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Highschool Teacher
Melissa Anderson
Teaches: Highschool Math, Bible, Drama and Handchimes
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
Teaches: Library, Reading Groups & California History
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.
Preschool Director
Angela Curren
Years Served at WCS: 4 years
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 55
Enjoys about serving at WCS: freedom to obey God
Favorite Book: Matthew Henry's Commentary
Highschool Teacher
Sam Curren
Teaches: English, History & 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: 2nd & 3rd 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: Yearbook Advisor
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!
Elementary Aide
Chayna Emslie
Teaches: Elementary Chapel & Highschool American Sign Language
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
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.
Elementary Aide
Megan Hausauer
Teaches: Elementary PE
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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WCS Admissions Director
Dave Jacobs
Years Served at WCS: 7 years
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Favorite Bible Verse: 2 John 3
Enjoys about serving at WCS: Giving young people a foundation of joy and happiness in their lives. A perspective to live and strive for.
Fun Fact: Besides many countries, I have been to every state at least once-except Alaska. Going to Alaska is on my "bucket list". Also, I have owned 149 cars, trucks and motorcycles in my life.
Highschool Teacher
Luke Stephen McCormick
Teaches: Science & Computers
Years Served at WCS: 1 year
Favorite Bible Verse: Revelation 1:8
Enjoys about serving at WCS: I enjoy watching the children develop into servants of Christ.
Hobbies:I enjoy long walks on the beach and I'm a dog lover.
Middle School Teacher
Michelle Newman
Teaches: English, Math, History & Bible
Years Served at WCS: 12 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.
Teacher's Aide
Catherine Pugel
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
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 Teacher
Asa Schnurstein
Teaches: Math, Computer & P.E.
Years Served at WCS: 1 year
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
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: 5 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: Spanish
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!
Elementary Teacher
Marissa Tinsley
Teaches: Kindergarten/1st Grade
Years Served at WCS: 1 year
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13
Enjoys about serving at WCS: What I love about teaching at WCS is, we can talk about Jesus, we have a family type of environment, I get to be creative, and we are discipling the next generation to go out an impact the world for Christ.
Reading Specialist
Judy Wynn
Years Served at WCS: 8 years
Education: Masters in Special Education
Fun Fact: One of Judy's daughters graduated from WCS.