Middle / High School Staff - Unity Christian School in BC

Middle / High School Staff

Ed Noot

Principal (both campuses)

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 Campbell

Vice Principal and Counselor Middle/High

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. 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 3 children; Finn, Coby and Asher. 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

Diane Bruinsma

Office Administration (both campuses)

Diane has worked for Chilliwack Christian School Society since 1996 when her youngest daughter began kindergarten. She worked at the front desk at the Elementary school until 2001 when she moved up to the new Highschool. She currently works part time doing bookkeeping tasks for both campuses. Diane loves to hike, travel, watch sporting events, read and especially spend time with her family. Diane feels blessed to be part of this special community for so many years, she even attended the elementary school when it first opened in 1969.

Michelle Kornelsen

Secretary

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 Anema

Special Ed. Coordinator (both campuses)

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.

Dave Bron

Jacquie Buytendorp

Jacquie is in her 2nd year at Unity Christian School. She studied Early Childhood development at Dordt College. Jacquie is glad to be a part of a Christian School Community which follows solid Biblical truths. Some of her hobbies include: Reading, Travelling, Gardening and making jewelry.

Sandi Dressler

English 8-12/ Comm 11/12/ Drama/ Planning 9,10

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.

Ileana Graham

Ileana is new to Unity Christian this past year. She was trained at the University of Alberta and gained valuable teaching experience at Vancouver and Surrey Christian Schools respectively. Ileana enjoys creative and fun learning environments and works hard to develop an encouraging environment in the classroom. Ileana is passionate about running and promoting outdoor activity with her friends and family.

Dwayne Hansen

Math 7,8/ Science 7,8/ PE 8/ Humanities 7

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.

Mark Huberts

Athletic Director

PE 9-12/ Shop 9-12/ Planning 9/10

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 and Woodworking. He has also been the athletic director for the past eight years. Mark loves sports of any kind and enjoys woodworking during his free time.

Michelle Huberts

Development Coordinator

This is Michelle's second year at Unity Christian School. Michelle works one day a week in the Office and also works part time as the Development Coordinator. Michelle has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Trinity Western University. Michelle is married to Mark Huberts, the Athletic Director, and they have a 4 year old boy, Ethan, who absolutely ADORES basketball and all sports! Aside from working, Michelle enjoys her time at home with her son, playing volleyball and board games.

Kathy Huizing

SS 8-11/ History 12 / Bible 8/ Planning 9,10/ Curriculum 9-12

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!

Karen Kelbert

Computer Technician (both campuses)

Barnaby McRae

Science 9, 10/ Math 10, 11/ Chem 11/ Physics 11

Sheri Nicholson

Educational Assistant

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.

Corinne Tancock

Educational Assistant

Corinne Tancock has been with Unity Christian School since September 2001. She currently works as an Educational Assistant with several students at the Middle/High campus, but has also worked at the Elementary campus for 3 years. She has her Early Childhood Education certificate. Corinne has taken several workshops that pertain to Special Education that help her in assisting the students she works with. She enjoys working with the students and interacting with the wonderful staff at both campuses. Her interests range from quilting, teddy bear making, going to Curves, walking and spending lots of time in the sun, ie: Cancun.

Amanda Terpstra

Science 10 / Bio 11, 12 / Math 9-12

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 Vandyk

Art / Foods

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.”

Julianne Vyn

French 8-12

Jane VanEerden

Librarian (both campuses)

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."

Philippians 4:19 (NIV)

Evelyn Vugeteveen

Educational Assistant

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.