Faculty and Staff

TEACHER

BBA, B. Ed.

With a decade of work experience in the hospitality industry and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree under her belt, Stacey decided to pursue another of her passions—educating.

After completing her Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Calgary in 2018, Stacey hit the ground running, teaching grades one and four in a Calgary Board of Education Science Program. Here, she revelled in the facilitation of exploration and learning in the natural world. As an Educator, Stacey believes strongly in a hands-on, land-based and experiential learning approach and follows a relationship first philosophy.

Stacey partially credits her childhood experience of growing up in rural Alberta for her curiosity and love of nature, as well as summers in the Kootenays camping and adventuring with her family. A proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, she loves learning about the vibrant culture of her ancestors. From a young age she was also influenced by her parents, who both have social work backgrounds.

Stacey is passionate about exploration in her down-time, too. When she isn’t working, she is camping, fishing, walking her boisterous dogs Obie and Russ, snowboarding, hiking, snowmobiling, or partaking in any number of other outdoor activities. Her husband, Jay, is a trained geologist and rock enthusiast—and her many adventures with him teach her more about the way boys learn every day.

Stacey is excited to start her career at North Point School for Boys and can’t wait to be part of the adventures that ensue!

TEACHER/COACH

B.Ed., MET

Charles is thrilled to begin new adventures in learning at North Point! With over 25 years of experience in education, Charles taught humanities in Grades 7-12 as well as multimedia and computer science in grades 4-8. He initiated and led several Grade 9 School-at-Sea west coast trips, led backcountry camping excursions, planned grade-wide mountain retreats, coached badminton, coached a debate team to an ADSA regional championship, and led junior high-wide debate tournaments where every student had an active part. In the 2021-22 school year, Charles supported student learning experiences in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands as a member of an international travel studies teaching team. He has a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta and a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from Boise State University.

Throughout his career, Charles has held multiple roles including teaching, applied research, instructional design, and instructional leadership. He led pilot projects with students and teachers to modernize instruction in areas such as blended learning, gamification, project-based learning, robotics, and programmable electronics where students create shareable products that merge digital and physical tools. Charles recently initiated and taught in a successful blended learning program with a focus on integrating collaborative in-person learning, personalized self-directed learning, and off-site/borderless experiential learning.

Charles is very excited to join the teaching team at North Point School for Boys where learning is active, dynamic, and engaging!

TEACHER

B.PE., B.Ed., M.Ed

Ms. Jody Brunner is excited to join the North Point School in September 2022. Jody has accumulated nine years of experience in the classroom, teaching elementary in the Red Deer Public School District. During her time with Red Deer Public School District, Jody was the health champion at Mattie McCullough Elementary School and sat on the District Health and Wellness Committee.

Jody completed both her Bachelor of Physical Education (Sport Performance) and Bachelor of Education (Elementary) at the University of Alberta and later earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from City University of Seattle. Jody brings with her to North Point an enthusiastic energy towards teaching mixed with a passion for sport, health, and wellness.

Her preferred teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning and collaborative work, with an aim to inspiring children to become lifelong learners. Additionally, she believes education should focus on students’ development in all domains, prioritizing academic, social-emotional, and physical needs, as well as character development and self-confidence. She seeks to ensure that her students are taught to develop empathetic relationships, healthy communication styles, leadership qualities, and emotional awareness, better equipping them to further their education and achieve their highest potential.

Outside of the classroom, Jody has just completed her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in Spring 2022. She enjoys leading an active lifestyle that includes cycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, and attending spin and yoga classes. An adventure seeker by nature, Jody has completed her advanced open water diver certification and has explored marine life under the sea in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Belize. When Jody isn’t busy exploring the mountains or spending time outside in the sunshine, she enjoys reading non-fiction books and challenging herself with new recipes in the kitchen.

TEACHER

BA, B. Ed.

From the moment students enter the school, Mr.Fagan strives to nurture an environment that guides boys to establish healthy values and a strong sense of character.

Mr.Fagan has been teaching Humanities, Physical Education and instructing Hockey at North Point for the last five years. Prior to attaining his education degree, Mr.Fagan spent four years studying history and sociology at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia where he received his Bachelor of Arts.

Brendan is currently a certified Power Edge Pro hockey instructor with experience coaching PeeWee AA. He is also currently enrolled in a course through Harvard Graduate School of Education that explores ways to teach students to ask their own questions.

Not one to waste his day, Mr.Fagan spent his past summers away from North Point traveling in Vietnam (2018), Turkey, and the Balkans (2019). Throughout the year, he enjoys exercising, golf, and hiking in the mountains.

Whether it is in the classroom, on the ice, or on school adventures to Utah and British Columbia, Mr.Fagan is passionate about motivating boys at North Point during all the action-packed days.

