Meet Our Staff
Administration
Dr. Marsha Boyd-Mitchell
B.Sc., M.Ed., Ed.D.Principal
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 an 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.
CONNIE MOSS
B.Ed., M.Ed.VP-Administration &
High School Math
Has been teaching since 1985 and has served SCS in various capacities since 1987. She currently serves as Vice-Principal Administration and teaches in the High School Math department. 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. Pamela Alward
B.Sc., M.Ed.Head Teacher &
Co-homeroom Grades 7-8
Began teaching in 1985 and currently serves as SCS Head Teacher. She is also a mentor and a coach to new and existing staff. Pam holds two Master’s Degrees in education one from Pensacola Christian College (Elementary Education) and the other from University of New Brunswick (Educational Foundations). She has been teaching at SCS since 2002. Mrs. Alward is also the program director for Christian School Education at Kingswood University.
Staff
MR. Jonathan Aliprandi
B.R.Ed.High School
Mr. Aliprandi started his education in the field of engineering and has always been passionate about Mathematics. He will be teaching in our High School department. He has earned a Bachelor of Religious Education from New Brunswick Bible Institute and Covington Theological Seminary. He also has training in trade-related fields, training in computer programming, music, basketball, and experience working with youth.
Miss Jennifer Carruthers
B.A., TESOLHigh School
Teaches High School Social Studies and Middle/High School ESL. Miss Carruthers is a homeroom teacher for Grade 10. She has a depth of experience working in different cultures. Miss Carruthers is a graduate of Kingswood University and is working on a Master’s degree in Education from Cairn University.
MR. ANDREW DOREY
REGISTERED BEHAVIOUR TECHNICIANWINGS DIRECTOR
Mr. Dorey directs the Working with Individuals Needing Guidance for Success (WINGS) program, in addition to serving as the elementary chaplain and teaching elementary music. Mr. Dorey is a Board-Certified Behaviour Technician and continues to pursue further professional development through the University of New Brunswick. In addition to his role at SCS, Mr. Dorey is the children’s pastor at Encounter Church and the proprietor of Dorey Behavioural Services.
MRS. TANYA Fritz-Dorey
ECE, ABA LEVEL 2
ELEMENTARY &
WINGS CO-DIRECTOR
Mrs. Nora-Lynn Jones
B.A.(English & History),B.Ed.(Special Education), M.A.(Speech/Language Pathology)
HIGH SCHOOL & ESL
Mrs. Jones served as elementary school Vice Principal and teacher for 12 years, returning this year after an eight year hiatus. Mrs. Jones holds a Bachelor of Arts with a double major (English & Psychology) and minor in history from Acadia University. Also a Bachelor of Education with a major in Special Education (Remedial Reading) and a Masters in Communication Disorders (Speech/Language Pathology) from University of Maine. Mrs. Jones is known for her great stories and enthusiasm for student success.
Mrs. Anne Graham
B.A.(Psychology),M.A.(Applied Psychology), L.P.
School Psychologist
Works in a part time role at SCS to provide private office hours, classroom time with students and consultation to administration. Over the past twenty years Anne has worked with children, adolescents, and their families in various capacities. Anne has a BA in Psychology, MA in Applied Psychology and is licensed with the college of applied psychologists of NB.
Mrs. Brenda Landry
B.A.(CSE)Kindergarten/Elementary School
Mrs. Vicky Lee
A.A.S. Radiography, TESOLInternational Director
Mrs. Vicky Lee is a graduate of NCACC and comes to SCS following a career in diagnostic and interventional general and cardiac imaging. Mrs. Lee has updated her education with CSE courses at Kingswood University. As the director of ESL programs, she teaches ESL classes and coordinates our international student’s classes, camps, and programs.
