Mme Lisa Cooke
Grade 3-4-5 Teacher
French Teacher, Principal
Mme. Lisa Cooke is currently the Principal of True North Christian Academy and teaches Grade 3- 4-5 and Core French. She has been teaching at TNCA since January 2008. Previous to teaching at TNCA, Lisa taught for 6 years at the Clearview Montessori School in the French classroom and in the French Casa classroom (3-6 year olds). Lisa holds an Honours Degree from York University in French Studies and a Montessori Teaching Certificate for the Casa Level from The Montessori Teachers College in Toronto. Her passion is teaching young children and watching their knowledge become inspired to grow. In her spare time she enjoys running, skiing, reading, spending time with her family and friends.
Ms. Kate Dunsford
Grade 1-2 Teacher
Music Teacher
Kate Dunsford has been teaching at True North Christian Academy for 16 years. She is currently teaching the grade 1/2 class but has also taught grades 4-6 in a variety of subjects. Kate has her Honours Bachelor of Arts and her Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University. Her designation is Primary/Junior with addition qualification in Special Education. Kate is passionate about teaching. She takes the time to get to know each and every one of her students. She strives to make learning enjoyable for all. Kate’s interests include traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Ms. Hannah Martin
Grade 6-7-8 Teacher
Mrs Amylynn Culham
Kindergarten Teacher
Amylynn Culham has been teaching Kindergarten at True North Christian Academy since May 2018. Prior to this, Amylynn worked as a Children’s Pastor at Clearview Community Church in Stayner and then Creemore. She earned her Early Childhood Education Diploma from Georgian College and her Bachelor of Religious Education from Masters College and Seminary. Amylynn is passionate about God and children. She loves teaching young children and celebrating with them as they grow! Amylynn enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Mrs. Sheffield
Office Administrator (Part Time)
Julia Sheffield became one of the two Office Administrators for True North Christian Academy in September 2024. She works in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Julia also works for First Presbyterian Church in Collingwood as the Part Time Director of Children and Youth Ministries. Both jobs take up most of her time, but when she isn't working, Julia enjoys spending time with her family, camping and walking her dog.
Mrs. Minty
Office Administrator (Part Time)
Miriam Minty is a part time Office Administrator for True North Christian Academy, working in the office on Tuesdays and Thursday.