FACULTY

Christian teaching is centered around Christian content and communicating that content in a Christian manner.

TEACHERS AT OXFORD REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL:

  • Are committed to teaching with expertise and passion.
  • Display the discernment and hope that Christians have.
  • Strive to be good examples for the students in all facets of Christian life.
  • Manage their classrooms through a focus on respect and responsibility.
  • Use the strengths in their teaching style and keep the needs of the students in the foreground.
  • Teach material specific to the developmental level of their students.
  • Celebrate individual strengths.
  • Engage their students through the use of effective questioning techniques and connections to students’ lives.
  • Present each subject as part of a coherent, whole creation.

  • Move beyond memorization to a synthesis of knowledge, skills, and values that merge in a life of discipleship

  • Use textbooks that assist in presenting truth in the best possible manner.

Oxford Reformed Christian School is blessed with a qualified and dedicated staff that takes the instruction of students seriously.

STAFF EXPERIENCE

Together, Our Staff provide over 150 years of experience.

Principal

Mr. William VanBrugge: principal@orcschool.ca

Secretaries

Mrs. Danielle Schmidt & Mrs. Amanda Mynders: secretary@orcschool.ca

Mrs. Melanie Kuivenhoven (Finance): finance@orcschool.ca


Librarian

Mrs. Amanda Mynders: library@orcschool.ca

Elementary Teachers

ELEMENTARY VICE PRINCIPAL:Mrs. Lisa Van Winden

KINDERGARTEN 1:Mrs. Sarah Klyn

KINDERGARTEN 2:Mrs. Sarah Vermeersch

GRADE 1:Mrs. Cherie Averink

GRADE 2:Mrs. Metta Klyn

GRADE 3A:Mrs. Heidi Van Lagen

GRADE 3B:Mrs. Margo Koster & Mrs. Ans Averink

GRADE 4:Mrs. Mari Ellmann

GRADE 5:Ms. Lisa Schuit

GRADE 6: Mr. Kevin Koppert

GRADE 7: Mr. Marinus Boer

GRADE 8: Mr. Nathan Pol

Full-Time Secondary Teachers

Mr. William Van Brugge – Principal & Curriculum Coordinator

Mr. Jamie Esseltine –Guidance

Mr. Jonathan Buist

Mr. Alex Koopman

Mr. Wouter Koster

Mrs. Andrea Monster

Mr. Johann Van Ittersum

Mr. Craig Van Manen

Mrs. Esther Veldman

Part-Time Secondary Teachers

Mrs. Patsy De Jong

Miss Sarah Kenter

Special Education Staff

Mrs. Corine Averink

Miss Heidi Averink

Miss Rachel Boekee

Mrs. Jen Boers

Miss Ashley Bouwheer

Mrs. Marije Budding

Mrs. Laura Langendoen


Mrs. Ruth Procee

Mrs. Anna Sackrider

Miss Irene Stam

Mrs. Wilma Van Beek

Mrs. Cassandra Van Vliet

Miss Amanda Van Woerden

Mrs. Emma Westerveld

For contact information for the staff listed above, please email secretary@orcschool.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ASPIRING TEACHERS

We would also welcome a conversation with young people graduating from high-school, or who are in university/college, to encourage them to prayerfully consider the wonderful calling and career of a Christianschool educator.ORCS Alumni are encouraged to ask about theSchep’s Aspiring Teacher Bursary Program.

Teaching Positions Available

TEACHER ASSISTANT (TA) NEEDEDThe Grade 4 class in the 2025-2026 school year is expected to be a large one (approximately 29 students). To best support the students and teacher, a TA is needed. Hours would be 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each...