Faculty Listing
BSLS provides a balanced, purposeful education, with curriculum designed to build a strong foundation based on academic skills that incorporate and meet the requirements of the Department of Education for Manitoba. Teachers are a vital factor in helping students discover and use their own God-given talents and abilities.
Our fully accredited, experienced faculty provide an environment where students encourage and support each other.
All academics are taught from the perspective of the Christian faith, so that as students learn the facts, they also develop God-pleasing attitudes and respect for others. Showing God’s unconditional love helps students become people of integrity and strong character.
School Faculty for 2011/2012:
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Mrs. Jennifer McCrea
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Principal |
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Education:
- SLED Lutheran School Administration Program
- B.A. University of Manitoba
- B. Ed. University of Manitoba
- PBDE, University of Manitoba
- MIELS French Program, St. Boniface College
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Experience:
- Beautiful Savior Lutheran School, since 2001
- Louis Riel School Division, Winnipeg, 1 year
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Mrs. Sandra Madden
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Secretary |
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Mrs. Leslie Kolmel
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Admissions Coordinator |
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Ms. Cheryl Van Dale
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Director of Childcare Services |
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Education:
- ECE III Diploma
- Bachelor of Education, University of Winnipeg
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Experience:
- Licensed Home Daycare, 7 years
- St. Ignatius School, 5 years
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Mrs. Lorianne Butterfield
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Kindergarten |
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Education:
- Continuing Studies, University of Manitoba
- B.Ed., University of Saskatchewan
- B.A., University of Regina
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Experience:
- Beautiful Savior Lutheran School, 2006 – present
- Fort Garry, Louis Riel and Pembina Trails School Division
- Admissions Director - Luther College at the University of Regina
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Ms. Kristine Klatt
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Grades 1 & 2 |
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Education:
- BEd, Concordia University College of Alberta
- BA, Concordia University College of Alberta
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Experience:
- Beautiful Savior Lutheran School, since 2008
- Wesley Christian Academy, Markham, ON, 4 years
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Email:
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Mrs. Tara Petkau
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Grades 2 & 3 |
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Education:
- B.A. University of Manitoba
- Teaching Certificate, University of Manitoba
- B. Ed. University of Manitoba
- Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education University of Manitoba
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Experience:
- Beautiful Savior Nursery School, since 1993
- Beautiful Savior Lutheran School, since 1998
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Email:
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Ms. Jenna Thwaites
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Grades 3 & 4 |
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Education:
- B. Ed. University of Winnipeg
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Experience:
- Beautiful Savior Lutheran School, since 2005
- Louis Riel School Division, Winnipeg, 3 years
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Email:
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Ms. Brandi Meilleur
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Grades 5 & 6 |
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Education:
- B.Ed., University of Winnipeg
- B.A., University of Winnipeg
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Experience:
- Beautiful Savior Lutheran School, 2007 – present
- Director of Education/Lead Teacher/Teacher – Sylvan Learning, 4 years
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Email:
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Mrs. Lorelee Bishop
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Grades 7 & 8 |
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Education:
- Bachelor of Education, University of Manitoba
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Experience:
- Fort Richmond Collegiate, Winnipeg, MB, 4 years
- St. Boniface Continuing Education, Winnipeg, MB, 2.5 years, evening school
- AMT Management Services, Winnipeg, MB, 4 years
- Goose Lake High School, Roblin, MB, 1 year
- St. Boniface Diocesan High School, Winnipeg, MB, 4 years
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Email:
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Ms. Elena Carty
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French (Grades 5-8) |
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Education:
- Bachelor of Education, University of Winnipeg
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Winnipeg
- Philology/Teaching of French, University of Kharkov, Ukraine
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Experience:
- Educational Assistant - Principal Sparling School, William Whyte School
- English Teacher - Saltillo, Mexico
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Email:
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Mr. Rob Wozney
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Physical Education |
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Education:
- B.PES., Brandon University
- B.Ed., Brandon University
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Experience:
- Rolling River School Division
- Southwest Horizon School Division
- Turtle Mountain School Division
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Email:
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Mr. Blaine Badiuk
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Music Instructor |
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Education:
- Private Lessons, Music Study, 9 Years (Classical and Fiddle)
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Experience:
- BSLS, 2008-present
- Teacher, Private Lessons, 8 years (Marineau Strings, Quest Musique)
- International Music Camp Fiddle Instructor, 2005-present
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Ms. Jaclyn Oystreck
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Educational Assistant |
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Education:
- Intro. to Early Childhood Care and Education, Red River College
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Experience:
- Norwood Nursery school and Daycare 2008-2009
- Beautiful Savior Lutheran School 2009 to present
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Email:
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Ms. Kayleigh Carr
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Educational Assistant |
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Education:
- Para Educator Certificate with Honours, Red River College
- NVCI
- WHMIS
- CPR & First-Aid Certification
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Mrs. Pam Tollenaar
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Educational Assistant |
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Education:
- Educational Assistant Diploma, University of Winnipeg
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Ms. Kendra Santiaguel
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Educational Assistant |
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Mr. Alan Cardinal
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Custodian |
Birchdale Preschool/ Nursery/ BASC Staff:
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Ms. Cheryl Van Dale
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Director of Childcare Services |
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Education:
- ECE III Diploma
- Bachelor of Education, University of Winnipeg
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Experience:
- Licensed Home Daycare, 7 years
- St. Ignatius School, 5 years
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Email:
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Mrs. Jennifer Klein
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Nursery School Teacher |
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Education:
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Mrs. Joy Nachtigall
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Childcare Assistant |
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Mrs. Alison Heaphy
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ECE III, Inclusion Worker |
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Ms. Soomi Kim
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Early Childhood Educator II |
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Ms. Jaclyn Oystreck
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Childcare Assistant |
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Education:
- Intro. to Early Childhood Care and Education, Red River College
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Experience:
- Norwood Nursery school and Daycare 2008-2009
- Beautiful Savior Lutheran School 2009 to present
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Email:
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Ms. Michelle Dent
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CCA, Inclusion Worker |
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Mrs. Pam Kerestes
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Childcare Assistant |
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Mrs. Pam Tollenaar
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Childcare Assistant |
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Education:
- Educational Assistant Diploma, University of Winnipeg
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Ms. Kayleigh Carr
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Childcare Assistant |
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Education:
- Para Educator Certificate with Honours, Red River College
- NVCI
- WHMIS
- CPR & First-Aid Certification
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Mrs. Elizabeth Dyck
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Childcare Assistant |
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Ms. Gloria Waldron
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St. Mary’s Nursery Staff:
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Mrs. Sue Kaehler
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Nursery School Supervisor |
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Education:
- ECE III
- Bachelor of Human Ecology, University of Manitoba
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Experience:
- Beautiful Savior Nursery School, 21 years
- Home Daycare, 5 years
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Mrs. Kim Penner
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Early Childcare Educator |
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Education:
- ECE III
- Child Care Diploma, Red River College
- Developmental Studies Degree, University of Winnipeg
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Experience:
- Beautiful Savior Nursery School, 2005 to present
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Mrs. Karen Pilloud
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CCA, Inclusion Worker |
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Education:
- 40-Hour Child Care Assistant Course
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Experience:
- Beautiful Savior Nursery School, 2 years
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The greatest asset BSLS has is its teachers. They are current, innovative, and dedicated. ...
- Corinna Andriulaitis, Parent
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