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We, at Assumption, are extremely proud of the teachers that have been teaching our students - some of them for many years. We have teachers with many different areas of expertise, allowing our children to get the very best education in all areas of interest. Below you will find short biographies on all our teachers to give you a sense of who they are and what they stand for. |
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Teacher: Sister Claire Teaching: Kindergarten Sister Claire began teaching at Assumption School in 1968. At the beginning, she taught Gr. 1, then a year of Gr. 2 and has been teaching Kindergarten ever since. Sister Claire also teaches the Gr. 2/3 French and each year she gives an inspirational talk to our Gr. 8 and 9's about Religious life. Sister Claire uses many fun and hands on activities to give her students a well-rounded school experience aimed at the whole child. |
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Teacher: Miss Labossiere Teaching: Kindergarten / Physical Education Miss Labossiere has been teaching for many years, everything from preschool and kindergarten to high school and adult education. She has a great love for sports, the great outdoors, and science. Besides teaching Kindergarten and physical education, you will also see her coaching, running intramurals, and starting up an outdoors club. Dream! Dare! Do! is her moto. |
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Teacher: Mrs. Neri Teaching: Grade 1 / Learning Assistant Mrs. Neri has been at Assumption since 1987. During that time she has had the opportunity to teach Gr. 3, Learning Assistance and is currently teaching in the morning for the Gr. 1/2 class. Kelly's goal is to have a classroom with lots of learning and lots of fun. |
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Teacher: Mrs. Brach Teaching: Grade 1 / Special Education One of our "Old Timers", Mrs. Brach has taught at our school for almost 20 years now and feels that it is wonderful to be part of the tradition at Assumption School and to see the development of our fine school continue. As a teacher, she strives to find the students' strengths and talents and at the same time encourage children to work to develop the areas where they need to grow. |
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Teacher: Mrs. Owton Teaching: Grade 2 Write-up forthcoming. |
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Teacher: Mr. Baron Teaching: Grade 2 / Music Mr. Baron has been teaching for 17 years. He has taught everything from Arts and Crafts to Music, Band, Grades 7, 5,4,3, and now 2. Mr. Baron was a professional musician and recording artist, touring Canada and the United States. He brings his love of music and art to the students of Assumption through original music, concerts, and productions that he writes and composes for. He brings his love of liturgical music to his students encouraging them to bring their talents into Friday masses. He looks forward to all of his students becoming leaders in their school, parish, and community. |
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Teacher: Mrs. Neath Teaching: Grade 3 I graduated from Malaspina University-College in 2000 with a B.Ed and a B.A. in History and Anthropology. I then moved to Calgary where I taught for 3 years. Powell River is my hometown and I am glad to be back to raise my own family. I'm especially excited to be back at Assumption since I attended the school from preschool to Gr.7. I'm looking forward to this new experience and helping the students at Assumption achieve their academic goals and to grow in their Catholic faith. |
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Teacher: Ms. Cimaglia Teaching: Grade 3 Write-up forthcoming. |
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Teacher: Mrs. Massullo Teacher: Grade 3 / Physical Education My name is Andrea Massullo. I am a first year teacher and I am privileged to teach a wide range of grades at Assumption School. I am a half time grade three classroom teacher, grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 physical education teacher, as well as the grade 8 & 9 science teacher. I was born and raised in Powell River, and attended Assumption School as a student. It is absolutely wonderful to be back at Assumption School! |
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Teacher: Mr. LaFrance Teaching: Grade 4 Write-up forthcoming. |
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Teacher: Mrs. Wyatt Teaching: Grade 5 My name is Carol Wyatt, and I am now in my fifth year teaching Grade 5 at Assumption School. My favourite activities are Art class and Gardening at lunch. Each year, the Grade 5 students create the most amazing art projects; they are keen and creative. Take a look at their project work that is framed and hanging outside our classroom. We also undertake gardening activities with the younger students each spring in order to share its produce with the elderly members of our Church family. Inside our classroom, we raise coho salmon for release into the Lang Bay Fish Hatchery each spring. As well, we enjoy guest teachers who share their expertise with us about Jesus, science and the human body, a salmon-rearing project, stewardship, plus developing problem-solving and personal decision-making skills. I appreciate having the privilege of teaching my students to become more competent in writing and reading. The real joy is encouraging them to develop their personal gifts and talents and seeing them share these with the community. |
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Teacher: Mrs. Bigold Teaching: Grade 6 Mrs. Bigold teaches Gr 6 at Assumption School and is a true Powell Riverite. She was in the Grade 4 class when Assumption first opened in 1961. She began teaching Grade 6 at Assumption in the fall of 1994 and tries to make learning fun and have a lively classroom where children can experience a wide variety of activities. As well as Grade 6, she teaches the Gr 8/9 Home Economics Elective, prepares students for our school masses, helps Sister Michelina with the religious ceremonies, coaches the Gr. 6/7 Volleyball team and stands in for our principal, Mrs. Richardson when she is not available. "I truly love my job and try to instill in my students the desire to strive to do their best in all they do. It is wonderful to teach in an environment where one can talk of God, and my hope is that the children will live their faith in all that they do." |
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Teacher: Mr. Watson Homeroom: Grade 7 Mr. Watson graduated from UBC in 1982 with a B. Ed in Secondary School Math and Social Studies (Geography). He worked for nine years in Mount Currie, a reserve located north of Whistler, at the Xit'olacw Community School, teaching Math, Geography and Computers. He moved with his family to Powell River to teach at Assumption School in 1992 and has been the Grade 7 teacher ever since. In his class he tries to meet the needs of the individual student and let them know that they matter and help them to achieve all that they can. |
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Teacher: Mr. Maguire Homeroom: Grade 8 / Physical Education Our resident Newfoundlander, Mr. Maguire has taught at Assumption School for 9 years. He enjoys being involved in sports and music programs with the students and specializes in French, Religion and Math. He takes pride in knowing that Assumption has high academic and social standards, but more importantly, he feels fortunate that he can speak openly with the students about our Catholic faith and teach them what is morally correct. |
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Teacher: Miss Cappiello Homeroom: Grade 9 / Physical Education My name is Elaine Cappiello. I recently graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Education. I look forward to playing an active role in both academics and athletics at Assumption School. Being involved in both coaching as well as participating in sports and recreational activities has been a highlight for me in working with youth. My goal for the classroom involves developing an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment where students have the opportunity to be successful lifelong learners. |
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