Our Team | CCCSchool Victoria

Crystal Harvey — Head of School

Ms. Harvey is a seasoned, dedicated educator with a deep commitment to the transformative power of education. Having held positions in some of Canada's finest independent schools, she brings over 23 years experience as a teacher and senior administrator.

An energetic, enthusiastic leader and an exemplary relationship builder, Ms. Harvey has significant expertise in admissions, marketing and school advancement portfolios. She is also deeply versed in student wellness, social/emotional learning, physical health and the vital importance of knowing students and parents personally, fostering relationships of trust.

As a lifelong learner, Ms. Harvey dedicated over 15 years to classroom teaching and athletic coaching, moving later into higher levels of school administrative leadership.

Tobi Blue — Head of Learning Strategies

Working with children has always been Ms. Blue's greatest passion. After 21 years as Deputy Head of School, she is excited to serve as the full-time Head of Learning Strategies, supporting inclusive learning where every student feels valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

She has been a member of the Cathedral School community for more than 25 years, Ms. Blue is inspired each day by the growth, curiosity, and resilience of her students. She believes meaningful learning is built through strong relationships, inquiry, and hands-on experiences, and looks forward to collaborating with colleagues to help every learner thrive. Throughout her career, Ms. Blue has had the privilege of working closely with students, families, and staff while helping guide the school through many changes. Her commitment remains unchanged: putting students first and nurturing the caring, family-like community that makes Cathedral School such a special place.

Barry Hutchinson — Director of Finance

Barry is proud to serve as our Director of Finance. He brings more than 35 years of experience in operational and financial accounting, having worked across the private, public, and non-profit sectors.

A graduate of the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Barry spent over 30 years working in Nova Scotia before moving to Victoria seven years ago.

Outside of work, Barry enjoys sports, golf, travel, and DIY projects. He is also deeply committed to his family, especially his daughter, and to volunteering in support of people experiencing homelessness.

Todd Fitzsimmons — Director of Facilities and External Events

Todd has worked at Cathedral School since 1994 when there were only 46 students.

He runs the Out-of-School Care Program, which keeps him busy all year round. He loves sports and keeping active and enjoys teaching children about how sports and fitness are important in all our lives. Working with children keeps him young at heart, as he has been doing it since he was 18 years old, starting in Winnipeg, MB.

“My biggest joy is watching the students at Cathedral School grow up and accomplish new things. If you can’t find me at School, I’m usually playing some sport or limping around.”

Sarah Evans — Executive Administrative Assistant / Admissions Coordinator

Ms. Evans is keen to bring her passion about education to CCCS. With a background in private school education and always working on another degree, Ms. Evans aims to support students—current and prospective—in their academic journeys.

She completed her English undergraduate at the University of Victoria and went on to her Masters in English Literature at Queen's University in Kingston. Now that she's back on the coast, she's eager to support the unique educational community at Cathedral School.

Beyond the work desk, Ms. Evans is either writing at her home desk or eyeing up her next outdoor adventure.

Angelina O'Brien — Receptionist

Ms. O'Brien is a proud Cathedral School Alum! After her amazing experiences with Cathedral School and the School's wonderful teachers, she is eager to give back to CCCS what it gave to her.

Her background in Early Childhood and her adventures exploring the world give her a unique perspective to reflect on how special the CCCS community is. Now working on a Bachelors in Business Administration, Ms. O'Brien is excited to be launching her professional career where she started her academic career.

Ms. O'Brien's outgoing and easygoing nature lights up the office and her friends' lives. She is often found going out for a laugh with friends, enjoying a sunny beach walk, or exploring all that Vancouver Island has to offer.

Sharlene Neumann — Staff Accountant

Bio coming soon!

Cindy Potts — Early Childhood Educator

Cindy has been working with the JK children since finishing her practicum in the summer of 2014. She has always been passionate about working with children and helping them learn and grow. She is particularly passionate about supporting children with diverse needs and children who are Neurodievrse. She enjoys being outside, walking the beach, hiking, and camping with her family in her free time.

Tana Thomas — Early Childhood Educator

Tana has worked with children and families as an ECE for the past 11 years. During this time, she has worked with various ages and settled into the preschool age. Tana enjoys anything to do with nature and enjoys teaching the children about plants and gardening. You can most likely find her at the beach when Tana is not at the centre.

Lanna Duffy — Early Childhood Educator

Lanna has been working in the childcare field for 20 years. She loves working with preschool-aged children. She enjoys reading stories and doing circle time. She loves taking the children for walks to the beach and to our neighbourhood parks. Lanna enjoys spending time outside of the JK with her two children and friends.

Claudine Grimminger — Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Claudine first joined the JK as a substitute educator. She then moved into a contract position with the school and is now a full-time member of the Fairfield JK team. Claudine enjoys watching the children learn and grow and planning activities to support their development.

