Meet the Staff
OCT-Ontario College of Teachers
CSTC-Christian School Teacher Certificate
Mrs. Nicole VanHuizen, OCT, CSTC
Principal Nicole has been a teacher at DCS for the past two years, a parent of children who attended and graduated from DCS in the past 8 years, an Education Committee member, Board member, and has now taken on the role of Principal. Nicole completed her Bachelor's degree at Trinity Western University in Langley, B.C. and her teaching degree at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C. She taught grade 6 in Abbotsford and then stayed at home to raise four amazing children. After moving to Ontario, Nicole received her Foundation of Biblical Counselling certificate through the Christian Counselling Education Foundation (CCEF) and became the Worship and Life Group coordinator at her church in Fenwick. She returned to teaching three years ago and is very thankful to have the opportunity to share her passion for Christ-centred education in her present role at DCS. |
Mrs. Marjorie Hoekstra
Administrative Assistant & Development Director Marjorie is the first face you see when you walk through the doors of DCS, and is the voice you hear when you call the school. Marjorie can often be found in her office or on foot, making her way through the halls as she proficiently completes her daily tasks. She has a passionate heart for DCS and is often found helping others in the true spirit of Christian education. Marjorie is DCS alumni, first attending the school as a student in 1974. From 1986-1989, she and her husband Ed were the school caretakers. In 1989, the first of their five children was enrolled at DCS, and they have all since graduated. Marjorie continues to be actively involved in life at DCS while also enjoying quality time with her ever-growing family. |
Mrs. Shelley Bos
Office Assistant & Development Director Shelley is no stranger to DCS, being an alumni. She graduated from Niagara College with a degree in general Office Administration. She is also a parent at the school, and she feels blessed to be able to work where her children are. As a parent, she feels the atmosphere at DCS is so positive and welcoming, and that working here, it is also encouraging and exciting! |
Mrs. Carol Mellema, OCT, CSTC
Junior & Senior Kindergarten Carol began her involvement at DCS as a supply teacher aide, and now teaches Junior and Senior Kindergarten. Carol received her teaching degree from Calvin College. After graduation from Calvin, she taught grades 1&2 at Providence Christian School in Monarch, Alberta, home to the oldest Christian Reformed church in Canada. |
Mrs. Terrie Anne Gilpin, OCT, CSTC
Grade 1 Terrie Anne is currently Dunnville Christian School's grade 1 teacher. She also teaches intermediate French, leads Student Council, and is actively involved in music, particularly organizing the music and acting for our annual Christmas programs. Born and raised in Dunnville, Terrie Anne is a graduate of DCS, which makes this school and the students even more special to her. |
Miss Kimberly Hamming, OCT
Grade 2/3 Kimberly has been part of the DCS staff since 2010. She began as a supply teacher and then worked as an Educational Assistant. She currently teaches grades 2&3 in the morning, and has the role of Educational Assistant the remainder of the day. Kimberly received her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Windsor and completed her undergrad degree at Brock University. Kimberly enjoys coaching the Junior Battle of the Books team, co-chair of the Grand Erie Regional Heritage Fair, and organizing the school newspaper team. She thanks God for the wonderful community at DCS! |
Mrs. Lindsay Alders, OCT, CSTC
Grade 3/4 Lindsay is a veteran of the Niagara Christian School system, having graduated from John Knox Christian School, Smithville Christian High School, and Redeemer University-College. Having previously taught for two years in London, Ontario, Lindsay first joined the DCS team in the 2010/2011 school year. Lindsay teaches grades 3&4 part time, and helps coach several of the sports teams throughout the school year. She seeks to instil a love of learning she herself possesses into all of her students, while opening their eyes to God's presence in all areas of their studies. Lindsay, her husband Barry (DCS alumni), and their children live in Wainfleet and enjoy helping out at their parents' dairy farm next door. |
Mrs. Margaret Kamping, OCT, CSTC
