Physical Education, Gr. 6 Homeroom
B.Sc., B.Ed. – University of Toronto
M. Arts – Providence University
(PCA Alumna)
Mrs. V. Aspinall: "Teaching at PCA is important to me because it's my home. I graduated from PCA and returned as a teacher to continue to be a part of the PCA family. The students are eager to learn which makes my job very enjoyable! Because both teachers and students have the same faith, we share each other’s goals and challenges. I am grateful for the privilege of sharing life with the PCA family!"
Athletic Director
Physical Education/Sociology/
Anthropology/Psychology/Science
B.Sc. – University of Guelph
B.Ed. – University of Toronto
Mr. A. Atkinson: "Peoples Christian Academy has the immense privilege of being able to offer Christian education in today’s broken world. As parents, teachers and educators we must take advantage of this opportunity in order to bring about radical change and healing, not only personally, but also societally and globally. At PCA there are incredibly unique opportunities to build into and support students as they grow in their faith and develop their relationship with Jesus each day.
At PCA I can see the genuine love and care that the teaching, administration and support staff have for each student. They go above and beyond what is expected, inspired by the joy and hope that only He gives."
Assistant Director, Early Learning Centre, RECE
Ms. J. Ayoung: "It’s a blessing to be working here at PCA! Being able to incorporate God in my daily lessons and sing His praises is amazing. The world we live in today seems to be turning away from God, the Bible and the Truth. It is comforting knowing that I am planting the seeds of God’s love and the Gospel in the lives of the next generation! It is also a blessing to watch these seeds grow in their lives. PCA give this world hope and I’m grateful to be a part of that."
Homeform SK
B.A. - Waterloo University
B. Ed. - York University
Miss J. Bahk: "I thank the Lord every day for the wonderful school where I can inspire young children to be the best as they can be in all aspects for the Glory of the Lord. I thank the Lord for a work place where I am encouraged and inspired by my colleagues. I thank the Lord for the school where the older students show Christ’s love by serving the younger students. For these reasons and lots more, it is important that I teach at PCA! "
Early Learning Centre staff, RECE
Miss. S. Bhaskar: "I am so thankful to be able to work at PCA. I love working here because I can share Jesus' love with these amazing preschoolers that I have the opportunity to lead and guide. It has been such a blessing becoming part of the PCA community and getting to interact with a group of people dedicated to displaying Christ's love in all they do. I feel honoured that Jesus has brought me here and I'm so excited to see all that He does with the students and the school."
Mathematics / Technology
B.Sc. (Honours) - Queens University
B.Ed. - University of Toronto
Mrs. J. Chan: ""Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6) I strongly believe that other than parents, the teacher plays an important role in raising Godly children, and teaching at PCA has given me the opportunity to do so. Also, being able to take part in God's ministry by working with a team of loving and caring staff at PCA, who share the same vision in Christian education, has been a blessing to me, not to mention seeing growth in all those wonderful children too!"
Homeform 1B
HBA - University of Toronto
M. Teaching - Griffith University (Australia)
Mrs. D. Sun: "I am very grateful for the opportunity to teach at PCA. My schooling started at a Christian school and I value the lessons I learned and friendships I made there. It is important to me to value each student as a child of God while instilling the future generations with strong Christian morals."
World Religions/ Philosophy/ Biology
Miss S. Cho: "What joy to work at a school where everything we do remembers God's underlying redemptive purpose and seeks to model a life of 3-fold fruit: achievement and progress, loving others and ourselves, and worshiping God. I am so thankful to be part of a team that equips students' minds, encourages their hearts, nurtures their souls, and roots them in God's Word and Grace so that they are blessed and can go out into the world to be a blessing. It's an inexpressible privilege to participate in GOD's workmanship and help students grow in all manners of Christ-likeness and excellence, while encouraging them to shine His Light, share His love, extend His reconciliation, and intercede in prayer! All that while sharing life, laughter, and pizza."
Business/Economics/Bible
B.A. – Western University
M.Div. – Tyndale University
B.Ed. – University of Toronto
Mr. P. Choi: "Teaching at PCA is important to me because I believe the Scriptures place the highest value on our children and we are called to be people who follow God's Word. As we follow God's Word, we have the opportunity to invest in the whole student: spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and academically. We have the privilege to take part in how God desires to build up the next generation of His church, and there is no greater calling than that."
Mathematics
Senior Missions Coordinator
B.Sc., B.Ed. – University of Toronto
Mr. T. Chung: "Working at PCA is an incredible blessing from the Lord. I have the great privilege of teaching mathematics from a Christian perspective, helping students understand abstract concepts and fundamental truths that stem from the wisdom of God. I believe education encompasses much more than academic success, and at PCA I have the freedom to disciple young men to grow in their knowledge and their love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and to live for His glorious kingdom purposes."
