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I made you, and I will care for you. She also earned her Bible & Theology Certificate from Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, IA. She has taught in various grade levels including 3rd grade, middle school science, elementary and middle school P.E., and high school Bible Teaching. He received his masters degree in Pastoral Theology from the Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary. Mr. Robinson graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2014 with a Bachelors degree in Secondary Education (English). Melissa enjoys any sort of craft including scrapbooking, knitting, and sewing. Her desire as an administrator is tocultivate meaningful relationships with the students, parents, and staff while ensuringGod is at the center of absolutely everything. Copyright 2022 WMFE. She loves teaching at a Christian school where she can motivate students to glorify God with their gifts and abilities. Mark was the 15-time speed skate champion and the school table tennis champion at his last school. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. He has been married to his wife Jennifer for since 1994. The station hired Rebecca Fernandez as director of community collaboration. She holds a B.S. Copyright 2023. You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1. Outside of teaching, Madison loves spending time with friends, working out, reading, and exploring new coffee shops. Owned and operated by Community Communications. Since then Peter has taught mathematics and science at the middle and high school levels and has coached baseball and football. Theyre still standing, but they will be demolished and won't be rebuilt. He also likes playing and watching soccer. He continues to be interested in the intersection of the arts and theology having a background in the performing arts and spending time studying acting at the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. In 2006 Amy moved on to teaching elementary school first in California and now in Arizona. WMFE Staff Public Radio for Central Florida Donate WMFE The Takeaway Next Up: 1:00 PM Here and Now Available On Air Stations All Streams About WMFE / WMFV Meet the Staff WMFE Staff Sponsor Recent Stories Education Stetson University wants to continue to sponsor Ukrainian students as war rages on Politics However, before entering full-time ministry, Mr. Jones taught theatre and music for 7 years at a K-12 charter school. I will carry you along and save you. Isaiah 46:4. Williams joined NPR in June as EP of Its Been a Minute and The Limits with Jay Williams. She is passionate about learning and playing while sharing Christ and guiding our littles to know and love Jesus. Understanding of and enthusiasm for WMFEs mission to provide public service journalism to Central, Advanced collaboration skills and high comfort level working as a team to make decisions and implement. She taught second and third grade in Colorado, and then she stepped away from teaching to be home with her children. They love exploring Arizona, finding new restaurants, traveling to new places, and spending time together. Mr. Jones is very thankful to be part of the GCS team and is thrilled to encourage the next generation of Christian leaders. Date for full consideration: April 10, 2022. Their daughter, Mariah and husband, Luis, live in the valley with their new granddaughter, Kodi. in Education and a B.A. Ethan who is in 9th grade and Brady is in 7th. She taught 4 years as a kindergarten teacher in Gold Canyon before stepping out of the classroom to raise her own children. Kristy has been married to her husband Troy since 2004, and they have two children, Charity and Josiah. The Doest Family attends Christ Church of the Valley-East Valley campus where they have the opportunity to serve God and others through various ministries. He has thoroughly enjoyed mentoring students, partnering with parents, and building relationships with the staff and teachers. She is married to Robert McCollum who is the Vice Principal of Academics and they have two daughters, Kaitlyn and Melissa. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix and a B.S. Education. Florida opened up its mental health hotline and offered residents free online therapy through BetterHelp, anticipating mental health problems after Hurricane Ian. Mr. Stow joined our Gilbert Christian Schools staff in 2018. in English and completed a masters in reading instruction in 2015. Tyffany joined the GCS staff in 2020. Mr. Heintz is currently attending Redemption Church Gateway. Education and church ministry has been her focus for the last 20 years as she has taught in Jr. High/High School, Childrens Ministry, Marriage Ministry, Womens Ministry, and as a keynote speaker in several churches and conferences across the country. Kathy also had the privilege and joy of serving as the ASL Director for a Christian dance company, Basileia, for 7 wonderful years. Nicole has experience in nearly all grade levels of education. Let's talk through those things.. Bryton was born in 2015. She joined the GCS team in 2022. Amen Ephesians 3:20-21. 2 0. My husband and I are members of Family of Faith Fellowship in Queen Creek where I serve as the Childrens Ministry Director. WMFE is Central Floridas source for news, talk and entertainment from NPR and other top-quality public media producers, award-winning local independent journalism and original programs. Ken West was hired as brand manager for WERS in Boston. Matthew Littlefield has been an educator for the last 19 years, starting his career as a Science teacher and Baseball coach at Oaks Christian High School in California. She student taught in a second-grade classroom and preschool classroom after graduation. Mr. Pasquariello enjoys spending time with his family, whether it is a quiet night at home or going out to experience what Arizona has to offer. In 1983, God led me to help start a Christian school in south Orange County. I would definitely tell people to prepare, be prepared, the best thing you can do is prepare for it and continue to talk about it with your community. In 2015 she graduated, With