Mrs. Christine Klein-Geltink

Vice Principal/Grade 4 Teacher

Education

• Bachelor of Arts—Redeemer University College, Ancaster ON

• Bachelor of Education—University of Ottawa, Ottawa ON

Hobbies/Interests/Family Life
Christine lives in Milton with her husband and three children. Before moving to Milton, Christine and her husband taught English in Japan for two years. They love traveling and exploring new places when they get the chance. Christine enjoys reading, hiking, camping, and spending time with family and friends. At MCS, she loves coaching the cross-country running team, and the Battle of the Books team.  

What do you love about MCS?
Christine has been a teacher at Milton Christian School since it first opened its doors in 2006. She has watched it grow from a very small school of 11 students to the flourishing community it is today.  It has been a blessing to see God at work every step of the way!  Christine loves having the opportunity to teach through the lens of the Gospel, to connect with students, and to be part of a dedicated staff that cares deeply about Christian education.

Mrs. Onyi Oyedele

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Education

• Master of Communications Management (MCM), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON.

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Media and Communications Technologies, University of East London (UEL), United Kingdom

Hobbies/Interests/Family Life
Onyi lives with her family in Milton and enjoys reading, writing (Poetry, short stories, articles), cooking, crafts, and traveling (especially road trips … if she is not the one driving). Onyi was born in Cardiff, Wales, and grew up in Nigeria. She misses the warmer climate and authentic street foods. 

What do you love about MCS?
Onyi loves the energy students bring to school each day which is quite contagious. Everyday at MCS is busy, so “Mrs. O” never has a dull moment! MCS is indeed a pleasant place to work with an amiable staff team, who are passionate about teaching and instructing students academically and in Godly character. MCS has very generous and supportive families. The school has a fantastic opportunity in Milton and Onyi looks forward to its continuous growth and expansion.

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Mrs. Kim Hagen

Bookkeeper 

Kim is excited to work with Milton Christian School as our bookkeeper.

Kim lives in Cambridge with her husband and 2 children. In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors with her family and 2 dogs as well as watching her children play sports.

Mrs. Joline Hanna

Business Manager

Joline is a seasoned facilitator, trainer, coach and management professional. She is currently working with MCS as a Business Manager to support their business and financial needs, in order to maximize future opportunity and growth.  Joline has diverse business experience in the Engineering, Construction, Finance and Consulting industries that provides her with a unique perspective in approaching and overcoming challenges. 

Education

• MBA with Project Management emphasis

• MACP – Masters of Art in Counselling Psychology and a B.A. in Psychology

Hobbies/Interests/Family Life
Born and raised in Western Canada, Joline moved to Ontario 10 years ago. Joline enjoys the outdoors and activities like swimming, gardening and spending time with her three kids.

What do you love about MCS?
When looking for a school for their own kids to attend, MCS became the logical choice because of its family-feel and Christian values. 

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Ms. Bethany DeGier

JunioR Kindergarten Teacher

Ms DeGier enjoys reading, playing the piano, watching comedies, and spending time with her family - particularly her nieces and nephews. 

Bethany loves the community at MCS. The students are incredible, they have so much energy and a passion for learning. The staff and parents are very supportive and welcoming. Bethany likes to remind students that “God has worked in all of our lives in such a way that we get to spend the time at school together.”

Ms. Deanna Killam

Senior KINDERGARTEN Teacher

Education

• Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior), Redeemer University College, Ancaster ON

• Bachelor of Arts (Major: English, Minor: Psychology), Redeemer University College, Ancaster ON

• Bachelor of Theology (Major: Christian Education), Master's College & Seminary

Hobbies/Interests/Family life
Deanna loves just about anything creative - she loves to crochet, colour, cross stitch, and make jewelry. Deanna loves to play board games, do all kinds of puzzles and escape rooms. She enjoys art history (the Impressionist era is a favourite) and will visit museums and learn new things any chance she gets. Deanna has a collection of teddy bears as well as a growing collection of rocks and mineral samples. A special treat for her is visiting a tea room for a high/afternoon tea. 

Deanna has lived in Milton almost all of her life. When she was a kid there was no Christian school option in town and she loves that parents now have the opportunity to provide their children with Godly instruction and academic excellence. MCS has great students, wonderful families, amazing teachers and staff which adds up to an awesome school.

