Previously, I have taught grade 2, 3, 5 and K-5 music. I love building relationships with students while helping them build their relationship with Jesus. I believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and I look forward to learning with my students every day. It’s going to be an amazing year!

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a teacher, so upon graduating from high school I studied my first two years of post-secondary education at the Red Deer College and then transferred to the University of Alberta to complete my Bachelor of Education Degree. I have enjoyed teaching in Red Deer since 1990 and will be the first to tell you I have the best job on the planet! Over the years, I’ve taught pretty much every grade up to and including Grade 9, but my absolute favorite, is Grade 1.  Their enthusiasm about everything and their sense of humor make going to work an absolute delight! 

Faith, family, church and friends are the relational pillars in my life. I believe in the power of prayer and on the tough days, I just hold on to the promises in the Word of God with a little more resolve.

After working for twenty years in the public school system (Wolfcreek School Division), teaching classes from kindergarten to grade six, I started work at DCS in the fall of 2024 as a part-time teacher in the grade one class.

This work has been truly inspiring – what a wonderful opportunity that I can use my Christian faith and relationship with Jesus Christ in a grade one class, with the sole objective of ‘preparing students to live out their God-given destiny as disciples of Jesus Christ.’

For twenty years, I have volunteered in the children’s ministry at Home Church, and it has been wonderful to re-apply everything I have learned in the children’s ministry with the current grade one class.

In addition to this, I now do a lot of voluntary work as a piano accompanist, usually accompanying junior choirs, and on a voluntary basis as a vocal coach for a school’s musical theatre production in Lacombe. For the last four years, I have also served on the Lacombe music festival committee, as funding director.

I am a wife, mother, and teacher. This is my first year at Destiny and am glad to be welcomed into the DCS family.

B.Ed University of Alberta

Mrs. Wright has rejoined the team as grade 3 teacher.

I am very excited to be back teaching my favorite grade after taking a few years off to raise my sweet babies at home. Grade 4 is where my heart is because they still love to learn, give hugs/secret handshakes, and you can give them the best puns that often end in laughter because of how corny the joke was.

I am very passionate about animals and the environment, and I love that I can bring this into my classroom and school. As a leadership project, I created the “green team” which gives my students the responsibility of recycling for the entire school.

I am so grateful that I get to teach children about God and even worship alongside them weekly! Teaching truly is the best job. I have the privilege of working with amazing children and to help them grow in their relationship with God.

I joined the teaching team in November as the Grade 5 teacher.

I am a certified educator with a Bachelor of Education degree and certification from the Ontario College of Teachers, specializing in the Primary and Junior divisions.

Additionally, I have qualified for English Language Learners Part 1. I graduated from Mico University College with a bachelor’s degree in Language and Literacy and have over four years of teaching experience. During this time, I have worked with students of various ages, designed literacy programs, and conducted diagnostic assessments. I firmly believe that every student can succeed with the right support.

This is my second year of teaching at DCS, and I am so excited to be teaching grade 6 homeroom.

I attended Destiny growing up and I can’t wait to give back to the community that helped me build a strong foundation of faith.

I believe every student is unique and special and I have a passion for helping students figure out their God-given purpose. I’m looking forward to a great year!

I’m so honored to be a part of a school that empowers and inspires students to reach for the potential that God has given each one of them. I’m blessed to be able to teach at DCS.

I love working with students and helping them realize their reading potential.

I began as an educational assistant at Destiny School in 2008.  I love working with the kids in such a great atmosphere.

This is my first year at Destiny School, and I am excited to support the wonderful students in achieving their full learning potential.

I enjoy having the opportunity to impact young disciples 1-1 in a way that demonstrates and explains the character of God, Jesus and Holy Spirit. I am intent on asking questions and learning about each student, who they are and their families to better support their God given identity and calling. I consider it a great honour and privilege to be in a leadership position here and strive to provide an integral, safe, inclusive, respectful, balanced environment with each student.