Special Education Assistant

Contact Arlene here: email

Special Education Assistant

Contact Ariellle here: email

Special Education Aide

My name is Anna Stockton, and I am a Special Education Teacher’s Assistant at LCS middle school. I am also co-coaching the grade 8 girl’s volleyball team. I am thoroughly enjoying my time here.

Even though I haven't worked LCS too long, I am very familiar with it. I attended LCS from kindergarten to grade twelve, and graduated from here as well.

My favorite part about working at LCS is walking through the doors. I always feel welcomed and a part of a family. Everyone is fun, loving, and willing to try new things, and I love that the main goal is serving God in everything we do. I could not ask for anything more.

Contact Anna via Email.

Principal, Middle School 

I am the Principal of the Middle School. Before I became a Principal, I was a Science teacher for Chemistry, Biology and General Science classes. I spent my first 6 years teaching in public schools in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta and Sherwood Park, Alberta.

In 1989, my family and I moved to Victoria. I taught and started my administration career at Pacific Christian School for 12 years. In 2001, we moved to Chilliwack, were I taught and did administration at Unity Christian School. We moved to Langley Christian School in 2007.

I did my Post Secondary studies at the University of Alberta and Royal Roads University. I have three degrees, a B.Sc. major in Biochemistry, a B.Ed. major in Secondary Education, and a M.A. in Leadership and Training.

I love to be at middle school every day. I love the fun and excitement that students bring to the classrooms. I love the high energy of the teachers have in every class. I love to coach Basketball and watch all our teams play in all the sports we do at Langley Christian. I love working at Langley Christian School!

Follow my blog here: http://berkleyglazer.edublogs.org

Contact Berkley via Email. 

Assistant Principal, Middle School

Gr. 8 Teacher

I am a grade 8 teacher and the Assistant Principal at LCMS. This is my fifth year teaching, and my fourth year at Langley.

I attended The King’s University College in Edmonton, where I obtained a BA in Social Sciences and a Bachelor of Education.

I love to be a part of the everyday happenings of our Middle School; I coach grade 7 girls volleyball, organize weekly chapels and monthly House Team events, and I serve on the Middle School Education committee and International Connections Committee.

I feel very fortunate to be a part the LCS community – it is the community that I grew up in and attended K-12 and I am blessed to be back, serving in this capacity.

I cannot say enough about the amazing staff that I am privileged to work with and the phenomenal students who truly make my job fun and a joy to come to every day.

Contact Brenda via Email. 

Gr. 8 Teacher

I joined the Langley Christian Middle School in 2007, after teaching highschool for fifteen years.  I now realize that I should have been here a long time ago. I love everything about middle school, including his colleagues, the students, the curriculum and the spirit of the school. 

I am a thinker and a dreamer, and my favourite part of teaching is creating new ideas, games and activities. 

My family and I have made a fifteen-year committment to LCS because we believe in Christian education and we believe in this community.

Contact Bruce via Email.

Chelsey Bleker – Special Education Assistant

Contact Chelsey at her email

Education Assistant

Carrie VanderHoek email

Educational Assistant

I have been at Langley Christian as a Special Education Assistant (SEA) and Education Assistant (EA) in the middle school since 2007.

I have had the pleasure of working at all grade levels in a variety of subject areas, as well as with a variety of needs. Its a constant adventure and challenge getting to know the students and help them obtain success in
their learning.

I attended Okanagan College in Kelowna, where I graduated with my Certified Education Assistant (CEA) certificate. With God’s direction I was lead here to my role here at Langley Christian and offered a job before my classes were even completed.

God has truly blessed me when he led me to be part of the staff here at Langley Christian. It has been a blast getting to know the staff, with lots of laughs in the staffroom. At the same time staff has been a huge blessing with encouragement, advice, and a helping hand.

Contact Connie via Email.

Music 6, Band 7 and Choir Director

Hi, my name is Darla Hayward. His is my second year teaching at LCS. Before coming here I was at Surrey Christian School teaching music and grade seven for 17 years.

Here at Langley Christian School I teach grade 6 Music and help out with grade seven Band. I also teach grade 6 ukelele and grade 7 guitar for Explorations and direct a Middle School Choir.