“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel” – Socrates

Teacher / Literacy Specialist

BA, B. Ed.

Nancy has been teaching and motivating students for the last 15 years in and around Calgary. As a native Calgarian, Nancy graduated twice from the University of Calgary. Her first degree is a BA in Archaeology. With two archaeological digs under her belt, Nancy went back to school to become a teacher and graduated with her B.Ed. in the Masters of Teaching Program.

Upon graduation Nancy landed a job in the Rockyview School Division at Banded Peak in Bragg Creek where she has been teaching for the last 13 years. Over this time Nancy has taught students across grades 3-8, has coached volleyball, soccer and basketball (despite only being 5’ 3”) and led an extracurricular drama program. Nancy also helped integrate the Galileo Program into Banded Peak’s curriculum and she still strives to incorporate new technology into her lesson plans.

When not teaching Nancy can be found chasing after her own three kids. As both a Hockey and Dance Mom, Nancy also tries to squeeze in workouts and running into her busy schedule. Her happy place is in the mountains on a wake/surf board in the summer and skis in the winter.

TEACHER

BA, B. Ed.

We are very excited to welcome Miss. Paige Glowa to our North Point teaching team for the 2021-22 school year as an elementary/middle school teacher. Miss. Glowa’s five years as a teacher includes the rich teaching experiences of teaching in Kuwait as well as at a school for children with special needs here in Calgary. Paige completed a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree at the University of Calgary with a major in inclusive education. Prior to that, Miss. Glowa completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandon University in 2014 with a major in French and a minor in psychology.

Growing up, Paige played AAA hockey and softball, while also enjoying being a spectator at her hometown’s hockey games. She has completed two half-marathons and is currently training to complete a full marathon. On the weekends, you can find Paige in the gym, attending a spin class, or hiking in the mountains. Miss. Glowa believes in life-long learning, is deeply committed to a healthy, active lifestyle.

Administrative Assistant / Registrar 

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Karen Gour joined our North Point family in 2022 and she is the first friendly face you will see at our Currie Campus.

Director of Financial Education

ATHLETICS DIRECTOR

B. Ed.

We are delighted to welcome Mr. Lance Humeniuk to the North Point team as the new Physical Education specialist and Athletic Director. Mr. Humeniuk looks forward growing all of our North Point Athletics Programming. He has had over 22 years of experience as a physical education teacher and coach, and has also been the sports coordinator for the Calgary Independent Schools for much of his career. Mr. Humeniuk has collaborated with the City of Calgary, Sport Calgary, and many local leaders in a wide range of youth sports with a focus on designing, developing, and providing innovative solutions that encourage and provide access to better training and play. With a particular passion for finding better ways to connect kids to wellness, activity, and a positive, healthy lifestyle, Lance has received several accolades at the local, provincial and national level.

Mr. Humeniuk grew up in a very small town in Alberta. Games, sports, and outdoor activity were a cornerstone and this helped him understand how this can foster relationships and bring community together. Lance graduated in 1994 from the University of Lethbridge where he also competed with the Pronghorns Track and Field team.  Throughout his life, Lance played and also coached many sports with particular interest in volleyball, track and field, wrestling, ultimate, baseball, soccer, curling and most recently – road biking!

Along with enjoying every moment of a busy life, Lance enjoys his amazing, active family every step of the way. He and his wife, Michelle, have three wonderful boys (Hugh, William, and Oliver) and they all enjoy exploring nature, discovering new things, and just getting outside. Lance is delighted to become part of the North Point family and the positive energy of the team!  As he steps into the new year, he looks forward to finding ways to help student-athletes have fun while they develop in character, skill, and self-actualization.  He is equally eager to use this as a springboard to connect to the families as he continues to support and foster an amazing school culture.

TEACHER

B.Sc./Kin., M.Ed

Since graduating from St. Francis Xavier University in 1996, Jason has continued his passion for personal growth, education and coaching for the past 20 years. Growing up in a rural Nova Scotia public school environment, having his children in the Alberta Catholic school system and then teaching in the Alberta private school sector, has enabled Jason to have a well-rounded and unique perspective on student behaviour and learning. With over 10 years of experience teaching diverse student populations from children with learning disabilities to elite athletes, Jason has strived to connect and bring his real world knowledge to the classroom.

In 2008, Jason took a 7 year hiatus from secondary education and became an award winning corporate trainer for a cutting edge health and wellness company. During this time, Jason was very active in coaching and parenting his three children Jaxon, Ava and Luke.

Jason has worked with two successful private schools in Calgary during their growth phase and immediately was excited about the unique perspective and niche that teaching at North Point would provide. As a former National Champion basketball student-athlete, Jason’s strong classroom presence and ability to lead and bond with students through sharing his life experiences, fosters the perfect Socratic learning environment for his Social and Language Arts classes.

