The Bradner Barker
  • News
  • Local Businesses
  • Advertising
  • Contact
Picture

Sharon Christian, A Teaching Legend

9/17/2015

3 Comments

 
Sharon Christian Bradner BC
Image submitted by Lynda Richard
By Lynda Richard

Sharon Christian began her teaching career some 40 years ago. She has been at it for so long, she mused in a recent conversation we had, that some of her first students are now in their 50’s! Pretty mindboggling when you stop to think of it.
She arrived at Bradner Elementary 8 years into her calling as a part time Physical Education teacher. Her own children were still very young, and this part time position was a good fit for her. She held that position for 10 years and then became the Grade 6 (sometimes 6/7 split) teacher, which was her position when our family moved to Bradner 26 years ago. Later, after Mr. Pohl, the Grade 7 teacher left for greener pastures, Mrs. Christian assumed to role of Grade 7 teacher. Mrs. Christian has always been a favourite of both students and parents. Her bubbly personality and flexibility make her easy to work with and she is an inspiration to eager young students. She always seems fresh and motivated, and indeed, she says every year is a new adventure. There is always something different with each class. She never feels unenthusiastic with teaching or bored with her profession, and it shows. Every student at Bradner Elementary looks forward to being in Mrs. Christian’s class, and former students and even parents, return regularly to update her on their progress in life. She is always excited to hear what they’ve been up to, and happy to see them.

She has been an ardent supporter of the Bradner Barker since its inception in 1994. Even now that there is no longer a printed version of the paper, she whole heartedly supports the on-line edition, and is working with her students to have them contribute to the paper by reporting events at school and in the community.

As many of you know, earlier this summer, Mrs. Christian sold her home in Port Kells, BC. She is currently residing in Ladner, BC where she is nearer her extended family. She and her husband John are building a home on their waterfront property on Gabriola Island. In the beginning of October, she will be leaving us to have knee surgery. After 40 years of teaching, we can’t help but think that retirement must be looming on the horizon for this teaching legend. 

Best of luck with your surgery, Sharon. We can’t wait to see what great things the future will bring your way!

A farewell reception will be held for Mrs. Christian at the Bradner Hall on Tuesday, September 29th from 3:30 to 7pm. Everyone is welcome. If you are part of the community, a parent, current and former colleagues and students, we hope to see you there. Snacks will be provided, pizza will be for sale by the Bradner Elementary PAC and the bar will be open!
3 Comments
Cindy Austin
9/17/2015 10:52:18 pm

Congratulations Sharon! All the lovely things that were written about are true! You are a bubbly, enthusiastic personality! Enjoy retirement you and John deserve it! Xo. It's great!

Reply
Millie Taipalus
9/18/2015 11:03:09 am

Sharon,61 years ago you came into our life and made a huge difference! You chose the teaching proffesional and also made a huge difference in many young students lives!
Now it is your turn to play you deserve it! We love you and are so proud of you. HAPPY RETIREMENT!

Reply
Nameless
12/7/2016 11:52:34 am

Honesty its not that depressing she left, she seamed to pick her people.

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    Bradner Community News

    News at your fingertips!

    Categories

    All
    4 H
    Abbotsford Airport
    Abbotsford School District
    Aberdeen
    Agriculture Land Commission
    Aldergrove
    ALR
    Annual Celebrations
    Baby Announcements
    Bertrand Creek
    Birthdays
    Bradner Agriculture
    Bradner Artisans
    Bradner Childcare
    Bradner Community Club
    Bradner Elementary School
    Bradner Hall
    Bradner History Committee
    Bradner Memorials
    Bradner PAC
    Bradner Presbyterian Church
    Bradner Store
    Bus Service
    CGLAP
    City Of Abbotsford
    Community Alerts
    Community Profiles
    Community Warning
    Contests
    Crime
    Crown Land In BC
    Delfresh
    Dunach Elementary
    Elections
    Endbridge Gas Line
    Entertainment
    Environment
    Events
    Fire & Ambulance
    First Nations
    Flower Show
    For Sale
    Fraser River
    Fundraising
    FVRD
    Garden Club
    Glen Valley Watersheds Society
    Guest Posts
    History
    Interurban
    ISO
    Jubilee Hall
    Kickstarter
    Kinder Morgan
    Legion
    LEPS
    Letters To The Editor
    Local Produce
    Lost & Found
    Matthew's House
    May Day
    Missing Persons
    MLA Media Releases
    Mount Lehman History
    MP Media Releases
    Mt Lehman
    Nathan Creek
    OBITUARIES
    Opinion
    Police
    Press Releases
    Programs
    Protest-rallies
    Protest-rallies
    Save Our K 7s
    Sports
    Thunder Kings
    Traffic
    Trains
    Transit
    Trans Mountain Pipeline
    Wedding Announcements
    Wildlife


    Chitter Chatter Fabrics

    Bradner Farms
    Certified Organic - Dairy, Poultry, Feedmill & Beef

    LAVU Design

    Brought to you by...
    Bradner Hall


    Dishlink Surrey BC

    Tweets by @BradnerBarker

    Bradner BC

    The Barker Belongs to Bradner...

    Submit an Article

    Red Dog Mobile Welding Abbotsford BC

    Archives

    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    July 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    August 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    January 2022
    April 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015

    Welder Abbotsford


    Land Based Fish farms Canada

    Bradner News Abbotsford BC

    Bradner Bulldogs Abbotsford BC

    The Barker Belongs to Bradner...

    Submit an Article
    Bradner Hall
    A Mark HVAC Vancouver BC

    Spring Health Centre
    Reisinger Electric
    Prodigy Orthotics

    The Bradner Barker Abbotsford BC

    The Barker Belongs to Bradner...

    Submit an Article


    Harris Road Farm Organic Blueberries Abbotsford BC Upick

    Heritage Mountain Heating and Cooling AC Repair Furnace repair and installation BC
Bradner Barker Abbotsford BC

© 1994 - 2025 - The Bradner Barker - All Rights Reserved
The Barker Belongs to Bradner!
  • News
  • Local Businesses
  • Advertising
  • Contact