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Mrs. Heather Joy Freake

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Kindergarten

Phone: 780-743-1079

Hello! My name is Heather Joy Freake.  I am originally from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and have been calling Fort McMurray home since 2005.  I received my Bachelor of Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland and I am currently working towards my Masters of Education in Inclusionary Practices through Crandall University.  My journey as an educator has been both diverse and fulfilling.  It has taken me overseas to North Africa and South Korea then back to Canada, teaching in British Columbia and Alberta.  During my leisure time I enjoy going for walks, reading, and visiting with friends over coffee. I also love to travel and experience new cultures.

I believe that Christian Education plays a significant role in our students’ lives as they grow academically, emotionally and spiritually.  I also believe that the strongest foundation for Christian Education is built on the partnership between home, school and church.  We are in this together!  My hope is that our students become firmly rooted in who they are in Christ and learn to love Him with all their “heart, soul, mind and strength” (Mark 12:30-31).

Division Notice

ATA Strike Commencing on Monday; School Closures Starting Oct 6th

As a result of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) rejecting a proposed deal from the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), all FMPSD schools will be closed to students starting Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached or strike action is otherwise averted. Additionally, all yellow school bus routes will be suspended for the duration of the strike.

In light of the ongoing strike, all extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs, will be temporarily suspended.

As there is no definitive end date for the strike, FMPSD is unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. We will continue to provide timely updates as we receive them from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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