Miss Lauren Lee
B.A.(CSE), M.Ed., Ed.D.(Student)Elementary School
Teaches Grade 6. Miss Lee is an alumna of Sussex Christian School. She has earned her B.A. in Christian School Education from Kingswood University and her M.Ed. from Cairn University with a research emphasis in Autism Inclusion. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree from Liberty University. Miss Lee brings creativity and enthusiasm to the upper elementary classroom. She provides support to the SCS office/administration as well as a Google Classroom coach to her peers.
Mrs. Sherry McCallum
B.A.(CSE), M.Ed.Elementary School
Teaches Grades 4-5. 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 elementary classroom. She is a creative, hardworking teacher who meets her students each year with enthusiasm and a new class theme.
Mrs. Tina McDonald
B.Th., M.Ed.high school/Athletic Director
Mrs. Tina McDonald is one of our grade 10 homeroom teachers; she is also our Athletic Director, Spirit Club coordinator and teaches/facilitates electives for High School students. Mrs. McDonald is a graduate of New Brunswick Bible Institute and Covington Theological Seminary. She also has a Masters of Science in Education from Cairn University. Mrs. McDonald’s Master’s research emphasis was reading comprehension and LD students.
MISS NAOMi MEED
B.Th., B.S.Middle/High School
Miss Meed is a graduate of New Brunswick Bible Institute where she earned a Bachelor of Theology. She has also earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of New Brunswick. Where she majored in biology with a concentration in biodiversity and a minor in earth science, Miss Meed, will bring a finely tuned biblical worldview to her Middle and High School Science classes.
Dr. Jeff McInnis
B.A., M.(Litt.), PhD.High School
Teaches a variety of courses in the humanities and ESL. He is also the Grade 9 homeroom teacher. Dr. McInnis is an English Literature specialist who has earned a doctorate in English Literature from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland with a research emphasis in C.S. Lewis and George MacDonald. He is a tremendous asset in areas of ESL, History, and English.
Mrs. Eleanor McVicar
B.S.(CSE)Elementary School
Teaches Grades 2-3. Mrs. McVicar comes with a career of supply teaching and children’s ministry in the life of the church. She serves as “first lady” at Havelock Wesleyan Church alongside husband Glenn. Mrs. McVicar is a graduate of Kingswood University where she earned her B.S. in Christian School Education.
Miss. Jennifer Morris
B.A. Diploma of Performing ArtsHIGH School
Miss Jennifer Morris comes to SCS with a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Allison University, as well as a Diploma in Performing Arts from Randolph College for the Performing Arts. She teaches high school Music and Dramatic Arts, as well as directs the spring performance. She has had countless years of experience acting and singing on stage, as well as leading worship at her local church. She is so happy to be a part of a school that incorporates the love and life of Jesus into its curriculum!
Mme. Heidi Peddle
B.A.FRENCH K-12
Teaches French for Grades K-12. Mme. Peddle has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from St. Thomas University and is completely bilingual. She has 16 years of previous experience in Early Years Education in Sussex. MME. Peddle continues to update her education, currently with CSE courses at Kingswood University.
Mrs. Kathye Wilson
B.S.(CSE), M.Ed., Ed.D.(Student)High School
Teaches High School English, Math and is the teacher advisor for humanities- focused students. 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.
Rev. Mark Worth
B.A. , M.Ed.Middle School/ High School Chaplin
Little Lights Staff
MRS. NAOMI MACKAY
B.A.DIRECTOR
MRS. DEBRA GRAY
E.C.E.
MRS. michelle Mowry
Dip.Th.DIRECTOR
Mrs. Mowry’s education background includes LPN training and a Diploma of Biblical & Theological Studies from New Brunswick Bible Institute. She has been active as a volunteer teacher for children in church and camp settings since her teens. She joined the staff of Little Lights Preschool in 2014 as an Educator and Assistant. Since then she has taken two online courses related to Early Childhood Education.
