Meet Our Staff

Administration

Dr. Marsha Boyd-Mitchell

B.Sc., M.Ed., Ed.D.

HEAD OF SCHOOLS

Has been teaching since 1998 and has served as Principal of Sussex Christian School since 2001. Marsha has a B.Sc. in Christian School Education from Kingswood University, a M.Sc in Education from Cairn University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Liberty University. Dr. Boyd Mitchell’s doctoral research focus was spiritual formation of adolescents who attend a Christian High School. She also serves as the Executive Director of Christian Action Federation of NB.

MRS. PAMELA ALWARD

B. Sc. In Christian School Education, M. A. in Education, M.A. in Elementary Education

PRINCPAL

Mrs. Alward began teaching in 1985 and currently serves as the SCS Principal. Pam holds a B.Sc. in Christian School Education, an M.A. in Education (Curriculum), and an M.A. in Elementary Education. She has served in administrative and classroom roles at SCS since 2001. In addition to the SCS Principal Mrs. Alward serves as Director of the Christian School Education Program at Kingswood University. She adds valuable expertise to the on-going training of staff in a Christian School setting.

MRS. TINA MACDONALD

B.Th., M.Ed.

Vice Principal of Student Life, Grade 12 Homeroom

Mrs. McDonald is the Vice Principal of Student Life, grade 11 homeroom teacher, and teaches/facilitates electives for high school students. Mrs. McDonald is a graduate of New Brunswick Bible Institute, Covington Theological Seminary and a Masters of Science in Education from Cairn University. Mrs. McDonald’s Master’s research emphasis was reading comprehension and LD students. She leads our student council and helps with our worship band.

Directors

MRS. SHERRY COWPER

B.S.(CE), Masters Special Education

WINGS DIRECTOR

Sherry Cowper is our WINGS teacher as well as teaching math/art to our high school department. She has over 25 years teaching experience at SCS. She has taught students from preschool-grade 12. She is a graduate of Kingswood University’s Christian School Education program, and holds a Master of Education with a focus on learning exceptionalities.

MRS. SHERRY MCCALLUM

B.A.(CSE), M.Ed.

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

Mrs. McCallum is our International Director. Mrs. McCallum is a graduate of Kingswood University and has finished her Master’s from Cairn University. Mrs. McCallum’s master’s research emphasis was in implementing Reader’s Theater into the classroom. Previous to this role Mrs. McCallum had a career teaching in our elementary department as well as being a host home for many of our International students through the years. She brings to the role of ID a desire to connect SCS to the students/families around the world.

MRS. CONNIE MOSS

B.Ed., M.Ed.

Director of Administration

Mrs. Moss has been teaching since 1985 and has served SCS in various capacities since 1987. Mrs. Moss currently serves as Director of Administration. She earned her B.Ed. from the University of New Brunswick and completed her Master’s Degree from Cairn University with research emphasis in 21st Century math methods.

MRS. Ellen McGaghey

Bachelor of Engineering, Buildings

Senior Director, Strategic Operations

First and foremost, Mrs. McGaghey is the mother of one of our high school students with a strong passion for Christian Education. She is a Professional Engineer having specialized in Building Engineering at Concordia University. As our Senior Director, Strategic Operations she brings a wide range of valuable experience from her 20+ year career as a senior leader in the municipal sector.

MRS. MAGGIE BEAN

Athletic Director

Mrs. Bean is our Athletic Director who also helps out in the office and with our WINGS program. Maggie is no stranger to SCS as she has had two children graduate from the school. Exciting things are headed this year for our athletic teams!

MRS. NAOMI MACKAY

B.A.

DIRECTOR EARLY LEARNING

Naomi Mackay is our Director of Early Childhood Education and runs our Little Lights Early Learning Centres. Mrs. MacKay has a Diploma of Biblical and Theological Studies from NBBI as well as a B.A. in Christian School Education from Kingswood University. She has teaching experience at Christian Schools in both Portugal and Nova Scotia. Little Lights Preschool was directed and operated in Sussex by Mrs. MacKay for 8 years. Then in 2020, she partnered with SCS to form the new SCS Little Lights Early Learning Center, adding her experience in preschool education to the SCS team.

MRS. KATHYE WILSON

B.S.(CSE), M.Ed., Ed.D.(Student)

Guidance/High School

Mrs. Wilson brings leadership each year to our graduating seniors. She teaches across the disciplines in the high school department. Mrs. Wilson is also the Duke of Edinburgh staff representative. She is a graduate of Kingswood University and has completed a Master’s of Education from Cairn University with a research emphasis in the Socratic Method. Mrs. Wilson is currently working on her doctorate from Liberty University.

MISS. Heidi Adams

B.A. (Min), ECE

Shine Co-Ordinator

Miss Heidi graduated from Niagara College in Ontario with her ECE in 2009. She went back to school for her ECE Resource Teacher the following year. Heidi graduated from Kingswood University this spring with her BA majoring in Marketplace Ministry minoring in Children and Family Ministries. Miss Heidi has a passion for teaching kids about Jesus and helping parents to be equipped to be the best parents they can be. Miss Heidi joined the Little Lights team in March 2022.

MRS. ANNE GRAHAM

B.A.(Psychology),M.A.(Applied Psychology), L.P.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Anne Graham works in a part time role at SCS to provide private office hours and consultation to administration. Over the past twenty years she has worked with children, adolescents, and their families in various capacities. Mrs. Graham has a BA in Psychology, MA in Applied Psychology and is licensed with the college of applied psychologists of NB.