Music (Instrumental)/ English/ Social Studies
B. Music – University of Toronto
M. Music – University of Southern California
B. Ed. – York University
Mr. J. Craig: "In 1723, Johann Sebastian Bach reminded his students at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, that “the final aim of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.” As a music teacher at Peoples Christian Academy, I have the great pleasure to be able to pass on Mr. Bach’s inspired words to the young students who attend this school. In over two decades of teaching music, it is here at PCA where I find this truth is realized to its fullest. It is for this reason that I am blessed to be able to teach at PCA and share the joy of making music, giving glory and honor to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ."
Homeform 5A
B.A., B. Ed. - Tyndale University College & Seminary
Mrs. C. D'Eall: "Teaching at PCA feels like more than just a job. It is a calling God has placed on my life. It enables me to work with students in a Christian setting so that, not only am I teaching them the curriculum, I am teaching them about God’s love. I'm helping them on their paths to discover who they want to be as followers of Christ Jesus."
Visual Arts
B.A., B.Ed. – University of Toronto
Ms. E. Flach: "Teaching at PCA is a joy to my heart. First of all because I find pleasure in inspiring students with creative ideas and teaching them artistic skills, which result in many beautiful pieces of art being produced. Most importantly, I love having the freedom to open their eyes to the wonders of the great Creator, whose marvelous works we celebrate through the arts. I further enjoy teaching the History of Western Art in order to give the students the ability to discern which direction society is going since "Art is the mirror of society"."
Head of Humanities Department
History/English/Law/Philosophy/Civics
B.A. (Honours) - Trent University
B.Ed. - Queens University
Mr. D. Gear: "The Lord Jesus left us with the command to spread the good news of the Gospel. Teaching at Peoples Christian Academy gives me the opportunity to spread that good news, while also helping young people achieve their God given goals in life. I cherish the opportunity to help young people achieve God's purpose for their lives because I know it makes my work eternally significant. I also cherish the opportunity to teach in a community of believers who also want their work to be eternally significant."
Junior School Vice Principal
B.A., B.Ed. - York University
(PCA Alumna)
Miss J. Guy: "I love my job! I have been teaching at PCA for over 20 years and now am the Vice Principal of the Junior Division. When I was in Grade 5, I was a student at PCA and I prayed to ask Jesus into my heart following a Chapel service. I will never forget the teacher who knelt beside me as I prayed to receive Christ as my Saviour. It was a moment I cherish. She later became a missionary in France and we still keep in touch. Today, it is a privilege for me to pray with students, parents and colleagues, and is one of the many reasons why PCA is a wonderful school and why I love my job."
HR/ Finance Administrator
Mrs. P. Hui: "Teaching is like lighting up candles. Children have so much potential, and our job as educators is to inspire them to shine brightly. The Christian-based learning environment that PCA provides allows me to light up children’s candles, and to plant the seeds in children’s lives through daily interactions with them. It is a blessing to watch them grow under the umbrella of God’s love here at PCA."
Business Manager
Homeform 3A
B.Sc. (Honours) - University of Toronto
B.Ed. - York University
Mrs. T. Kalemkerian: "My motivation for teaching is that each child is unique, not only capable of learning, but also capable of succeeding. “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” (Romans 12:6) I strive to provide the right balance of structure, support, and freedom to encourage and inspire each child in the pursuit of their full potential and development (spiritually, academically, and socially). May each seed planted be used for His glory!"
Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Family Studies
B. Sc - University of Toronto
B. Ed - Western University
Mrs. P. Byon: "Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” I believe that PCA is a place in which our young people are nurtured, discipled, and equipped, not only with knowledge and skills, but with the Gospel. This is why teaching at PCA is important to me."
Early Learning Centre staff, RECE
Mrs. J. Kim : "I believe that educators are the first stepping stone in helping children become successful individuals in their life journey. I am truly blessed to be able to work here at PCA to be a stepping stone in God's special purpose. His provision and amazing love drives each day to be as successful as possible in a safe and fun place here at the ELC. I am very happy to have the priviledge to witness our preschoolers grow and most importantly, to be able to teach a Christian based education to our wonderful children."
