He has been involved with childrens camp ministries and Sunday School for over 9 years. She pursued her further education and received Bachelors degree in Business Administration in Vancouver. Jesse enjoys rural life, making maple syrup, woodwork, reading, technology and being outdoors. Second, everything being centered around Christ changed my outlook on academics. Her mission is to encourage others to consistently apply Gods truth to every aspect of everyday life. This is my first year here at Calvary. Mary earned a bachelors degree in political science from Wake Forest University and a masters degree in education with a focus in independent school leadership and administration from Mercer University. From grades one through eight, I learned at home with my brother and four sisters. Her passion for teaching also developed at this time. I really enjoyed gaining experience at many different schools in many different classrooms. Gail Eftings purpose is to live each day as unto the Lord, doing the works He has prepared for her in the light of His Word. I enjoy playing different sporting activities. It is an absolute joy to teach at such an amazing school. Kristin earned an undergraduate degree from Randolph-Macon College and a masters degree from Queens University. She is a trilingual language teacher originally from Brazil, where she studied law. Mary and her husband, Atlee, adore being parents to their two sons and loving on their English springer spaniel, Dublin. Dir. I know that I will learn so much about what it means to have child-like faith from my students, and I pray that I will be able to encourage them in their daily walk with the Lord. Since then she has become a vital part of our administrative team as our first Elementary Principal and now Principal. I love children's books that can also be enjoyed by adults. She is trying to walk by the Holy Spirit every day.She immigrated to Canada right after finishing her Masters of Education in South Korea. As an educator, it is my desire to provide a loving and nurturing environment for students as they learn and grow, not only in academics, but also in their personal relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ. The first was the love of my teachers. I enjoy working out and love coaching youth sports. Naphtali has held leadership roles in childrens ministry programs, and she also developed a Bible-based experiential learning curriculum. For the past 11 years, I was blessed with homeschooling my three daughters, ages 17, 15, and 13. Here at CCA, where literature is one of the hallmarks of classical education, I cherish the opportunity to help our students discover a passion for reading. As a Christian, artist, and teacher, my purpose at CCA is to encourage our precious students to value and develop their God-given creative and artistic gifts; ultimately, pointing them to Christ with everything they create. This is my second year of teachng at CCA and my third year serving as facilitatorof "Moms in Prayer". 1 2 3 11 > showing 1 - 12 of 129 constituents. We have two precious children, Levi and Vivienne. I have taught in public and Christian schools for more than fifteen years. Program goals include helping build confidence, foster creativity, value teamwork, and improve communication skills. Olivia has an associates degree in Liberal Studies from Diablo Valley College and a bachelors degree in English from Simpson University. Staff | Calvary Christian School - Santa Ana California Teaching this age group has always been one of Christines passions. Our family enjoys spending time together atthe beach, playing board games, watching movies, attendingchurch, and having picnics in the great outdoors. My new bookisPro-Choice Pro-Adoption: Its Time for a Loving, Positive Response to Unplanned Pregnancy. He has been married to his lovely wife for 26 years and they have one daughter. CCA offers a program beginning in Preschool, continuing to Junior Kindergarten through grade 8, as well as a high school (CCHS) up to grade 12. His love for God flows into every area of his life, and is evident by his involvement in church, camp and youth ministries over the past 20 years. Meet the Staff & Teachers Jared 2023-06-16T08:57:52-08:00. I have been married for 28 years and have four children. Calvary Chapel Preschool (CCP), Calvary Chapel Elementary School (CCES), Calvary Chapel Middle School (CCMS), and Calvary Chapel High School (CCHS) are ministries of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa (CCCM). I have been attending CCSJ for several years and serving in the Safety and Security Ministry for 2 years. I'm also a big bookworm and love to read as well as crafting, baking, and sewing. This is what I feel has drawn me to CCA. Staff Directory - Calvary Road Christian School About Calvary Road Christian School! Ext. As a parent, school board member, and now in his current position as administrator/principal since 2000, he has experience from many different perspectives. James joins us once again in the grade 8 class this year. It is a true blessing to be able to teach in a Christian school because it allows me to teach about the love of Jesus. We have seven children together. Ext. I love looking for good books that are creative and illustrate God's truths while remaining biblically faithful. I have worked professionally with children for over two years and have volunteered in the Church children ministry for about 6 years. Phone: (403) 242-2896. info@calgarychristianschool.com School District Websites by . Learn More. ADMINISTRATION Mrs. Mindy Stevens She fell in love with teaching in college while doing research for a