Meet Our People

Kristy VandeGraft loves celebrating the formative years of her students. Learn more about how her connection with her students has made her a cherished teacher.

Senior School teacher Alex Noel has been a friendly face at Calgary Academy for years. Learn more about how he creates a comfortable, respectful classroom.

Career Counsellor Jessie Holwell is here to help CA students plan for their careers. Learn more about how she supports them as they prepare for graduation.

Dean Carter is one of the school’s new faces this fall. Learn more about he brings warmth, energy, and a love of storytelling to the classroom.

A new nameplate is visible in CA’s hallway: Assistant Principal Sheryl Walters. Learn more about her time at CA and excitement for her new role.

Angela Gerrish has never been afraid to try new things. Learn more about how she’s stepping into the Advancement and Alumni Relations Coordinator role at CA.

Resilience is the word Calgary Academy Assessment Lead Sara Tkachuk uses to describe her teaching journey thus far. Learn more about her career and path to CA.

If you asked Melissa Read, she would say she’s always wanted to teach—she just didn’t know it. Learn more about her experiences from practicum to classroom.

Jenna Armstrong used to play against Calgary Academy as a student. Now a teacher and coach, she’s helping her team succeed—learn about her MRU to CA journey.

CA teachers Markus Gierl and Kaitlyn Parks have spent years together as colleagues and now as a couple. Learn more about their unique story.

Ask anyone in the culinary industry, and you’ll hear that kitchens can be hectic, stressful, and even unorganized. Chaos can rule when the lunch rush arrives. However, something good is cooking at Calgary Academy’s Castle Café—and it isn’t just the food.

Meet Debra Klippenstein, Calgary Academy’s new Director of Philanthropy! While she’s still new to CA, she’s learning that no two days here are the same.