Jason and his wife Jolie currently reside in Northwest Calgary and are active members of the Calgary Winter Club.

Business Manager

Dave’s entire 30 year career as Business Manager has been in the Private School sector. He brings the whole package to North Point School. After spending 20 years as Business Manager in a private school in Vancouver and 10 years at two other Calgary private schools (Calgary French & International School and EDGE School for Athletes), Dave accepted the challenge to join an incredible team to get North Point started and grow this innovative school to its full potential.

As our Business Manager, Dave is responsible for pretty much everything that is not in the classroom, from accounting and government reporting, bussing, student safety through to purchasing, he manages it all. Dave also brings 25 years of athletic coaching experience to North Point along with years of experience with event and volunteer management.

Dave and his wife Kate Dillon enjoy travelling to different parts of the world during their vacation time. Always on the go, they have both been on every continent on this planet except for Antarctica which they hope to get to one day.

TEACHER

B. Ed.

Scott has been inspiring students in his math and science classrooms for over 15 years. After graduating with his Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba in 2000, Scott traveled to Leeds, England where he taught for 3 years and created an Education Centre inside of a Coca Cola bottling facility. Upon his return to Canada, Scott joined the Edge School for Athletes staff and spent 12 years making a difference in the lives of students, staff and parents on a daily basis.

Scott also has a passion for athletics. He was a hockey coach at Edge School where he helped lead his teams to five Midget AAA championships, in two leagues over the course of three consecutive seasons. In high school he was a competitive athlete competing in volleyball, basketball, hockey, badminton and track & field.

The positive impact Scott has had and continues to have on people that he has taught and/or mentored is immeasurable. Scott and his wife Lisa stay busy and happy raising their three wonderful children.

TEACHER/COACH

B.Sc. Human Kinetics, M.Ed.

Jeff is excited to be joining the dynamic North Point team, and he describes himself as an energetic, passionate, and fun teacher who instructs from the Teddy Roosevelt ideology that “Students do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care!” Through effective planning and discourse with all stakeholders, he strives to make his classrooms/school the best choice for all learners!

Jeff has been teaching and coaching for more than 26 years at Calgary Academy. In this position he taught both junior and senior high school, with a focus on teaching students with learning differences. Jeff’s passion is everything mathematics and science. He has taught both subjects extensively with an emphasis on utilizing manipulatives and implementing hands-on inquiry-based projects to achieve success across all learning outcomes.

Throughout his teaching career, Jeff has strived to be at his personal best in his field, remaining current and informed of all changes necessary in honing his pedagogy.  Jeff has actively participated in numerous Professional Learning classes, including sessions with an emphasis on helping learners develop their executive functioning skills at various points in their maturation. In addition, Jeff’s PL and studies have been focused on “how to teach the hard to reach” with an emphasis on teaching students with unique learning profiles including students identified as ADHD and gifted learners.

Jeff completed his undergraduate studies in Ontario where he received honours in his BSc. degree from the University of Guelph. He also studied at the University of Windsor while earning a teacher certification at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. In 1996, Jeff moved to Alberta to teach and soon after earned his Master of Education degree at the University of Calgary, specializing in Educational Technology.

Jeff considers himself a true Albertan, having just recently moved past the point where he has lived more than half his life in Calgary! Through all endeavors Jeff is supported by his loving family, which include his caring wife of more than 23 years, Christina, and their two amazing children, Makayla and Andrew.

Jeff is quite active in many aspects of his personal life, from travelling and hiking with his family, to being an avid golfer (always looking for tips to improve in all areas) and participating in “experienced-timers” hockey during the winter months!

Jeff is looking forward to the exciting opportunity to be an active teammate in the vibrant collaborative environment with his new North Point family.

TEACHER

BA, B. Ed.

In a short amount of time, Miss. McPeake has gained a wealth of teaching knowledge. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Education from the University of Lethbridge in 2016, she has taught preschool through grade 12 students throughout Southern Alberta and in London, England. Angela loves travelling to experience the history and culture of different places around the world. This is one of the sparks in her aspiration to teach Social Studies and English Language Arts. While Angela loves to explore outside of the city, she will always call Calgary her home. It’s here that she lives with her partner Matt and her dog Earl.

Angela has also specialized in studio arts while completing her Bachelor of Arts. In her spare time, she loves to create anything from sculpture to drawing, painting and photography. This creative strength plays into her diverse, hands-on, teaching methods in the classroom, which will surely be advantageous for the students at North Point. Angela has experienced and learned about the benefits that creativity and experimentation can bring to a classroom. After three years of teaching students with a combination of learning and attention difficulties, Angela has seen the positive effect and growth in students when given  a creative outlet to express their knowledge and ideas.

