Dedicated teachers do far more than just pass along facts from a textbook; they are the architects of a student’s confidence and curiosity. A truly invested educator recognizes that every student learns differently, and they take the time to bridge those gaps with patience and empathy. Beyond the curriculum, they create a safe environment where making mistakes is viewed as a necessary step toward growth rather than a failure. In many ways, their work reflects a higher calling, acting as an extension of God’s love, grace, and patience in the classroom. By believing in their students’ potential—often before the students even believe in themselves—good teachers ignite a lifelong love of learning and shape the way future generations navigate the world.
Janice Enquist
Principal/Teacher 5th-8th
janicee@mycvja.org
Mrs. Enquist acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education K-8 at Alaska Pacific University in 2015. She has taught in Washington, Japan, Alaska, and Illinois. Previous to her classroom teaching, Mrs. Enquist taught over 100 illiterate students to read and achieve their grade level in a relatively short time, especially remedying dyslexia. She believes in authentic education that engages students at their level of learning. Providing purpose for learning and utilizing hands-on activities motivates growth in her classroom. Being a Christian, Mrs. Enquist focuses on spiritual and moral values as the cornerstone of education. Diligently preparing her students for successful careers, she expects a high standard of academic achievement. Mrs. Enquist teaches grades 5-8 and is the head teacher (principal) at CVJA.
Ramona Abbott
Teacher 1st-4th
ramonaa@mycvja.org
Mrs. Abbott has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She values the learning that has occurred through working for six school districts, but especially appreciates being able to work at CVJA. Mrs. Abbott believes that academic excellence can be achieved, regardless of age or ability, by including enrichment in the learning environment. Students can be challenged, and knowledge broadened, through hands-on learning, projects, trips, and activities. She is convinced that allowing students to be actively engaged increases critical thinking and brings joy. Most importantly, Mrs. Abbott is grateful to be able to teach through the lens of a biblical worldview, emphasizing Jesus so that students may learn to truly know Him.
Della Douglass
Teacher TK/Kindergarten
dellad@mycvja.org
I am a dedicated teacher with more than fifteen years of experience teaching youngsters to read using a variety of phonics programs, adapting them to meet the needs of individual students. My first students were my own three children over thirty years ago when we were homesteading in northern Stevens County, building, clearing land, gardening, and raising children, chickens, dogs and horses. I work to build positive relationships with clear expectations in a pleasant and calm environment allowing students the freedom to share and to be heard, and striving to bring them into a cohesive classroom community. This is humbling and challenging work, but well worth the effort.
Team Teaching
For ten years Teacher Della and Teacher Julia have shared the duties for the CVJA TK/Kindergarten classroom. Typically, Teacher Della leads out on Mondays and Thursdays while Teacher Julia leads out on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Collaborating and communicating with each other with mutual respect, they feel that this arrangement is a benefit to their students who get the best of both teachers.
Julia Moseanko
Teacher TK/Kindergarten
jmosey@mycvja.org
It was a dream of mine to become a teacher since my early teen years. I graduated with an Elementary Education degree from Weimar College 39 years ago. I have taught in classrooms in Canada, the USA, and Micronesia. A stand-out school year was the year I taught in a one-room schoolhouse, where every grade was represented, grades 1-8! During the past 20 years, here in Colville, I have been a part of CVJA in numerous ways. Twelve of those years were spent overseeing the Azure Standard Carob Candy-Making business that our students worked in and earned money towards their tuition. For the past 11 years, I have worked as one of the Kindergarten teachers. I have loved every one of those amazing years working with these young children!
Team Teaching
For ten years Teacher Della and Teacher Julia have shared the duties for the CVJA TK/Kindergarten classroom. Typically, Teacher Della leads out on Mondays and Thursdays while Teacher Julia leads out on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Collaborating and communicating with each other with mutual respect, they feel that this arrangement is a benefit to their students who get the best of both teachers.
Cora Mundall
Teacher’s Aide 1st-4th
Shae Dalrymple
Teacher’s Aide 1st-4th/Technology
Tami Martindale
Custodian
April Fausett
Custodian