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She loves the verses found in Isaiah 43:1-2 KJV: “...Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” What beautiful assurance from the God who owns the universe that we are His beloved, He knows us by name! So, whenever we are afraid or anxious, we are reminded that God is on the throne, He is in control, we can run to Him, we are His and we can trust Him with our life, our children, our marriage, our all.

After God, her greatest joy comes from being with her family and friends! In the summer Sonya loves to entertain with them at their pool, go camping, BBQ, and go to the beach. In winter she loves to work at school and in their health food store, read, and have family movie nights! She thanks God for all her blessings.

Amy’s children have attended CCA since 2020, where she’s seen the benefits of a Christian education first hand. She loves having the opportunity to now be involved in the school, as the administrative assistant.

She gained her administrative experience during the years she and her husband have managed Slater Plumbing. She also has the privilege of teaching Sunday school to preschool aged children at Faith Baptist Church.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing board games, and going on walks.

One of Amy’s favourite bible verses are Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Classroom teachers

She loves witnessing children accomplish new and exciting things and enjoys watching them use their incredible imaginations to create wonderful things. Her favourite Bible verses are Ephesians 2:8-10 and Psalm 139:14. In her spare time, she enjoys going for walks and spending time with her fiancé and family.

Francien began her journey in Christian education in 2019 at CCA, driven by a deep passion for teaching young students. She finds great joy in helping children learn to read from the very start, and is particularly excited about the power of play-based learning in early education. Originally from Belgium, Francien earned her Diploma in Early Childhood Education before moving to Canada in 2005.

Outside of her professional life, Francien cherishes time with her family and they find joy in serving together at their church. She loves expressing God's love through both teaching and singing. Her favorite Bible verse, Matthew 6:26, serves as a reminder of our great worth in God's eyes.

This year, Francien joins us as the new Department Head of Elementary, bringing her spiritual gifts of administration and leadership to the role. With her strong organizational skills and visionary outlook, she is poised to enhance our school’s programs and provide valuable support to both students and staff. We are thrilled to see the positive impact she will have on our community.

Gina brings a wealth of experience and passion for Christian education and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Summit University in Pennsylvania and has a Biblical Studies Diploma from Word of Life Bible Institute. She has extensive teaching experience, including previous roles at Colchester Christian Academy and Halifax Christian Academy, where she taught Grades 2, 3 and 4.

Tanya received a Bachelor's of Religious Education in Counselling from London Baptist Bible College in London, Ontario (renamed Heritage College and Seminary).

Linda’s favourite Bible passage is Psalm 139. It reminds her of God’s three “omni’s”: omnipresence, omnipotence and omniscience. To Linda, Psalm 139 is full of important truths – and loves to bring life to the Word in the classroom.

Angela received her Bachelor of Science in Education and began her teaching career in Ontario. Upon her arrival in Nova Scotia, she became part of the CCA family, teaching grades 7/8. 

Her favourite past-time is spending time with her husband and their 2 boys. She enjoys a good cup of coffee, nature, singing, baking, and a good laugh. 

Classroom motto: "Be kind to everyone, because everyone is having a tough time." 

"My desire as a teacher is not only to inspire learning but to remind each student how precious they are to God. There is no greater truth."

Deanna is our English teacher for grades 7 and 8 and one of our resource teachers for our Indigenous students at Colchester Christian Academy. She has a BA in English and has a Bed from St. Francis Xavier University, from which she graduated in 2006. 

 Deanna is a mother to three beautiful daughters and loves spending time with family and loved ones. She is passionate about teaching and seeing her students grow and become confident in whom the Lord has created them to be.  She loves travelling, meeting new people, singing, and her favourite place to be is at an ocean beach. 

 Her favourite scriptures are Ephesians 3:14-21 and Psalm 146:8-10. They speak of the unfailing, incredible love of the Lord that Deanna experiences in her relationship with Jesus.

David’s devotion to seeing students thrive both academically and spiritually is inspiring. He is dedicated to helping each child grow in their relationship with Christ and achieve their full potential.

David brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team, holding a Bachelor's in Social Work, a Master's in Divinity, and a Bachelor's in Sociology and with five years of educational experience in the public school system, he is well-prepared to make a positive impact on our students and contribute to our vibrant learning community.

Courtney is the Grade 9/10 homeroom teacher. She also teaches English and History to Grades 9-12, among other social sciences. She has a BA in History and English Literature from Mount Allison University, from which she graduated in 2013. 

Courtney has a passion for the written word, and there is little that brings her more joy than connecting a reader to the perfect book. She loves to read (especially historical fiction), sing, bake, and spend time around horses. 

Her favourite Bible verses are found in Matthew 6: 25-34, which remind her not to worry about tomorrow, and instead to trust God and His plan for her life, even when it’s hard.

SUPPORT Staff

Liz works as an Educational Assistant through Jordan’s Principle, where she is dedicated to supporting students with unique needs. Passionate about inclusion, Liz provides individualized care to help each child thrive academically and emotionally. Her compassionate approach creates a positive and nurturing environment for all students.

Outside of school, Liz enjoys spending time with her family and contributing to her community. We are grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she has on our students.

Bethany is one of our Educational Assistants who is funded by Jordan's Principle. She loves children and is excited for this opportunity to help them learn and grow. She is so grateful for her daughter to be able to attend CCA.

In her spare time Bethany likes to volunteer coaching her daughter’s sports teams, going to the gym, and loves to spend time with her family and 2 dogs. Her favourite verse is Phil 4:11 .

Elsie is one of CCA’s Part Time Resource Teachers funded by Jordan’s Principle. She graduated from Cornerstone University with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Elsie believes that sending her kids to CCA is a huge gift knowing her children learn about God’s world and His love. She also realizes what a gift it is to now be a part of the team and community here at CCA where she can now share God’s love with her students.

Elsie’s favorite verse is Romans 8:28 which says, ““And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for ithose who are called according to his purpose.” Things will not always be perfect, according to our plans, but they will be even better because we trust a loving God and His plan is always for our best (good).

Elsie loves being with her family enjoying camping, biking, swimming, hiking, and any other adventures they encounter. She also loves flowers, gardening, and crafting.

Mariah is a dedicated member of our school community and works with passion to support our students. With a strong commitment to education, she creates a positive and caring environment where every child feels valued and encouraged. Mariah also has a daughter at our school, and she loves being actively involved in both her child's learning and the broader school community.

Brittany has a wealth of experience in both leadership and support roles. She has served as a Worship Leader, where she demonstrated her ability to inspire and lead, and as a Children’s Ministry Leader, where she planned and executed activities to help young children deepen their understanding of the Lord Jesus. 

Additionally, Brittany has worked extensively as a substitute teacher and educational assistant at CCA, providing compassionate support to students and assisting teachers in creating positive, encouraging classroom environments.

Jennifer grew up as a pastor's kid in N.S., and was saved when she was around 7 years old. She loves Jesus, and is beyond grateful to have that personal relationship with Him. She desires to please Him, and know Jesus more and more everyday, until she gets to meet Him face to face! She is so thankful for the peace, joy, and steadfast love He brings to her everyday life.

She and her husband, Terry, have 6 girls, and they love being together doing simple things that bring so much joy.

She loves animals, being creative, being active at her church, and spending time with friends and her church family.

Her favourite verse is Romans 13:12 "The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light." It reminds her to live for Jesus everyday, shine brightly for Him, and strive to put Him first.