A Christ-Centred Classroom — with Gail Imoo
Season 1, Episode 13 | Originally aired September 13, 2019
About the episode
"I see myself as an instrument of God...for Him to speak His words through me."
In her work as a teacher, Gail Imoo witnesses Christ to her students every day. For children who are in their critical formative years, Gail makes sure that students not only have a strong education, but also a solid relationship with God that they can continue to build as they continue to live their lives beyond the classroom. Gail has worked as a teacher in the Catholic school system for over 20 years, and also has experiences serving in youth ministry. In this episode, we talk to Gail about how she became a teacher, what she loves about the Catholic school system, and how she helps her students grow in their faith through her example.
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Meet Gail Imoo
Gail Imoo is married to husband Clay and together they have three children: Sean Isaiah, Jacob Isaac, and Kayla Marie. High-school sweethearts, they have been married since 2000 and they live in Richmond, BC and are parishioners of St. Paul Parish. She was born in Cebu, Philippines and raised in Manila before moving to Canada when she was 13 years old.
Gail has been an elementary school teacher for 20 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Education at UBC after obtaining her Bachelor of Arts (major in Psychology, minor in Religious Studies) also at UBC. Gail started her career teaching grade seven at Immaculate Conception School in Delta. Then she moved to St. Paul School in Richmond, where she has taught both grade two and (currently) grade four. Thus, she has taught three Sacraments (First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation). Prior to teaching, Gail volunteered in the parish youth ministry at St. Paul’s for seven years. Gail loves to share her faith and she especially enjoys the opportunity to lead her students into a closer relationship with Jesus.
In her spare time, Gail enjoys cooking, shopping, and watching Netflix. She is also a firm believer in the Marie Kondo method of organization. Her family is very grateful.