Teachers
and Staff
Students at LCBI are instructed by qualified teachers, and all of our teachers are members of, and responsible to, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.
Our teachers are fully accredited to deliver their own final examinations, by the Ministry of Education, in the areas of ELA, Math, Chemistry and Biology.
Wayne Hove
President
Email: president@lcbi.sk.ca
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BIO: Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and a graduate of LCBI, Mr. Hove studied Aeronautical Engineering in University which led to work in mechanical engineering and control automation system in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Wayne has held senior positions in project management and regional management overseeing service operations in Southern Saskatchewan. Previous to LCBI, his most recent role involved managing a small investment fund for entrepreneurs. When discussing his passions, LCBI is repeatedly mentioned as Wayne tribute a great deal of his life skills and faith to attending LCBI.
Wayne and his wife Janet have three children; Nissa, Jesse and Rebekah and four grandchildren.
JENNIFER RIDGEWELL
Principal
Teaches: Chemistry, Biology, English Language Arts, Wellness
Coaches: Coaches Lady Bison Volleyball
Email: jridgewell@lcbi.sk.ca
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EDUCATION: Bachelor of Education
BIO: When she’s not at LCBI, Mrs. Ridgewell can usually be found on the softball diamond coaching or at the hockey rink cheering on one of her children. Mrs. Ridgewell and her husband, Jody, along with their children, Samantha, Abby, Alexa and Trason, reside on a farm north of Outlook.
KARI ALFORD
Dean of Campus Life
Email: dean@lcbi.sk.ca
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EDUCATION: Bachelor of Education
BIO: Kari Alford joined the LCBI staff in 2019 as the Dean of Campus Life. She is an LCBI Alumnus and has served as a substitute teacher at LCBI as well as a member of the Board of Directors. She is also the parent of an LCBI student, so has had the opportunity to see the school from a variety of perspectives. As the Dean, Kari is a member of the Administration Team, oversees the Campus Life and Residence Staff and activities, the Food Services department and works in coordination with the Counselling and Chaplaincy teams. She also teaches Christian Ethics and Art classes.
Kari likes to take new ideas and make them happen. She is enjoying directing our new hand bell choir and is excited about the future of our robotics club. She likes to get her hands dirty doing renovation projects, has lead and participated in many canoe trips and enjoys travelling whenever possible.
Victor Calvin
Financial Officer
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EDUCATION: Bachelor of Administration
BIO: Victor grew up on a farm outside of Hazenmore, a small town in SW Saskatchewan. Victor attended university in Regina and upon completion, spent 11 years with the Ministry of Finance of the provincial government. Between Regina and Outlook, he spent a few years working full-time on the family farm back at Hazenmore. He continues to have a limited role in that farm but is happy to be living in Outlook now and working full-time at LCBI. Victor is the proud father of four beautiful children that keep him busy running to various activities, including hockey, dance, and Scouts.
Todd Johnson
Chaplain
Email: tjohnson@lcbi.sk.ca
Samantha Ridgewell
Admissions and Public Relations
Email: sridgewell@lcbi.sk.ca
Coaches: Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball, Senior Girls Basketball
GRAHAM CODLING
Teacher
CHOIR DIRECTOR
I.T. SERVICES
Teaches: Choral, Computer Science, Jazz Band, Drama, Christian Ethics, Arts Ed 9
Email: gcodling@lcbi.sk.ca
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EDUCATION: M.B.N.A (Microcomputer Business Network Analyst) – Red River College
B. Mus/Mus.Ed (Bachelor of Music in Music Education) – University of Saskatchewan
M.Mus (Master of Music in Choral Conducting and Music Education) – University of Saskatchewan
BIO: Graham Codling was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, and earned a master’s degree from the University of Saskatchewan with a specialization in Choral Conducting and Music Education in 2012. Some of the choirs that Graham has conducted include the University of Saskatchewan University Chorus and the Cecilian Singers community choir in Saskatoon. He currently conducts the LCBI Concert Choir, the LCBI Chamber Choir, the Outlook Men’s Chorus and he plays saxophone in the jazz trio “Froz’n Cod.” Graham has worked as a worship director at various churches in Canada and the United States. Graham also has training in computers and has worked in schools, government, and the corporate world providing computer support, network administration, and technical instruction.
RICK DELAINEY
Teacher
Teaches: History, English, Law, Art
Coaches: Bison Soccer, Lady Bison Soccer, Track and Field
Email: rdelainey@lcbi.sk.ca
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EDUCATION: Rick Delainey earned his BA in history (with a declared double minor in English and Religious Studies) in 1995 while completing his second degree, a Bachelor of Education to teach history at the secondary level, in 1998. He is currently teaching senior level history, law, art, psychology and English. In 2008 Rick received a top ten nomination for the Governor General’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History; and in 2014, Rick completed training to teach History (High Level) and the Theory of Knowledge for the International Baccalaureate program.
BIO: He has worked in education for over 20 years. He spends his free time participating in Spartan races, cross fit, coaching, building LEGO, reading and writing. He is married and has three free-thinking, compassionate, and considered sons (and one anti-social cat).
LEAH RUSK
Athletic Director
Teaches: Phys Ed 9, Math 9, Health 9, Career 9, Wellness 10, Workplace Math 10, Phys Ed 20/30
Coaches: Lady Bison Volleyball, Lady Bison basketball, track and field
Email: lrusk@lcbi.sk.ca
Andriy (Andy) Prokopchuk
Teacher
Teaches: English, Psychology, Christian Ethics, Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship
Email: aprokopchuk@lcbi.sk.ca
AMANDA HELMECZI-DOLAN
Teacher
Teaches: Mathematics, Calculus, Science and Physics
Coaches: Track and Field
Advisor: Yearbook
Math 9, Workplace 10, Foundations and Pre-Calc 10/20/30, Calculus 30, Science 10, Physical Science 20 and Physics 30
Trina Fraser
Food Service Manager
Rhonda Lee
Office Administrator
Email: office@lcbi.sk.ca
Chris Akre
Maintenance
Email: maintenance@lcbi.sk.ca
Bryan Balaton
Campus Life Staff, Coach
Coaches: Lady Bison Soccer, Lady Bison Basketball
Email: bbalaton@lcbi.sk.ca
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BIO: After graduating from LCBI, Bryan went on to complete his interprovincial journeyman carpenter ticket at SIAST. LCBI always had a special place in Bryan’s life and he spent a lot of time volunteering on campus. He felt called to return as a permanent staff member and is excited to build relationships with the students and see what adventures God has in store for the school.
Olivia Wight
Campus Life Staff
Julianna Friggstad
Food Service
Email: jfriggstad@lcbi.sk.ca
Anne-Marie Collins
Campus Life Staff
Email: acollins@lcbi.sk.ca
Barb Friesen
Counsellor
Email: counsellor@lcbi.sk.ca
PERRY FRIESEN
Campus Life Staff
Email: pfriesen@lcbi.sk.ca