Meet the TCS Team

Becoming a teacher has been one of my hopes and dreams. I am a UFT and Trent alumni. I was introduced to TCS by friends at my church, Abundant Life COG. I first taught at TCS in 2014 and since then I have had the privilege of teaching Kindergarten and Grades 1/2. It is an absolute pleasure being part of the TCS teaching team.

I think I have the best job in the world! Having the privilege to be a part of children’s lives and watching them grow and mature in their learning and faith is a huge joy and an awesome responsibility! I first joined the TCS community in 1977 as a student in Grade 7 and immediately felt at home. After graduating in 1979, I attended Toronto District Christian High School, then both York and Nipissing Universities (English, French, and Education). 

I was eager to rejoin Timothy in 1989 as a teacher. Since then, I have taken courses in French, Primary Education, Curriculum, and the Philosophy of Christian Education, as well as many workshops. Most recently, I have enjoyed and appreciated delving into the Responsive Classroom. Although I have spent significant time teaching Grades 2, 3, and 4, I have also enjoyed teaching French as a Second Language to Grades 4 through 8.

When I am not at school, I love camping and playing board games with my family, reading, playing piano, and worshiping God through song and Scripture reading.

I graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours BA in Sociology, and later, I earned my Education degree from Redeemer University. Since then, I have taught Grades 4, 5, 6 and now Grade 2.

I love to learn and teach! I consider it a joy to watch children grow in their knowledge of God and of His creation. It is a blessing to have been part of the TCS community since childhood, and it’s my privilege to have served as a teacher at TCS since 2001.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching movies, and camping and canoeing in Ontario’s beautiful parks.

Most comfortable with my hands deep into paint and pastel or picking up sticks, leaves, cones and stones. I love to enjoy God's creation and revel in the creative process. I enjoy children - their free expression, exploration, their whimsy and spontaneity. My specialties in education are math, science and art. All three bring us closer to know and enjoy the presence of our Creator. It is delightful to have a place at Timothy Christian and serve Him with all my heart. In my free time I love on my chickens, spend early mornings in a kayak or snowshoe with a camera before my face in awe as God paints the day.

Growing up as a child with a parent and a grandparent who were teachers allowed me to have great insight into the world and art of teaching. As a student in a private Christian school, I found family members and teachers united together working to develop my God-given abilities and talents. I graduated with my B.A and B.Ed. from York University. After teaching for ten years, I recently graduated with my Master of Education and am pursuing my Doctorate of Education.

I treasure each day that I get to spend watching my students learn and grow both academically and spiritually. I am passionate about making learning fun for my students by coming up with creative lessons that will be memorable for them. I trust in the Lord to lead my steps as it says in Proverbs 16:9 and I am thrilled to be working at TCS as the Student Support Services Director this year.

I have spent over 15 years working with children in various age groups and cultures. I have had the opportunity to work at Timothy Christian School as the After-school Teacher for a number of years. For the past 13 years I have run the Children's Ministry at my local church, providing Christ centered lessons for children 0-12 years. I taught piano lessons to children and homeschooled my own children briefly. I have a passion for Christian education and truly believe 'If you raise your children in the way of the Lord, when the grow older they will not depart' • Prov 22.6

In my spare time you will find me jamming on the piano keys in worship for my church or with my nose stuck in a book! I have three children of my own that have all attended or are attending Timothy Christian School. It's truly an honor to be an Educational Assistant at TCS.

Here's to our best year yet!

I am an educational assistant in Grade 6. I really love working with children. I homeschooled my four children for 15 years and have experience in nursing and in directing an educational outreach program for vulnerable women in Rexdale. My hobbies include science and swimming. I love a good story and Formula 1 racing.

This year you'll find me supporting the grade 5/6 class. I've been an educational assistant at TCS since 2019.  I started my career 12 years prior, and have I worked in public and Catholic school boards supporting children with various abilities and learning challenges. I have a passion for seeing children learn and grow, and enjoy sharing the wonder of discovery with them.

I really treasure the opportunity to integrate my faith with my work at Timothy and am so thankful to have this opportunity to use my experience and skills for His glory in this school.  When I'm not at school you'll find me enjoying cooking or reading a great book. I also love serving in my local church as a vocalist on the worship team and youth volunteer. I also enjoy spending time playing trombone, painting and listening to a wide variety of music.

After completing a B.Sc. at Redeemer University College, I completed my Masters in Teaching, with a focus on student behavior, at Griffith University in Australia. My journey at T.C.S. began as a maternity leave. It was a temporary, one-year position which, by God’s grace, grew into a fifteen-year career as the grade one teacher before accepting the position as principal.

My classroom and this school have become my second home, and not because of the hours spent here, but because of the relationships built. My colleagues offer endless support, the parents always have words of encouragement, and the students never cease to bring joy and laughter to my day. I am proud to belong to this community knowing that we work together to share God’s love with the children and prepare them to use their gifts effectively to follow God’s plan for their lives.

2023-2024

I am a follower of Jesus, a wife to Mike and a mom to 3, now adult kids.  Recently I was promoted to the best position in the world: Grandma.

My husband and I both had the privilege of being educated in the Christian School environment and it was very important to us to give our children the same experience.  It is such a blessing to have the opportunity to send our children to schools where they are taught to love God and others in every aspect of their education.  

My husband and I love to travel and although we have scratched a few items off our bucket list, there are still many more places that we hope to explore.

I hope to use my years of experience as a bookkeeper to serve the community of TCS.