Our Teachers

Heidi Kerssies - Principal - Teacher Grade 3,4, 5

Heidi has achieved her BA and Teacher Certification from Calvin College. She also has Masters of Worldview Studies from The Institute of Worldview Studies. Heidi's 13 years of teaching in Christian schools allows her to bring creativity into the classroom. She enjoys stepping out of the routines and ordinariness of day-to day classroom life by doing something fun or unusual with her students. Heidi's fluency in Spanish allows her to participate in training for teachers from Christian Schools in Hondouras.

Rachel van Gilst - Arrowsmith

Rachel has achieved her Bachelor of Christian Education and a Bachelor of Arts From Redeemer University College. Rachel has also completed a course on Learning Disabilities From Athabasca University. She is passionate about helping students with learning difficulties. Rachel has been teaching for 3 years and presents interactive and exciting lessons for her students.

Elizabeth Kraan (nee Horensma) - Grade 6, 7 , 8

Liz has achieved her B.A. from the University of Toronto and Laurentian University. She has a Bachelor of Education from York University. Liz also has her Nursing Diploma from Seneca College. In her 2 years of teaching Liz has set high academic standards backed by plenty of hands on experience. Success for every student is a goal both academically and socially. She is the mother of 5 sons. Liz and her husband Rob have been involved in Christian Education since 1990. Liz is a lifelong member of the Chrisitian Reformed Church and loves to bring the Bible alive for her students.

Natasha Mendres - JK-SK-1-2

Natasha has achieved her Bachelor of Education & Bachelor of Arts from the University of Winnipeg. Natasha is in her 9th year of teaching. She has also taught overseas. Her diverse teaching experience brings enthusiasm into her classroom.

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3267 Mosley Street

Wasaga Beach, ON.

L9Z 1V2

Phone:705-429-4303

Fax: 705-429-0417

Email: silvercrest@rogers.com