WELCOME MESSAGE
The membership of Vocate includes all employees of Christian schools, from teachers to caretakers; from principals to finance managers to teacher assistants. This inclusive view recognizes the importance of each and every employee and the important part they play in the success of the school’s educational vision for supporting the growth of our children into Christ-followers.
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Vocate combines “advocate” and “vocation,” in recognition of both our main service (advocacy) and the area in which we do our work (employment at Christian schools). The name also symbolizes that our members have a calling from the Lord in their chosen vocation, in service to Him and His children.
who we are
Since 1954, Vocate and its preceding organizations have supported employees of Christian schools.
With a unique combination of employment relations and education experience, our team works closely with our members and their local school to seek mutually positive outcomes.
Jonathan Schat, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR jonathan.schat@vocate.ca
Faith Boer, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT faith.boer@vocate.ca
The day to day operations are managed by the Executive Director appointed by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has equal representation from each of the three member categories: Educators, Administrators, and Administrative Support and Other Employees.
Board of Directors
Darlene Bokma
– Cambridge Christian School
Lana Ferguson
– King Christian School, East Gwillimbury
Sara Flokstra
– Trinity Christian School, Burlington
Jason Jarvis
– Halton Hills Christian School, Georgetown
Laura Miedema
– London Christian High School
Julie Reitsma
– Strathroy Community Christian School
Pauline VanderVelde
-Hamilton Christian High School, Ancaster
Jonathan Watts
– Heritage Christian School, Lindsay
Mandy Wiebenga
– Woodland Christian High School, Breslau