Subjects:

5th Grade

Degrees:

B.S. Elementary Education; Learning Disabilities; National Board Certification

Experience:

37 years

Favorite Bible Verse:

Psalm 118:24: "This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Subjects:

2nd Grade

Degrees:

Elementary Education Degree with a Bachelor of Science from Olivet Nazarene University in 1997

Experience:

12 years teaching

Favorite Bible Verse:

Matthew 22:37: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your mind."

Subjects:

5th Grade

Degrees:

B.S. Elementary Education

Experience:

26 years in Christian education; 18 years at WCS

Favorite Bible Verse:

Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."

Subjects:

6th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, Kindergarten, Pre-K

Degrees:

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 1st grade at WCS and this is my 13th year teaching 1st grade.

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

Subjects:

Pre-K Assistant

Degrees:

15 years of experience

Experience:

Many years of volunteer and paid positions working with Preschool children

Favorite 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."

Subjects:

Third grade

Degrees:

BS in Elementary Education from Bartlesville Wesleyan College (Oklahoma Wesleyan University)

Experience:

19 years at WCS as 3rd Grade Teacher; 21 years of total experience

Favorite Bible Verse:

Psalm 62:2 “He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”

Subjects:

4th Grade

Degrees:

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Bartlesville Wesleyan College

Experience:

34 years of experience, mainly in fourth grade, but also served as the Elementary Counselor and School & Home Coordinator at Nowata Schools for about 8 years

Favorite Bible Verse:

Phillipians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Subjects:

Elementary Library

Degrees:

Elementary Education

Experience:

20 years Second Grade Instructor; 2 years Library

Favorite Bible Verse:

1 Peter 3:4: "Be beautiful inside, in your hearts, wtih a gentle and quiet spirit which is so precious to God."

Subjects:

Kindergarten

Degrees:

B.S. Elementary Education with a speciality in Early Childhood Development

Experience:

26 years of teaching

Favorite Bible Verse:

Psalm 25:4-5: "Show me Your ways, O Lord, guide me in Your truth and teach me."

Subjects:

Pre-K Teacher

Certifications:

ACSI Certified

Experience:

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."

Subjects:

Elementary music, middle school choir, high school choir, beginning band, as well as directing music for the musical

Degrees:

BS in Music Education K-12, certified K-12 music

Additional Certifications: ACSI

Experience:

2 years at WCS

Favorite 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."

Subjects:

Art

Degrees:

BSED, MFA

Experience:

29 years

Favorite 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."

Subjects:

Kindergarten Assistant

Degrees:

B.A. in Religion; emphasis in Christian Education and Missions from Kentucky Mountain Bible College

Special Certifications:

ACSI Certified

Experience:

11 years in Early Childhood Education

Favorite 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.”

Subjects:

I have taught 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

Degrees:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Northeastern State University; Masters Degree in Teaching with emphasis in Reading Instruction Specialist from Northeastern State University

Additional Certifications:

Nationally Board Certified in Early Adolescent Language Arts

Experience:

15 years of teaching experience in Coffeyville, KS, Nowata, and now WCS!

Favorite Bible Verse:

Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."