Sean Solberg — Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Sean has been working with children and families in one form or another for over twenty years. He has supported and worked with infants all the way up to teenagers. Sean enjoys doing art, music, movement and anything creative with children. Sean has won awards for his dedication and community service to children and their families. Sean enjoys spending time with his two children.

Jenny Li — Early Childhood Educator

Jenny joined our team in January 2020 when the Gordon Head centre opened. She has tremendously supported the children and their families at the centre. Jenny cares deeply about the healthy growth and development of children. She is a dedicated educator who is skilled in her practice. Jenny enjoys spending time on the weekends with her three children.

Kindergarten — Anne-Marie O'Donnell

Ms. O’Donnell is excited to return to her roots as a kindergarten teacher and looks forward to connecting with her students and providing them with a welcoming environment. She has a passion for literacy and building community in her classroom. An avid animal lover, Ms. O'Donnell also enjoys cooking and reading in her spare time.

Grade 1 — Micaela Winter

Ms. Winter has been teaching at CCCS since 2013 and brings experience working with students from preschool through Grade 9, and she especially enjoys working with primary students as they grow socially, emotionally, and academically. With a Montessori teaching background, she values hands-on, student-centered learning. Passionate about outdoor education, she believes in integrating indoor and outdoor learning to help children connect with the natural world. Outside the classroom, Ms. Winter enjoys staying active through hiking, canoeing, and backpacking.

Grade 2 — Michelle Kennedy

Ms. Kennedy has been teaching at Christ Church Cathedral School since 2000. Originally from Newfoundland's east coast, she moved west after graduating from university. Ms. Kennedy has seen the school develop through the years, having taught Kindergarten for many years before grade 2. Outside of the school, Ms. Kennedy an be found reading, walking, or hiking in her spare time.

Grade 3 — Sarah Fryer

Ms. Fryer is thrilled to continue being part of the Cathedral School community, teaching Grade 3. Having worked for many years as an opera and concert soloist (mezzo-soprano), Ms. Fryer's singing career overlapped with various supporting roles at three independent schools, one in England and two in Victoria. She attended an Anglican cathedral school from age 10-18 and was associated with the Winchester Cathedral community in the UK before moving to Canada in 2001. Holding a degree in Theology from Exeter University and a B.Ed from UVic, Ms. Fryer looks forward to another year of sharing her love of books, music, and nature with her students.

Grade 4 — Kathleen Coventry

Ms. Coventry is joining Cathedral School as our new Grade 4 teacher. She and her family are moving to Victoria from Whitehorse this summer. With experience teaching in public, Catholic, and Indigenous schools, as well as a strong academic background in history and education, Ms. Coventry brings a passion for lifelong learning. She is especially keen to incorporate nature-based learning into her classroom and looks forward to contributing to our Outdoor Education and Robotics programs.

Grade 5 — Heather Branscombe & Isla McConnachie

Ms. Heather Branscombe brings over 20 years of teaching experience to CCCS. Of these 20 years, the last 12 have been with Cathedral School! Her specialties are writing and social studies. Each year, she guides our Grade 5s' participation in the Royal BC Museum's Heritage Fair and guides hands-on learning experiences including raising salmon. Outside the classroom, Ms. Branscombe can be found out in nature hiking with her dog or kayaking.

Ms. McConnachie, originally from Scotland, began her teaching career in England before moving to Victoria. She brings over 15 years of teaching experience. She has taught over seven of those years at CCCS before taking a career break to raise her family. When not at school, Ms. McConnachie loves sports, especially soccer, and spending time with her two boys.

Grade 6 — Cheyenne Brouwer

Ms. Brouwer will be joining Cathedral School as our new Grade 6 teacher. She brings experience from both public and private schools, most recently teaching in the Middle Years Program at Glenlyon Norfolk School with a focus on Social Studies, English, and Model United Nations. A dedicated lifelong learner, she holds degrees from the University of Victoria and UBC and is completing her Master of Educational Technology. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Brouwer is an athlete, coach, and artist, and she looks forward to sharing her passion for education and creativity with our students.

Grade 7 Homeroom — Patrick Vincentine

Mr. Vincentine is joining us from Maria Montessori in Victoria. With an impressive educational background and expertise in differentiated learning, he will be the new Grade 7 homeroom teacher, responsible for teaching Science to Grades 7 and 8, as well as Division 8 Math. His extensive experience in outdoor education and passion for climbing promise to elevate students' learning experiences to new heights.

Grade 8 Homeroom — Ann Chow

Ms. Chow, born in Bogota, Colombia, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, started her career in parish work and youth ministry while earning an M.A. in Biblical Studies from the University of Toronto. Realizing that education was her true passion, she obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Education and went on to teach English, religion, and history in middle and high schools in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. She is delighted to be the CCCS Grade 8 homeroom teacher and strives to create a caring learning environment where students feel significant and a sense of belonging.

