School Board

James and his wife Elaine have lived in Chilliwack and been part of City Life Church since 1992. Having their four children attend Highroad Academy was a significant factor in their decision to move to Chilliwack and all of them proudly graduated from HRA between 1994 and 1997. In 2003, James joined the pastoral team at City life Church and joined the Highroad Academy School Board as part of his role on church staff. He has since retired but is delighted to continue serving on the board. James has been involved in Christian education since the early days of the movement in the late 1970s. In 1978, while Highroad was being launched in Chilliwack, James and his team also launched a school in their small, recently planted church in Hamilton, Ontario. James understands that while the generations move on and methods change the core values and purpose stay the same. It is exciting to still be part of the mission of discipling the next generation"

Kayla and her husband Andrew are Highroad alumni and their three young children now attend Highroad. Kayla works part-time on the Highroad office team and oversees Highroad’s social media, in addition to helping out with the family landscaping business. Kayla has a passion for Christian education and is grateful to serve in her role as vice chair of the school board and on the community connections committee. As a K-12 Highroad student and graduate, Kayla knows the difference that Highroad can make in the lives of students and their relationship with God. Highroad provides the framework and support for a life lived in service to Christ. Her heart is to continue to help and equip students and staff so that each Highroad student truly comes to know they are made on purpose for purpose.

Barrie attended Highroad Academy from K-12, and graduated in 2004. He married his wife Natasha in 2008, and they have two kids who both attend Highroad. Barrie was the youth pastor at City Life Church for 10 years and continues to serve as one of the executive pastors. Barrie is on the education committee of the school board and works with the school Lead Team and staff on topics related to curriculum and Biblical world view. He is passionate about students understanding that God’s truth is the real foundation in a world of shifting values.

Melody and her family have been long term Highroad Academy supporters. When Melody and her husband moved to Chilliwack, they sought out Christian education for their family and chose Highroad for the education of their five children: now all Highroad alumni. Melody has served on the Highroad Academy School Board in a variety of capacities, including finance and tuition support, and has been instrumental in various Highroad fundraisers. Melody is a local business owner, well-respected speaker, and community leader. She is passionate that we all understand we are the image bearers of God. After twenty years of faithful service, Melody will step down from our school board in June of 2022 to enjoy more time with her grandchildren as she continues to follow God’s leading for her life.

Greg and his wife Jacqueline are both Highroad alumni, and their four children are current Highroad students in the high school and intermediate departments. As a tech expert turned financial planner, Greg brings a wealth of experience and insight to our board and is also known to visit Highroad high school Career Ed classes to discuss financial stewardship and budgeting to help students get off to a solid start in this crucial area. Greg enjoys time with family, vacations to sunny places, and a good cup of coffee.

Tamara Mackie has been married to Jon Mackie for sixteen years they have four children who attend Highroad. Tamara is a local real estate agent with Homelife Advantage Realty Ltd. Jon and Tamara met at City Life Church in 2002 and it has been their home church since. Although they did not attend Highroad they have seen the importance of Christian education for their children and for their futures. Tamara serves on the finance committee on the school board and loves being part of planning and building toward the growth of Highroad Academy. She dreams of the possibilities in our school’s development and is excited to help facilitate the steps forward. Tamara sees and loves being part of what Highroad brings to the lives of students, families, Chilliwack, and beyond!

Shaylene graduated from Highroad in 2009, after attending HRA from K-12. She has a passion for this school community and considers it home. She is blessed to serve on the Highroad Academy School Board and is committed to working hard to help our school community thrive. She sits on the community connections committee of the school board. Shaylene is married to Derek, and they have two young boys who attend Highroad. After spending time as a stay-at-home mom and as a home-based business owner, Shaylene has taken on the role as food class instructor in the grade 7-12 department. She is passionate about helping students understand the benefits of farm to table and environmentally sustainable eating practices while she teaches them how to develop their skills and abilities making really amazing food! She loves working with students and is excited to help Highroad continue to develop Christian disciples.

Alisha is a recent addition to the Highroad School Board and she hopes to bring a positive insight and strong work ethic to the Highroad Academy community. She serves on the community connections committee in bursaries, fundraising, and uniforms. Alisha and her husband Jordan are Highroad alumni, and Alisha is a proud Highroad grad. After graduation from high school, Alisha pursued post secondary studies in social services where she continues to work on a casual basis. Alisha and Jordan have four young children and their oldest is in Kindergarten at Highroad this year. She and her husband believe it is their role to raise their children in the ways of the Lord, and they see Highroad as an important partner in this process. Alisha feels privileged to work with Highroad staff to help equip students to love and follow Jesus.