“I’m not going to be the principal,” I announced to the students while we piled onto the bus in Nicaragua. “So, behave.” Over spring break, I had the privilege of representing ACS in Nicaragua as we connected with Centro De Fé. This Christian school has been our sister school for the past 16 years. I wasn’t the leader on the trip: I was like a “responsible adult” [...]
I often joke that all the staff at ACS have “other duties as required” written into our contracts (it’s in white ink…😉). But it doesn’t come from a contractual obligation, but a passion for the mission and vision of ACS and our desire to serve God in this place. My Annual Tradition Just in case [...]
Well, it’s time to sign off as your interim executive director. I have the privilege of bookending our school year blog cycle and I promise this will be better than my August one! 😉 In August, I introduced you to our theme for the 2024-2025 school year, “Press On” based on Hosea 6:3: “Let us [...]
They said the very first blog post of the year should not be depressing. It’s a good rule to follow, but one I decided to break anyway. And while this might seem like a downer of a way to start, this post is going to get inspirational, I promise. So, stick with me. First, allow [...]
Camping is a big part of our family’s yearly vacations. We’ve been camping consistently for years, and we always make at least one camping trip to Okanagan Lake every summer. Nothing beats the dry Okanagan heat and camping right on the lake! If you have any experience camping in the Okanagan during the summer, you [...]
“Are you our math teacher!?” Surprise! There were a few surprised faces on the first day of school in our math class. The past four years of my principalship have been marked with many highs and lows. The lows started to take their toll on me, and last spring I decided to re-enter the classroom [...]
“What would you do during a two-and-a-half-hour block that combined both math and drama classes?” How would you answer this question? Honestly, I don’t remember how I answered, when it was asked during my ACS interview many moons ago. But I was offered the job, so I must have done okay and began my teaching [...]
Every Friday morning, a dedicated group of parents gathers to pray for our students, staff, and school community (8:15 - 9:15 am in room 228 at the secondary campus). I have had the privilege of praying alongside them a few times. Recently we talked a lot about the many challenges faced by students, families, and [...]
The age-old question: “How was your spring break?” I’ve decided to go with the “It was a nice change of pace” response. Suzanne and I contemplated a trip to warmer places but decided to be responsible adults and save money. We are looking to buy a “new- to-me” truck in the future. It was a sound [...]
I had the “unfortunate” opportunity to join an illustrious club this summer. A special shout out to the senior members out there! I joined the “blow- your-trailer-tire-club.” My family and I were making the annual trek out to Bear Creek Provincial Park up the Coquihalla highway with our tent trailer and 2006 Nissan Quest minivan. [...]
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