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She loves the verses found in Isaiah 43:1-2 KJV: “...Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” What beautiful assurance from the God who owns the universe that we are His beloved, He knows us by name! So, whenever we are afraid or anxious, we are reminded that God is on the throne, He is in control, we can run to Him, we are His and we can trust Him with our life, our children, our marriage, our all.

After God, her greatest joy comes from being with her family and friends! In the summer Sonya loves to entertain with them at their pool, go camping, BBQ, and go to the beach. In winter she loves to work at school and in their health food store, read, and have family movie nights! She thanks God for all her blessings.

Amy’s children have attended CCA since 2020, where she’s seen the benefits of a Christian education first hand. She loves having the opportunity to now be involved in the school, as the administrative assistant.

She gained her administrative experience during the years she and her husband have managed Slater Plumbing. She also has the privilege of teaching Sunday school to preschool aged children at Faith Baptist Church.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing board games, and going on walks.

One of Amy’s favourite bible verses are Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Classroom teachers

Francien began her journey in Christian education in 2019 at CCA, driven by a deep passion for teaching young students. She finds great joy in helping children learn to read from the very start, and is particularly excited about the power of play-based learning in early education. Originally from Belgium, Francien earned her Diploma in Early Childhood Education before moving to Canada in 2005.

Outside of her professional life, Francien cherishes time with her family and they find joy in serving together at their church. She loves expressing God's love through both teaching and singing. Her favorite Bible verse, Matthew 6:26, serves as a reminder of our great worth in God's eyes.

Gina brings a wealth of experience and passion for Christian education and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Summit University in Pennsylvania and has a Biblical Studies Diploma from Word of Life Bible Institute. She has extensive teaching experience, including previous roles at Colchester Christian Academy and Halifax Christian Academy, where she taught Grades 2, 3 and 4.

Tanya received a Bachelor's of Religious Education in Counselling from London Baptist Bible College in London, Ontario (renamed Heritage College and Seminary).

Linda’s favourite Bible passage is Psalm 139. It reminds her of God’s three “omni’s”: omnipresence, omnipotence and omniscience. To Linda, Psalm 139 is full of important truths – and loves to bring life to the Word in the classroom.

Angela received her Bachelor of Science in Education and began her teaching career in Ontario. Upon her arrival in Nova Scotia, she became part of the CCA family, teaching grades 7/8. 

Her favourite past-time is spending time with her husband and their 2 boys. She enjoys a good cup of coffee, nature, singing, baking, and a good laugh. 

Classroom motto: "Be kind to everyone, because everyone is having a tough time." 

"My desire as a teacher is not only to inspire learning but to remind each student how precious they are to God. There is no greater truth."

Deanna is our English teacher for our Middle and High School. She has a BA in English and has a Bed from St. Francis Xavier University, from which she graduated in 2006. 

Deanna is a mother to three beautiful daughters and loves spending time with family and loved ones. She is passionate about teaching and seeing her students grow and become confident in whom the Lord has created them to be.  She loves travelling, meeting new people, singing, and her favourite place to be is at an ocean beach. 

Her favourite scriptures are Ephesians 3:14-21 and Psalm 146:8-10. They speak of the unfailing, incredible love of the Lord that Deanna experiences in her relationship with Jesus.

Courtney is the Grade 11/12 homeroom teacher. She also teaches English and Social Studies to Grades 7-12. She has a BA in History and English Literature from Mount Allison University, from which she graduated in 2013. 

Courtney has a passion for the written word, and there is little that brings her more joy than connecting a reader to the perfect book. She loves to read (especially historical fiction), sing, bake, and spend time around horses. 

Her favourite Bible verses are found in Matthew 6: 25-34, which remind her not to worry about tomorrow, and instead to trust God and His plan for her life, even when it’s hard.

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