RHONDA WEINS - (ECS/Kindergarten)
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Rhonda 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! |
Barbra Entz - (Gr 1-3)
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Hi my name is Barbra Entz and I am so excited to be teaching grades 1-3 this year. When I’m not teaching you will probably find me working on my latest mini cross-stitch portrait, reading, crocheting, or spending time outdoors.
This is my first year at Cherry Coulee Christian Academy. I graduated from the University of Lethbridge in April with my Education degree. My primary focus was English Language Arts. My student teaching placements in University have ranged from grades 1-6 in which I had the privilege of teaching a variety of subjects including, physical education, language arts, social studies, and mathematics. I look forward to witnessing God’s hand on the staff and students at Cherry Coulee and learning with and from my students. |
Naomi Entz - (Gr. 4-6)
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Hello! My name is Naomi Entz. I am excited to be teaching Grade 4-6 this year. This past April I completed my Education degree at the University of Lethbridge. My primary focuses have been on physical education and social studies. My student teaching placements have ranged from grades 4-9 and I have taught physical education, science, and social studies. Over the last few years I have also coached basketball and spent multiple summers working at Bible camp. I enjoy sports, I love being outside, I crochet, and recently I have been researching my family history.I am excited to be at Cherry Coulee Christian Academy. I look forward to working together with parents to encourage and support students as they learn and develop their God-given skills and abilities. I know that this will be a time full of learning, not only for the students, but for me as well.
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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
Nancy Bergen
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Hi, my name is Nancy Bergen. I have lived in Alberta most of my life, I have three brothers and one sister,I am the oldest. Some things I enjoy are: singing, making people smile, sports, and reading. I am so excited to be taking on the EA position at Cherry Coulee. I went to Cherry Coulee for most of my school years, I just graduated this last year. I have grown and learned so much during my time at Cherry Coulee as a student and I am so excited to see what God has in store for me as a staff. I know God has great things planned this year for Cherry Coulee,I am so blessed to be able to be part of that. Its going to be a great adventure of teaching and learning for everyone.
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