800 Juliana Drive, Woodstock, Ontario

Phone: 519-539-1492

     
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Mike Vander Kooi
Occupation
Principal
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B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., OCT, CSTC I have had the opportunity to be an educator in Christian schools in Ontario, Thailand, and Hong Kong. My family and I recently relocated back to Canada and I am excited to be the principal at Woodstock Christian School. When I’m not at school you might find me hiking, playing or watching sports, or finding some place new to explore. I love that education gives me the opportunity to help students discover things they didn’t know before.
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Tracy Bulthuis
Occupation
VP/Director of Student Support Services
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CSTC, OCT, B.A., M.Ed., TESOL Special Education Specialist - I love God, my family, thunderstorms, dark chocolate, going out to eat, concerts and live theatre, sitting by a fire, and hiking. Since grade 2, I have wanted to be a teacher, and this passion has only grown over the years. I have taught for over 15 years in various schools in British Columbia and Ontario in grades SK, 1, 2, 3, 5, and Special Education.
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Cynthia Boyd
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Director of Learning
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OCT, B.Ed., M.Ed., EdD Cynthia has had a variety of experiences in teaching and educational leadership in both Canada and the United States. She has instructed and engaged with students ranging from Kindergarten to College. She has a passion for differentiated teaching and learning and for enhancing the education of students with exceptionalities, more specifically high-achieving and academically gifted students.
 
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Christine Buruma
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JK
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Desiring that each child grows in their faith and into the person God created them to be, Christine has served in numerous children’s ministry positions. Since 2019, she has been a classroom volunteer at WCS and is looking forward to further assisting the students in her new role as the JK teacher.
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Marcia Horinga
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Grade 1/Learning Support
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BA, B Ed, OCT, CSTC - I have taught all elementary grades in a variety of school in Ontario. I am extremely thrilled to be teaching Grade 1 at WCS. I enjoy helping make student's first experience at school a great one. Through play, music, stories and much more I seek to show students who God is and how much He cares of each one of them. When I am not busy with school I enjoy spending time with my husband and four children. I enjoy camping, swimming, music and cake decorating.
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Mary Pifer
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JKSKA
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I have taught in Ireland and Spain and was a children's pastor for 6 years. I really enjoy working with children and watching how they grow in Christ. This is my second year teaching at WCS. I am very excited to be teaching JK/SK this year. It is such a privilege to be part of the beginning of their school experience. When I am not teaching I enjoy cooking, art and being outside to enjoy God's creation.
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Jessica VanLeeuwen
Occupation
JK/SKB
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Jessica works as a JKSK teacher at WCS. In addition to teaching, she has helped out in the primary grades, she has helped, with the Sonbeams program and K is for Kindergarten. She also loves coaching the Senior Girls Basketball and Soccer. Jessica is also working towards a Bachelors of Arts General Studies.
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Elizabeth Martin
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Music/Grade 1
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BA MUS, RMT, OMEA, MENC When I am not leading worship at church, teaching at school or in my private studio, I can often be found in the rehearsal hall with the Grand Philharmonic Choir and the KW Symphony. I also enjoy art and literature. I love long quiet walks and loud family gatherings alike. I am blessed beyond measure to be part of the WCS community!
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Lesa Racicot
Occupation
Grade 1/2
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OCT, B.A., M.Ed. Reading Specialist I have taught grades 6, 3, 1 & JK and currently teach grade 1/2. I feel blessed and privileged to be working with children!
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Natalie Van Andel
Occupation
Grade 2
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BA B Ed OTC CSTC I have been teaching at WCS since graduating from Calvin College. I love teaching and leading children to know more about their God, his love for them, and his amazing world. My love for school and learning started the day I went to kindergarten. I also have a love for drama which has lead me to coach many children in the musicals and plays we have performed at WCS.
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