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David Ferguson
Principal David Ferguson has been principal at West Coast Christian School since 2001. He also teaches Music, French, and Math. He is married to Vicki and has 3 adult children and three grandchildren. He loves working in a Christian learning community, where parents, teachers, and students work together in helping one another grow into our God-given potential.
 As the school’s administrative assistant, Julie Shettler aids the principal in ensuring the school runs smoothly. She maintains student and personnel records, keeps track of the school calendar, sends weekly newsletters home to parents, and takes care of various other miscellaneous tasks. Julie was born and raised in Hawaii, attended university in California, and then worked in Japan, where she fell in love with a Canadian. After marrying in 2008, she moved from Hawaii to Vancouver and started working at West Coast Christian School.
Julie Shettler
Administrative Assistant  Judy Baum emigrated from England with her family in 1974, completed teacher training at Simon Fraser University in 1979, then started her more than twenty years of teaching in Coquitlam public schools. After an eight year break to raise three daughters, she taught at The King’s School in Langley, homeschooled, then joined WCCS in 2001, teaching Grade 6 to 10 Socials, English and ESL, as well as Kindergarten. She is married to Harry, and joyfully became a grandma in 2008. Judy loves teaching from a Christian perspective, encouraging students to strive for excellence, and working with parents in raising joyful children with a lifelong love for learning.
Judy Baum
Kindergarten Teacher  Miriam Sanz teaches grade 1/2. She joined the staff at WCCS as a teacher-on-call in the Fall of 2008 and began teaching here full time in January 2009. Miriam completed her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education at Trinity Western University. She enjoys the enthusiasm and perspective on life that children have, and desires to help each of her students develop the unique gifts and skills that God has given them.
Miriam Sanz
Teacher  Derrick joined WCCS in 2005. He teaches grades 3, 4, and 5, and he also oversees the Special Education Department and the Computer Network. He has a Bachelor of Education, a Certificate in Christian Education, and a Bachelor of Theology. Derrick has been involved in Christian Education since 1994. He loves helping students find Jesus in their everyday lives and through the various subjects he teaches.
Derrick Funk
Teacher
 Rita Ester has been teaching high school computer classes at WCCS since May 2005. She holds a Master's degree in Computing Science and has several years of teaching experience in industry and in continuing education. Rita wants to inspire her students to explore, utilize, and master the opportunities currently offered by modern technology. She is married to Martin and has two teenage sons.
Rita Ester
Teacher  Todd Zimmer joined WCCS in the fall of 2001. He teaches grade 6/7, as well as Physical Education to the Gr 1/2 students. Todd is a graduate of Trinity Western University in Langley, where he received his Bachelor of Education majoring in Geography. He loves to teach at WCCS where he enjoys being able to teach from a Christian world view. The diversity of students is one of the things that attracted him first to the school and continues to be a blessing.
Todd Zimmer
Teacher  David Graves
Teacher
 Heather Symons started working at WCCS in 2006, teaching high school math and science. She has degrees in Chemical Engineering and Education. She strives to help students develop an interest in science and an enthusiasm for learning about how things work in this complex world that God has created. Outside of school she loves spending time with her husband and three boys.
Heather Symons
Teacher  Claire Funk has taught part time at WCCS since January 2006. Claire has wanted to teach at a Christian school ever since she was a child, attending a Christian school herself. She has taught in several Christian schools both in Canada and overseas, before coming to Vancouver. She has taught a variety of subjects during her time at WCCS. She is currently teaching grade two and three, and overseeing the high school art course. Claire loves to teach children about Jesus and to see them grow in their relationship with him. She also particularly enjoys teaching children to express their God-given creativity.
Claire Funk
Teacher
Kathleen Barnard
Teacher
Kathleen Barnard joined the staff of WCCS in Septemeber 2009. She has been teaching in universities since 1995 and was delighted to be given the opportunity to teach in a school where her Christian faith is considered to be an asset. She has been teaching education courses and first year academic writing at SFU, and so she is very familiar with many of the challenges high school graduates face when they go to college or university. Expectations are different, and the transition can be tough. Teaching Secondary School English at West Coast affords her the opportunity to help the students make a smooth transition from high school to post-secondary studies. Yet, even as she shares with them her experiences and expertise, she also learns and grows daily as a result of her interactions with them. "I consider it a great privilege to be teaching at this school."
Vicki Ferguson
Special Education Assistant
Vicki Ferguson enjoys working as a special education aid. She also runs the WCCS library and desires to foster a love of reading. She has been involved in Christian education since 1998.
 Jody Meeking has worked part-time at WCCS since 2004. She currently is working as a Special Education Assistant. Jody has partnered with the school in a variety of areas and has contributed creatively to many special events. In 2010, three of her four children will have graduated from the school.
Jody Meeking
Special Education Assistant  David Bornman is the chairman of the school board and the senior pastor of West Coast Christian Fellowship where he has served since 1998. With a background in industry David brings a unique focus on applied learning in the context of making disciples of Christ. David is married to Tina and has four children.
David Bornman
Pastor of WCCF / Chairman of School Board
Charlie Whitley
Associate Pastor of WCCF
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