

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Peter Hall ’80 is CEO of econosphere inc., a boutique business strategy advisory firm. In this capacity he is involved in advising leading Canadian industry associations and corporations, advising and promoting international initiatives. 

Until recently, he was chief economist at Export Development Canada, heading up a large team of economists and country risk analysts that provided model-driven forecasting and detailed geopolitical analysis for internal and external business strategy purposes. 

Amongst many other accolades at Crescent, Peter was inducted into the Crescent Wall of Honour in 2024. 

Season two is hosted by Hessam Ghadaki ’99.

This episode was recorded and edited by Jonny Wei '24 and Jack Zhang '24 and made possible by Carson McGregor, Communication Technology Faculty and the Crescent Alumni Executive.

Music by Matt Large.

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