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TYNDALE
• UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY •

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2019
SPRING CONVOCATION
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
2017-2018 COHORT

Saturday, May 25, 2019
10:00 a.m.
Tyndale Chapel
3377 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M2M 3S4



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ABOUT TYNDALE

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THE HISTORY

Tyndale University College & Seminary was founded in 1894 as the
Toronto Bible Training School. Later known as Toronto Bible College,
it merged with the London College of Bible and Missions in 1968 to
become Ontario Bible College. The Seminary was established in 1976
to offer graduate theological education. In 1998, the name Tyndale
was assumed, honouring William Tyndale (1494-1536), the early
English reformer whose commitment to making Scripture available
to all persons Led him to undertake the first English translation of the
Bible. He is a model for scholarship, faith, and vision. In 2003, Tyndale
was accorded university college status by the Province of Ontario. In
2007, Tyndale received approval from the Ontario Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities and from the Ontario College of Teachers
to offer a Bachelor of Education program. The Seminary's graduate
degrees, including the Doctor of Ministry degree, are accredited by
The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and
Canada (ATS), In 2007, Tyndale purchased the Morrow Park property
from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto. Tyndale is an evangelical,
transdenominational school with more than 12,900 alumni.

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THE MISSION

Tyndale is dedicated to the pursuit of truth,
to excellence in teaching, Learning and research,
for the enriching of mind, heart and character,
to serve the church and the world for the glory of God.

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE MISSION

Tyndale’s university education seeks to deepen knowledge, cultivate
wisdom and develop character through the humanities, arts, and
sciences, for service to Christ and the world.

During the ceremony, please turn off all
electronic devices and keep aisles clear.

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2019 SPRING CONVOCATION

Musical Prelude
Tyndale Band

Call to Worship (please stand)
Dr. Ken Michell
Instructor, Music & Worship Arts

Processional (please remain standing)
Dr. Ken Michell/Tyndale Band

[ hymn title ]
All Creatures Of Our God And King

[ verse 1 ]
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Alleluia alleluia
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia

[ verse 2 ]
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along
O praise Him alleluia
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia

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Thou flowing water pure and clear
Make music for thy Lord to hear
Alleluia alleluia
Thou fire so masterful and bright
Thou givest us both warmth and light
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia

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And all ye ones of tender heart
Forgiving others take your part
O sing ye alleluia
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear
Praise God and on Him cast your care
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia

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[ verse 5 ]
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him alleluia
Praise praise the Father praise the Son
And praise the Spirit Three in One
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia

Invocation (please remain standing)
Dr. John Wilkinson
Chancellor

Singing of the National Anthem (please remain standing)

[ National Anthem ]
O Canada

[ verse 1 ]
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot Love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our Land, glorious and free.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!

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Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer,
Hold our Dominion, in thy loving care.
Help us to find, O God, in thee,
A lasting rich reward.
As waiting for the better day,
We ever stand on guard.
God keep our land, glorious and free.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!

Welcome
Dr. Gary Nelson
President & Vice Chancellor

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Tribute to Professor Rick Cunningham
Assistant Professor of Education; Associate Director,
Bachelor of Education Program

2017-2018 Cohort Graduating Student Speaker
Elizabeth Da Silva, BEd
Introduced by Prof Rick Cunningham

Scripture Reading
1 Peter 7:8 - 11 and Psalm 84:1 - 7
Renelle Blythe, BEd

Introduction of the Convocation Speaker
Dr. Heather Birch
Associate Professor of Education; Director, Bachelor of Education Program

Convocation Address
"What was it Like?"

Dr. Carla Nelson
Associate Professor of Education

Congregational Song (please stand)

[ hymn title ]
Build My Life

[ verse 1 ]
Worthy of ev’ry song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breathe
We live for You

[ verse 2 ]
Jesus the name above ev’ry other name
Jesus the only one who could ever save
Worthy of ev’ry breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
We live for You

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Holy there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are

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And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your Love to those around me

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I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shaken

Conferring of Degrees
Dr. John Wilkinson
Dr. Gary Nelson
Dr. Barry Smith

Blessing of Program Elder
Dr. Terry LeBlanc
Program Elder, Bachelor of Education Program

Welcome to the Alumni Association
Kevin Kirk
Senior Vice President, External Relations & Enrollment Management

Congratulations from the Board of Governors
Steve Holmes
Chair, Tyndale Board of Governors

Closing Remarks & Benediction
Dr. Gary Nelson

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Recessional (please stand)
Dr. Ken Michell / Tyndale Band

