Joyce Tuininga - Grade 1

I thank God for giving me the opportunity to teach at OCS since January 2019. I grew up in a Christian home in Orillia where I completed a two year DSW course that led me to combine my passion for working with people having special needs with a love for children. I went on to earn my teaching degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a concentration in Special Education. I began my teaching career at Jarvis Christian School teaching Kindergarten for two years. After marrying Ken, I taught Kindergarten and Grade 6 at Sarnia Christian School for three years. We were able to move back to Orillia due to Ken's job and our first child was born. We have been blessed with four children (two boys and two girls) that we had the privilege to homeschool through elementary school. Prior to returning to my teaching career, I spent twelve years working with adults with special needs at Christian Horizons. I am excited to serve God by equipping students to live their lives for God.