Shihiya School

 

Reidun Kopp, Head Teacher

My name is Reidun Kopp. I am the Head Teacher at Shihìya School. I have been teaching at the school for 15 years. I am excited to have had my first group of Preschoolers that I have taught graduate in June of 2011 (Tia Felix, Tyler Christian and Donovan Ram). I oversee all the staff and the students at Shihìya School. Currently I teach Grade 2-6. I have enjoyed my teaching years with Shihiya and am thankful for the relationships I have made with parents and community members’ over this time. I strongly believe it takes a whole community to raise a child. I am happy to see that happening with our staff, students, parents and community.

 

Carrie Clark, Education Assistant

My name is Carrie Clark. This is my second year working at Shìhiya School as an Education Assistant. My main responsibility is to support our students with their learning in all aspects of school. I assist students in both the K4-Grade 1 classroom and the Grade 2-6 Classroom. My job entails working with Mrs. Kopp, Mrs. Lawrence and Glennis O’Neil (Speech and Language Pathologist), individual students and group programs. I really enjoy the students and staff at our school.

Cristine Lawrence, Teacher

My name is Cristine Lawrence and I am the Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 teacher at
Shihìya School.

This is my second year teaching at Shihiya School and I enjoy of it. I graduated ’from Thompson Rivers University in 2010 with a Bachelors of Education and a specialization in Rural and Aboriginal Education. I have volunteered at many schools in School
District 83 and completed my practicum at Hillcrest Elementary in Salmon Arm. I am a firm believer in inclusive education and feel that all children have a right to a proper education.

Constance Christian, Cook

My Name is Constance Christian. I am a Splatsin Band member. I began my position as the Cook at Shihiya this fall of September, 2011.

I had previously worked as the Cook for the Grandmothers at Splatsin Tsm7aksa|tn. I started there as a volunteer setting up snacks and preparing the Grandmother’s lunches and helped vvhere ever I was needed in thelanguage and culture room. My job at Shihiya is to provide healthy nutritious food for the children, served in a delicious, appealing and Food Safe manner. I am very happy to be a part of the staff and hope to be here for a long time. I have been welcomed warmly by staff and students and continue to find Shihiya and warm and welcoming environment.

Marion Lee, Teacher
WAYTK ra skwast Magca, sama7stsin Marion Lee, aiskt wa en Shihiya mus tek magca. Spîatsinaca, tsmuïumka te Tmusmes.
Ra Ki7ca Lena (David) Be11, Ra katsa7 Harry Joseph Be11 , ra Kia7a Louisa (Narcisse) David, ra s1aha7 Harrì/ James David,
ra cana7 Corrine ins. ra ra cana7 Corrine ra xpa7a Bi11 Beebïy

Hello my name is Magca, in english it is Marion Lee, I am a Splatsin member, I am married to Tmusmes, Lawrence Lee. we have 3 sons.
Lawrence and I have been together for 45 years and are in 1Qve. 3, Noel and Marion Lee. 11 grandchildren only 3 boys so far, rest are girls.

I have worked with the Splatsin Tsm7ksa1tn for a few years helping with Language. I enjoy teaching ianguage to our chiidren.

I have worked for Shihiya since this past spring and have enjoyed every minute of my time with the children and staff.

There is no better reward than hearing all speak secwepemc or hearing them sing songs in our native tongue. Makes me proud!