Teacher Profiles

Elementary Teachers

 

Principal: Earl Driedger (See Here)

 

E.C.S. Teacher: Christine Ridgway

Post-Secondary Education

2005

B.Ed., University of Alberta

2001

Christian Leadership Development Diploma, ASCENT Leadership Program through Carey Theological College, Calgary, AB

Teaching Experience

2006 -

Kindergarten Teacher, Airdrie KCS

2005 – 2006

Kindergarten and Playschool, Destiny Christian School, Red Deer

Related Experiences

2004 – 2005

Children’s Ministries Coordinator, Highlands Baptist Church

2001 – 2005

Chattabox, girls club coordinator, Highlands Baptist Church

2001 – 2004

Summer Camp Program Leader, Gull Lake Baptist Camp

 

Grade One: Nicole Foster

Post-Secondary Education

2007

ACSI Certification

1997

SCSBC Certification

1992

B. Ed., University of Saskatchewan

Teaching Experience

2007 – present

Grade 1, Airdrie KCS

2004-2007

Grade 3, Kamloops Christian School, Kamloops, BC

Related Experiences

1992-2007

Directed church and school plays

1992-2007

Taught pysanka, pottery and drama to various grades 4-7.

1995-2007

Childrens Missions Ministry team leader

2005-2006

Vacation Bible School teacher

1999-2004

Homeschooled, and ESL homestay teacher and coordinator

1994-2000

Sunday School teacher and coordinator

 

Grade Two: Susan Hughes

 

Post-Secondary Education

 

ACSI Certification

1984

M.T.S.; Ontario Theological (Tyndale) Seminary

1980

B.Ed., University of Alberta

Teaching Experience

2004 - Present

Gr. 2, Airdrie KCS

2003 – 2004

Gr. 1, Airdrie KCS

2000 – 2003

Gr. 2, International School of the Regents; Thailand

1997 – 2000

Gr. 1, Okinawa Christian School International, Okinawa, Japan

1995 – 1997

Middle School / ESL, Okinawa Christian School International, Okinawa, Japan

1987 – 1988

Gr. 1 / Adult Upgrading; La Loche, Saskatchewan

1985 – 1987

Gr. 2-3, Hillview School, Edmonton, Alberta

1984 -1985

Gr. 1, Oswald J. Smith Christian School, Toronto, ON

1980 – 1982

Gr. 1-2, Heisler and Strome Schools

Related Experiences

2000 – 2003

Worship Team Member

1997 -2000

Sunday School Teacher

1987 – 1988

Awana Leader

1985 – 1987

Sunday School Teacher

1982 – 1984

Youth Leader

1981

Summer Camp Director

 

Grade Three: John Green

Post-Secondary Education

2002

B. Ed., University of Windsor (President’s List)

1993

B. Comm., University of Alberta (With Distinction)

Teaching Experience

2003 - Present

Gr. 3, Airdrie Koinonia Christian School

Related Experiences

1993 – 2002

Sunday School Teacher, Wainwright Evangelical Free Church

1998 – 2001

Founder & President of Wainwright Chess Club

1996 – 2000

Assistant Soccer Coach, Volunteer Referee, Fundraiser

1989 – 1995

Youth Sponsor, Wainwright Evangelical Free Church

 

 

Grade 4: Caro Smith

 

Post-Secondary Education

1997

B.A., University of South Africa

1990

Education Higher Diploma, cum laude, College of Education, Pretoria, South Africa

Teaching Experience

2003 – Present

Gr. 4, Airdrie KCS

2002 -2003

Part-time Gr. 4 & 6, and Teacher-Aide, Airdrie KCS

2002

Teacher Assistant, Calgary Christian School

1992 – 1997

Gr. 1-7, Haakdoorn Elementary School, Pretoria, South Africa

1991

Constantiapark Primary School, Pretoria, South Africa

Related Experiences

1999 – 2002

Sunday School Teacher, Grace Presbyterian Church, Calgary

2000 – 2002

Inn from the Cold and Mustard Seed Street Ministry

1998

Volunteer Teacher’s Aide, Ross Ford Elementary School, Didsbury, AB

Girl Guide Leader, Didsbury, AB

Vacation Bible School Teacher, Evangelical Missionary Church, Didsbury, AB

1992 – 1997

Netball and Baseball Coach for under 11 and under 13 girls’ team

Care Group Leader, Reformed Church, South Africa

 

Grade 5: Brad Tebay

Post-Secondary Education

1992 – 1996

Faculty of Education, Major: Elementary – Generalist; Minor – Intercultural Focus (Teaching English As a Second Language), University of Alberta

1988 – 1990

Certificate of Christian Knowledge, Okanagan Bible College

Teaching Experience

2006 -

Grade 5 Teacher, Airdrie KCS

2001 – 2006

Grade 3-4 Teacher, Rimbey Christian School, Rimbey, AB

2000 – 2001

Grade 4-6 Teacher, Fort McMurray Christian School, Fort McMurray, AB

1999 – 2000

Grade 4-5 / Grade 2 Teacher, Father J.A. Turcotte O M I School, Fort McMurray, AB

1997 – 1998

Grade 5 Teacher, Clarence Jaycox School, Loon Lake, AB

Related Experience

1998 – 2006

Awana Commander/Leader, Awana Clubs International, Edmonton, AB

July-Aug. /

1987-1989, 1992-1993, 1995

Senior Camp Counsellor, Ness Lake Bible Camp, Prince George BC

1992 - 1995

Student Teacher, Parkdale Elementary School, Edmonton, AB

 

Grade 6: Harold Hoffmann

Post-Secondary Education

 

ACSI Certification

Present

Student, M. Div. Program, Prairie Graduate School

1985

B. Ed., University of Calgary

Teaching Experience

1992 – Present

Gr. 6, Airdrie KCS

1988 – 1992

Gr. 4/5, Taber Christian School, Taber, AB

1987 – 1988

Substitute Teacher, Calgary Board of Education

Related Experiences

Present

 Worship leader

1997

VBS Co-ordinator

   

Special Education: Karen Wiens

Post-Secondary Education

1999

B.GS., Athabasca University

1973 – 1974, 1984

Ed. Certificate, Simon Fraser University

1971 – 1972

Pacific College, Fresno

1970 – 1971

Columbia Bible College

Teaching Experience

2001 – Present

Reading Teacher, Airdrie KCS

1998 – 2000

Gr. 3-6, Part-Time, Newell Christian School, Brooks, AB

1986 – 1989

Gr. 3-5, Kitchener Elementary, Burnaby, BC

1975 – 1986

Gr. 2-5, Stony Creek Elementary, Burnaby, BC

Related Experiences

2000 – 2003

Sunday School Teacher

1995 – 1996

Sunday School Coordinator

1995

Kid’s Summer Program Coordinator

1993 – 1994

Children’s Church Coordinator