Our Team

Our Mission: Western Christian School equips students for a life of faith and learning by providing a Christ-centered educational experience highlighted by four key distinctions: academic excellence, nurturing community, enrichment opportunities, peacebuilding & service.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Dr. Rachael Harms

Superintendent
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Melissa Groninger

MS/HS Principal
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Jen Casalegno

Elementary Principal
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Kristina Zook

Development & Communications Director
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Jenna Mosley

Office Manager
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Katie Mayer

Spiritual Life Director
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Daniel Graber

Facilities Director
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SUPPORT TEAM

Naomi Quesada

Admissions Specialist
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Kellie Reed

Admissions & Development
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Katie Newman

Development Assistant
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Sarah Haller

Bookkeeper – A/R
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Teresa Whelchel

Bookkeeper – A/P
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Lizzy Campos

Receptionist
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Lori Loyd

Library
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Melissa Cotton

Library
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Brenda Wylie

Food Services Director
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Rich Martin

Admin Support
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Coby Winters

Technology Specialist
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ATHLETICS TEAM

Gary Hull

Athletic Director
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Sheila Fahndrich

Athletic Secretary
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PRESCHOOL TEAM

Carly Pekarek

Preschool Director
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Susan Irwin

Pre-K Teacher
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Jenny Hodson

Pre-K Teacher
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Teresa Hernandez

Pre-K Assistant
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ELEMENTARY TEAM

Juliette Greene

Kindergarten Teacher
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Kristy Edmiston

Kindergarten Teacher
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Julie Domes

First Grade Teacher
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Regina Bliven

Second Grade Teacher
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Rachel Onstott

Second Grade Teacher
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Hannah Withee

Third Grade Teacher
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Bryndle Jarvis

Third Grade Teacher
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Alicia Sparks

Fourth Grade Teacher
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Rachael Pratt

Fourth Grade Teacher
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Christy Lowry

Fifth Grade Teacher
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Jessie Adams

Fifth Grade Teacher
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Tiffany Huff

Instructional Assistant
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Joni Rodgers

Instructional Assistant
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Kirsten Brown

Literacy Interventionist
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Miranda Figueredo

P.E. Teacher
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MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL TEAM

Amy Elker

MS/HS Teacher
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Derek Conn

MS/HS Teacher
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Taylor Messerle

Social Studies Teacher
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Geoff Martin

Social Studies Teacher
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Barry Stratton

Science Teacher
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Sandi Martin

Science Teacher
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Joshua Brumfield

Music Teacher
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Sydney Ellis

Music Teacher
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Hans Coburn

Math Teacher
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Dana Riehl

Math Teacher
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Bethany Stai

English Teacher
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Tiffanie Bradley

Spanish / Health Teacher
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Maddie Grassi

Bible Teacher
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Jon Bartlett

Bible Teacher
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Heather George

Art Teacher
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Kara Brown

MS/HS P.E. Teacher
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CTE TEAM

David Crowe

MS/HS CTE Teacher
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Ricky Russ Jr.

Digital Arts Teacher
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Richard Lampke

Mechanic/Teacher
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FACILITIES TEAM

John Stephenson

Maintenance
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Isaac Mitchell

Support Custodian
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Gabe Campos

Facilities
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Logan Harms

Bus Driver
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Vera Shevchenko

Custodial
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Luba Miroshnichenko

Custodial
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SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our school board is made up of volunteers that are dedicated to ensuring that the integrity and clarity of our school mission are well maintained. They work closely with the school leadership to support our school vision.

Are you interested in joining the WCS School Board?

  • Chad Hochstetler ’01 | Board Chair
  • Zach Nicoli | Vice Chair
  • Eliza (Barnhart) Burkholder ’05 | Secretary
  • Judy Hull
  • Ryan Nisly ’93
  • Brian Turley
  • Jennifer Webster
  • Darrel Wisseman ’80