The board of the Victoria Christian Education Society (which operates as Pacific Christian School) consists of 7 to 10 persons elected by the Society. It in turn elects officers who serve as chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary and various other standing committee functions.
The board acts as the guardian of the vision and mission of the school society. Through the Superintendent they ensure the school’s day to day plans and activities fulfill the school’s mission and vision. Each board member serves a term of office for three years, and may be reelected for one additional subsequent term. The school board’s duties include:
- Determining the long term strategic direction and priorities of the school
- Overseeing school policies
- Appointing and supervising the Superintendent
- Ensuring the short term and long term financial sustainability of the school
- Advancing the cause of Christian education
The school board’s duties do not include day-to-day operations of the school. These needs are better addressed by contacting the student’s teacher or principal directly.
Our Governance Committee (a standing committee of the board) is charged with finding suitable candidates to fill vacancies on the board as they arise. They seek out committed Christians with specific gifts and abilities to maintain a diverse group of leaders who work together to guard the mission and vision of Pacific Christian School, and who at all times have the best interests of the school community in mind.
April Grout
Vice-ChairOCCUPATION
This year April celebrates 26 years in the real estate industry!
CONNECTION TO PCS
April is a PCS mom, Vice-Chair of the Board and Chair of the Governance Committee. She brings a personalized approach to not only real estate but everything she does, and is thrilled to be serving on the board as Vice-Chair.
Busola Fagbebe
Finance CommitteeOCCUPATION
Busola is a Certified Professional Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor. She works with MNP LLP, a consulting and accounting firm, as a Manager, Enterprise Risk Services.
CONNECTION to PCS
Busola has three children at PCS.
Gregory Kuhn
Finance Committee ChairOCCUPATION
After retiring from a 22-year career in the Royal Canadian Navy, Greg currently works as a Development Officer in Legacy Giving at the University of Victoria
CONNECTION TO PCS
Greg is the father of two grade 10 PCS students.
James DeGreef
Governance CommitteeOCCUPATION
James is a business and technology entrepreneur. who specializes in putting teams together with the resources they need to be successful.
CONNECTION TO PCS
James is a PCS grad of 1993 and very happily married to Josie DeGreef, a grade 6 teacher in the PCS elementary with two daughters Annika (PCS grad 2021) and Jaimee in grade 9. I’m a tech entrepreneur / investor involved in many various businesses, societies, projects, and ministries at a board and executive level in Victoria and around the world, and very involved in Canvas – a church plant in Oak Bay.
PERSONAL STATEMENT OF FAITH
“I was lead to the Lord at a very young age by my Mom, but obviously had limited understanding at the time, and through the Holy Spirit and meditating on scripture and through prayer, I have been graciously matured and taken my Faith as front and centre in my life acknowledging Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. “
Jeffrey Candell
Governance CommitteeOCCUPATION
Jeff serves as a Pastor at Lighthouse Church.
CONNECTION TO PCS
Jeff is the father of 4 graduated PCS students.
Joshua Steeper
Campus Renewal Committee ChairOCCUPATION
Joshus is a lawyer and a partner at Steeper and Associates.
CONNECTION TO PCS
Joshua is the father of two PCS students.
Lindsey Mann
Campus Renewal CommitteeOCCUPATION
Lindsey has a background in accounting and real estate.
CONNECTION TO PCS
Lindsey has two children who attend PCS.
Matthew VanHeyst
Chair of the BoardOCCUPATION
Matthew manages a local IT Services company that supports private and public sector customers across BC.
CONNECTION TO PCS
Matthew is the father of two PCS students, grades 7 and 11. He served on the Education Committee for 7 years prior to joining the Board and has served as chair of the Campus Renewal Committee for the past 3 years.
Rebecca Hill
Employee Relations CommitteeOCCUPATION
Rebecca works as a Dental Hygienist.
CONNECTION TO PCS
Rebecca has two children attending PCS.
Talitha Castillo
Employee Relations Committee ChairOCCUPATION
Talitha works as a Compliance Analyst with the Province of British Columbia.
CONNECTION TO PCS
Talitha is the mother of two PCS students.