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Karen Schafer
ECS
karens@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Portland, Oregon
Grew Up: My dad was in the army so I spent no more than 3 years in any one place, but I spent the most years in Texas
Family: Husband - Ron, no children
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: Reading, traveling, shopping, SPA activities!
Unique Info: As an "army brat" I traveled all over the US and lived in a total of 7 States. We spent 3 years living in Italy and I was baptized into the SDA church in Salzburg, Austria.
Education: B.Sc. from Walla Walla College, Early Childhood Education Diploma from CUC & University of Alberta
Years Teaching: 30
Places Taught: PAA, CUC, CHCS, Red Deer Southside Christian School, Samson & Montana Adventist Schools, Ponoka Christian School
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
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Mishka Emanuel Samuels
Grade 1
mishkaes@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Kingston, Jamaica
Grew Up: Jamaica until 14 years old, then Peterborough, ON
Family: A large extended family, the youngest of 6 children. Newly married to husband - Keith
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: Travel, spending time with family, singing and history
Work previously done: Always something to do with children
Years Teaching: 5
Places Taught: Ghana, West Africa, Jamaica, Ontario, Calgary, CHCS
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: Be anxious about nothing, but in everything, through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. And the peace of God which passes all understanding will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6, 7) |
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Judy Gorbenko
Grade 2
judyg@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Lacombe, Alberta
Grew Up: On a farm west of Bentley
Family: Husband, two daughters, a son and two granddaughters
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: Read, play piano, garden, camping, cycling
Unique Info: Growing up with a family of 7 children. Traveling to Eastern USA and visiting the William Miller farm. Besides our kids, we've had at least 25 different people live with us over the years.
Education: B. Ed. from the University of Calgary
Years Teaching: 23
Places Taught: Clive, Montana Adventist School, Woodlands, CHCS
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought:
Fear though not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. |
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Lee-Ann Leming
Grades 3 & 4
leeannl@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Red Deer, AB
Grew Up: Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan
Family: Husband and two children.
Interests: Hobbies, Pets: Walking/hiking,
sketching; Dog - Moxi, Cats - Wafter &
Joni
Unique Info: Grew up on dairy farms in a
family with 7 girls.
Education: B. Ed. from CUC, Elementary
Education
Years Teaching: 11
Places Taught: Grande Prairie, Woodlands
Adventist School, CHCS
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: Jesus said,
"Give your entire attention to what God
is doing right now, and don't get worked up
about what may or may not happen
tomorrow." (Matthew 6:34 The Message) |
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Born: Edmonton, Alberta
Grew Up: Edmonton, Alberta
Family: Wife and two sons
Interests, Hobbies & Pets: Camping, playing sports, guitar, singing, building websites, working with digital photography,
Unique Info: I explored a kept forest 60 feet under the waterin the second highest rated site for scuba diving in the world.
Education: B. Ed. from Union College on the campus of CUC in 2001
Years Teaching: 8
Places Taught: Avalon Adventist Junior Academy, Port Hardy, BC - College Heights Christian School
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28 (In other words, Godhas a way of making Satan score on his own goal.)
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Tarja Lee
Grade 7
tarjal@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Turku, Finland
Grew Up: Toronto, Ontario
Family: Husband, one daughter and one son.
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: Music, art, flower gardening, cross-country skiing, swimming and camping.
Work previously done: Worked at summer camps
Years Teaching: 19
Places Taught: Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, Oshawa, Wetaskiwin
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13
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Jai Dubyna
Grade 8
jaid@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Salmon Arm, BC
Grew Up: Salmon Arm, BC
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: I enjoy scrapbooking and playing with my 3 girls. I also really enjoy camping and rock climbing.
Unique Info: Lived in New Zealand for a year.
Education: Graduated with B.Ed and ABC from CUC.