I have a four year Music degree from Briarcrest Bible College in Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Waterloo in Ontario. I received my Bachelor of Education from Brock University in Ontario.

I love the community at LCS. The teachers are great to work with and are a real encouragement to me.

Contact Darla via Email. 

Arts Coordinator and Music Director

My name is Dave Alexander and I am the Arts Coordinator and Music Director at Langley Christian Middle and High School. I have been at Langley Christian since 1995, when our high school music program had just 22 students.

I have been a musician since age 4, when my parents enrolled me in my first piano lessons, and I have been learning ever since! I received my musical training from the University of Alberta, where, in 1994, I earned a bachelor of Music Education with specialties in instrumental and choral conducting.

Since then I have studied at Trinity Western University and Regent College, learning about what it means to be a Christian Musician and what the craft of music has to offer to the study of God. My professional journeys over the last 15 years have led me to teaching music and directing choirs in West Africa, to worship leading at my church, to directing several full feature Broadway Musicals, leading some 26 (and counting!) music tours throughout North America, and to being guest conductor/clinician numerous times for local choral and band festivals. To say that I am a life-long learner and lover of music would not be an understatement!

Since arriving at Langley Christian, the music program has grown considerably - we now have 4 symphonic wind ensembles with over 220 students participating, 2 high school jazz bands (junior and senior), 4 choral groups (Middle School choir, High School Concert Choir, Chamber choir, and Canticum Women's Choir), and 2 high school chapel worship teams.  In all, some 300 students participate in a music activity at Langley Christian, and, regardless of your ability, talent, age, or training, there is a place for you as well. You are warmly encouraged to use the musical gifts God has given you as we (you and I) journey together in our musical endeavors.

Soli Deo Gloria. The Lord be with you.

Contact Dave via Email. 

Counseling

This is my third year as a counselor at Langley Christian School and I see it as a great privilege and a huge blessing to be part of LCS community.
I immigrated to Canada five years ago with my husband and my daughter. In Romania I coordinated few orphanages and I facilitated national adoptions.
I have a BA in Social Work and an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from ACTS Seminaries at Trinity Western University.
I am involved in the local church as a pastor’s assistant, leading a GriefShare group and offering counseling for families, individuals and couples in our community. When I am not at LSC, I work as a Family Liaison for Communitas Supportive Care Society in Abbotsford, coordinating the Family Support Network and offering supportive counseling to families who have children with disabilities, parents and individuals struggling with mental health and acquired brain injuries individuals and their families. 
I really enjoy being part of LCS, it is a friendly and very welcoming community. I am honored to have the privilege to be here, and I am thankful for that.

Contact Estera via Email.

Office Assistant

Helen Vandenberg

hvandenberg@langleychristian.com

Secretary 

Previously involved with the Friends of LCS Committee

Have worked at LCS since Sept. 06 in the MH Office and 1 year in the Development Office.

Attended Abbotsford Christian High and have taken various office and book keeping courses.

The thing I like best about working at LCS is the sense of community at the school as well as a environment where God is the center of everything.

Contact Hertha via Email. 

Gr. 8 Teacher, Athletic Director 

I am apart of the grade 8 team here at LCMS. I started teaching at LCMS in 2006 and started teaching in 2002. 

I love the Middle School as there is so many areas students and staff become involved. 

My favorite subjects to teach are P.E, Science and Socials. 

I graduated from Trinity Western with a major in Human Kinetics and UBC with my teachers certificate. 

I am involved in coaching of all levels from grade 6 to senior boys basketball.  I really enjoy coaching and seeing students in a different light.

Contact Jon via Email.

Gr. 6 Teacher

This is my first year at LCMS and I will be teaching grade 6.

I completed two years of university at The Kings University College followed by another two years at Trinity Western University. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics and a Concentration in History. After graduating from Trinity Western I completed my teachers training at Simon Fraser University.

I am overjoyed with the opportunity that God has given me to become a part of the LCMS community.

This year will be full of fun and learning, both for me and my students.

Contact Jonathan via Email.

