Ed has been the principal at Unity Christian School since 2006. He was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, hence his hopeless loyalty to (former) Edmonton sports dynasties. He has a BA in Philosophy fro Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan) and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from UBC. Ed is passionate about Christian education as an expression of God's sovereignty over all of life. He also loves the biblical concept of "Shalom". He loves spending time with his family and plays golf whenever (& with whomever) he can. In his spare time he referees hockey.
"Nothing matters but the Kingdom! Because of the Kingdom, everything matters!" - Gordon Spykman
Mike is in his 9th year of teaching in Christian Schools. After 1 year in the public system, Mike taught at Fraser Valley Christian for 2 years and Calgary Christian for 5. He is in his 2nd year at Unity Christian School. Mike completed his masters in Educational Psychology from the University of Alberta in 2007 and enjoys putting that to practice when working with students and parents. Mike and his wife, Haley, have 2 children. Finn is 2 and Coby is 4 months. Mike is an avid sports fan, having been to 30 major league baseball stadiums and having Seahawks season tickets.
"There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is sovereign over all, does not cry: Mine! " Abraham Kuyper
Michelle has worked in the office at Unity since January 2008. She enjoys interacting with the students at the front desk and handing out treats from the candy jar (High school students love treats!) The highlight of her work week is when Mike brings her Tim Horton’s coffee on Wednesday mornings. In the evenings you can find her at a school gym watching basketball games or at home with her husband and 3 sons. She loves to read, bake, shop and spend time with friends.
Reina has been working in the field of Special Education and Learning Assistance for the past 16 years. Prior to that, she taught at the primary grade level for 7 years, all of them being at Chilliwack Christian/Unity Christian School. Reina has been privileged to work with a great variety of teachers and students at both campuses of UCS over the years. Reina received her training at Dordt College in Sioux Centre, Iowa.
English 9,10,11,12 / Planning 9,10 / Drama 9,10 / Theatre 11,12
Sandi Dressler has been at Unity for 10 years. Her teaching assignments have included a veritable potpourri of subjects over the years, and she enjoys the challenge of learning with and from her students. Sandi also enjoys music, sports, family functions, reading and eating (though not necessarily in that order). Her great dream is to be crowned ‘Champion Bump Player of the Universe’ but she’d settle for beating all of her Track and Field students in a footrace.
Dwayne has been teaching at Unity since 2006. Although he grew up in Port Coquitlam, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Canadian Bible College in Saskatchewan and then received his Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina. Dwayne enjoys playing with technology, his kids, games and various sports.
Also: PE 9,10,11,12 / E.Math 9 / ESc 11/ Geo 12 / Planning 9,10 / Shop Class
Mark Huberts received his Bachelor of Human Kinetics from Trinity Western University and his Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia. Mark teaches High School PE, Woodworking, and Geography 12. He has also been the athletic director for the past six years. Mark loves sports of any kind and enjoys woodworking during his free time.
SS 9,10,11,12 / History 12 / Planning 9,10 / Curriculum 9,10,11,12
Kathy Huizing has taught at Unity since September 2004. Before that, she taught at Abbotsford Christian for 8 years. Ms Huizing loves teaching History & Socials, the best subjects of all. She teaches most of the course content from living memory, having distinct recollection of the invention of the wheel. She enjoys the community of students and staff at Unity and appreciates opportunities to go on fieldtrips, ski trips and, of course, to cheer on Unity teams!
Sheri Nicholson received her BA in Youth Leadership from Providence Bible College. She has been a part of the Unity Christian School community since the fall of 2001 working with numerous students with numerous needs. Her philosophy is to create an environment that provides a sense of security and significance to students. You can usually find her searching the web for the latest updates of pop-culture and eating apples with cheese in the corner seat of the staff room.
Eric Paulsen received his BA in Religious Studies at Trinity Western University and studied music at Western Washington University. Before coming to Unity he served as a pastor in music ministry. Eric loves travel and adventure, has served in missions in Morocco and studied for a semester in Eastern Europe. He has some wild experiences from his days as a river rafting guide in the Oregon desert and a dog sledding guide in Banff. He loves to learn and can very often be heard bragging about his 1 yr old son who just happens to be the cutest toddler in the world.
Ms. Terpstra has been teaching at Unity Christian School since 2007. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Education with minors in Chemistry and Physics from Dordt College. She is a self-described “artistic nerd”. She loves theatre, is a member of a community choir and leads worship both at church and school. On the nerdy side, she is interested in anything science including science fiction books, TV, and movies. Ms. Terpstra teaches at Unity Christian School because she is passionate about the vision of the school and is dedicated to teaching students about God, themselves, science, and our role as Christians in God’s Kingdom.
Michelle has been teaching art part-time at Unity since September 2003. Prior to that, she graduated with a BFA from Calvin College, travelled, worked as an artist/photographer, and became a wife and mother of three. Teaching was never in her plans, but an act of faith in response to God’s calling. Today she feels blessed to share her passion for creating with her students. Her mantra can be summed up by Madeleine L’ Engle - “God is constantly creating through us, with us, and to co-create with God is our human calling.”
Jane joined the staff at the elementary campus in 1995 and joined the mid/high campus somewhere around 2005. She works two days in the elementary library and one day a week at the mid/high library. Before moving to Abbotsford and joining the Unity staff, she worked for 10 years at the Edmonton Public Library. When not working, she enjoys playing and reading with her grandson, photography, taking pottery lessons, reading, volunteering at the local thrift store, and being involved at church. A favorite food ...does chocolate count? One of the places she likes to visit the most is probably the Oregon Coast. But, just being by the water anywhere is very relaxing and a great place to sit and read.
"And my God will meet all your [my] needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
Evelyn has worked at Unity Christian School for 9 years. She worked 6 years at the elementary campus and 3 at the middle/high school. Before that she worked in a greenhouse, and a dental office as a receptionist and dental assistant. She & her husband have been involved with the Christian Reformed Home Missions with 2 church plants in the Fraser Valley; Hope Community Church in Surrey BC and with Heartland Fellowship in Sardis. She moved to Chilliwack with one son in 1991 and had 3 more boys shortly after. Evelyn loves a good, strong cup of European coffee, loves to read, go for wilderness walks, explore small historical towns and wander through antique shops.
Unity Christian School in BC | PO Box 371 | Chilliwack, BC V2P 6J4 Canada | Elementary: 604.792.4171 | Middle/High School: 604.794.7797
