About KSA

KinderSprout Academy has been a long-time vision - a vision to give students the time and creativity they need to thrive in a safe school setting. KSA is part of the Fusion Schools team in Alberta.

Students shouldn’t be stuffed in over-crowded classrooms, with over-worked teachers, given only 5-15 minutes of daily individualized attention. School should be fun, meaningful, and purposeful - filled with personalized learning and positive relationships. Students should learn through a Christ-centered lens, and receive all the individualized attention they need. This is where KSA - a micro community of learners, steps in. With a 1-5 instructor-to-student ratio, you know your child will be receiving effective and tailored learning. With Christian curriculum and resources, you can rest assured that your child is gaining Biblical knowledge to help him/her navigate life in a Christ-honouring manner.

Meet the Team

Susie Heinrichs

Owner/Lead Teacher

Tessalee Daugherty

Education Student at RDP

Natalie Deschenes

Educational Assistant

Shane Holder

Teacher (Music, Art, & Phys Ed)

Melissa Lamoureux

       Main Substitute      

Christina Grall

Owner/Program Support

  • -a wearer of many hats: owner of KinderSprout Playschool & KSA, lead teacher at KSA, mother of 2 amazing children, content creator for Sis&Chrys, and Sunday school helper. When not working, playing board games, or doing the multitude of things listed above, Susie can be found “resting her eyes” (or sleeping, as her husband calls it). Susie is an accredited teacher with big dreams. She’s a “why” asker, and a follower of Jesus - always striving to follow God’s direction in all her endevours.

    Fun Fact: Susie’s hair started to aggressively turn grey at the age of 16.

    Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English Language Literature with a minor in Social Studies & Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Windsor, ON

  • -an ever-positive ray of sunshine: main educational assistant at KSA, as well as Bible instructor. Natalie’s joy is a gift from God, which shines like a beacon on a hill. When not working, Natalie can be found accompanying her son to volleyball tournaments, spending quality time with her daughter and husband, being a youth leader at her church, or being active to the max! With over 20 years of experience in the world of education, Natalie is truly a gift in so many ways.

    Fun Fact: Natalie has lived in 4 provinces.

    Education: Educational Assistant certificate from Keyano College (Fort McMurray - 2004)

  • -Fruits of the spirit, exemplified: currently in her last year of teacher education, it is clear that Tessa has a bright future of teaching ahead of her. Tessa’s gentleness and patience often reach unmatched levels. When not working or schooling, Tessa can be found camping, quading, reading, drawing, or playing board games.

    Fun Fact: Tessa prefers veggies over sweets.

    Education: Currently in the Bachelor of Education program at Red Deer Polytechnic

    Christian Ministry Certificate in Biblical Studies from Millar College of the Bible (2022)

  • -A glass-is-half-full expert: part-time teacher at KSA, focusing on music, art, and physical education. Shane personifies joy and never fails to turn a frown upside down! With over 20 years of teaching experience, KSA is truly blessed to have his expertise, even if we have to share him with his other school, Mountview Elementary. When not working, Shane can be found playing guitar for the Crossroads Worship team, spending time with his wife and 4 boys, or making plans of where they’ll be travelling next!

    Fun fact: Shane has worked for Westjet, Canada 3000, and Canadian North Airlines.

    Education: Bachelor of Education with a minor in PE (2004) - University of Alberta

  • A true altruist: KSA’s main substitute educator. When not working in the playschool, or helping out at KSA, Melissa can be found making creative things with her cricket, writing, painting, embroidering, or thinking of 1 million great ideas to help KinderSprout be an amazing place for kids to grow.

    Fun Fact: Melissa is a published author, with more books on the way!

    Education: Currently completing Early Childhood Education Level 3 from Portage College

  • -Manager extraordinaire: program support to KinderSprout Playschool & KSA, Christina makes sure things are running smoothly. Communication is her gift, among countless others. When not managing, Christina can be found playing board games, rearranging her house, watching Survivor, or attempting to keep her full-of-energy-child entertained (attempting is the key word!).

    Fun Fact: Christina has owned a lot of pets, including: cats, dogs, a Jones Armadillo lizard, birds, hamsters, an eel, crabs, turtles, several different types of fish and shrimp, a duck, chickens, and newts.

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