Distinction, completing her Master Of Education in Early Childhood Education. Kathi joined the GCS team in the fall of 2021. She has been a substitute teacher on and off in her career for a total of 8 years, two of those right here at GCS. Much of her experience includes training in science and math, including the opportunity to train teachers to teach science through the D.E.S.E.R.T. "The property insurance market is in turmoil," said WMFE's Talia Blake, who covers Central Florida's economy. She is passionate about teaching from a Christian worldview and considers her job an absolute blessing! She has been a part of GCS staff since 2015. He became a teacher after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Vanguard University with his Bachelors of Science in Biology and Chemistry. Amy received her B.S. In addition to basketball, Mr. Pasquariello also coached Girls Golf. Mr. Wilson has been married to his wife Jeannie for more than 10 years and they have two children, Abigail and Caleb, who both attend GCS. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. She has a year of experience teaching Kindergarten in Atlanta, Georgia before joining GCS in the fall of 2021. Shes lived in Namibia, Guatemala, Mexico, Sierra Leone, and all over the U.S., and she now calls Arizona home! Maria Klassen or Coach MK as she is known on campus, is from British Columbia (BC) Canada and has lived in Gilbert since the fall of 2019. Katelyn Rachoy has been an orchestra director at Gilbert Christian since 2013. Smelser has served as WMFE/WMFV's interim president and general manager since September 2021, and has a long history with the station as an award-winning reporter from 2004 to 2007, and then . She also volunteered in community outreach through a ministry in Zambia. She has been a part of GCS staff since 2015. They previously attended Compass Christian Church where she served in youth ministry for 19 years. She is passionate about Christian education and feels blessed to be a part of Gilbert Christian Schools where she can minister to the students in her class and their families. Taryn graduated from Arizona State University where she received her Masters in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Structured English Immersion. Orlando Chris enjoys mountain and road biking, playing soccer, and enjoys being outside with his family. Sarah has been married to her husband Derek since 2000 and they have two sons. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9. EOE & DFW. Use one of the services below to sign in to PBS: You've just tried to add this video to My List. In his final year at New Beginnings, he was the on-site coordinator. Jordan joined our GCS staff in 2019. About Andrew Tippins. I feel very privileged to work in a school where the Lord is the foundation and focus. She attends church at Antioch Community Church in Chandler. Partner with us to be a brand preferred and shared with others. WMFE | WMFV accompany news and culture seekers throughout the day at their convenience with a click, voice command, download or dial turn. She is excited to be able to point her students to Christ through teaching! She did this for 11 years and gained most of her teaching experience from long-term positions in kindergarten, first, fourth, and fifth grades. She jokes that chocolate is her middle name, but it must be Dove Dark Chocolate. Ellie has been teaching since 2020 and joined the GCS team in the fall of 2021. She taught for 25 years before joining GCS in the fall of 2021. Mrs. Hendersons husband, Mark is a 6th-grade teacher here as well, and they attend Sun Valley Church, where they serve in the missions area. NPR named Veralyn Williams EP of the podcast and radio show Code Switch. Format: Public Broadcasting. She is excited to come to GCS and be a part of the team. We consider our workforce to be our most important asset, and we value our people both as team members and as individuals. Holly has lived in six states but in Arizona the longest. Mrs. Tutty has served as Assistant Artistic Director and Accompanist with the Phoenix Girls Chorus since 2010. Engaged and hands-on leader, willing to roll up their sleeves to provide direct. He has over 15 years of teaching experience and also has experience working in a church and non-profit settings. I grew up in Tucson and graduated from Tucson High School in 1967. She began working at GCS in 2012. Jillian married her high school sweetheart Tanner, and while they have no children they do have a 95 pound Doberman they treat like their baby. Have I not commanded you? They have three beautiful children and two fur babies. After graduation, she came back to Arizona to teach Kindergarten in Phoenix for 1 year. Mr. Ramos attends Christ Church in Gilbert with his daughter. In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37. Before coming to GCS, she taught 4th grade in public school and homeschooled her own children for 15 years. In 2009, Mrs. Dudley found her love of teaching when she became involved in childrens ministry. He earned his Masters of Science degree in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy in 1986. She fell in love with the marathon and then ultra-marathons, racing frequently until 2017. Maria is passionate about the Bible and helping others to learn to love Gods word through Bible study and reading it aloud. Mrs. Hallaran served as an elementary substitute teacher and Pre-K aide at Gilbert Christian Schools and found herself genuinely enjoying loving, nurturing and guiding preschoolers in particular. Her role as the College & Career Counselor allows her to pair two of her greatest passions: education and ministry. In Astor, a tiny community northwest of Orlando, and its situated right on the St. Johns River, the flood water has receded. Mrs. Gonzalez desires to see her students grow in their knowledge, understanding, and love of the Lord while helping them develop a Biblical worldview. Assess the department's structure and establish effective roles, responsibilities, and workflows. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. Amanda was grateful to move back into the classroom when she came to Gilbert Christian. Furthermore, her philosophy of math is to ultimately help students understand and enjoy the benefits, power and creativity that math provides. