This summer I had the privilege of helping out at the Christian Teacher’s Academy in August. I had hoped to talk to a visitor to the Academy that day about some upcoming Professional Development at the school. I sat down at a table by myself and waited to see if he was available. During that time, Justin Versteeg, our Vice-Principal, came to sit down beside me. The other gentleman, Dan Beerens, ended up beside me as well. A short time later my former high school math teacher joined us at the table with the grade 12 English teacher who taught me some time ago. Sitting a few tables away was a teacher that taught grade 4 at the elementary school I used to attend and at another table a group of teachers that I started my teaching career with. And there it was. That moment when I realized my Christina schooling trajectory was together in one room. There were those there that helped guide me and taught me along the way. Dan Beerens was there when I started my leadership journey through ELDI and there was Mr. Versteeg, someone I currently work for. I think it fits well with our theme this year. Having been rooted in Christ with a strong Christian school foundation I was able to continue to be built up in Him. I was taught by some of these wonderful educational saints and my faith was strengthened through them. I am at the point now where I am overflowing with thankfulness for the gospel and for the impact that Christian education can have. I am extremely thankful for how the Lord worked in and still works through these people in Christian education and Christian school leadership. I am thankful to be at Providence Christian School this year as we explore what it means to be Rooted: Built-Up: Overflowing. To God be the glory.
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