RHONDA WEINS - (ECS/Kindergarten)
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honda grew up on a Saskatchewan farm, harassed by three older brothers, in the Cypress Hills region. Her family later on adopted another boy and girl, giving her a younger sister and brother to care for. Farm life was always so much fun and Rhonda fit in with the boys, by enjoying motor biking and playing with cars/trucks on our farm gravel/sand pile. At the age of three, they discovered Rhonda had a disease related to leukemia, and so the rest of her childhood was spent fighting for life. With the Lord’s healing and great medical assistance, she was able to finish her schooling in Climax/Frontier School and her high school years at Caronport High School.
Rhonda carried on at Caronport, Saskatchewan to attend Briercrest Bible College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education Degree. Her heart had a yearning to be a nurse, but with many experiences at Bible College working with children her passion changed to a desire to become a teacher. With lots of hard work and through many health struggles and chemotherapy treatment, Rhonda Hammond received her Bachelor of Education degree in 1989 from the University of Saskatchewan. This was the beginning of her teaching career, as she has taught and subbed for more than twenty-two years, and has enjoyed the primary years to be the most fulfilling. In 2009, Rhonda married Walter Wiens, via matchmaking and God-placed by his first wife Eleanor (Reimer). She is delighted to have, (through marriage) two daughters, one son, two son-in-laws, one daughter-in-law, and seven grandchildren who are so special to her. Rhonda has come back to teach Kindergarten at Cherry Coulee Christian Academy. Excited to see what the Lord has next in her life, she is so glad to be serving Him! |
Judy Glasspell - (Gr 1-2)
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I grew up on a farm, near La Crete, Alberta. I was the oldest of 4 children. As a child, I loved school, and I especially loved books, reading almost any book that I could get my hands on. As a teenager, I loved hanging out with children, especially babies.
After I graduated from high school, I decided to combine my two favourite things (children and books), so I became a teacher. I graduated from the University of Lethbridge, where I received my B.A./B.Ed. degree. I taught for 9 years after that. Then, in 2002, I married Rick Glasspell, and we now have 3 children: Logan, Jaden, and Joyel. This is my first year back to teaching, after 13 years of being a stay-at-home mom. I am very excited to teach, once again, and to see what God is doing here, at Cherry Coulee. |
Rick Glasspell - (Gr. 3-5)
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I have quite a varied history, from living in 5 provinces (some multiple times), to moving to 15 towns/cities/country farms, to living in 21 different houses/apartments/condos... my life has not had a lot of stability. Since my high school graduation, I have also worked as an accountant, received a Master's Degree, in Business, from Brier-crest Biblical Seminary, and ended up with a Bachelor of Education Degree, from the University of Regina, and also pastored for a few years, while also finding time to get married to my beautiful and godly wife, Judy, and raise three amazing children.
I have taught in both the public school system and in Christian schools, since 2003. I first started out as the Principal/Grades 5-8 teacher, at Tween Valley Christian School, just south of Purple Springs. At the end of three years, I decided to get into the public schools, because I believed that God was calling me to become a Christian teacher, within the public school system. Well, God did something to me, that I wasn't expecting--He showed me the utmost importance of raising and teaching kids, from a Christian perspective. So, in 2009, we moved down to Medicine Hat, to teach at Cornerstone Christian School. Although that time was short-lived (there just weren't enough kids to make a go of it, at that time), I saw a great spiritual growth in the students who were there. Most of our kids went on a missions trip, to Mexico, and did an remarkable job of sharing the Gospel with the kids and adults. It was a blessing to see the kids apply what they had learned, and truly love those who did not know the Lord. This year, I will be teaching the Grades 3-5 students, most of their subjects, and I also get the teach English Language Arts to the grades 7 & 9 students. I look forward to God's moving and leading within our school and within the lives of the children, as we serve Him. To God be the glory! |
- (Jr./Sr. High Bible, Science)
Craig Funston - (Homeschool Coordinator)
I have been associated with Cherry Coulee (CCCA) for thirteen years now, having come directly to our school from Abbotsford, BC, in 2002. I have been privileged to teach most subjects from grades 4 to 10, even a couple of subjects in grades ECS-3. Over the past few years years things have settled down for me, and I teach just two days a week. When at CCCA, I spend most of my time teaching Bible and Language Arts, with a little Drama. I appreciate the administration letting me teach in areas where I believe God has given me some ability.
Outside of school I handle all the homeschool responsibilities throughout the province, along with my wife, Gwynne. There has been phenomenal growth in this area over these past twelve years. While we are not sure at this point what our precise numbers will be for this coming year, we're looking at close to 280 children and over 100 families.
In addition to that, we have a little hobby farm in Milk River, where we raise, butcher, and sell chickens, turkeys, and cows. I also share frequently in the preaching duties in my local church, write a regular column in the local paper, and am working with a board of men to develop a portable Bible school--something we have been working at for over seven years.
Outside of school I handle all the homeschool responsibilities throughout the province, along with my wife, Gwynne. There has been phenomenal growth in this area over these past twelve years. While we are not sure at this point what our precise numbers will be for this coming year, we're looking at close to 280 children and over 100 families.
In addition to that, we have a little hobby farm in Milk River, where we raise, butcher, and sell chickens, turkeys, and cows. I also share frequently in the preaching duties in my local church, write a regular column in the local paper, and am working with a board of men to develop a portable Bible school--something we have been working at for over seven years.
Marcy Daniels
Jennifer Taylor