psychology class in a local elementary school. I praise God that He has allowed me this opportunity to serve Him. Matt and his wife, Lauren, have four children, two of whom are currently attending CCA. She has served and worked as a contracted CC tutor for the past four years, specializing in ministering to students in grades 1 -2. The opportunity to teach at a school with a clear vision and unified facultycauses me to rejoice daily in God's grace and provision. She has taught private music lessons, music and movement for preschoolers, and has been a part of teaching our Grades 1-8 here at CCA as well as a CCHS High School band.Her desire in all things is to live for Christ with purpose and passion, and to share His love. She and her husband have three young adult children. While God has blessed us abundantly in the present, and we embrace all His gifts with humble gratitude, we understand how temporary this life is and find our greatest pleasure seeking Him! I give God all the glory for opening this door for me to teach our children. Emily met her husband, Yosuke, on the mission field, and they have two children, Jayden and Hallie. I like to play golf, fish, and hunt. Initially, this work allows me to nurture my calling in discipling those around me and pouring into their growth. I've wasted too much time on pride, selfishnessand did I say pride?!? I have been teaching at Calvary Christian Academy since 2019. Even as a young child I wanted to be a teacher and to show Christ's love to children. She is a registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators. I have been homeschooling for the past20 years using Charlotte Mason and Classical Conversations. Abby Lancaster. Nicole has been married for 24 years and has a son, Cole, who is a junior at NC State, and a daughter, Hannah, who is a senior in high school. She has served as a Biblical Counselor and Theological Librarian for over thirty years, supporting others in the discovery of the beauty and power of God's Truth in resolving every issue. Skye has a degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and comes to CCA with more than 20 years of experience in educational leadership and administration, school accreditation, school policy development, and faculty professional development and support. CCA is the top-rated private Christian school in south San Diego County. These schools vary in terms of their religious curriculum, extracurriculars, and approach to Christian study and Bible study. I grew up in Kansas then moved to California on December 31st 1977. ADMISSIONS DIRECTORLRODRIGUEZ@ccalions.com386-672-2081 Ext. 3004 Nate Moore Jim and Skye have been members of Calvary Church for 35 years. I'm a recent High School graduate and am excited to train your children in not only scholarly knowledge, but Biblical knowledge as well. Prior to CCA, I taught Latin and English at Saint Thomas Choir School in Midtown, Manhattan. For the past 25 years I have been teaching High School and Junior High English classes in Cincinnati, Ohio and Hangzhou, China. Staff Directory and Sites Staff Directory and Sites . Dena Cipres, Dean of Admissions, Administrative Assistant -- dcipres@cmcsweb.com. Directory - The Study I look forward to sharing some of my experiences and my love for the Lord as we explore the birth of our nation and the often overlooked details that are at the very core of what our founding fathers intended. Patti Clarke has always had a passion for educating young children. Hyeeun is a child of God and believes Jesus paid for her sins on the cross. Cathy Hagelin. Cheryl Brann, School Receptionist -- cbrann@cmcsweb.com. I love working and volunteering at Calvary in the children's ministry. Character education happens constantly at CCA as the school endeavours always to teach the whole child. assistant director Assistant Director of Calvary Child Care Center & Calvary Christian School since 1995. Kim enjoys being active and participates in hockey, skiing, walking and gardening. Her interests include spending time with family and friends, baking, art, being outdoors, and traveling. I am passionate about sharing a love for learning and encouraging young people in their spiritual walk. Her favorite part of teaching is developing relationships with her students and watching them grow academically, spiritually, and emotionally. She considers positive early learning experiences with school to be important for young children as it influences their development and their future. She was a devoted stay-at-home mother to her family for 13 years, while providing some home daycare, volunteering in the community and teaching Sunday School at her church. Andrea Lee graduated from Carleton University in Criminology with a minor in sociology. To email a staff member, use the first letter of their first name, followed by their entire last name @calvaryonlineschool.com . I am a retired software engineer who is also a country girl who has done the Ironman competition. She is trained in Orton-Gillingham and one of her biggest strengths is differentiating learning for her students. The focus needs to be on doing the best they can do each day and improving what God has given them. Recently, I've had a growing need to leave that system. I was home-schooled with my two younger sisters from 2nd grade on. CCA offers a hands-on, project-based curriculum rooted in biblical truth that aims to nurture academic excellence, social and emotional development, and spiritual growth. I love spending time with family and friends, road trips, reading and long walks with my husband. 