Staff
Administration
E-mail:
dionrideout@nlesd.ca
Mr. Rideout
Subjects
Science, Ethics
About Me
I grew up in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, however most of my family are from Manuels, CBS. I have been living in Makkovik since 2003 when I started teaching here. My favorite subjects include Biology and History. I have a B.A. with a major in History and a minor in Biology, as well as a B. Ed. in Secondary/Intermediate from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN). Currently, I am also completing my Masters of Education in Educational Leadership through MUN.
Why I became a Teacher
I have always had in interest in teaching and helping students. If there is any way that I can help a child to succeed, I will do everything I can to help. As a teacher and principal, I get to experience our education system form multiple perspectives. I look forward to facing both the successes and challenges that lie ahead.
My Favorite Things about JCEM and Makkovik
Makkovik is such a beautiful and peaceful community. It is one of the few places in the world where you can just "hop" onto a snowmobile and go wherever you want. I have felt welcomed and at home here from day one. The staff at JCEM are wonderful and are willing to help whenever needed. The students show great potential and embrace an amazing and beautiful culture.
Teachers
E-mail:
jenniferprice@nlesd.ca
Ms. Price
Homeroom
Kindergarten/KinderStart
About Me
I graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2006 with a BEd. in Primary-Elementary with a Science focus. I accepted a replacement position that Fall at JCEM and fell in love with the community and people of Makkovik. The following summer I returned to Makkovik with my spouse. We have since make Makkovik our home and have two children of our own who attend JCEM.
Why I became a Teacher
I have always known working with children was in my future so I planned to go into Education at an early age. I feel it’s a wonderful thing to be able to help children discover new things and develop both academically and social-emotionally.
My Favorite Things about JCEM and Makkovik
While some aspects of belonging to a small school in an isolated community can be challenging, I believe the advantages are far greater. As a teacher you are able to develop relationships with children and their families that last a lifetime. The students have opportunities to work with others in all grades of our K-Level III school; learning, mentoring, and having fun while doing so.
E-mail:
colleenpottle@nlesd.ca
Ms. Pottle
Homeroom
Grades 1-2
About Me
I am the grades 1/2 teacher here at JCEM. I am from Makkovik and I've been teaching here ever since 2015. I have taught from grade 1 right up through grade 6.
Why I became a Teacher
As a teenager, I babysat a lot of children. I always found myself teaching them things, In grade 12, I asked my mom, "What should I do in college or university? I love to teach children! "What about a daycare operator?". She replied with, "What about a teacher?". It never crossed my mind to be a teacher, but that was it! As a teacher, I try to provide a fun, safe, and stimulating environment. I love technology and I LOVE to learn new and improved strategies and tools for teaching and learning!
My Favorite Things about JCEM and Makkovik
My favorite thing about JCEM is the fact that it is an all grade school. Each teacher will have an impact on each student and we can watch it happen from kindergarten to grad 12. I also love our house teams and the activities that come along with them!
E-mail:
charleneford@nlesd.ca
Ms. Ford
Homeroom
Grades 3-4
About Me
I have lived in Makkovik all of my life with the exception of the years I worked towards my Post Secondary Education. I received my teaching degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Newfoundland. I started teaching at JCEM in 2001 and have been there ever since. I am married to Mr. Olsen Ford and we have five amazing children; Abby Syd, Seth, Jesse, and Emma. I enjoy running, hockey, broom-ball, reading, scrabble, and visiting with friends and family.
Why I became a Teacher
When I was a child, I loved pretending to be a teacher. My gram often tells me the story of how I would line up my dolls and use my chalkboard to play 'teacher' when I was a young. I also enjoyed doing things with children; taking care of them and showing them how to do new things. When the opportunity presented itself to attend university in a teaching program geared toward Northern areas, I took it! The rest is history!
My Favorite Things about JCEM and Makkovik
My favorite thing about our school is that it is an all-grade school. I get the privilege of seeing children grow up, from kindergarteners to grade 12 graduates. I also love the fact that everyone in our community, as well as our school, are very accepting of each others differences. We all feel very safe here at JCEM.
E-mail:
nataliejacque@nlesd.ca
Ms. Jacque
Homeroom
Grades 5-6, IRT
About Me
I studied Native and Northern Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland. My favorite subjects to teach are English/Language Arts and Science. In my free time I love to read, listen to music, snowshoe, go camping, and take road trips. Some of my pet-peeves include gossip and too much social media (having less privacy).
Why I became a Teacher
I wanted to make a difference and to help students learn. I love that look in a students eye when they grasp a new concept!
My Favorite Things about JCEM and Makkovik
I love our small, K-Level III school. Go Wolverines! I also love how remote and unique Makkovik is. Our people here are helpful and friendly. It's an amazing feeling to be welcomed in; I feel like Makkovik is home now. :)
Mr. Critch
Homeroom
Grades 7-9
Subjects
Math, Business
About Me
I am originally from Central Newfoundland, but have lived in St. John's for the last 12 years. I teach junior and senior high math, and it is my fourth year teaching. Outside of school, I love to play musical instruments like guitar and drums, watch TV/movies, play video games, and cook/bake.