MRS. Rachel Stevens
MisS. sydney lee
E.C.E
Miss Lee is a 2019 graduate of SCS and received an Early Childhood Education certificate from NBCC in June 2021. She realized her love for working with children after travelling to Belize for several summers to assist with children’s VBS programs and while completing a grade 12 co-op in our preschool. Miss Lee is an Early Childhood Educator in our Little Lights Preschool and works with the Afterschool program.
MR. Aaron McVicar
B.A.Mr. McVicar is a Graduate of NBCC where he received his certificate in Human Services. In addition Aaron graduated from Kingswood University where he graduated with a B.A. in ministry with a double minor in Christian Counselling and Children’s Ministry. He is also the assistant pastor at Center Point Wesleyan Church. When he is not working he can be found cheering on his two favourite teams the Cleveland Browns and the Montreal Canadiens.
Support Staff
mrs. Lydia Brillinger
B.R.E.ED TECH
Mrs. Brillinger interned at SCS for the 2019-20 school year working primarily with the elementary department. She currently works as an EdTech and assists in all things technology related. She is also the social media coordinator. Mrs. Brillinger earned her Bachelor’s of Religious Education from New Brunswick Bible Institute and Covington Theological Seminary.
Mrs. Lora Carter
ADJUNT FACULTY
High School Educational Assistant and Culinary Teacher. After several years of home-schooling, Mrs. Carter and her husband, Jason, chose to enroll their three daughters in Sussex Christian School. Lora has her own home-based baking business, and as such, has her food-handling certification. Her skills in the kitchen have made her a valuable asset to the school. Mrs. Carter also serves as an educational assistant in the high school department.
Mr. John Carroll
D.Min.Adjunct Faculty
Pastor Carroll studied at Acadia University and Acadia Divinity School from 1975-1981 (B.A. B.Th, M.Div.). He was in full time church ministry from 1981-2005. In 2005 he earned D. Min. in preaching from Gordon Conwell. We are pleased to have Dr. Carroll teaching a bible based worldview course to our oldest high school students.
Mrs. Vicki Graham
Office Personnel
MR. MATTHEW HANSON
SCHOOL SUPPORT
Matthew Hanson is a former marketing student from NBCC and current marketing director for the #ClimbHigher campaign. Captivated by imagination, Matthew cannot help but get excited about creating things for people. Whether it is strategy, graphics or videos, Matt gets excited to see a vision through to completion. He's excited to work on future campaigns for CAFNB.
Mrs. Denise Kingsley
Office Personnel
Mrs. Kingsley was an insurance broker in Ontario for 10 years before moving to New Brunswick 4 years ago. She has always been involved with teaching children in Sunday School and has a desire to see young people grow in Christ. She brings tremendous administrative skills to the SCS office on a part time basis.
MrS. LISA MACCALLUM
B.A.WINGS
Lisa is a graduate of Kingswood University and holds a B.A. in Christian Education. She has been working in the WINGS Program since 2018 providing one on one assistance to a variety of students. Mrs. MacCallum also contributes to the middle school drama by co-writing and co-directing the fall plays.
Mr. Preston Mowry
Dip. Th.ADJUNCT FACULTY
MisS. BETHANY RICKETSON
B. Th.wings
Mrs. Pat Taylor
Office Personnel
Administration assistant. Mrs. Taylor and her husband have been career missionaries, having spent twelve years in Haiti and four in Africa (Rwanda and Swaziland). Previously, Pat was the secretary for SCS and Sussex Wesleyan Church for seven years before going to Africa. She now offers her time to the school once a week to assist the Administration of the school in whatever capacity needed.
Mrs. Kharissma Williamson
WINGS/LUNCH COORDINATOR
Mrs. Williamson is originally from British Columbia but has lived in Sussex since 2005. She has been with SCS in various volunteer and supporting staff roles over the past 5 years. Mrs. Williamson works with the WINGS department, lunch delivery program, and COVID-19 sanitation protocols. Currently, she is working on a general studies Bachelor's degree from Athabasca University, with a focus on education.
Mrs. Jody Brown-Wilson
B.A.HIGH SCHOOL