Grade 3/4, Resource Margaret, a graduate of Dunnville Christian School, teaches grades 3&4 part time and also acts as the school's Resource teacher, both of which contribute to her very active involvement in life at DCS. Margaret is co-Vice Principal, Curriculum Coordinator, and a coach for the Senior Battle of the Books team. She has been teaching at Christian schools for over 20 years, and sees teaching as an exciting career where each day is a new adventure. She believes children are vibrant and energetic gifts from God and feels it is a privilege to work with them! |
Mr. Pete Mellema, OCT, CSTC
Grade 5/6 Pete began his teaching career at Dunnville Christian School in 2001. He is co-Vice Principal, computer IT expert, audio/visual expert, and he coaches several of our sports teams. Pete received his teacher training as well as his undergraduate education through Calvin College. Prior to teaching at DCS, Pete and his wife/colleague Carol lived in Lethbridge, Alberta, where he taught at Taber Christian School. |
Mrs. Hannah VanderWier, OCT, CSTC
Grade 7/8 Hannah teaches the grade 7/8 students on a full time basis. She coaches various sports teams and enjoys teaching science. Hannah graduated from Dordt College with a Bachelor of Education degree and then taught overseas in Nicaragua for two years. After returning to Canada, Hannah taught for two more years until the arrival of her first child. Hannah and her husband Nathaniel have enrolled their four children here at DCS, and their oldest child graduated in 2017. Hannah finds teaching at DCS is amazing - she acknowledges that God is at work in this school and is excited to be a part of it! |
Miss Julie Elgersma
Educational Assistant Julie, also a DCS alumni, has the privilege of working full time as the Educational Assistant in the Kindergarten classroom at Dunnville Christian School. Her first year of post-secondary education was at Redeemer University-College, and she then went on to enrol at Niagara College where she received her Educational Assistant diploma. Julie loves working with students and helping them learn about God and His creation. She also enjoys that she has the opportunity to work alongside some of the staff that taught her when she was a student, and feels so blessed to be a part of the DCS community. |
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Mrs. Kathleen VanHoffen
Educational Assistant Kathy has joined DCS as of the fall of 2017. As our school classrooms are increasing in size, more help is needed in the classroom. We welcome Kathleen to our DCS family and look forward to getting to know her. |
Mr. Mike Sutor
Caretaker Mike joined the staff member here at DCS in the fall of 2016, and is in charge of keeping our school clean and presentable. Even though he has only started working at DCS recently, he is doing an excellent job and everyone at DCS is happy that he has joined and excited to get to know him better as time goes on! |
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Mrs. Wendy Korten
Bus Driver Wendy, also DCS alumni, is one of our four regular bus drivers who transports DCS students to and from school each day, in all weather and road conditions. She also transports high school students from DCS to Smithville Christian High School each day. |
Mrs. Jeannette Horinga
Bookkeeper & Acting Treasurer Jeannette has been the Dunnville Christian School Treasurer since 1996 and the Bookkeeper since 2006. She and her husband Sid have three sons, all of whom are graduates of DCS and Smithville Christian High School. Jeannette is a graduate of DCS herself and feels very blessed that their children were able to attend this school as well. |
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Miss Carol Sider
Caretaker Carol joined the staff member here at DCS in the fall of 2017, and is part of the team committed to keeping our school clean and presentable. We welcome Mrs. Sider here as part of the DCS family, and we are excited to get to know her better as time goes on! |
Mrs. Marge Smidts
Bus Driver Marge is also one of our four regular bus drivers. In addition to the DCS routes, she also transports high school students from Smithville Christian High to DCS each day. |
Mrs. Heather Martin
Bus Driver Heather joined the team of DCS bus drivers in September of 2016, transporting children daily to and from school. Heather has been both a bus driver and a long haul truck driver in the past, and has chosen to bus students again. |
Mrs. Jessie-Lyn VanderSluis
Bus Driver Jessie-Lyn also joined the team of DCS bus drivers in September of 2016, transporting children daily to and from school. She also has two children enrolled at DCS. |
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