[ hymn title ]
Cornerstone

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My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust in Jesus' Name

Chorus:
Christ alone Cornerstone
Weak made strong in the Saviour's love
Through the storm He is Lord
Lord of all

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When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
My anchor holds within the veil

Chorus

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When He shall come with trumpet sound
Oh may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless stand before the throne

Chorus

Refreshments Served in Van Norman Alumni Hall

Tyndale Band: Abigail Ali, Morgan Clark, Rachel Langford, Keltan Leisk, Ryan MacKinnon,
Dr. Ken Michell. Adam Morton

[ hymn credits ]
All Creatures Of Our God And King: St. Francis of Assisi, William Henry Draper, Ken Michell
0 Canada: Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier, Calixa Lavallee, Robert Stanley Weir
Build My Life: Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kaple, Matt Redman, Pat Barrett
Cornerstone: Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, William Batchelder Bradbury
All songs used by permission. CCLI #140653

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GRADUATES

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BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION

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Primary/ Junior

Adna Ahmed
Jeini Albaho
Ginger Beard-Martin
Kelly Benjamin
Mikayla Berneski
Michelle Bowman
Diana Crasto
Melinda Cuffy
Elizabeth Da Silva
Shelly-Ann Douse

Rita Duah
Dennis Duong
Sandra Emerson
Dharminder Grewal
Leila Hassanle
Annemarie Holland
Lorna Lang
Melissa Mastrangelo
Jeannine Menjivar
Kloe Moore

Jessica Rossy
Alexander Roumbanis
Nicole Rybinski
Jan Nigel Santos
Anne Savidge
Rylie Rebecca Scott
Hannah Shadd
Erica Shtulberg
Alexandra Smith
Christine Townsend
Frederika Walker
Heidi Wolker
Emily Zator

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Junior/ Intermediate

Renelle Blythe
Amanda Cruz
Antonio Di Corte
Robin Evans
Desiree Gabriel
Orestis Ilias
Robinson Inkster
April Irums-lrumekhai
Rayna James
Christopher Jaworski

Erica John Rajanayagam
Don La Rosa
Helen Leimonis
Adriaan Makariak
Alexandra Pereira
Jason Persic
Victoria Pinos Pinos
Tharsika Puranthirathasan
Anjali Shah
Meghan Snelgrove
Harold Tam
Chaeyoung Yoon

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GRADUATION AWARDS

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Bachelor of Education Faculty Award

Ginger Beard-Martin
Jason Persic

Bachelor of Education Faculty Advisor Award
Amanda Cruz
Alexandra Smith

Marion Ahrens Peer Recognition Award for
"Outstanding Contribution to the Program”
Renette Blythe

Bachelor of Education Service Awards

Erica John Rajanayagam
Jessica Rossy
Anjali Shah

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Reg Allatt
Clarence Buckle
Ross Clark
Kim Evans
Brad Faught
Donald Goertz
Marina Hanna
Steven Holmes, Chair
Larry Law

Wallace Leung
Geoffrey Moore
Beverley Muir
Gary Nelson
Barth Netterfield
Dale Patterson, Vice Chair
Harriet Thornhill
Aileen Van Ginkel
Andrew Williams

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SENIOR ADMINISTRATION

John Wilkinson, DD
Chancellor

Gary Nelson, DMin
President & Vice Chancellor

Janet Clark, PhD
Senior Vice President Academic &
Dean of the Seminary

Kevin Kirk, MBA
Senior Vice President, External
Relations & Enrollment
Management

Cathy Parker, MBA
Director of Corporate Affairs &
Board Governance

Glen Roadknight
Senior Vice President,
Administrative and Support Services

Barry Smith, PhD
Senior Vice President Academic &
Dean of the University College

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STUDENT SERVICES

Brenda Ho, BBA
Registrar

George Sweetman, MCS
Dean of Student Life

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FACULTY

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University College Faculty

Paul Arsenault, PhD
Kenneth Badley, PhD
Heather Birch, PhD
Joseph Bishay, BEd
Trevor Brown, MA
Craig Carter, PhD
Eric Crouse, PhD
Rick Cunningham, MEd
Melissa Davis, DMA
Richard Davis, PhD

Natasha Duquette, PhD
Brad Faught, PhD
Robert Foster, EdD
Paul Franks, PhD
William Gardner, PhD
Cyril Guerette, PhD
Vivette Henry, PhD
Anthony Hutchinson, PhD
Genie Kim, PhD
Terry Leblanc, PhD