Grade 6

This is my fifth year teaching, and my first at LCS Middle School.  I have taught previously taught in London, England and on Vancouver Island. My first year at LCS Middle School has been a blast!  Grade six is definitely the best. 

This year I have been involved in student council, basketball, student worship team and developing the middle school's drama curriculum.

In my personal time, I love traveling, skiing, running, tennis, reading, worshiping and speaking Spanish.

God has blessed me hugely to be able to be a part of LCS!

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Teacher Librarian

I have taught at LCS since 2002. During the course of my years at LCS I have taught Biology 11, Biology 12, Essentials of Math 10 and 11, Principals of Math 10, Applications of Math 10, Communications 12, and Yearbook 11 and 12. In 2009 I finished my Master of Ed. at UBC in New Technologies and Library and became the Teacher Librarian in the Middle/High School. I love working in the library with students, literature and information (books and technology). I look forward to experiencing all the innovative ways that are being invented to access information, imagination and inspiration!

Contact Linda via Email. 

Special Education Assistant

Contact Linda at her email

Teacher Grade 7

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Special Education Assistant

Lonna Peters email

Grade 7 Teacher 

I teach grade 7 at LCS and I have no doubt that this is the best school to teach at! 

In addition to teaching, I also help coordinate our worship teams – we really have some talented students and I love to see them use their gifts. 

I am teaching part-time so that can spend some time at home with my two young sons. 

Before coming to LCS, I completed my education at Trinity Western University first in Psychology, then in Education. 

My favourite thing about teaching at LCS is that from the students to the parents to the staff, this is an amazing community.

Contact Lori via Email. 

Middle School Special Education & Learning Assistance Coordinator

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Library Technician

Contact Maria at her email

International Student Coordinator

Langley Christian School----wonderful students and  an amazing staff. I have been privileged to be part of LCS as International Student Coordinator for the past 9 years. 

My role is to administrate both the International Student Program and Homestay Program. I also provide support to families who are new to Canada.

I am passionate about Christian education and value the teaching which supports the values taught in the Christian church and home.  My  family has been part of the Langley Christian community for the past 20 years , each of my sons has graduated or are still attending LCS. Before coming on staff, I served as an Education Committee Member and Board Member. 

I have a Certificate in Intercultural Studies from the University of British Columbia.

In addition to my work at Langley Christian School , I work with the Society of Christian Schools in BC providing support to schools in the area of International Education. 

Contact Marlene via Email.

ELL Coordinator& Gr. 7 Teacher

Contact Paul at his email

Gr. 6 Teacher, Enrichment Coordinator 

Grade taught/ job assignment: Grade 6S (Language Arts, Bible, P.E.) / Middle School Enrichment Coordinator.

Other involvement: Grade 8 Boys Volleyball staff sponsor, grade 6 or 7 Boys Basketball coach, Service Projects Planner.

Years Teaching: In my 12th year of teaching, and my 2nd year at LCS.

Educational Background: Graduate of Dordt College – 1997 B.A. in Education

Best thing about working at LCS: Being able to laugh with students and staff, while also being able to do much good work!

Contact Seth via Email.

Gr. 7 Teacher 

I teach grade 7 here at LCMS. This is my second year teaching at LCMS.

I have really enjoyed being part of the great Middle School team. I am also involved in our athletics programs. I have coached Boys Basketball, badminton as well as, Ultimate Frisbee. Last year I was involved with the middle school spirit days committee, and helping to develop our info.tech at the middle school level.

I have been teaching for 6 years, 3 years at White Rock Christian Academy - grades 9 - 12, 1 year at Abbotsford Christian School - grades 10 - 12 and two years at Langley Christian School teaching grade 7.

I studied at Trinitiy Western University where I earned a BA in History with minors in Education and Human Kinetics. I completed my Teacher's training at SFU completing a B.Ed in Education Curriculum.

The thing that I enjoy the most about teaching at LCMS is the supportive community that is present throughout the staff and students. I also enjoy the students and the lessons that they teach me each day as I teach them.

Contact Shabbir via Email. 

Stewart Charlebois

Art 6,7,8

scharlebois@langleychristian.com