Mrs. Charmaine Coke

GRADE 1 TEACHER

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (Major: Geography and Minor: Sociology)—University of Toronto, Toronto ON

• Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior)—York University, Toronto ON

Charmaine lives in Milton with her husband and two children, who are MCS alumni.
She enjoys helping referee intramurals and leading one of the worship teams. Charmaine loves the Godly instruction and high standard of academics at school, believing that our small size and family atmosphere is a very special experience.

Ms. Arielle Marcella

Grade 2 Teacher

Education

• Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership - Sheridan College

• Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior) - Redeemer University, Ancaster ON

I live in Brampton with my parents, my two brothers and my grandmother. I inherited my sweet tooth from my mom and always manage to save room for a sweet treat! I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing board games and exploring new escape rooms. My family and I also share a love for travel and try to make it a yearly tradition; our next destination is South Korea! I’m so excited to be joining the MCS family in 2025, and feel truly blessed to be part of such a welcoming and supportive community. I look forward to growing in faith, learning alongside this wonderful community, and seeing how God works in and through us this year.

Mrs. Christine Klein-Geltink

Grade 4 Teacher/Vice-Principal

(see above)

Mrs. Heather Gillham

Grade 5/6 Teacher

Education

• Master of Science in Elementary Education — Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

• Bachelor of Science (Double major Elementary Education & Spanish) — Houghton College, Houghton, NY

Many of Heather’s interests and hobbies are reflected in the extra curriculars she helps out with at MCS. She enjoys reading, which made coaching the junior and senior Battle of the Books teams during different years at MCS a perfect fit. Heather also enjoys playing boardgames with her family which is why she hosts the boardgame club. Heather and her husband both play on their church softball team and enjoy traveling. She enjoys watching NCIS, Survivor, and The Amazing Race. Her favourite sports teams are the Mississippi State University football team and the Dallas Cowboys.  

Heather’s family was attracted to MCS when they moved to Milton and as parents, it was one of the main reasons they chose Milton over other towns. They value Christian education for their children and knew that a Christian school would provide a needed sense of community after their move and a Christ centered world view. As a teacher, Heather says that she loves being a part of a team that works to share the gospel and make disciples while connecting their teaching to the real world. Making a difference in the lives of students is a big reason Mrs Gillham loves teaching at MCS. 

Mrs. Catherine Lopez de Leon

Grade 7 teacher

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (Major: English Language & Literature, Minor: History) Honours—Western University, London, ON

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales, UK

Hobbies/Interests/Family Life 
Mrs Lopez’s parents immigrated from the Philippines, but she and her brother were born in Canada. She is the eldest, but shortest, child in her family. Catherine is prone to mosquito bites and allergies, but still enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors. She also likes playing volleyball and reading.  

The staff and students are the reason Catherine loves MCS. She believes the school is full of talented and hardworking teachers and staff, who strive to create a positive learning environment that challenges as well as encourages students. Catherine believes that staff work, both in and outside of the classroom, to ensure the success of students and their education. It is great to see students coming to school full of energy and imagination. She is constantly learning from her colleagues and students, striving to become a better educator.

Mr. Marvin Bierling

grade 8 teacher

Mr. Bierling has been a teacher and school administrator for 25 years. He loves to share his love for the Lord and his love for God’s creation with his students inside of the classroom while looking for opportunities to bring students outside as much as possible. When not at school you are likely to find Marvin cycling, enjoying his garden, and hanging out with his wife, three children and their families. Marvin looks forward to partnering with the parents of his students to discover how we can serve God in our community. 

Ms. Sarah Sasaki

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Coordinator

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences - McMaster University, Hamilton ON

• Bachelor of Education (Primary /Junior), Redeemer University College, Ancaster ON

• Special Education Part 1, 2, and Specialist

Hobbies/Interests/Family Life
Sarah enjoys trying new things, going on adventures, and being around people. She and her son love going on outings and day trips.

Sarah loves that MCS is interdenominational and multicultural, which is a beautiful depiction of the body of Christ. She really appreciates that safety is a top priority for students. Sarah reflects “The passion behind MCS is visionary and forward thinking in nature which appeals greatly to me. I love that we can share our faith in Christ openly throughout the curriculum.”