3008, ATHLETIC DIRECTORHIGH SCHOOLMMUSGROVE@ccalions.com386-672-2081 Ext. Christine considers regular communication with families to be a high priority. She stayed home full-time raising her three children until she began her teaching career at CCA. I also love spending time with my family and traveling the world. . I feel very blessed to be a part of the CCA family! Words cannot describe our love for every student and the opportunity to teach a Christ-centered educated! Nicole earned a degree in inclusive education from Syracuse University, earning certifications in both regular and special education. I love being active and nature, and all things early childhood related, i.e. I look forward to working with students to explore God's design and beauty in the fields of Biology and Chemistry. Patti enjoys active fellowship at Move church and teaches Sunday school. Mount Calvary Christian School partners with families to provide a quality education and encourage students to grow into faithful and mature followers of Christ. Other than working with kids, I love gardening, traveling, and playing games with my family. She loves her polar bear-of-a-dog, Winnie, who punishes the children by sitting on them if she doesnt get enough attention She and her children are ecstatic about beginning this new chapter at CCA together. I am so grateful for this opporutnity to spend time with the eighth grade girls. My motto is "Stronger than yesterday and a little bit better than the day before.". Last year I was privileged to serve as the T/Th 3rd grade teacher, and this year I will be serving as the M/W/F 5th grade teacher. Rosa is a native of Mexico and enjoys traveling. She started her career in Berlin, Germany, teaching at a German-American school. It is such a joy to pray God's word over them and to teach them how to practically apply His principles and promises to their individual lives on a daily basis. I think we are at a critical time in the history of our country. This is my second year serving at Calvary Christian Academy as the 2nd grade aide. I have helped to start churches, and I have always been involved in the Childrens Ministry, as well as coordinating childrens functions at church. Kelley began at CCA with a short-term contract in the Apple Seeds Preschool program, taught kindergarten and now teaches in the primary grades. We are an accredited pre-K through 12th grade school. I feel called to serve at CCA to share the love of Christ to the students and families. Patti now enjoys teaching in the Junior Kindergarten classroomat CCA on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and whenever she is needed to supply teach. Emmanuelle also has a heart for each CCHS student as she has a fresh perspective on life as a recently graduated high school student of the program. Before coming to CCA, Kathryn taught in both the Renfrew and Upper Canada District School Boards. Sharing with them the love of Christ, getting to know them and praying for them. When not at school, I enjoy the outdoors, spending time with my family, and knitting. Leading worship for Sunday school, AWANA, and camp, have been some of her greatest ministry joys. It is such a special place. Crocheting pumpkins has been my recent hobby. Suzanne loves being a teacher, surrounded by children, and using the gifts/talents that God has given her. Staff Directory. Her involvementbegan as a volunteer and over time her volunteering grew to a paid position at the Academy. There are lots of private Christian schools in Canada. My two sons attend the schoolthe oldest for the past seven years. Christine received her diploma in Early Childhood Education in 1991 and Early Childhood Education Administration in 2021 from Algonquin College. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with friends and family. However, my path in teaching at CCA started during the 2016-2017 school year. She enjoys being there to support the children and their families in what is for many, their first school experience. One of the most rewarding things about working with CCA students, year after year, is seeing them grownot only academically, but also in their love for God. Since moving to California, I have been blessed by the wonderful community of teachers and families at CCA. Maria also loves exercising, outdoors, reading and studying theology, geopolitics and global affairs . She is nearing the end of the program and is hoping to graduate late 2023. Beginning my third year at CCA, I am very grateful to serve in a school which prioritizes not only rigorous habits of mind, but also habits of heart. Jared is married to his wife, Cali, and the couple have two children at CCA. Second, classical, Christian education is vastly superior to the modern approach to education because, through the Trivium, it utilizes the students natural developmental stages to produce a student equipped to both think and articulate great ideas. I have been serving at CCA for two years. What makes CCA so unique is its vision to train up children to live their lives for the glory of God. Amy Dolly. My hobbies are fishing, reading, writing short stories, and song writing. Jaclyn Bardakjy. Yoonji Bae-Chen was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea until she came to Canada in 2004 as a 3rd year university student. Prior to her role at CCA, she worked for Boosterthon before transitioning to her first teaching position as a second-grade teacher. She looks forward to working with you and your child. A highlight of the school year for Allison is the annual Outdoor Education Day when students explore CCAs very own pond. CONTACT US More Ron Wickens Administrator/Principal Mr. Ron Wickens has been involved at Calvary Christian