Barbara Baffour…
New dramatic arts teacher for all grades.
As the summer season hits its mid-point, schools are beginning to prepare for the upcoming year.
St. Anthony’s School is going to mix things up this fall with the introduction of first-year dramatic arts teacher, a returning faculty member for the grade one class, and the addition of a new grade six teacher.
JoAnne Akerboom, principal of St. Anthony’s School, is happy to announce the newcomers.
“We’re really excited to welcome the new teaching staff to St. Anthony’s School, and have three excellent teachers a part of our learning community,” Akerboom says.
Allyson Wagner…
New grade six humanities teacher, co-op studies with Gail Smith.
Barbara Baffour will be teaching dramatic arts to each grade. A recent graduate from the University of Toronto, the Ontario native is enthusiastic about her new adventure in a small town. The addition of Baffour will create a fresh face for any students interested in the arts.
“This will be a great new experience,” says Baffour, “I’m extremely excited to bring forward the wonderful world of dramatic arts.”
Kayla Angeltvedt…
Returning to work with the grade one class.
As all the students get to know Baffour, the elementary students will be able to greet two familiar faces, Kayla Angeltvedt and Allyson Wagner.
Angeltvedt had been with St. Anthony’s School for three years before she left to her hometown, Ponoka. Now, she joins the grade one classroom once again.
“I hope to regain the relationships I had with the staff, the community and the students. I want to jump back into the positive atmosphere and to start the year off on a good note,” Angeltvedt explains.
Another addition to the elementary faculty will be Allyson Wagner, who is assigned to the grade six class. Though the students already are familiar with Wagner, since she was a substitute teacher throughout the 2013-14 school year, she is excited for a full time position as a partner teacher with Gail Smith.
“I was subbing part time with St. Anthony’s and a school in Calgary. When fund raising season came around, and I saw that the small school of St. Anthony’s raised as much money as a 900 student population of this Calgary school I was teaching at, I realized St. Anthony’s was the wholesome place I wanted to work.” Wagner explains, “I knew they were interested in me, and when I was offered a full-time position, I jumped at it. I know the students and the community well, so I’m very happy to join the team.”
