Janelle Beu
About Mrs. Beu
Subjects:
2nd GradeDegrees:
B.S. in Elementary EducationExperience:
12 years of teaching Christian EducationFavorite Bible Verse:
Psalm 19:14: "May these words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer."
Kelsey Carmichael
About Mrs. Carmichael
Subjects:
1st Grade; Varsity Volleyball CoachDegrees:
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from OKWUExperience:
5 years teaching; 2nd year coachingFavorite Bible Verse:
Joshua 1:9 — "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Bonnie Christenson
About Mrs. Christenson
Subjects:
2nd GradeDegrees:
B.S. in Elementary Education; Learning Disabilities; National Board CertificationExperience:
39 yearsFavorite Bible Verse:
Psalm 118:24 — "This is the day that the Lord has made; rejoice, and be glad in it!”
Denise Collums
About Mrs. Collums
Subjects:
5th GradeDegrees:
B.S. Elementary EducationExperience:
27 years in Christian education; 19 years at WCSFavorite Bible Verse:
Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."
Kathy Daake
About Mrs. Daake
Subjects:
6th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, Kindergarten, Pre-KDegrees:
Bachelor’s degree from Houghton College, Houghton, N.Y. in 1969; Master’s degree in Elem. Ed. from Iowa State University in 1973;Experience:
3 years teaching public school in Iowa (6th and 3rd ); 29 years teaching at WCS (3rd, 2nd, 1st, kindergarten, pre-k); presently teaching Kindergarten at WCS.Favorite Bible Verse:
"Only love the Lord and serve Him in truth, for consider what great things He has done for you.” I Sam. 12:24
Sherrie Ettinger
About Mrs. Ettinger
Subjects:
Pre-K AssistantDegrees:
15 years of experienceExperience:
Many years of volunteer and paid positions working with Preschool childrenFavorite Bible Verse:
Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint."
Sandra Fratzke
About Mrs. Fratzke
Subjects:
Third GradeDegrees:
BS in Elementary Education from Bartlesville Wesleyan College (Oklahoma Wesleyan University)Experience:
19 years at WCS as 3rd Grade Teacher; 21 years of total experienceFavorite Bible Verse:
Psalm 62:2 “He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”
Stephanie Frederick
About Mrs. Frederick
Subjects:
5th GradeDegrees:
Bachelor’s Degree from Oklahoma Baptist University in Early Childhood Development and Elementary Education; Master’s Work from Oral Roberts University in Christian School AdministrationAdditional Certifications:
Oklahoma State Certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education; ACSI Certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and Elementary AdministrationExperience:
18 years in the classroom grades PK-8. 4 years in Administration at WCS.Favorite Bible Verse:
Psalm 46:10: "Be still and know that I am God."
Lisa Kincaide
About Mrs. Kincaide
Subjects:
4th GradeDegrees:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Bartlesville Wesleyan CollegeExperience:
35 years of experience, mainly in fourth grade, but also served as the Elementary Counselor and School & Home Coordinator at Nowata Schools for about 8 yearsFavorite Bible Verse:
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him,and He shall direct your paths."
Stephanie Poe
About Mrs. Poe
Subjects:
KindergartenDegrees:
B.S. Elementary Education with a speciality in Early Childhood Development, and Early Childhood Education CertificationExperience:
27 years of teachingFavorite Bible Verse:
Psalm 25:4-5: "Show me Your ways, O Lord, guide me in Your truth and teach me."
Peggy Rockey
About Mrs. Rockey
Subjects:
Pre-K TeacherCertifications:
ACSI CertifiedExperience:
30 years of working with various ages of youth ranging from Pre-K to 18.Favorite Bible Verse:
Phillipians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Marissa Shaw
About Ms. Shaw
Subjects:
Elementary music, middle school choir, high school choir, beginning band, as well as directing music for the musicalDegrees:
BS in Music Education K-12, certified K-12 musicAdditional Certifications: ACSI
Experience:
2 years at WCSFavorite Bible Verse:
Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you a future and a hope."
Ragon Steele
About Mr. Steele
Subjects:
ArtDegrees:
BSED, MFAExperience:
29 yearsFavorite Bible Verse:
John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall have everlasting life."
Lisa VanKuiken
About Mrs. VanKuiken
Subjects:
1st GradeDegrees:
B.A. in Religion; emphasis in Christian Education and Missions from Kentucky Mountain Bible CollegeSpecial Certifications:
ACSI CertifiedExperience:
11 years in Early Childhood EducationFavorite Bible Verse:
Philippians 4:4-7 -- 4“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all . The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Holly White
About Mrs. White
Subjects:
Elementary Computer Lab; Library; MS Foreign LanguageDegrees:
Elementary Education Degree, with Middle School endorsements in Social Science, Language Arts, and Math; also certified to teach High School MathematicsFavorite Bible Verse:
Romans 8:38-39: “ For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."