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San Jose Christian
School Faculty
Cecilia Coetsee
Professional Biography
I completed a four year degree BA(Ed)Mus
in South Africa in 1979, majoring in Education and Music
and minoring in mathematics. After teaching high school
math for 1 year in Zimbabwe, I returned to college and
completed a BS in Computer Science. I worked for some
years in the computer field. When my youngest started
1st grade in 1996 here at SJCS, I joined the SJCS staff—first
as an aide and later as a full time teacher. During that
time I attained my California Teacher’s Credential
in Mathematics. I have taught math at SJCS since then,
supplementing math with Bible, Ancient History, and computer
skills over the years. I took a break from Middle School
and taught math at Valley Christian High School for 3
years. Back at SJCS, I am currently the Algebra1 and Math
8/7 teacher. In addition, I will teach 7th grade Bible,
6th grade History and 4th grade math this year.
Personal Biography
I was born and spent my childhood in
South Africa, where I also met my husband, Josef. We moved
to the US in 1983 when Josef started graduate studies
at MIT in Boston. Two of our three kids were born in South
Africa. All three kids spent their elementary years here
at SJCS, and I am very pleased to say that they received
an excellent education. They had no trouble getting into
the high schools and colleges of their choice. We are
members of San Jose Christian Reformed Church where you
will often see me singing in the praise team or playing
the piano.
Christian Philosophy of Education
All teachers have an awesome role to
play in young people’s lives. This is even more powerful
for Christian teachers. We not only encourage and lead
our students, but also have the opportunity to nurture
their Christian worldview. My aim is to train young people
for Christian life and service. There are many facts we
will be sharing with our students, but the most important
facts will be that each one of them is a child of God
and of great value as a person.
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