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and also attended Northern Arizona University majoring in Business Administration. New to Greater Public? Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Music Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from NAU. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11. "But the Good Samaritan Societys Kissimmee Village was the worst of all. By using this website, you accept the terms of . Jay is thankful for his family, his wife Jennifer and daughter Landry. Mrs. Gonzalez earned her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from The Kings College in New York. In the past couple of years they were able to go to San Antonio, TX, Kauai, HI, Washington D.C, Milwaukee, WI, and Huntsville, AL. Shes been so fortunate to have spent the last 12 years in Mesa Public Schools for both student teaching and her educational career. The whole family worships at Sun Valley Community Church where Joanna and Mark have served as mentors for engaged/pre-engaged couples. Mrs. Dudley decided to go back to school to become a state certified teacher in Early Childhood Education. He has been married to Trinka, a first-grade teacher with GCS, for 37 years. No pictures, my family pictures, my grandchildren, my parents, my grandparents. Holly Garza has a Bachelors in Elementary Education from Arizona State University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. They are Brendan Kinney, SVP of development for Vermont Public, and Karen Marshall, EP for GBHs Morning Edition in Boston. Isaiah 55:8-9, For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, declares the Lord. Mrs. Fellows looks forward to directing her Christian beliefs and values through education to encourage the growth of students who embrace Gods wisdom in every subject they study. Ms. Perry is an accompanist with over 30 years experience. He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. The Smith family is excited to find their new church family in AZ. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6, Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Psalm 25:5. Their oldest daughter Addison attends GCS, and their son Benjamin will, once he is old enough to attend. Her teaching experiences have been in early childhood strings, middle school outreach band, and elementary through high school orchestra. Mrs. Hoppal as been a part of the GCS staff since 2010. She returned to her Bellingham, Washington, hometown in 2016, and taught 2nd grade for three years at a Christian Classical School until 2019 when she transitioned to teaching 1st grade at GCS. She continued her education at NAU receiving a MA in Education. They attend Apologia Church in Mesa, Arizona. Ashley first started at GCHS as the schools certified athletic trainer in 2015 after graduating from the University of South Florida. Her favorite things to do are spend time with her family, read, and explore the outdoors. Ashley currently attends Compass Christian Church in Chandler. Support WUSF now by giving monthly, or make a one-time donation online. We can remove the first show in the list to add this one. Influential leaders and lifelong learners rely on WMFE and WMFV for indepth news and diverse perspectives to inform their decisions and make the day more interesting. One of her life verses is 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. She honestly believes it was Gods plan to bring her to GCHS. Mrs. Ruggiero has taught second grade at Gilbert Christian since 2017. Her prayer is that they will know they are loved with the everlasting love of God and will accept the free gift of salvation through Jesus. High degree of independent thinking, self-motivation, creativity, and. Your roots will grow down into Gods love and keep you strong. In 2004, he left to establish his own fine art business, Holsinger Fine Art Studio, where he creates fine art for various private clients, businesses, agents, art publishers, and art galleries, nationally and internationally. Joseph and Gina attend Generation Church-Mesa where they both serve for the early afternoon service in the Foster Group Ministry and as an usher during the service. She has taught PreK, 2, 3, 4, and 6-8 grades in Christian schools in New Jersey and Tennessee before coming to Gilbert Christian in 2013. Brenna has a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Texas Womans University. They have two children: Misael and Michelle, and both love to serve in their church as part of the worship team by playing drums and piano. Mr. She enjoys running, cooking yummy meals, and her most treasured times are with her family around the dinner table or at the beach in Southern California. She has been married to her husband since 2013 and has two children, Aaron and Harper. She finished her masters in Curriculum and Instruction in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2019. How do we use Cookies. There may be extended periods of working at a computer. WMFE is a non-profit, member-supported, community-based public broadcasting company that operates 90.7 WMFE-FM, metro Orlando's primary provider of NPR programming; and 90.7-2 Classical. "This has been a very traumatic experience for our Asian community," Castillo-Cullather told NPR. Fernandez previously worked as neighborhood relations coordinator for the city of Orlando for nearly six years. Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths. Isaiah 2:3. The station named Brad Waldo director of audio content. She has been married since 2015 and has two daughters named Charleigh (3) and Skylar Sky (born on February 14th). Dont let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.I Timothy 4:12. She is passionate about teaching from a Christian worldview and considers her job an absolute blessing! Project, science conventions, and the Christian School Educators Science Academy. Put your heart and soul into every activity you do, as though you are doing it for the Lord Himself and not merely for others. Colossians 3:23 (The Message). Ms. Daily has been teaching in the elementary grade levels since 2009. The storms shuttered businesses, forced people out of their homes, and pushed an already stressed home insurance industry to the brink. WMFEis being assisted in this search by Livingston Associates. In 2017, she completed a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education at Arizona State University. In her spare time, Tammy enjoys baking. She enjoys reading, watching sports, baking, hiking, playing board games, trying different restaurants, and traveling to new places. Mrs.Vanni enjoys quiet moments, paint on her hands, the smell of rain before a storm, the sound of waves on the beach, reading a good book, gazing at the stars, and helping someone in need. She and her husband, Chris, have 2 boys: Asa and Gavin. She was in competitive dance as a child (for 18 years actually) which lead me to my first job working at Disneyland in the character department. She has a huge passion for kids of all ages and has taught since 2006. Shes taught to a total of 12 years, but took time off for a season to be home with her children when they were young. Kendall enjoys spending time with her family and is thankful that her parents, sister, brother-in-law, and niece all live close by. Mr. Holsinger worked there as a professional artist/designer for over six years in their large art studio and gallery space along with more than forty other professional artists. I do think its interesting that youre now hearing that in relation to inland communities like Astor.". During her time working in Elementary school, she also worked as a paraeducator in the special education department as well as assisted in the highly capable/gifted program. During this time he completed a Certificate in Graduate Studies from Ottawa in Psychology. He joined the Gilbert Christian Schools staff in 2017. Andrew Tippins Principal Send Email Biography. She LOVES working with kids and sees it as Gods calling in her life! in Early Childhood Education with a Special Ed. She also met her best friends there, and even over time, they still stayed close, like family. She taught in private schools until she and her husband, Will, and daughter, Jessica, relocated to Apache Junction, Arizona. She is a native of beautiful Arizona and actually a Suns fan, she says, if you can believe it! Mr. Henderson grew up in a Christian home and at age eleven he made a decision to follow Christ. Over the years Mrs. Boggs has taught English in grades 7-9 since 2001 in both Christian and public schools with a few years of substitute teaching in between while her daughters were young. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives. Mrs.Avery is excited to help students relate the Word to their lives. "I dont know that Florida is ready for major change when it comes to retreat," said Green. Philippians 4:8 has been one of her favorite verses since she was in high school. From an accredited medical school. They are a family who loves the outdoors and escapes the heat to the mountains as often as possible. She holds a PK-3rd grade certification in Ohio and Arizona. with a major in Psychology from the University of Dayton and his M.S. Her favorite verse is Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.. Psalm 119:65-66 You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your promise. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Aly has a Bachelors of Arts degree in English and has two years of teaching experience before becoming a full-time teacher at GCS in fall of 2021. Gov. In 2017 she began teaching sports medicine as well. After the Storms, a special news presentation from 90.7 WMFE News, looks back at those affected by the storms and what's ahead for the region. I consider Six years after moving to Arizona, her family was blessed with another little girl. She is currently attending Arizona Community Church. From 2015-2017, Mr. Stow and his family lived and served on a University campus ineastAsia. She also has a golden retriever, a german shepherd and a bunny, and they hope to get chickens and horses soon as well. Mrs. Tolson is enthusiastic about teaching and brings extensive experience and knowledge to the classroom. God truly directed me to Christian Education where my philosophy of education is firmly founded in my love for Christ. He and his family have lived abroad for the gospel in Mexico and North Africa. For the past 25 years, he had the privilege of working in Tacoma, Washington, at Life Christian Academy with middle school and high school students in a variety of roles including teacher, dean of students, varsity basketball coach, athletic director, dean of spiritual life, department chair, upper vice principal, middle school principal, and director of advancement (marketing, retention, tuition assistance, alumni, and fundraising). Before coming to GCS, Mr. Jones had the privilege of serving as the pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church in Globe, AZ for 6 years. Cory earned a bachelors degree from Eugene Bible College in 2005. She is certified in both English and mathematics for grades 7th 12th. Ron DeSantis has named land conservation as among his . Currently, she is embracing her latest position as a middle school G.E.A.R. She cherishes every student individually and loves the learning and laughter that takes place in her classroom. When he left Michigan, he had the second highest boys coach winnings in Michigan prep history with a record of 688-121. She has a degree in Elementary Education from Dordt college and began teaching at GCS, 4th grade in 2017. As her husband built his horseshoeing business, she began teaching second grade in a small Christian school in Apache Junction and then in Chandler. She has a B.S. Some offsite work required for fundraising and events. All of Gilbert Christian Schools staff in one place, As the Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach for the past 16 years, Coach, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. She is determined to perfect the tasty and delicate French Macaron, and she is getting pretty close! Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

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