When Angela is not teaching or creating art, it is guaranteed that she is outside on an adventure somewhere. Some of her favourite activities include: kayaking, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, dirt biking, and backcountry camping. Angela believes that one of the most important things in her life, and to foster in her students, is the ability to stand up to any challenge. Whether the outcome is success or failure, it ultimately leads to personal growth and a greater strength. In her classroom, she strives to create an environment for her students to build confidence and approach any challenge with an open mind.

TEACHER

B.Sc., B.Ed.

After growing up in Airdrie, Edward made the short move to Calgary to attend university, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and later his Bachelor of Education. During his studies, Edward would volunteer at the CBE’s LEAD program. Edward’s previous experience includes teaching high school humanities and developing SAIT’s summer camp program activities.

Edward is a strong advocate for lifelong learning and understanding the role that history plays in our daily lives. Edward enjoys reading, swimming, and spending time with friends. Edward currently lives in Calgary with his wife and their cat.

Teacher

B.Ed.

Fraser Pettifor joined North Point School for Boys in 2022. He is looking forward to sharing his love of learning with all of his students. Originally from Wetaskiwin Alberta,  he has been living in Calgary for the past 9 years. He has taught for 8 years, with experience in  grades 2 and 3 and 4. He gained a valuable knowledge base of teaching practices that he is excited to continue using in his classroom.

Fraser has a Bachelors of Education as an Elementary Generalist with a Psychology minor, from the University of Alberta. His classroom teaching will include student directed learning, meaning they will use inquiry based learning, self-discovery, independent and cooperative learning. He also likes to have fun in the classroom and will ensure that it is a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment. He believes not all students can excel with pen and paper tests, so projects and hands-on demonstrations of learning are a great way to make sure his students will be successful. He believes every student absorbs information in different ways. In his lessons, students will be engaged verbally, visually, musically, and kinaesthetically.

Mr. Pettifor currently live in Strathcona Park in Calgary. Some of his hobbies include playing the guitar, drawing, painting, and cooking. He enjoy many outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, canoeing, golfing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, and bicycle touring. He i also a big hockey fan. Being born and raised near Edmonton, he is inherently an Oilers fan, which gives him a lot of grief living in Calgary. Especially since the last battle of Alberta during the playoffs. Fraser looks forward to becoming a part of the North Point community, and getting to know everyone.

Teacher – Curriculum Specialist/Outdoor Education Leader/Medic & Research Scholar/Presenter.

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

Les Redick is an award-winning Alberta Education teacher who joined our team at North Point in 2017.  He is a native Calgarian with over thirty years combined teaching and learning success working in a private school setting.  Les is a Junior/Senior-high core curriculum specialist, certified Outdoor Educational leader, and wilderness medic, as well as an ADHD research scholar and international speaker.

Les received his B.Ed from the University of Calgary before attaining Math Curriculum and Counseling bona fides.  He later earned a Master’s of Education in Educational Research with a focus on ADHD and Resiliency.  And, for the past decade, Les has educated parents, educators, and other working professionals in the following areas; Connecting with Kids, Classroom Management, The Science of ADHD, Executive Brain Functions, and Mentoring ADHD Students.

Mr. Redick is a perfect fit with our North Point focus on outdoor education and active living.  He has led students in Grades 7 to 12 on backcountry adventures for over twenty-five years and continues to bring his passion, experience, and expertise in sharing the outdoors with his students.  Of note, was when Les led many groups of outdoor education students to Utah to participate in canyoneering, rock climbing, mountain biking, and backcountry hiking.

Les has been married for over thirty years and has two adult children who graduated from the University of Calgary.

Communications/Marketing & Admin Specialist

BFA (Visual Comm.)

TEACHER

B. Ed.

TEACHER

B.Ed.

Emily is a huge proponent of real life learning, educating the whole child and believes in the importance of using alternative methods of teaching in order to foster a well-rounded education for students.

Miss Works joined our North Point family in the Fall of 2020 after completing a Bachelor of Secondary Education program at the University of Alberta with a major in physical education and a minor in chemistry. Prior to her time at the University of Alberta, she spent a year at Mount Royal University in the bachelor of physical education program studying physical literacy.

Miss Works has experience teaching Jr. High and High School physical education and science classes and has volunteered in an ESL classroom where she worked with students one on one and in groups. In addition, she has organized various lunch time intramurals. Miss Works excels in teaching boys and enjoys the challenge of keeping the students active and engaged. Emily believes in creating strong positive relationships with students which allows her to create successful lessons and run classes smoothly.

A highly competitive athlete, Miss Works played hockey in the 2012 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon. She also played high performance soccer in the 2013 National Club Championship and won a silver medal at the 2014 Arctic Winter Games in Fairbanks, Alaska. In University Emily was a part of the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers Ice Crews. Today Miss Works enjoys going to spin class, running, hiking, and kickboxing.

“Learning is the only thing that the mind never exhausts, never fears, and never regrets.” – Leonardo da Vinci