Diane and Joe met in high school and were married in 1981 in Calgary. Before their children were born, Diane taught English and French in senior and junior high schools. Joe was formerly a Financial Analyst, then made a career change and became a high school Physics and Chemistry teacher. They were blessed to be offered a position with WISDOM in the fall of 1997, facilitating for 25 years before retiring and joining the Parent Advisory Council. Diane and Joe have also volunteered together in the marriage preparation ministry and have enjoyed years of scripture studies with their small church community. Living south of Calgary on a lovely acreage, Joe and Diane run a greenhouse in the spring.
They have five children who have home schooled through High School with WISDOM. After graduation, they have studied and worked in the fields of Advanced Paramedics, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Horticulture, Civil Engineering Technology, and Veterinary Technology. Entrepreneurship, and a love of children, gardening, and being active in the outdoors are common characteristics that they share.
What drew Diane and Joe to home schooling were the young adults that Diane met while attending a Home Schooling conference in 1997. Many WISDOM families have been a real inspiration to them since that time. Home schooling helped them keep their primary focus on faith and family, while allowing their children to pursue excellence in academics, as well as their individual interests.
Now that they are members of the WISDOM PAC, they have started a Calgary and area Cross-Country Ski club. They have so much fun skiing around their track-set land with families and hearing children laughing throughout the hills. Many friendships have been formed around the campfire that is always burning on cross-country ski days.
They face many challenges in their efforts to live prayerful lives characterized by simplicity and order. They are working towards strengthening their marriage and family life, and it is their hope that their family and all that they do gives glory to God.
Joe & Diane Pollock - South
403-931-3884 pollock@platinum.ca