Faculty

Principal

Mr. Michael Simms
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta

Kindergarten A

Mrs. Tanveer Kaur
Hometown:  Oakville, Ontario
Teaching Experience:  Volunteering in many elementary classrooms and working as a TA during my Undergrad years led me to teacher’s college. I completed my teacher’s education at the University of Toronto and received my B.Ed. with a teachable of general science. My practicum placements took me to several classrooms ranging from Grade 5 to Grade 12. I joined the Khalsa School team in 2009.
About Me:  I enjoy an active lifestyle and like to stay busy in many Sikhi related programs. During my free time I help organize Sikh retreats for the youth and continue to attend Sikh retreats/camps/training programs to further my own knowledge. I have a passion for Classical Kirtan (Raag Kirtan) not only on the harmonium, but with Tanti Saaj (Dilruba), and am currently enrolled in a 3 year program through Raj Musicals and the London College of Music.

Kindergarten B

Ms. Renee Harper

Grade 1

Miss Sabrine Hundal
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Teaching Experience: I received a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Calgary in 2007. During my program I had two practicum placements at two different elementary schools in Calgary. I joined the Khalsa School Calgary School Staff in January 2008 and continue to work as the grade one teacher.
About Me: I am an outgoing person who enjoys trying new things. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being active by skating, working out and being outdoors, travelling, and baking.

Grade 2A

Ms. Leith Monaghan

Grade 2B

Ms. Megan Blackey

Grade 3A

Ms. Elsie Loomer
Hometown:  Edmonton, Alberta
Teaching Experience:  I earned my Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education from the University of Alberta in June of 1998 and started my teaching career that fall.  I have taught grades one, three, four, and five as an elementary generalist in the public, charter, and private school systems.  I have also taught adult English as a Second Language classes in the summer.
About Me: I was born in Hong Kong, raised in Edmonton, and have lived in Fox Lake, John D’or Prairie, and Calgary.  My husband and I have resided in Airdrie since 2007.  I enjoy reading, needlework, hiking, and movies.  My favourite subject to teach is Language Arts.

Grade 3B

Ms. Chelsea Mills

Grade 4A / Math

Ms. Karamjit Kaur Rai
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Teaching Experience: I graduated last year from the University of Winnipeg. I hold two degrees; Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education. My teachable areas are in Science and Math, although at my previous job (Sylvain Learning Centre), I did get to teach a variety of different subjects. I also taught a variety of different classes during my practicum and from each class I learned something new.
About Me: I recently moved to Calgary and I am enjoying my teaching position at Khalsa School Calgary. It had always been my dream to serve my own community, and my dream finally came true. I learned a lot from my teaching blocks but still have a lot to learn. I will continue to grow as I gain more experience and inspiration from students, staff and community. My goal at Khalsa School Calgary is to combine my knowledge with my abilities to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher to make learning meaningful, understandable and enjoyable for my students. I am proud to be a part of such a hard working team.

Grade 4B

Mr. Harman Singh Goraya

Grade 5 / Physical Education

Mr. Sean Culp
Hometown:  Hamilton, Ontario
Teaching Experience:  I graduated from the University of Western Ontario and then received my Masters degree in education from D’Youville College in Buffalo New York. This is my fifth year teaching and my second year here at Khalsa School.
About Me: I have really enjoyed my time here at Khalsa School. It has been a lot of fun coaching the various sports teams that the school offers. Outside of school I enjoy spending time outdoors and with my family.

Grade 6

Ms. Crystal Hershey
Hometown:  Atikokan, Ontario
Teaching Experience: After earning a BSc. (double major in Biology and Geography) degree from Lakehead University, I travelled to Australia to complete a Graduate Diploma of Education from Griffith University.  My first teaching position was overseas in the Middle Eastern country of Kuwait, where I taught for 2 years (Gr. 3) before moving to Europe to teach Gr. 2 in Frankfurt, Germany for another two years. I then moved back to Canada, to my hometown, to teach for the next 5 years (Gr. 2, Junior Kindergarten and 3 of those years as the Vice Principal). The next year I went overseas again to Kuwait where I was the full time Vice Principal in the Elementary section of the very large private school, before returning to Canada to teach at Khalsa School Calgary. I have now taught two years at Khalsa School in Gr. 6 and Reading Resource. This school year I am teaching Gr. 6 & 7 Language Arts as well as Reading Resource. Throughout my teaching career, I have continued to upgrade my teaching skills by completing the “Reading Recovery™ Certificate” program as well as taking an “Intermediate Additional Qualifications Course”. I have also completed 6 courses towards a “Masters in Education-Administration and Supervision” degree.
About Me: I have enjoyed moving to Alberta and the Calgary area during these past two years. During my spare time, Mr. Culp and I usually like to explore the area by traveling on our weekends and days off. We especially enjoy snowmobiling in the winter months and we like to take our two dogs on long walks in the Cochrane and Kananaskis areas in the spring and fall. I also enjoy having my family come to visit us here in Alberta and I take a great deal of pleasure in working at Khalsa School.

Grade 7

Mr. Inderpreet Singh Cumo

Grade 8

Ms. Natalie Tupper

Punjabi / Sikh Faith Instruction

Mrs. Sandeep Kaur

Keertan

Mr. Parvinder Singh Dhaliwal

Teacher Assistants

Kindergarten: Mrs. Kulvinder Kaur Gosal
Grade 1: Mrs. Jaspreet Kaur Gill
Grade 2: Mrs. Poonam Ghanghas
Grade 3: Mrs. Harjit Kaur Dhanjal
Punjabi: Mrs. Ravinder Kaur Chatha
Keertan: Mrs. Satinder Kaur
Success Maker: Mrs. Rekha Choudhary

Staff

Library

Mrs. Rupinder Kaur Sandhu

Secretary

Mrs. Dawindar Kaur Randev

Business Manager

Mrs. Neelam Kaur Hallan

Caretaker

Mr. Manjit Singh