Junior School Faculty

Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) administration, faculty and staff are chosen for their ability to reflect the principles and values as outlined in our Philosophy of Education. These Christian faculty members are highly qualified and dedicated teachers who see their career choice as a ministry to impart Christian values to the next generation of leaders. Faculty and administrative staff participate in devotions and seek to be examples and mentors for the students. A code of conduct for staff is outlined in the appropriate manuals and handbooks. There is a strong partnership with parents to reinforce Christian and family values in the students’ lives. Some of our faculty members are even PCA alumni.

D. Sun

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.”

C. Pires

Homeform 5B

B.A. (Honours) – University of Toronto.

B.Ed – Trent University

Miss C. Pires: “Being a teacher has always been a dream of mine because I understood the importance of an education to an individual, but more importantly, I know Jesus is first and above anything else. At PCA, I love that students get to combine their faith and love of Jesus with an meaningful and inspirational education. Not only do the students get a chance to grow in their educational careers but they also have a chance to gain a deeper understanding of their faith. I also love that I get to grow in my faith in a environment that celebrates my love of Jesus.”

P. Westacott

Physical Education, Junior School

J. Lee

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!”

K. Simmonds

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.”

P. Hui

Homeform JK2
B.A – University of Toronto

B.Ed – Tyndale University

Diploma in Early Childhood Education – Seneca College

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.”

J. Lee

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!”

H. Tang

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.”

C. D’Eall

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.”

H. Lee

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.”

B. Siu, Dr.

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.”

T. Kalemkerian

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!”

L. Montgomery

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.”

S. Shin

Vice Principal, Junior School
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.”

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J. Bahk

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! “

If 4 years of high school is only preparation for 4+ years of university, it has very little lasting value.

PCA helped establish the foundations of my faith. The knowledge I learned in elementary/middle school was great, but I learned how to apply it on an in-depth scale in high school. Church is great, but what’s 4 hours of church a week + 2 hours of fellowship a week when compared to year round Bible studies, discussions on issues of faith and learning to defend one’s faith we received at PCA? PCA is combining school with seminary schooling for your children. PCA taught me to take my faith and make it my own.

Joanne L.

Peoples Christian Academy had a huge impact on me in terms of developing my love for Christian music.

Ali Matthews, (1973-1980) Canadian Award-winning Singer/Songwriter

Ali Matthews

I am a PCA lifer (I went to this school from K-12)! Not only has this school taught me about following Jesus, it has also given me several opportunities to practically live out following Jesus. I had opportunities to serve my local community and also go abroad on short-term mission trips to Senegal, Africa, Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Tijuana, Mexico. These experiences let me see what missionaries do on the field and inspired me to follow suit. One of my favourite things about PCA, however, is the teachers who invested in me, mentored me, and walked with me. I would not be who I am without them, so to those teachers who have also become my friends, thank you for seeing potential in me, being patient with me, and never being short of encouragement for me.

Dorothy Yeung

We travel over an hour in each direction

Why does my family travel over an hour in each direction just to drive our kids to Peoples Christian Academy?

Last year, my son was in a disastrous situation at a public school. On a regular basis, he either had gotten off the school bus and was left alone looking for an unlocked door to get to his kindergarten classroom, or in the evenings, he would be left helpless at the playground unable to find his correct school bus. This had continued for 6 months, until an old bus driver alerted me of her observation–that it was the school’s (not my son’s) fault that he was repeatedly left unattended – nobody cares!

Furthermore, my son frequently returned home from his old school with art work celebrating Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Bahá’í’s faith days or themes. He countered my teachings on heaven with the curriculum-enforced concept of reincarnation, yet Christianity was never presented. Christmas was only about Frosty the Snowman or Santa and his reindeer.

In the past half year at PCA, however, the tide has changed. Now, he comes home with Bible verses and interesting materials that have helped him to learn about spiritual truths. His reading has improved tremendously; he enjoys music instruction, and he feels safe on the school grounds. Everyone from the office to the after-school program staff show true Christian care.

Lily K. (PCA parent)

I am so blessed to be in PCA because I have an opportunity to serve both in Canada and out. This year I had the chance to go on the sandwich run for the purpose of spreading the gospel to the homeless in downtown Toronto. It was at this event that I felt God calling me to do something more. Soon after the sandwich run the mission’s team was recruiting members and I felt God calling me to participate. I know I’m not the perfect example but I want to point people to Christ who is prefect. During the training I have been partaking, I have grown stronger in my walk with God. Being surrounded by many strong believers, spending time in prayer with them and hearing their testimonies has been really encouraging and it will be a high school memory I will cherish. I want to come back from Orlando with a stronger desire to serve God and to be bolder about my faith.

Edwina James