Mr. Jim Danielson

Bible Teacher

Education

• Bachelor of Arts -Political Science -California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

• Master of Divinity (MDiv)-Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Jim and his wife have been married for over 35 years, with 3 children. He enjoys family time and walks with his wife, especially on the trails in and around Milton. Jim loves reading the Bible every day among other material - a good biography, mystery or western. He loves baseball - both watching and playing. Gardening, especially growing tomatoes, is a favourite summer past time.

Mr Danielson loves the children and thoroughly enjoys interacting with them, opening the Word of God to them and challenging them in their young faith. He loves the teachers and staff - an amazing collection of dedicated, hard-working, and a caring group of servant-hearted people. Jim says that it is a pleasure to come in every day and work alongside them.

Dr. Eduardo Farias

Music Teacher

Education

• Doctor of Music Arts diploma, Michigan State University

• Master of Theological Studies, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary

Dr. Farias is a native of Brazil, and has been teaching music in different capacities for more than 10 years in Canada and the USA. Eduardo brings a smile and a lot of fun to the classroom and loves to see students engaging with their instruments and learning new things about music. His range of experiences is a great resource for MCS students! His wife Daniela is also a music teacher, and they love spending time with their two children as they grow.

Ms. Brooklyn Gander

Educational assistant, Gr 1 & After School Coordinator

Education

• Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and English, Queens University, Kingston ON

Brooklyn grew up in a wonderful family with an older brother and a younger sister. She has a dog who she loves with her whole heart! Ms Gander’s journey in the Christian community began in the seventh grade when her best friend invited her to check out a youth group. She had so much fun that she decided to continue going every week, and the rest is history! 

Brooklyn loves spending time with friends and family, camping, swimming, singing, dancing, reading and travelling. She has had a passion for education from a very young age. She has worked in childcare for over ten years, and is thrilled to be on the Milton Christian School staff team.

Ms. Raquel Quiambao

Educational assistant

Education

• Economics, Brock University, St Catherine’s ON

• Early Childhood Education, Sheridan College

Raquel is excited to be a part of the Milton Christian School community as an Educational Assistant, having discovered her true passion is teaching and working with children. For the past 12 years, she has had the joy of working in a variety of settings including summer camps, Sunday school, youth programs, childcare, and even teaching English abroad in Italy and Spain. These experiences have shaped Raquel’s love for creating engaging environments where kids feel encouraged to grow. Outside of the classroom, she is always up for an adventure— Raquel loves hiking, biking, and being in nature. She enjoy new experiences, traveling, and spending time in cafes with a tea latte and something sweet from a local bakery.

Mrs. Laura Kroezen

CUSTODIAN

Laura worked for nine years as a custodian for Acton Bethel Christian Reformed Church. More recently, Laura worked at a greenhouse specializing in growing chrysanthemums and poinsettias. She enjoys gardening as a hobby, along with scrapbooking, hiking and travelling. 

Laura is familiar with the Christian school system as she is a product of it (Immanuel Christian School in Aylmer, ON and London District Christian High), as are her husband and daughters (Georgetown District Christian School, now HHCS). Laura sees great value in a Christian education after growing up in that environment.

Mrs. Milanie O’Mard

Educational assistant

Born & raised in Vancouver, Mrs O’Mard is a vital addition to the Student Services team at MCS! With her experience in literacy and her joy for student success, she has been able to work closely with our youngest emerging readers to make great strides building a love of reading in many students! Mrs O’Mard is the lead for our Friday Reading program - for more information and to help out with this initiative, email shine@miltonchristianschool.com

Mrs. Elizabeth Holohan

Educational assistant

Education

• Honours Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo ON

• Diploma Education Elementary, University of Wollongong, Wollongong NSW Australia

Miss Liz can be found in Student Services helping students with math and literacy, serving as the coordinator for our SHINE volunteer program and keeping our social media up to date. Liz has been involved with MCS since 2009, taking a break to have her own 3 children, who have all attended MCS. Miss Liz loves to capture both the fun moments at school and our everyday successes to share on social and in the yearbook. She loves Disney, puzzles and usually has music playing in the basement office.