Mrs. C Fennema

I started teaching at CCS in 2023.
My husband retired in 2023, and we decided it was time to move to Coaldale. Three of our four children live here, and most of our grandchildren do too—so it just made sense to be closer to family.

I took a year off from teaching to give retirement a try… and quickly realized it’s not for me—at least not yet!

This year at CCS, I’m teaching Music to Grades 4 through 9.

My teaching journey started back in 2001 in the Fraser Valley, BC. I taught music at John Calvin Elementary, William of Orange Christian School, and Credo Christian Elementary. I split my time between the schools, spending two days a week at each.

In 2007, our family moved to the Bulkley Valley of BC, where I spent the next 16 years teaching music at Ebenezer Canadian Reformed School in Smithers, BC.

Choir is my biggest passion when it comes to music.
I absolutely love singing praises to our good God with others. I also really enjoy teaching private piano and organ lessons—being at the keyboard with my students is such a joy!

Outside of school, I’m involved as a church organist and choir director at the Coaldale Canadian Reformed Church. I even direct a Christian Men’s Choir in Lethbridge—such a fun group!

Hobbies?
Honestly, my days are full with all the good stuff that comes with teaching! But when I do get some downtime, I enjoy crocheting, traveling with my husband, and having grandchildren sleepovers—those are the best!

“What does the Lord require of you? But to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God!” Micah 6:8