Why I became a Teacher
I love working with and hopefully inspiring the next generation. I like that every day is different and new challenges present themselves every time I walk into a school. Also, getting summers off is not bad either!
My Favorite Things about JCEM and Makkovik
Everyone has been incredibly welcoming to me in my first year teaching here. The town is beautiful and the people are some of the nicest I've met!
Ms. Mercer
Homeroom
Grades 10-12
Subjects
English/Language Arts, Religion
About Me
I love teaching English because it was my favorite subject in school. I grew up in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, and mom still lives there. I have a little Shih Tzu named Luna who loves taking walks and meeting new friends! In my spare time I love to read and cook! My biggest pet-peeve is when people wear socks and sandals together.
Why I became a Teacher
I became a teacher to help students achieve their best. I love teaching literature and trying to spread my love of reading and literacy to my students.
My Favorite Things about JCEM and Makkovik
I really appreciate how welcoming and kind everyone in Makkovik has been to us since we arrived. The people here are amazing! I am looking forward to getting outside and enjoying some winter activities in Makkovik like snowshoeing and skidooing, as soon as it warms up a little! :)
E-mail:
sarahkarpik@nlesd.ca
Ms. Karpik
Subjects
Physical Education, Economics, Career, Social Studies, Science
About Me
As a PE teacher, I love physical activity and I am certainly an outdoor enthusiast. I especially enjoy spending time outdoors with my son Jonas, as well as taking my dog for walks. I also love to play volleyball and ice-hockey. My biggest pet-peeve is definitely negativity. I believe that staying positive is one of the keys to living a happy and healthy life.
Why I became a Teacher
I became a PE teacher because I love to stay physically active and enjoy sports. I love learning about healthy living and teaching others about it. I think that living a healthy lifestyle is important to encourage in our students.
My Favorite Things about JCEM and Makkovik
I love the great students and staff at JCEM. We have some talented young athletes in our school. I also love how friendly the community of Makkovik is. There are lots of sports and recreational activities for everyone to get involved in, and the scenery here is beautiful!
E-mail:
huldarice@nlesd.ca
Ms. Rice (Ms. Sista)
Subjects
Inuktitut
About Me
My name is Hulda Rice, but everyone calls me by my nickname, Sista. I became an Inuktitut Teacher in September 2003. I love to sew, embroider, and draw. My hobby right now is to play volleyball in the woman's league every Sunday. My favorite season is winter because you can go on ski-doo to other communities or even to the cabin. There's also boil-ups, wooding, and ice fishing.
Why I became a Teacher
I became an Inuktitut teacher because I love to teach, as well as learn. I love my culture because without it I would be lost. It enriches me, and as well, it gives me a sense of belonging. Even though most times people are too shy to speak Inuktitut, I encourage it very much. I feel Inuit, in general, are very enriched in our traditional knowledge. For example, many of the tools that were invented by Inuit are still used today!
My Favorite Things about JCEM and Makkovik
I love the staff at JCEM and the people we get to work with. It makes your job a whole lot easier. We all help each other out in times of need and just help out in general. We are all trying to make JCEM a better place to learn and to teach our students. My favorite thing about Makkovik is the friendliness of the people. I was born in Makkovik and grew up here. I love everything about it; I don't think I would want to live anywhere else. The people here celebrate their heritage and culture at every occasion. Even though our language is not as strong as other communities like Nain and Hopedale, we still work to keep it alive. My hope is that we keep striving to make it even stronger, and hopefully, a few years down the road it will become more predominantly used here in Makkovik.
E-mail:
francesclark@nlesd.ca
Ms. Clark
Subjects
Ilusivut, Inuktitut
Support Staff
E-mail:
kellyandersen@nlesd.ca
Ms. Andersen
Position
Student Assistant
About Me
I have been a student assistant here in Makkovik for 4 years. I have lived here all of my life and have been raising my two boys here; Dylan in Level III, and Logan in Grade 5. I love going off hunting, fishing, having a boil-up, or going to the cabin; especially in the spring. I would rather have snow any day than have mosquitos in the summer!
Why I became a Student Assistant
I became a student assistant because I love working with kids. I also enjoy helping out others whenever I can!
My Favorite Things about JCEM and Makkovik
Makkovik is a small, but beautiful community. I love the fact that everyone knows each other and looks out for each other. The people here are always willing to lend a helping hand. I also love the friendly, happy atmosphere at JCEM... and our staff ROCKS!
E-mail:
suzannajararuse@nlesd.ca
Ms. Jararuse
Position
Inuktitut Curriculum Developer
E-mail:
jimiandersen@nlesd.ca
Mr. Andersen
Position
Trades-person