Miss Sherry Bokma - Principal

BA, BCE, CSTC, CSPC

Sherry comes to ICS with over 25 years of teaching and administrative experience and she’s excited about this new opportunity to learn and grow within this community. She has a passion for helping children learn and discover who they've been created to be. As the lead educator of Immanuel Christian School she feels blessed with different opportunities every day to listen to and interpret stories for connections to be made between the various stakeholders within a school community.

She believes that learning communities need to foster growth mindset thinking to develop resilience, determination and perseverance in individuals. She wants to build and work in a school that ignites thinking and dreaming, encourages difficult questions to be asked, and equips learners to impact their world in Jesus’ name.

Mr. Bryton Wood - Music Teacher

Ms. Jennifer Van Oorspronk - Grade 3 & 4 Teacher

BA, B.Ed, OCT, CSTC, A.D. Hort.

Caring, encouraging, intuitive, curious. Ms. Van Oorspronk has a long history of walking alongside side children in their faith journey. Along with her teaching degree she also has additional qualifications in Special Education and Reading, certificates in addressing mental health wellness, learning disabilities, and neurobiology. Ms. Van Oorspronk is also a Horticulturalist, an accomplished musician, avid reader, gardener, and has a love for cats.

She feels privileged to be part of the staff at Immanuel Christian School dedicated to the growth of each of God’s children, and looks forward to see what God has destined for each of them.

Mrs. Sarah Penner - Kindergarten Teacher

BA, BEd, CSTC, OCT

Caring. Fun-loving. Creative! Mrs. Penner is a graduate from Redeemer University College. She is qualified in the primary and junior divisions. She holds an additional qualification in special education. It brings her great joy to be a Christian educator equipping students with biblical teachings in a loving, caring, and fun environment.

Ms. Marianne Pieters - Grade 2 Math Teacher

BA, BEd, CSTC, OCT

Wise. Life-affirming. Compassionate! Ms. Pieters has been teaching children since 1978. She is qualified in the primary, junior and intermediate divisions. She holds additional qualifications in computers, physical education, reading, mathematics, and special education. It brings her great delight to be a Christian educator. What a privilege to be able to teach God's truths in each lesson, each day, each week, from one generation to the next.

Ms. Tine Buma - Grade 4 & 5 Teacher

BA, BEd, CSTC, OCT

Insightful. Dedicated. Caring! Ms. Buma has over 36 years of teaching experience, 25 at ICS. She is qualified in the primary, junior and intermediate divisions. She holds additional qualifications as a special education specialist and a reading specialist. She enjoys playing guitar, and weaving early morning devotions, scripture and song, across the curriculum and throughout the day. She is thrilled to be able to partner with parents and make a difference in the lives of young children.

Ms. Katrina Farrow-Jones - Grade 5 & 6 Teacher

BA (Vis Art), BEd, GRD Diploma, CSTC, OCT

Encouraging. Connecting. Creative! After 15 years as a Graphic Designer / Contract Artist, Ms. Jones decided to further her education with the goal of being a teacher. Along with her diploma and degree, she is certified in Literacy, Aboriginal Education, Equity and Social Justice as well as Communications Technology. She is qualified to teach primary, junior and intermediate levels and has been teaching at Immanuel Christian School since 2012. Ms. Jones has coached basketball for over 20 years at various levels of competition and enjoys sharing her gifts to help children find gifts within themselves so to enjoy life and contribute as vital members of their community locally and globally. Ms. Jones teaches grades 5/6 homeroom and rotary art.

Mrs. Nancy Robinson - Library

BA, BEd, CSTC, OCT

Dedicated. Helpful. Wise! Mrs. Robinson has over 13 years of teaching experience, as well as experience as a public librarian. She has served as long-time ICS librarian, and as interim principal from 2008 – 2011. She is qualified in the primary and junior divisions, and holds an additional qualification in librarianship. She feels blessed to work in this Christian community, sharing her joy of reading with children and working to make connections between children and books as they expand their world and find their way along the path God is leading them.

Mrs. Angie Bergen - Janitor

Clean. Friendly. Joyful! Mrs Bergen has served as ICS' custodian since 2015. She finds joy in her service, maintaining our facility in a welcoming standard of repair and cleanliness.

Mrs. Tracey Morren - Admin Assistant

Willing. Understanding. Welcoming! Mrs. Morren has been serving as our main administrative assistant since 2014. She is an ICS alumni, she loves to work with our community and staff, and she is talented in keeping the many details of school life in order. She also holds additional responsibilities for volunteer coordinating, payroll and bookkeeping.

Mrs. Jane Schalk - Bookkeeper

Detailed. Efficient. Personable! Mrs Schalk has been ICS' bookkeeper since 2017. She handles all aspects of the school daily finances, including payroll, invoices, tax receipts and tuition payments.