Ben Emery – Headmaster
Ben lives in St. Thomas Ontario. He is married to Emma and has five children: Tessa, Theo, Thatcher, Tucker, and Talbot. Ben has his bachelor of arts in Christian studies and serves as the Pastor of Discipleship at Crossroads Bible church. He is passionate about classical Christian education and training children up to love and serve God in the world He created.
Jacob lives in London, Ontario. He is married to Danielle and has two daughters, Alexia and Freya. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from King’s University College and a Bachelor of Education from Western University. He has three years of teaching experience in public and private-Christian education. Jacob enjoys spending his free time reading widely, watching the Blue Jays with his wife, playing with his daughter, and spending time outdoors. His favourite authors include C.S. Lewis, Augustine, and many of the Puritans. Jacob has a deep love of learning and enjoys seeing students develop that same passion as they grow in their knowledge of God and His creation. He is excited to teach in a classical setting and looks forward to seeing education put under the feet of Christ.
Jacob Van Gelderen – Middle/High School Teacher
Suzanne Wright – JK/SK Teacher
Suzanne lives in London Ontario. She has 3 grown children and 6 grandchildren. Suzanne has her ECE and worked with children in a daycare setting for 6 years and as a Christian Education Director for over 20 years. Her passion is teaching children and making a difference in their lives. When not with her family or friends, Suzanne spends her spare time, reading and writing.
Cassandra resides in Ingersoll, Ontario with her husband, Ryan, and their two sons, Nathan and Liam. She graduated with honours from the Early Childhood Education program at Fanshawe College and is a Registered Early Childhood Educator. With over a decade of experience working with children and families in early years settings, Cassandra has spent the past two years leading as a Supervisor at a licensed child care centre. She is passionate about nurturing children’s growth and development, and with a wholehearted love for God’s creation, she is excited to serve in a classical Christian school setting where faith and learning come together.
Cassandra Fleischer – Educational Assistant/Administrator
Emily Laprise – Grade 1/2 Teacher
Emily lives in Ingersoll, is married to Chad, and has two children, Faith and Malakai. Emily has a Developmental Services Worker diploma and has worked supporting individuals within a group home setting and children with Autism in a home based one to one education program. Since having her children Emily has been a stay-at-home mom and homeschool educator. She enjoys modeling the joy of learning new things and growing in faith as we see just how intricately God made the world and everything in it. Outside of school she can be found hiking and exploring God’s creation!
Melissa Cecile – Grade 3/4 Teacher
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