English/ Social Studies
B.Sc. – University of California, San Diego
M.Ed. – University of California, Los Angeles
M.A. Candidate – Fuller Theological Seminary
Mrs. S. Kim (Choi): "I became an educator because I love working with young people, empowering them to think critically about their learning and to apply this in living humbly, loving mercy, and doing justice in their contexts. PCA offers the unique opportunity to truly teach the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Having previously worked mainly in the public sector, I am grateful for this gift. I love PCA’s vision of training young people to live out their callings and to follow Jesus in the transformative work of loving our neighbours both locally and globally.
Additionally, the PCA community must be experienced to be believed. There is such a strong culture of love, respect, and excellence. I am privileged to work among colleagues who have become brothers and sisters and who daily live out the principles we teach."
Office Assistant
Early Learning Centre staff, RECE
Miss D. Lau: "I am truly thankful that God has given me the opportunity to serve Him here at PCA. By His grace I have been saved through faith and by His grace I am able to partake in His mighty deeds! I believe that through the sharing of God’s Word and the Holy Spirit working amongst us, children’s lives are continually transformed as they learn and experience the gracious love of God. In partnership with families, we can work together to provide a safe environment in which children can explore and create meaning from the world God has created for us to enjoy. “Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”” (Matthew 19:14, ESV). To God be all glory, honour, and praise!
Math, Science, Gr. 7 Homeroom
B.Sc. - University of Toronto
B. of Ch. Ed. - Redeemer University
M.Sc. - Canisus College
Mr. G. Lee: "Teaching at PCA gives me opportunities to encourage students to see the Lord as master of all areas of their lives, present and future. They need to be diligent in all they do, in all areas of their lives, not for pleasing parents or teachers (who are people), nor for preparing to live more comfortable lives (for self), but for honouring the Lord now, and for preparing to honour Him better in the future."
French (JK-Gr. 5)
B.F.A., B.Ed. - York University
Miss H. Lee: "The staff that I work with daily at PCA are not only effective teachers, but are also genuine people with strong values. It is my joy and privilege to be part of a staff team that is dedicated to helping students see their own incredible worth, training them in the ways of righteousness, and equipping them to be godly citizens who can impart value to those in their scope of influence."
Middle School Vice Principal / Guidance Counsellor
B.A. (Honours), B.Ed. - York University
Mrs. J. Lee: "I love that PCA exists to educate the whole person—body, mind and spirit with equal emphasis and excellence. There is a wonderful rapport of genuine respect and care shared between teachers and students. We are a tight-knit community with an environment where students can and want to learn. PCA students and alumni are living proof that it is possible to receive a premium, high quality academic education while growing in character and in faith."
Homeform 4B
B.A. - University of Toronto
B.Ed. - York University
Ms. J. Lee: "I am grateful to be a part of the PCA family.
It is a privilege to work alongside people who are deeply committed to sharing the love of Christ in our world.
I love that I can share with my students how God has moved and placed Himself in every single thing that we are learning in class. It is such an honour to see God's daily handiwork in the lives of my students and their families. Truly, God is good!"
Homeform JK
B.A. - University of Toronto
B.Ed. - Tyndale University
Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Seneca College
Mrs. J. Lee: "Working at PCA is very important to me because I get to work with the amazing teachers who are willing to support each other in God’s name. Also, I am grateful to have the opportunity of working with both Junior school and BASP students so that we can learn and grow together as a Christian community. Seeing those smiles of our students tells me how God is using our school to glorify Him. I am so blessed to have PCA in my life!"
JK/SK French, Music, Phys. Ed.; Gr. 10 English
Early Learning Centre staff, RECE
Mr. R. Leung: "It is a blessing to be working at PCA. I really enjoy working with the young learners and share God's words with them. It is important to teach them what is right and wrong through God's words and support their academic growth and spiritual development. It is also an amazing journey for me to be able to grow with the children in God's love and His blessing."
Music (Vocal) / Band / Geography / Winds
B.Music, B.Ed. – Queens University
(PCA Alumna)
Miss G. Li: "Working at PCA has been a testament of God’s sovereign power. As a previous student of PCA, never in my wildest dreams, would I imagine teaching alongside my previous teachers. It has been such a blessing to serve alongside teachers that once taught me. PCA is a tight-knit community, where teachers strive to not only teach through Christian education, but also live it out. Students that come into PCA come from a variety of backgrounds. I have the privilege and honour to serve the youth of our school moulding and stretching them to be sent out as the men and women that God has created them to be."
Senior School Chaplain
B. Comm, University of Guelph
B. Ed, Nipissing University
MTS, Toronto Baptist Seminary
M. Div, Heritage College and Seminary
CCEF Counselling Certificate
Mr. J. McDonald :"Working at PCA - It is a true blessing to be part of the PCA family. I have been encouraged and loved. Thank you."