Jane MacIntyre, MA
Scott Masson, PhD
Ken Michell, DWS
Carla Nelson, PhD
Bradley Noel, ThD
Nathanael Ojong, PhD
Hugh Rendle, MLS
Benjamin Reynolds, PhD
Nancy Ross, PhD
Daniel Scott, DMin
Daniel Wong, DMin

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Adjunct Faculty

Derek Chisholm, PhD
Alan Davey, DMin
Dale Dawson, ThD
Beverley Muir, MEd

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Faculty with Special Distinction

Rupen Das, DMin
Alan Fung, ScD
Ian Gentles, PhD
Doug Hayhoe, PhD

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Bachelor of Education Faculty
Advisors & Instructors

Giovanna Andrews, MEd
Christine Castaldo, MRE
Julie Di Vittorio, MEd
Bryan Dixon, MA
Kristen Goodman, MEd
Janis Hay, BEd
Peter Kear, MEd
Mary Inkster, MEd
Cheryl Metcalf, BEd
Dan Miller, BEd

Mark Miller, MA
Patty Orecchio, MSc
Jocelyn Paas, MA
Nikole Perreault, MEd
David Pollard, BEd
Carol Scaini, MEd
Sandra Walters, BEd
Joanne Williams, BEd

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FACULTY EMERITI

Elizabeth Davey, PhD
Professor Emerita of English Literature

Erwin Pennner, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies

J. Beth Posterski, PhD
Professor Emerita of Christian Ministries

Stanley Walters, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies

Glenn Wyper, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Studies

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PRESIDENTS EMERITI

William McRae, DMin
Brian Stiller, DMin

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GRADUATING STUDENT SPEAKER

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Elizabeth Da Silva, BEd

With a degree in Disabilities Studies from Ryerson University, and 15
years dedicated as an Educational Assistant working with individuals
with disabilities, Elizabeth Da Silva is completely equipped with skills
and experience, as well as she is deeply passionate about her career
and has gained an excellent voice for advocacy.

Her love and passion for working with students with disabilities came
from a personal experience of having a child with a disability. Her
voice made a difference in which would benefit her son's abilities to
complete his education with great accomplishments. This was her
drive for further educating herself. Due to her life experiences, she is
driven to be a teacher that makes a positive difference in a student's
life, as well as educating the parents she meets. Her knowledge and
inspiration shall inspire students, parents, and educators to become
successful in the education system.

Elizabeth is currently teaching in an LTD grade 1 and 2 split class.
She loves what she does and hopes to gain more knowledge as a
life learner in the education sector. Elizabeth hopes to have her own
classroom one day, where she can influence others to achieve and
become successful.

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CONVOCATION SPEAKER

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Carla Dawn Nelson, PhD

Carla Dawn Nelson is proud to be from the prairies of Saskatchewan.
Her first association with Tyndale was as a student in the 1980's. She
became the Director of the Bachelor of Education program in 2007 and
named Associate Professor of Education in 2010.

Carla's academic life began at the University of Regina where she
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1981 (English and Psychology). This
was followed by a Diploma in Christian Studies from Regent College
and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan. Her
graduate work involved a Master of Divinity from Tyndale where she
received the Faculty Award presented to outstanding graduates who
display personal maturity, academic ability, and leadership expertise.
This was followed by a Master of Education degree in 1994 and a Doctor
of Philosophy degree in the area of Teacher Formation in 2003, both
from the University of Alberta.

Her experience in both public and private schools is extensive.

Her assignments have included teaching Language Arts, English
and French as a Second Language, counselling as a school-based
certified psychologist, as well as in school administration. In 1999, the
distinguished nature of her educational contributions was recognized
when she was named the YWCA Woman of Distinction for Education
in the city of Edmonton. In that same year, she also received the
Superintendent's Award from the Edmonton Public School Board.
Her contributions have extended internationally as an educational
consultant with various organizations in Bolivia, Kenya, and India.

On a more personal level, Carla's most meaningful connections are
with her husband, Gary, her daughter Stacy and son-in-law Phil, and
her grand-children, Garrett, Katjana, Malcolm and Annika. They, along
with other family members, provide a community of love and support
that is deep and unending and for which she is exceedingly grateful.

As Carla leaves Tyndale, she will turn her attention to family members
and to Canadian Baptist Ministries' personnel and partner churches in
several African countries.

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TYNDALE
• UNIVERSITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY •
3377 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M2M 3S4

Telephone: 416.226.6620
Fax: 416.226.6746
www.tyndale.ca

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