Our Staff
Mr. Travis Eggink
Principal //teggink@cachs.ca
I am passionate about students flourishing during their high school years and beyond. Each of us have been given talents and time to glorify God and realise eternal joy, peace and hope. I aim for CACHS to be a community where students can explore, challenge, and encourage their giftings, so that they are confident in who they are and their role within God's great story of love for His Creation.
Working at CACHS has been a wonderful opportunity both personally and professionally. My wife and I moved to Alberta in 2011. Through CACHS and other community involvements Lacombe has become our long-term home. Teaching largely social studies and physical education has allowed me professional balance and appreciation for a wide variety of students. CACHS athletics has been a highlight of my teaching career as well -- through my role as a teacher-coach in girls basketball and boys soccer along with fulfilling the athletic director role at CACHS. I completed a Bachelor of Arts with an honours major in history and a major in physical education at Redeemer University. I also completed a Bachelor of Education program at the University of Western Ontario, and my Master of Education in Educational Studies at the University of Alberta.
Mrs. Jenna Vander Veen
Vice Principal // jvanderveen@cachs.ca
I began my teaching career at CACHS in 2008, after completing a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education, focusing on Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences at the University of Alberta. I love learning about how the world ‘works’ and am always intrigued by its complexity and our roles in it. My goal as a teacher to is help my students think logically, creatively and responsibly so that we can reflect God more fully in this world.
Mr. Kevin Reed
kreed@cachs.ca
I grew up in the town of Three Hills. My father had been a Scout leader and as I grew up he was always encouraging us to observe and listen as we walked through nature. If we asked my mom a question about something she always encouraged us to look it up in the World Book Encyclopedia. From high school, I took four years of Bible school, worked four years in an insurance office and then went to the University of Calgary majoring in Education in Chemistry and Physics. I started my teaching career at the age of 28, teaching for one year in Alix and then coming to CACHS in 1991. I love to explore God’s creation in any of the subjects I teach and hopefully my students can enjoy that journey with me.
Mrs. Shalyn de Boon
sdeboon@cachs.ca 
I grew up in the small, northern town of Athabasca, Alberta before wandering south for post-secondary studies at The King’s University. Little did I know, this journey which I thought would be about learning the necessary skills to become a teacher actually lead me to Christ. Becoming a Christian in my later years has helped me to recognize the significance of leading a Christ-centered life and I am excited that God is using me at CACHS to share the Christian perspective in my teaching.
Mrs. Diane McLeod
dmcleod@cachs.ca
I began my teaching career at CACHS in 1992. I had taught previously for three years in Port-au-Prince, Haiti at Quisqueya and for one year in Red Deer at Koinonia. I completed my Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta with an English major and Biological Sciences minor. I love to study and enjoy God’s creation, and I also love reading, word games, and writing. I am challenged as a teacher, wife, and mom regarding the power of words for both edification and harm. My goal for my English students is to learn discernment in what they listen to, watch, write, and read as it creates a world not only for them, but for others too.
Mr. Jonathan Bell
jbell@cachs.ca
This is my first full year teaching at CACHS. I love Jesus and my goal is to teach others in the way He did when He was on this earth. My passion for teaching ignited when I started coaching through CACHS. I grew up in Lacombe and went to LCS and CACHS for my entire student life. I love to play sports like soccer, basketball and even pickleball! I graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Education with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Physical Education.
Mrs. Miranda Beukema
mbeukema@cachs.ca
I was born and raised in Edmonton and went to the U of A to complete both a science and education degree. I moved to the Lacombe area 12 years ago for a teaching job with Red Deer Public. I love sports and enjoy many outdoor activities with my family. I am very excited to be working at CACHS this year teaching Math and PE. I am looking forward to working together with teachers and parents to faithfully educate your children with Christ at the centre of all things. Finally, I look forward to getting to know the students to inspire, encourage, and equip them as they are challenged to find purpose and meaning through God’s will for their lives.
Mrs. Rachel Baong
rbaong@cachs.ca
I grew up in Smithers, British Columbia, before moving to Alberta to complete a degree in English and History and an after degree in Secondary Education at The King's University. Although I originally intended to move back to BC after graduating, God had other plans for me! I relocated to Central Alberta in 2022 and soon after began working as a teacher and artist, both of which have allowed me to fulfill my passions for learning and creating. I am blessed to be joining the CACHS community this year. My goal as an educator is to walk alongside my students as they become kingdom-builders who are inspired to learn, empowered to advocate, and enabled to fulfill their place in God's story.
Mr. Nick Den Oudsten
ndenoudsten@cachs.ca
I am a farmer and supporter of Christian education. I was on the building committee and when they couldn’t find anyone to teach the engine/fabrication/welding class they looked my way. I have been taking apart machines and fixing things all my life, and I hope the students are learning something from this wizened old veteran. I think the students hands should get dirty and that they have the opportunity to fix, create and problem solve. My children have been blessed by CACHS and I continue to enjoy the times I spend with students inside and outside of the classroom.
Mrs. Michaela Lindhout
mlindhout@cachs.ca
I am very excited to be joining the staff at CACHS this year. I am originally from Sioux Center, Iowa, where I graduated from Dordt University in 2018 with my teaching degree and have been teaching or subbing off and on for the last 6 years. My husband, Luke and I got married in 2019 and together we have two beautiful daughters, Jayde and Joelle. We moved to Lacombe, AB from Chilliwack, BC in 2022 and have loved living here ever since. I look forward to getting to know the community here at CACHS and thank God for this wonderful opportunity.
Ms. Christy de Gier
cdegier@cachs.ca
I grew up in Neerlandia, AB and I come from a family full of fellow teachers, including my identical twin. I graduated from The King's University in 2005 and have called Central AB home ever since. For over 10 years, I had the privilege of staying home and raising my four wonderful kids who currently attend LCS. It is exciting to re-enter the world of teaching, and by that I mean learning right alongside my students. Throughout all of life's celebrations and agonies, I have experienced God's amazing love and faithfulness and I am grateful every day for His redemption that has weaved its way among them. As I teach and support students at CACHS, it is my prayer that God will make me His instrument of love and grace.
Mr. Darrell Stang
dstang@cachs.ca
Mr. Stang began teaching at CACHS in September 2019 with the opening of the Industrial Arts facility. He teaches woodshop and construction courses that emphasis creativity, safety, and professional conduct. He brings an immense amount of experience in construction and wood craftsmanship to our school, and is excited about assisting students in developing their talents.
Mrs. Patrica Collette
dstang@cachs.ca
I grew up with a loving family, from a small farming community called Pansy, in Manitoba. I have an older brother and a younger sister and we made lots of great memories and playing “house” was at the top of the list and most importantly we always had to have a hair salon. I have been doing my family’s hair for decades! I knew that I wanted to be a hairdresser from a very young age. I completed my Cosmetology Major at SRSS in Steinbach, MB. I started working at Alpha Hair and Body in Steinbach, MB at the age of 17. I completed my apprenticeship program at St.Vital Unisex in Winnipeg, MB and received my Red Seal Certificate in 2008. I am passionate to be a God-fearing leader in the beauty industry. I believe that you should never stop learning and I enjoy sharing the techniques I have learned along the way. I love meeting new people and helping them look and feel their very best! I give all honour and glory to God to be the CACHS Cosmetology Instructor!