Homeform 2B
B.A. (Honours) - York University
B.Ed. - University of Toronto
Miss L. Montgomery: "There is a beautiful verse in Psalm 145 that says: “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” As a teacher at PCA, I have the honour of telling the next generation about our amazing God every day at school. I love that I am able to share Christ’s love with the children and direct their hearts toward Him. I believe my role is to prepare and equip students to be leaders in the community who passionately serve God and follow His path of wisdom for life."
Director, Early Learning Centre, RECE
Mrs. G. Ng: "After teaching in many different venues and interacting with so many children it is a privilege to come to a place where we are free to share the love of Jesus on a daily basis with everyone we encounter. To know that we are planting seeds that will be sown in God’s time is a blessing that humbles me. PCA has seen so many alumni pass through that have dedicated their lives to serving Christ and to somehow be a small part of that is an honour that cannot be compared!"
Caretaker
Mr. D. Overbeek: "My personal mission statement for working in Maintenance and Caretaking at Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) is "Time to Shine" (John 12:35-36). I pray that care and value would shine through every action and interaction and brighten peoples' days (Romans 12:10). Also, by choosing environmentally-responsible cleaning products and promoting sustainable best practices, we steward God's world faithfully so His glory is reflected brilliantly (Psalm 19:1). Every person's safety and well-being is vital to my calling to serve at PCA - I am privileged to contribute even by turning on the lights and changing light bulbs."
Senior School Vice-Principal
Biology/Environmental Science
B.Sc., M.Ed. – Michigan State University
President-Elect, Science Teachers Association of Ontario (STAO)
Adjunct Professor - Tyndale University College
Mrs. J. Paas: "There was a distinct point early on in my career teaching at PCA when working here ceased to be my job and became my passion. It is a tremendous privilege to work with the highly motivated and respectful students we have here. The reason I became a science and biology teacher is to help students grow in appreciation for their Creator through learning about His creation. This vision is fulfilled here at PCA."
English/Social Studies, Gr. 6 Homeroom
B.A. (Honours) - McMaster University
B.Ed. - Strathclyde University, Scotland
Mrs. V. Peart: "I have been teaching at PCA for 19 years. It has become a second home for me. My PCA family continues to be there for me through the joys and the sorrows of life. It is a place where you feel loved, encouraged, challenged and safe. There is nothing greater than teaching a concept in class, with passion, and seeing your students' eyes light up and the “light bulb” moments happen. It is truly a blessing to teach here and help our students academically, socially and most importantly spiritually. There have been many times when my students have taught me important lessons about life and our Lord, and for that I am truly grateful."
Bible
B.A. (Honours), B.Ed. – Queens University
Master of Theology – Tyndale University
Mrs. E. Philip: "Working at PCA is so important to me, because the lives of our young people are so precious and the task of raising Godly children in today's society is increasingly daunting. Most children will spend more waking hours a day at school than at home. It is so critical that we are entrusting our children during this time to people who love the Lord and who will faithfully impart to them Biblical truths and values. It is such a privilege to be part of a ministry that seeks to do just that.
I personally see the fruit of PCA's ministry as my own children come home from PCA with worship songs and Bible stories on their lips. I know that what they are learning at home is being daily reinforced in a loving, Christian environment that will provide a solid foundation for life."
Homeform 3B
B. Applied Arts ECE - Ryerson University
B.Ed. - University of Toronto
Mrs. S. Shin: "Teaching at PCA now for over a decade has been one of my greatest joys and privileges. My own three children have called this school "home" and have benefited from the excellent love, care and discipleship of staff. I have many passions in life which include cooking, time with family and friends, traveling to places without the light of Christ and of course teaching.
Along with my husband, John, we view life on Earth a drill, as we prepare for a day when our Lord will come in all His glory."
Homeform 1A
Ms. K. Simmonds: "I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to teach at PCA and be part of such a strong and supportive community. Children are the future and I believe wholeheartedly that we must instill in them a sense of purpose, love and hope. The most important element of teaching children is providing a safe environment for them to grow and learn, an environment in which they feel free to develop and contribute to their own learning. PCA provides a learning environment intended to foster the development and growth of the whole person (body, spirit, and mind), equipping future generations to reach the whole world for Christ. I am privileged to be part of this amazing mission."
Custodian
Mr. B. Sinko: "I like working at PCA because of the challenges, and there are no shortages of challenges in keeping the building running smoothly so everyone can do what they need to do. I like the staff, the teachers, and the students. I consider my work as my service to the Lord."
