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Faculty and Staff
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Mrs. Andres - “Little Gems” PreJK/Junior Kindergarten
Mrs. Andres has been at Crestwicke for 15 years and is a Certified Education Assistant. She was an E.A. in grade 2 for 4 years, an E.A. in JK for 11 years and has been running the alternate day JK for the past 2 years. She also has an Early Childhood Education certificate. Her two daughters are Crestwicke alumni.
Starting this September, Mrs. Andres will be running the “Little Gems” pre-JK program at Crestwicke Christian Academy. This exciting new pre-school program will be for children age 3 (by December 2010). Our “Little Gems” will enjoy a full day of activities and fun play in a nurturing, safe environment. The cost at $4,850.00 is less than most conventional day-cares and works out to $26/day. Register soon as space is limited! We also still have some spaces in our JK class. Both programs qualify as daycare and as such tax receipts are provided. For more info contact our office at: 519-836-5395. Click here for flyer.
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Mrs. Engel - Kindergarten & Grade 1
Mrs. Engel graduated from Redeemer University College with a Bachelors of Christian Education. Her major was English and she minored in Psychology. During her time at Redeemer she enjoyed two teaching placements. The first was a grade five class and the second was a grade one and two split class. In September of 2000 she began teaching at Crestwicke. She taught kindergarten for the past nine years and this year she is teaching a kindergarten and grade one split class.
“One of the things I love most about teaching is seeing the excitement on my students' faces as they read their first words. I also enjoy teaching the children about butterflies as they watch caterpillars become beautiful butterflies. In my free time I like to read and have just started running this year.”
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Mrs. Brown - Grade 2 & 3
Mrs. Brown graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Arts and later graduated from University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Education. She also has an Ontario Teacher’s Certificate. She has been teaching at Crestwicke since January of 1988. She originally taught Kindergarten but now she teaches Grade 2 & 3.
“I enjoy taking courses and attending seminars to learn about new teaching techniques and resources. I am also interested in fitness & nutrition, music, singing, traveling, walking and Bible study. I am also part of the Grand Harmony Chorus, a four-part acapella chorus singing in the barbershop style which is part of the world's largest singing organization for women. I am also interested in choreography and have helped to choreograph many routines for different types of songs for our school musicals.”
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Miss Wood - Grade 4
Miss Wood graduated from Redeemer University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Music. She then spent three years teaching at Mississauga Christian Academy before returning to Crestwicke as a staff member in 2001. For the 2006-07 school year she took a leave of absence from Crestwicke to teach overseas at the International Academy of Suriname. She taught grade four in every school she’s been in and it’s still her favourite grade!
“My love of learning began right here at Crestwicke as a timid four year old in Mrs. Durose’s class on my first day of JK. Since then I’ve had the blessing of being taught by many wonderful teachers who have inspired me to enter the challenging and rewarding profession of teaching.”
“I feel blessed to be part of influencing young lives here at Crestwicke. I enjoy working with parents and my fellow staff members to cultivate a love of learning, a deeper faith in God, and good character in the students God places in my classroom.”
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Mr. Ellis - Grade 5
Mr. Ellis attended the Ontario Bible College and graduated with a Bachelor of Religious Education. Then it was onto the University of Waterloo for a Bachelor of Arts in History. He started his career at Timothy Christian School in Barrie where he taught for 13 years. Eighteen years ago he began teaching at Crestwicke and in 1996, he enrolled in a Masters program at Pensacola Christian College & received his Masters in Elementary Education (M.Ed.).
“My calling to be a teacher started many years ago. I knew I wanted to work with children when my little brother was growing up. I was 13 when he was born and by the time he was 5 years old, I was the one who took him to his swimming lessons and hockey games. I believe that the Lord gives those opportunities to practice the gifts that He has given to us.”
Email: sellis@crestwicke.org
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Mrs. Stevenson - Grade 6
Mrs. Stevenson received a B.Sc.N. (Nursing) from the University of Toronto and a B.C.Ed. from Redeemer University College. Her nursing jobs involved - among other things - teaching health related-issues in schools and educating individuals and families in their homes, followed by five years of supervising other nurses. She has taught at Crestwicke Christian Academy since 2003.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my students, the Christ-centred curriculum and the fellowship with other Christians here.”
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Mrs. Grant - Grade 7
Mrs. Grant received her teaching degree from Heritage Bible College. She has been teaching at the Academy since December 1998. She has taught several grades since she started here which included teaching kindergarten and grade 5, 6 & 7. She has also spent some time tutoring here at the school.
“I have a passion for teaching young people of all ages and inspiring them to be the best that God made them to be. I have a special bond with this school because I attended Crestwicke as a student from JK to grade 8. I always knew I wanted to teach in a Christian school. I love teaching and couldn't imagine a better and more challenging job.”
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Miss Baumann - Grade 8
Miss Baumann earned a two-year Biblical Studies Diploma from Kawartha Lakes Bible College. She also studied at Heritage Baptist College and earned a Bachelor of Christian Education. As well, she maintains an educators certificate from the Association of Christian Schools International.
“Teaching at Crestwicke has been a blessing in my life. I enjoy the opportunity to share my faith with my students in various contexts. I also enjoy the freedom of being able to use my creativity and encourage my students to do the same. It is exciting to see a class of grade eights grow and mature so they are ready to face the world of high school. My favourite aspect of teaching at Crestwicke is getting to know my students inside and outside the classroom. In the fall, the grade eight class takes a two day retreat to spend time together as a class. We also finish off the year with a four day graduation trip. Through the time spent together, I love to discover the individual gifts God has given my students and encourage them to use their abilities to serve others.”
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Mrs. Hicks - ESL and Tutoring
Mrs. Hicks received her teacher training in Fredericton, New Brunswick and taught in the public school system in New Brunswick. She also taught in other private schools over the past years. She obtained her ESL teaching certificate in January 2008 at the University of Guelph.
Since coming to Crestwicke in 2003, she has been providing in-school tutoring for the students at Crestwicke as well as working with our International students in learning English as a Second Language.
ESL & Tutoring Page: Click Here.
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Mr. Slack - Computer Teacher/I.T. Support
Mr. Slack has education at both the university and college levels plus many years of experience in the use of print and visual media in research, training & marketing at the corporate level. He has also presented at both national & international conferences which included a memorable trip to Australia.
Mr. Slack also has many years of experience in the computer industry and currently runs a part time multimedia/computer service company. However he still finds time to teach the grade 8 computer course, assist with the grade 4/5/6 keyboarding classes and assist other classes & teachers with their technology needs. This includes operation of the computer lab and all classroom computers plus assisting with the SMART Board and the school web page. He has a passion to see Christians use all the cool technology to make a positive impact in the world of media.
Email: ccacomputers@gmail.com
CCA Computer Lab/Technology Website: Click Here!
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Other CCA Staff:
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant: Mrs. McKeown
Custodian: Mr. Finlay
Librarian: Mrs. Dellandrea
Photos Courtesy of Debi Speers Photography
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