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| Name |
| Linda Westerveld |
| Occupation |
| Junior Kindergarten |
| Info |
| B.A. Education
Kindergarten Specialist
Special Education 1
OCT
CSTC
My passion is learning and discovering new and old places. One of the places that I have learned the most is in our JK room. I love the children's honesty and openness! Together ,we discover, invent, sing ,dream and PRAISE. I also enjoy camping,canoeing, hiking, reading and doing laundry. Past experience includes, working in JK and teaching the primary grades. I'm looking forward to learning with my students this year. |
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| Name |
| Erica Schuster |
| Occupation |
| Grade SK |
| Info |
| M. Ed, B.A., B.Ed., OCT, CSTC -
Watching children have those moments where everything suddenly makes sense is just one of many reasons why I teach. Everyday holds something new in class and my students and I love seeing the wonders of God's world through our studies. I am currently pursuing my Masters of Education. My three favourite things are shoes, Starbucks, and books. In my free time, I can be found on the beach, reading, or just spending time outdoors. |
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| Name |
| Marcia Horinga |
| Occupation |
| Grade 1 |
| Info |
| BA, B Ed, OCT, CSTC -
I have taught all elementary grades in a variety of school in Ontario. I am extremely thrilled to be teaching Grade 2 at WCS. I enjoy helping make student's first experience at school a great one. Through play, music, stories and much more I seek to show students who God is and how much He cares of each one of them. When I am not busy with school I enjoy spending time with my husband and four children. I enjoy camping, swimming, music and cake decorating.
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| Name |
| Tony Schaafsma |
| Occupation |
| Grade 2 |
| Info |
| B.E., O.C.T., C.S.T.C. - Children are precious and it is an honour to join them in their journey of learning. I trust God will teach me a great deal through the students I teach. I have been teaching since October 2012, I have taught in numerous grades and in different capacities, these include grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. I have spent the majority of my time as a homeroom teacher to grades 5 and 6 students. Moving to grade 8 is thrilling for me and I am excited to share my passion for learning with the students I teach. Before 2012, I was a Youth Pastor in the Christian Reformed Church for 10 years. I have always had a passion for children and young people and I love to walk along with them in their faith. I am married to Lisa and we currently have three children who attend WCS everyday. I enjoy playing and watching baseball, as well as spending time with our family when we do various things together. |
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| Name |
| Greg Hiemstra |
| Occupation |
| Grade 3, Vice Principal |
| Info |
| CSTC, OCT -
I have been teaching at WCS in the primary, junior and intermediate grades since graduating from Redeemer and Calvin College. I have always liked math in school, and decided to major in that after tutoring college students. I enjoy the seasonal activities of golfing and curling, and year round of chauffeuring my own children to various activities. |
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| Name |
| Jannette Hickey |
| Occupation |
| Grade 4 |
| Info |
| Bachelor of Education
Ontario Teacher's Certificate
Christian School's Certificate
I have taught at WCS my whole career. I have mostly taught in grades 3,4,5. My passion is Phys. Ed. I currently teach Phys. Ed. to grades 1,3,4. I coordinate the intramural program and mileage club. I love to coach cross country, triple ball, and track and field. In my free time I enjoy the outdoors, camping, gardening, and thrift shopping. |
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| Name |
| Axel Hiemstra |
| Occupation |
| Grade 5 |
| Info |
| B.A., B.Ed., OCT, CSTC - I feel incredibly blessed to be able to help students develop important life-skills, learn about who God is, and discover His creation. Through teaching at a Christian School I can strengthen my relationship with God and instill Christian values among my pupils; what an amazing gift! Other passions of mine include hanging out with family and friends, going on canoe/fishing trips, playing sports, and traveling the world.
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| Name |
| Natalie Van Andel |
| Occupation |
| Grade 6 |
| Info |
| BA
B Ed
OTC
CSTC
I have been teaching at WCS since graduating from Calvin College. I love teaching and leading children to know more about their God, his love for them, and his amazing world. My love for school and learning started the day I went to kindergarten. I also have a love for drama which has lead me to coach many children in the musicals and plays we have performed at WCS. |
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| Name |
| Lesa Racicot |
| Occupation |
| Grade 7 |
| Info |
| OCT, B.A., M.Ed.
Reading Specialist
I have taught grades 6, 3, 1 & JK and currently teach grade 7. I feel blessed and privileged to be working with children! |
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| Name |
| Rachel Sikma |
| Occupation |
| Grade 8 |
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