Breakfast Club & Homework Club Assistant
Mrs. L. Sinko: "I love working in a Christian environment where Christ is exemplified in every aspect of the school. At PCA, my co-workers are very caring and also talented. The parents that I work with in child care and in the school office are fantastic. I love the challenge of solving problems and with great bosses, you receive recognition. I am thankful for my job at PCA. As a Christian, my goal is to love everyone, be positive and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all."
Music (JK - Gr. 5)
B.Music - University of Philippines
M.Music - Florida State University
B.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D. - University of Toronto
Dr. B. Siu: "Being a music teacher for the JK to Grade 5 students, I have opportunities to instill in students the love of music through learning about the elements of music, singing, playing the recorder, concert performances, and encouraging students who can play other instruments to serve the Lord with their music talents. Singing in chapel is a highlight for the students and it is a blessing to teach the students songs that glorify our Lord."
Homeform 4A
B.A.- Saint Mary’s University
B.Ed. - Brock University
M.Ed. - University of Toronto
Mr. J. Spee: "Teaching is an awesome work and a privilege to witness a child grow academically while being nurtured in the Lord. Teaching at PCA provides an opportunity to provide a faith-centric education where Bible knowledge is integrated in all the branches of human learning, fostering a thorough academic training. In addition, human virtue is preserved where moral values are reinforced rather than challenged. This cannot be done within a secular educational system. A Christian school setting gives me that freedom."
Homeform 2A
B.CSE - Heritage College
B.Ed - Tyndale University
(PCA Alumna)
Mrs. W. Strickland: "I am so thankful to be teaching at PCA! It is wonderful to be teaching at a school where I am given the honour of sharing my love for God in all that I do. I love that I can show children on a daily basis what Jesus did in my life and how Jesus can change their lives too! I was a student at PCA and so was my husband. We also have our children enrolled in the school. It is important for our children to be in a place where we know teachers love them and love Jesus."
Office Assistant
Chemistry / Computer Science / Bible / Media Arts
B.Sc., B.Ed. - Queens University
(PCA Alumna)
Mrs. D. Tam: "I love working at PCA because I can be authentic about myself and my faith at school, with the goal of pointing my students to Jesus. At PCA, I can use God's Word to teach, rebuke, correct and train my students, which makes my investment in their lives so much more meaningful and long-lasting."
Kinesiology / Biology / Applied Journalism (Yearbook) / Science
B.Sc. (Honours) - York University
B.Ed. - University of Toronto
(PCA Alumna)
Mrs S. Tam: "PCA allows me to build Christ-centered relationships. As a science teacher, I have the opportunity to point my students to the wonder of creation by demonstrating the care and design that God has invested into all life. As a journalism teacher, I recognize that both truth and beauty are rooted in God’s character. So, too, my students must pursue both truth and beauty in their reporting of school events and in the design of our publications. The process of producing the yearbook provides students with the opportunity to explore God’s faithfulness in our school."
Homeform JK
B.A., B. Ed. - York University
(PCA Alumna)
Mrs. H. Tang: "It has been such a joy returning to PCA as a teacher. Teaching at PCA is important to me because I get to continue the legacy which PCA has instilled within me when I was growing up as a student at PCA. I get the incredible privilege of teaching students about loving the Lord and it's been amazing to see how much these students teach me about my own faith."
Mathematics, Social Science
B.Sc., B.Ed. – University of Toronto
M.Div. – Tyndale University
Mr. D. Westacott: "It is true that I absolutely love Mathematics, but my life-long passion is sharing life together with teens! PCA is a wonderful place to encourage, equip and empower teens as they pursue their future and the call of God in their lives. There are countless opportunities to “tell the next generation the marvellous things God has done.” I am overwhelmed each day by God’s faithfulness in bringing me back to PCA after being away for 23 years."
English / Media / Writers Craft / Literature / Social Studies
Middle School Chapel
B.A. - University of Toronto
B.Ed. - York University
Mr. M. Westacott: "As Christians, we need to go where God calls us; I feel truly blessed to have been called to teach at PCA. Teaching here allows me the opportunity to serve God by serving the next generation, to love the students as He first loved me. As a husband and a father of three (going on four), family means the world to me. That's really what the PCA community is: a family."
Physical Education, Junior School
Early Learning Centre staff, RECE
Early Learning Centre staff, RECE
Miss N. Yip: "Working at PCA has been such a blessing. Having the opportunity to work with God centered people that want to share and show God's love to the children is such a special thing. I am thankful everyday for the wonderful children I get to interact with. Loving these children is the most basic act to do to show how great and powerful God is and through this, I believe that we can plant the seed and grow these children to change the future for God's work."
Advancement Officer