Highschool Teacher

Melissa Anderson

Teaches: Highschool Math, Bible and Biology

Years Served at WCS: 15 years

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Peter 5:7 

Enjoys about serving at WCS: I can bring God into every aspect of my classroom: opening in prayer, Biblical examples and support, and what God has been teaching me.

Fun Fact: I love birthday cake ice cream. I listen to a lot of podcasts. I attended WCS preK-12th grade and am so thankful I get to pour back into the place that changed my life.

Librarian

Shecki Bernard

Years Served at WCS: 5 years

Education: 20 years experience homeschooling my 9 children

Favorite Bible Verse: Mark 9:24

Enjoys about serving at WCS: Having the freedom to share pertinent Bible verses as they come to mind.

Fun Fact: I like to travel. Sharing anecdotes about my travels helps give the students a wider perspective on our world. 

Elementary Teacher

Catherine Catudal

Teaches: 2nd & 3rd Grade and MS & HS Art

Years Served at WCS: 1 year

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11

Enjoys about serving at WCS: To serve the Lord

Fun Fact: I love arts and crafts, nature & animals

Middle school & Highschool Teacher

Tony Catudal

Teaches: MS Science, MS & HS Bible and Guitar

Years Served at WCS: First year

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 23

Enjoys about serving at WCS: I love being able to teach through the lens of Biblical truth, and to nurture our student's whole being! 

Hobby: I love to be creative, especially through playing guitar and art. I also enjoy being in nature and at the ocean. 

Fun Fact: I was a competitive cyclist for many years. 

Preschool Director

Angela Curren

Years Served at WCS: 5 years

Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 55

Enjoys about serving at WCS: freedom to obey God

Favorite Book: Matthew Henry's Commentary

Middle school & Highschool Teacher

Sam Curren

Teaches: MS & HS English, HS Civics and P.E.

Years Served at WCS: 5 years

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Favorite Bible Verse: John 21:15-19; Psalm 127:1

Enjoys about serving at WCS: Interactions with students and colleagues

Hobby: Hiking

Elementary Teacher

Makena Declusin

Teaches: Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Years Served at WCS: 2 years

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13

Enjoys about serving at WCS: I enjoy the wonderful students and their love for Jesus!

Elementary Aide

Hayley Driskell

Teaches: Elementary Aide and HS Publishing,

Years Served at WCS: 3 years

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 34:4 

Enjoys about serving at WCS: Being surrounded by students and coworkers who love the Lord.

Fun Fact: I enjoy hiking and love all my 34 animals!

Middle school & Highschool Teacher

Chayna Emslie

Teaches: 6th grade Science & HS American Sign Language 2

Years Served at WCS: 2 years

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:29

Enjoys about serving at WCS: Teaching from a Christian perspective brings our faith to life and I love to watch as it pierces both soul and spirit of my students.

Fun Fact: I learned from my grandmother all the edible wild plants in our area and now I can use them medicinally or know how to eat them. 

Principal

Janet Goble

Teaches: Office & Communications Administrator

Years Served at WCS: 33 years

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46:10

Enjoys about serving at WCS: I love helping the students and working with them. Also, we have a fantastic staff to serve the Lord with. 

Fun Fact: Four of my grandkids have attended WCS.

Custodian

John Goble

Years Served at WCS: 9 years

Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16

Enjoys about serving at WCS: I love serving around the kids and serving God. 

Fun Fact: John is also part of the school board.

Teacher's Aide

Megan Hausauer

Teaches: Elementary P.E. and Teacher's Aide

Years Served at WCS: 2 years

Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

Enjoys about serving at WCS: I love that I can have an impact on children for the Lord even while watching recess and teaching PE. 

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Middle school & Highschool Teacher

Michelle Newman

Teaches: 6th grade English, Math & Study Skills and HS Spanish

Years Served at WCS: 14 years

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 43:10

Enjoys about serving at WCS: I enjoy passing on what I have received from those who have poured into my life. 

Hobbies: I love stories and traveling to new and familiar places with friends. 

Senior Pastor

John Schmidt

Teaches: MS/HS Chapel

Years Served at WCS: 10 years

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Favorite Bible Verse: I Timothy 4:12

Enjoys about serving at WCS: Weekly chapel is one of the things that truly sets our school apart. In the middle of all the busyness of classes, assignments, and activities, chapel gives us a sacred pause—a weekly moment to stop, breathe, and turn our attention to the Lord. What I treasure most about teaching in chapel is watching the Word of God do what only it can do. There is nothing like seeing Scripture penetrate the hearts of our students, shaping their thinking, softening their spirits, and drawing them closer to Christ.

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Fun Fact: I have served in full time ministry for almost 18 years. I started with camp ministry and then became a youth pastor, and for the past 10 years I have been the senior pastor of WBC.

Middle school & Highschool Teacher

Asa Schnurstein

Teaches: MS Math, History & P.E. and HS HIstory

Years Served at WCS: 1 years

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Peter 5:8

Enjoys about serving at WCS: I grew up in private Christian schools and always wanted to work in one.

Hobbies: Cars, Football & History

Elementary Teacher

Janus Sprock

Teaches: 4/5th Grade and MS & HS Art

Years Served at WCS: 5 years

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Favorite Bible Verse: John 13:34-35

Enjoys about serving at WCS: I enjoy seeing the students grow in the glory of God.

Hobbies: Arts & Crafts, Crocheting, Reading & Cooking

Athletic Director

Stephanie Trafton

Years Served at WCS: 6 years

Favorite Bible Verse: Micah 6:8

Enjoys about serving at WCS: I get to be the hand and feet of Jesus to everyone at school.

Fun Fact: I have two Goldendoodles: Bella & Charlie

Principal

Barbara Thorbrogger

Teaches: Academic Administrator

Years Served at WCS: 25 years

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Favorite Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9

Enjoys about serving at WCS: It is amazing to work here in an environment that allows me to be free to pray with students and colleagues, and openly discuss biblical values. 

Hobbies: Spending time at the beach looking for shells, sea glass and drift wood to craft with. 

Favorite Book: David Copperfield

Fun Fact: I love horses!