French K — 8 — Adrien Leduc

Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Mr. Leduc holds a BA in History from Carleton and B.Ed from the University of British Columbia. Having worked widely in education as a private tutor, soccer coach, and more, Mr. Leduc brings enthusiasm and energy to the CCCS team. He is excited to join the team as our French Teacher this September and to continue in his commitment to creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

Art Teacher — Sandi Henrich

Ms. Henrich has been teaching art classes and developing art programs in the community for many years and is delighted to be the art teacher at CCCS. With an educational background in visual art and art history, Ms. Henrich's teaching approach centers on encouraging creative thinking and self-expression through process-based art exploration.

Music Specialists — Kathy Stacey & Ryan Oliver

Ms. Stacey has been the primary music specialist (K-5) at CCCS since 2008 and also serves as the Choir Director for the Primary choirs. In addition to her music degree, Ms. Stacey studied cello and piano at the Royal College of Music in London, England. She has always been passionate about teaching music to children and previously owned a children’s music school in Nanaimo for fifteen years. Ms. Stacey was also the assistant principal cellist in the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra and the Education Consultant for the Symphony’s Children’s Education Concert Series.

Mr. Oliver, a Juno-nominated saxophonist and music educator, has performed and taught worldwide. He has appeared as a clinician and adjudicator for numerous music festivals, including the West Coast Jazz Festival and the BC Music Educators Association. Mr. Oliver worked professionally as a saxophonist for over 20 years in Toronto and New York City before returning to the West Coast. He has toured globally with the Canadian jazz group the Shuffle Demons and has been featured on CBC and JazzFM. Mr. Oliver holds a Masters Degree in Music from Rutgers University and is excited to be a faculty member at CCCS, where he encourages our middle school students to have fun making music.

Physical Education Specialist — Tyson Michaud

Coming all the way from New Brunswick, Mr. Michaud brought his passion for physical fitness with him. His diverse athletic experience creating programs for Grades Kindergarten through to 8 is a great strength to Cathedral School's athletics program. He coordinates our extensive athletics programs and ensures all students have equal opportunity to participate. When he isn't running marathons, he can be found golfing, cyclic, or watching any sport.

Religious Education / Faith Development / Chaplain —Ms. Kate Newman

Ms. Newman has been teaching faith and arts to children for 20 years. She is the principal developer for the Anglican Church of Canada’s Sunday School curriculum, Compendium of the Church Mice. Ms. Newman was baptized and confirmed at Christ Church Cathedral. Kate has her Bachelor of Fine Arts, Masters of Special Education, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, and is currently in the Doctoral Program of Curriculum and Instruction at UVIC.

Associate Teacher—Ms. Edan Wade

Ms. Wade joins CCCS from Alberta. With a BEd and a BKin from the University of Alberta, Ms. Wade is passionate about teaching and coaching at every level. Her extensive athletics background, including five years with UofA's volleyball team, gives her experiencing coaching just about everything. Ms. Wade is excited to be in the CCCS classroom and connecting with a new community in Victoria. In her free time, Ms. Wade is an avid cyclist, runner, and beach volleyball enthusiast.

Patricio Espinoza

Patricio Espinoza joined CCCS in September 2010 as an Education Assistant. He holds an Education Assistant and Community Support certificate. Patricio has worked with all age groups at the school as well as our Out of School program. He provides one-on-one support for children to enhance learning skills and organizes group activities through music and sports.

Katie (Hyunwoo) Kim

Katie was born in Seoul, South Korea, where she studied and grew up. She moved from Korea to Canada in 2007. Before coming to Victoria, Katie most recently worked in the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School District. She has a creative mindset and likes to share her creativity with students.

Holding a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and Chemical Engineering, she loves working with students and helping them reach their fullest potential. Katie enjoys exploring new places and learning, and she is always willing to try new things.

Adrien Leduc

Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Adrien Leduc holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Carleton University and is currently pursuing his Education Assistant certificate. With more than five years of experience working and volunteering with numerous community service organizations and over ten years of experience as an educator in various capacities (from private tutor to youth soccer coach), Adrien brings positivity, dedication, and enthusiasm to the CCCS team.

Leone Leighton

Leone Leighton comes from Ontario, where she graduated with a double major and then earned an honors degree in Education from the University of Toronto. After working as a high school English teacher in Calgary for a few years, Leone was drawn west to Victoria, where she started a family and a tutoring business. Helping students with learning challenges succeed was extremely rewarding, and she found she was particularly effective at engaging even the most reluctant learners.

Leone is passionate about STEM programming and works in the middle school with the most dedicated education team. In her spare time, Leone enjoys daily walks in nature with her two dogs, singing and creating music with talented musicians including her daughter, and drawing comical autobiographical cartoons, some of which she has published.