Years Teaching: 6
Places Taught: Yap (Micronesia), Regina, Wetaskiwin, Sylvan Lake
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
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Victoria Crombie
Grade 9
victoriap@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Edmonton, AB
Grew Up: St. Albert, AB
Family: Younger brother, older sister and nephew, Fiance - Kevin
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: Mission work, spending time with family, sports, hiking
Work Previously done: Missionary to Belize and Bolivia, lifeguard and swim instructor
Years Teaching: 2
Places Taught: Calgary, CHCS
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: Romans 12. I love the entire chapter because it teaches each one of is God's will for our life. It gives us guidance on how to conduct ourselves day to day.
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Russ Nielsen
Principal
russn@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Vegreville, AB
Grew Up: Along the BC coast
Family: Wife and two children
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: Watersports,
golfing, spending time with family &
friends
Unique Info: I spend my summers fishing
off the coast of BC
Education: B. Ed. from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska
Years Teaching/Administration: 20
Places Taught: Parksville, BC, Port Hardy, BC, CHCS
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (Philippians 4:8)
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Delores Robertson
Secretary
office@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
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Years at CHCS: This is my first year.
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Virginia Irrgang
Bookeeper
virginiai@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Sri Lanka
Grew Up: Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan
Places Lived: Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India, Philippines, Micronesia, Germany, and Canada
Family: Husband and 3 sons.
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: Sewing, cooking, flower arranging
Unique Info: I speak 8 Languages
Past Work: Nurse, teacher, principal, business manager/teacher
Years at CHCS: 1
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: Psalms 122 "I look up to the hills from whence cometh my help...(of course from the Lord)...All I am and all I will ever do is because of HIM alone. He blessed me...I surely am blessed by God. I endeavour to share my blessings with all I meet.
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Lori Wigmore
Educational Assistant
loriw@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Hay River, NT
Grew Up: Fort McMurray, AB and Whitehorse, YT
Family: Husband with a son and two daughters
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: Curling, reading, camping, traveling. Dog (Kia)
Education: Yukon College (Secretarial Certificate) & Red Deer College (Educational Assistant Certificate)
Unique Info: Represented Yukon/Northwest Territories in the 1987 Canadian Junior Curling Championship.
Past Work: Clerical
Years at CHCS: 5
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: Ask, and it will be given to you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you. (Luke 11:9) |
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Tina McLennan
Educational Assistant
tinam@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Rocky Mountain House, AB
Grew Up: Calgary, Rocky Mountain House, AB
Family: Husband, son and two daughters.
Interests,Hobbies, Pets: Reading, going to movies, spending time with family,
2 Cats (Marbles & Socks)
Education: Red Deer College-Secretarial
Past Work: Secretarial, Aide to Seniors
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)
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Lynette Guderyan
Bus Driver
guderyan@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Grew Up: Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan
Places Lived: Hudson Bay & Saskatoon, Slave Lake, Alberta
Family: Husband and two daughters
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: I love quadding, skiing, reading, camping, spending time with family and friends
Past Work: Self-employed - Troy and I owned our own business
Years at CHCS: 4
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: For I am convinced that neither death or life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creating, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38, 39) |
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Troy Guderyan
Maintenance
guderyan@collegeheightschristianschool.ca
Born: Melfort, Saskatchewan
Grew Up: Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan
Places Lived: Hudson Bay, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan
Family: Wife and two daughters
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: Quadding,
hunting, fishing, hot rodding, spending time
with my family and friends
Unique Info: I am restoring a 1928 Essex
3-window Coupe
Past Work: Self-employed
Years at CHCS: 4
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: Let your
conversation be without covetousness;
and be content with such things as ye
have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee
nor forsake thee. (Hebrews 13:5) |
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Stephen Reasor
Chaplain
sreasor@cauc.ca
Born: Shattuck, Oklahoma
Grew Up: Guthrie, Oklahoma
Places Lived: New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Michigan, Alberta
Family: Wife, son and daughter
Interests, Hobbies, Pets: Golf, darts, reading, snowboarding
Unique Info: I have experienced several tornadoes
Past Work: Firefighter/EMT, Bible teacher, Chaplain, Animal Control Officer
Years at CHCS: 4
Bible Text/Spiritual Thought: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nore things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38,39)
(God cares so much about each one of us and is always watching over us-no matter what happens.)
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