Teaching: Kindergarten

I have been teaching for many years, everything from preschool and Kindergarten to high school and adult education. I have a great love for sports, the great outdoors, and science. Besides teaching Kindergarten and physical education, you will also see me coaching, running intramurals, and starting up an outdoors club. Dream! Dare! Do! is my motto.

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Teaching: Grade 1 / Learning Assistance Teacher 
I have been at Assumption since 1987. During this time I have had the opportunity to teach Gr. 3 and Learning Assistance. Currently I am teaching grade 1 in the morning and Learning Assistance in the afternoon. My goal is to have a classroom with lots of learning and lots of fun.

>Contact Mrs. Neri

Teaching Grade 1/Learning Assistance and Special Education Teacher
I have taught at our school for more than 20 years now and feel 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, I strive 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.

;Contact Mrs. Brach

Teaching: Grade 2
When I moved from Ireland in 2007 we were hoping that we were doing the right thing for our 5 children and our family. We feel blessed to have found Assumption School and Powell River. The kindness and friendship we all have found here has been wonderful and the ethos of the school is what makes this school a fine to place to learn, work and grow. I trained in the UK initially as a Spanish teacher but then moved to elementary teaching in Ireland where I taught for ten years. I know that I learn best when I am happy and I hope that the children in my care at school feel the same.

;Contact Mrs. Owton

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.

;Contact Mrs. Neath

Teaching: Grade 3 Social Studies and Art, grade 7-8 Social Studies, Music/Band/Choir
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 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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Teaching: Grade 4
This is my second time working at Assumption. I received my BA from the Seminary of Christ the King, where I spent 5 years as a seminarian and an aspiring monk. The next step in my journey led me towards SFU and teaching. I have been teaching grade four for over seven years. I love to challenge my students to look at things in surprising ways.

>;Contact Mr. LaFrance

Teaching: Grade 5
I have worked at Assumption School since 2002. My favourite part of working at this school is taking a spiritual journey with my students. This opportunity allows the students to learn more about their faith, but the best part is to be able share what these students know with their younger buddies in the Kindergarten class. These cross-grade lessons include learning about how to keep our bodies healthy with food and activity, math lessons and reading. I run a salmon enhancement program inside the classroom and engage my students in stewardship responsibilities for our school community. I teach my students to participate in conserving resources like electricity, recycling drink containers, paper and have added composting to my stewardship lessons. Also, I love to work in the school garden with my students. Through all of this the students also learn strategies about problem solving and decision making in their social interactions. >;Contact Mrs. Wyatt

Teaching: Grade 6
I teach grade 6 at Assumption School and I am a true Powell Riverite. I was in the grade 4 class when Assumption first opened in 1961. I began teaching grade 6 at Assumption in the fall of 1994 and try to make learning fun. I enjoy having a lively classroom where children can experience a wide variety of activities.
As well as grade 6, I teach the grade 8/9 Home Economics Elective, prepare students for our school masses, help with religious ceremonies, coach grade 6/7 Volleyball team and stand 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.

>;Contact Mrs. Bigold

Teaching Grade 7
I graduated from UBC in 1982 with a B. Ed. in Secondary School Math and Social Studies (Geography). I worked for nine years in Mount Currie, a reserve located north of Whistler, at the Xit'olacw Community School, teaching Math, Geography and Computers. I moved with my family to Powell River to teach at Assumption School in 1992 and have been the grade 7 teacher ever since. In my class I try 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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