School since 1996. Calvary Christian Academy Our Faculty Christel Pryce graduated from Algonquin College in 1992 with a diploma in Early Childhood Education. Because CCA is a ministry of Calvary Port St Lucie, we benefit from the support of the church's pastoral leadership, administrative staff, and integration with other ministries in our endeavor to make disciples and prepare our students spiritually, academically, and socially. Send Email. . Katelyn Pryce is currently taking Early Childhood Education through Algonquin College. Directors - Calvary City Academy and Preschool Christina Kaiser, K-8th Assistant Principal -- ckaiser@cmcsweb.com. Faculty & Staff - Mercy Culture Preparatory Before joining the Calvary Prep team, I taught junior high and high school science . Maria also enjoys serving the Lord by ministering to children and young adults; She provides support for the young mothers in her congregation in addition to organizing and hosting book clubs and Bible studies for the young women in her church. We are so excited to be contagious with our love for learning and our Savior! Naphtali earned a bachelors degree in elementary education from Messiah College. Ramsey graduated from Erskine University with a degree in early childhood education. Home - Calgary Catholic School District My hobbies include road and mountain biking, ice skating, foreignlanguages, and travel trivia. I taught Physics and Calculus for the Rhetoric School. I am honored and blessed by the opportunity to join CCA this year and to serve the school in the finance role. Emmanuelle has also worked various other jobs for the academy since 2020 as an extracurricular art teacher and the artist of our large mural in the junior wing of CCA. Scholarships; Before & After School Care; In my work experience, I have served as an assistant and senior pastor in Baptist churches in Ohio and California. We are blessed to have such a capable, cheerfulmember on our team. Their spiritual and academic growth is astounding! Staff Directory and Sites | Calgary Christian School I have been married to my wife, Brenda, for over twenty years. School Staff - Calvary Chapel Christian School As a certified instructor, she began to partner with organizations in the city, having the opportunity to serve over two thousand students during her time there. Proverbs 22:6 states that we are to train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. With this mission, we opened our doors in the fall of 2011. We adapt our curriculum to meet the needs of our diverse student body, taking into account the many ways in which students learn. Since then; she has furthered her education at Algonquin for Trauma and Addictions, attended Bible School and recently finished her Registered Behaviour Therapy (2020). She has 25 years of experience working with students of all ages with a variety of learning differences. I like sewing, doing crafts, photography, scrapbooking, and event planning. Jordan earned a bachelors degree in elementary education and a masters degree in education from Pfeiffer University. I truly enjoy getting to teach children something new and just being caretaker to children in general. I had been praying about how to occupy my free time that would glorify God and to be a light to my three kids and their classmates. Recently, my husband of 37 years, a wonderful, Christian, passed away. My greatest prayer for my family and I is for us to keep loving and following God, just as He loves and is there for us. Percentage of our faculty who have been teaching for ten years or more. First, it maintains the proper goal of education, which is not to merely train good technicians or accountants, but to cultivate virtue and purpose in the lives of students. Olivia loves photography, hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her Golden Retriever, Flynn! Calvary Academy, 1133 E. County Line Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701 732-363-3633, fax 732-363-7337. Jessica graduated with a BA in Sociology with a background in Psychology at Queens University in Kingston. She provides a safe classroom environment that allows each child to gain the confidence needed to learn from mistakes and be independent thinkers. I love to incorporate music and movement as I help them write God's Word on their hearts at this early age. Prior to her role at CCA, she served Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools as director of school operations. In my free time, you can find me painting, hiking, drinking coffee, writing, singing, and leading worship. This is my third year working at Calvary, and I am so excited to see what God is going to do through me, here. She loves the outdoors: hiking, cross-country skiing, gardening, etc. This is my first year at CCA and my first job. They now have four sons, four daughters and one daughter-in-law. 2022-2023 Staff Directory . What a blessing it is to work alongside like minded staff and families who share in this vision, all to Gods glory! Katelyn has been involved in Apple Seeds Preschool in various capacities. Patti Brackeen Upper School Teacher. I'm ecstatic to be working at a school where God's love is openly implemented into instruction and comprehension. She has served as director of the Cubbies program and leader of the Moms and Tots group. While living in Chicago, Emily received certificates from the Protocol School of Washington and the Etiquette and Leadership Institute. Teaching Junior High is my absolute passion! She lives in the South End area of Charlotte with her husband, Conor, and her interests include being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.