1. Education

-Bachelor of Education, University of Calgary, 1999
-Diploma, Wm. Aberhart High School, 1995
-Weekend Art Courses at Alberta College of Art, 1992-94
-Blacksmith Apprentice in Kidron, Ohio, 1992

2. Certification

-British Columbia Teacher Certification, Interim Professional Certificate
-Alberta Teacher Certification, Interim Professional Certificate
-Indoor and Stage Pyrotechnics, Level 1, ERD, Government of Canada

3. Work Experience

-Aug 2002-the present
Teacher, grade 5/6, Central Christian School, Kidron, Ohio
Fred Miller, Superintendant (330)857-7311
-July-Aug 2003
Teacher, ESL grades 6 and 7, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, English summer camp, Daecheon Beach, South Korea, Karen DeVries, Coordinating Teacher (403) 208-3197
-May 2001-the present
Part time graphic design and web-site construction, Advanced Visual Imaging (Project Skateboard Co.) http://www.projectskates.com
-Jan 1999-July2002
Teacher on Call, Surrey School District, Surrey, British Columbia
-Feb 2000-July 2000
20% Kindergarten Teacher, Rosedale Elementary, Chillwack School District
-Oct 1999-Dec 1999
Teacher on Call, Chilliwack School District, Chilliwack, BC
-Summer 2000/01
Special Effects Coordinator, July - Aug, Camp Qwanoes, Vancouver Island, BC Phil Castle, Director of Operations (250)246-3014
-Summer 1998/99
Crew Chief/ Special Projects, Camp Qwanoes, May - Sept, Phil Castle, Property Manager (250)246-3014
-May 1994-April 1998
Utility Clerk, part-time, Brentwood Co-op Grocery Store, Calgary, AB.

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4. Publications

-2002 Front and Back Cover Illustrations for book Aboriginal Education in Canada...a Plea for Integration by John W. Friesen and Virginia Lyons Friesen, Published by Detselig Enterprises Ltd.
-2000 Cover Concept/Illustration for the book Aboriginal Spirituality & Biblical Theology: Closer Than You Think by John W. Friesen, Detselig Enterprises Ltd.
cover sketch/drawing.
-1999 Cover Illustration and maps for book First Nations of the Plains...Creative, Adaptable, and Enduring and Cover Design for the book Do Christians Forgive, Well some Do... by John W. Friesen
-1998 Illustrations for book Sayings of the Elders by John W. Friesen
-1997 Cover Illustration and Maps for book Rediscovering the First Nations of Canada by John W. Friesen
-1996 Cover design for book Perceptions of The Amish Way by Bruce K. Friesen and John W. Friesen
-1995 Cover Illustration for the book You Can't Get There From Here by John W. Friesen published by Kendall/Hunt

5. Websites

projectskates.com, decadeskateboards.com, fivewheelco.com, project skimboards, advanced visual imaging, project snow, three-six-five clothing, peak fitness (pending)

6. Awards

-Truth Clothing Inc. T-shirt Design, Focus on the Family Breakaway Magazine, 1997
-Calgary Sketch Club Award, 1993-1994

7. Volunteer Experience

-The Backdoor Coffee House, youth leader, art co-ordinator 2002-2004
-Central Skateboard Club, co-ordinator/leader 2002-2004
-Central Ski Club co-leader, winter 2002/2003, 2003/2004
-Camp Qwanoes part time Skateboard Leader, summer1998/99/01/02
-LBC Youth Leader, Delta 1999-2002
-Catherine Nichols Gunn Elementary, Calgary, ECS, Fall 1998
-Chula Elementary School, Tsuu T’ina Reserve, Grade 3, Spring 1997
-Sacred Heart Elementary School, Calgary, Grade 1, Spring 1996
-TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) Weekend Retreat, Conference Team Member
-Morley Mission Church Worship Team

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8. Member

-BCTF (British Columbia Teacher’s Federation) since 1999
-BCCT (British Columbia College of Teachers since 1999
-ATA (Alberta Teacher’s Association) since 1997
-ECEC (Early Childhood Education Council) since 1998 -Workshops: MSEC conference, Fall 2003
OMSA (Ohio Middle School Association) conference, Spring 2003
Winter Snow: Out We Go (outdoor education conference), Spring 2003
CLC2 (Collaborative Learning Community Conference), 1999 Montessori Workshop, Fall 1998
HPEC (Health and Physical Educational Council), Fall 1997, Spring 1998

9. Hobbies, Interests

Blacksmithing , art and graphic design, web design, indoor and stage pyrotechnics, woodwork, music, cooking, skateboarding, snowboarding, skimboarding, youth group and camp volunteer.

10. References

Fred Miller, Superintendant, Central Christian School (330) 857-7311
Bob Troyer, House Leader/Teacher, CCMS (330) 452-7519
Karen DeVries, Coordinating Teacher, S.M.O.E. Camp (403) 208-3197
John Rogers, Principal, J.T. Brown Elementary (604) 596-3445
Phil Castle, Director of Operations, Camp Qwanoes (250) 246-3014
Jayson W. Oldham, Youth Pastor, LBC (604) 940-0702
Susan Hazle, Practicuum Advisor, University of Calgary (403) 289-8535
Sandy Thiessen, District Counselor, Chilliwack District (604) 824-8664