FACULTY
Rapid City Christian School’s Faculty members hold a variety of academic credentials and represent a variety of evangelical traditions. Each is dedicated to the purposeful integration of biblical truth, scholastic excellence, and personal virtue that forms the basic Christian education.
Neal Adrian (2020)
College Biology
BS/MS/PhD Microbiology at SDSU
University of Oklahoma
Southern Hills Bible
Rebecca Adrian (2020)
Biology/Geometry
BS Zoology University of Oklahoma
Southern Hills Bible
Megan Andrews (2021)
Science 6 and 8
MS Secondary Education from Black Hills State University
MS Applied Meteorology from Plymouth State University
BS Meteorology from Plymouth State University
Bethel Church
Liz Breed (2017)
Principal / Learning Center Director
B.S. Colorado Christian
M.A. Colorado Christian
Principal License University of Denver
First Assembly of God
Caroline Christopherson
Middle School Bible
BSED in Elementary and Middle Level Education
Rapid Valley Faith Baptist Church
Jordan Combs (2021)
Finance
Bachelors – University of South Carolina
Fountain Springs Church
Adam Courtney (2017)
General Educator
B.S. in Sports Management
Marranatha Baptist University
Calvary Baptist Church
Kyle Courtney (2014)
CEO / Activitites Director
B.S. Biblical Studies, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College,
Owatonna, MN
Hillsview Evangelical Free
William Duncan (2020)
World Geography, US Government
BA Political Science
Masters in Education
First Wesleyan Church
Suzie Egge (2021)
Middle School History
B.S. Physical Education – University of North Dakota
B.S. Elementary/Middle School Education – Black Hills State University.
Parkview E Free
Kris Ellingson (2017)
Technology Coordinator
Certified Network Administrator
Landmark Community Church
Pete Enos (2023)
Physical Education
BA in Business Administration and Biblical Studies, Trinity Bible College
Bethel Church Sturgis
Shelley Fiester (2023)
Spanish
Frontier School of the Bible
Western Nebraska Community College
Moody Bible Institute
Chadron State College
Bible Fellowship Church
Karen Gilson (2019)
Geography
BS in Elementary Education, Union College
Hermosa Seventh Day Adventist
Kristi Grinnell (2021)
Chemistry, Algebra I, Personal Finance, Environmental Science
Masters Forensic Science
Sarah Harrelson (2023)
HS Math & College Mathematics
MS Atmospheric Sciences, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
BA Mathematics, Mount Marty College
First Wesleyan Church, OLBH
Annabelle Herman (2023)
Administrative Assistant
Biblical Studies Certificate, Ecola Bible College
Associates of Arts, Clatsop Community College
BS of Business Administration, Purdue University
Rimrock Church
Kevin Hess (2023)
Bible Teacher
BA in Pastoral Studies/Youth Ministry, North Central University (Minneapolis)
MA in Practical Theology/Leadership, Northpoint Bible College (Grand Rapids, MI)
Currently working on ThD/Missional Theology at Kairos University (Sioux Falls)
Bethel Church – Sturgis
Julie Hewitt (2011)
Administrator
M.A. Ed. Liberty University
B.S. South Dakota State University
Hillsview Evangelical Free
Nicolas Kindred (2021)
Pre-Algebra, Middle School Math
Sue Larson (2008)
High School English, Drama, Creative Writing
B.S. English Education, Liberty University
South Canyon Baptist Church
Jessica Millhouse (2022)
Bible Teacher
BS Secondary education History & Biblical Studies, Grace University
Shiloh Church
Erica Morgan (2023)
American Sign Language
AAS in Interpreting for the Deaf, San Antonio College
The Rapid City Potter’s House
Tori Polly (2023)
Administrative Assistant
BA in Theater, Cal Poly Pomona
Fountain Springs Church
Steve Phelps
Custodian
Zion Lutheran Church
Brittany Poto (2021)
Director of Choirs & Strings
B.M.E. in Music Education – University of Wyoming
B.M. in Music Performance – University of Wyoming
First Wesleyan Church
Matt Poto (2021)
Director of Bands
A.A. in Music Education – Northwest College
B.M.E in Music Education – University of Wyoming
First Wesleyan Church
Jacqueline Ricke (2023)
MS English
BS in Elementary Education (K-8)
Western Governors University
Parkview Evangelical Free Church
Nick Rombough (2019)
Bible
Common Ground CMA
Mark Rossignol (2012)
Custodian
Retired Army
Sergeant 1st Class
Calvary Lutheran Church
Angie Schafer (2018)
Athletics
BS Education/PE/Health, Chadron State University
South Canyon Baptist
Tami Schafer (2011)
Middle School English
B.S. Elementary Ed, Rockmont College, Denver
South Canyon Baptist Church
Carrie Shaffer (2023)
IT Assistant/Learning Center
South Canyon Baptist Church
Ken Shaffer (2021)
Bible
MDiv. Christian Apologetics, Liberty University
B.S. Psychology, Virginia Tech
South Canyon Baptist Church
Richard Stecher (2012)
HS Science
MEd Educational Technology Leadership(Lamar University)
Craig Steinberg (2023)
HS Social Studies
BS Early Childhood Education, SDSU
Elementary certification, BHSU
First Wesleyan Church
Nikki Terry (2020)
Accounting
Tonya Torve (2018)
Learning Center Reading Specialist
BS in Marketing and Business
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa OK.
Certifications in Reading, Learning Mediation, and Early Learning Intervention
Shiloh Church
Kristin Ugland (2016)
Middle and High School Art
Associate Degree in Graphic Design Illustration,
Art Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Real Life Church of the Nazarene
Aron Utecht (2023)
College History
Master of Arts, American History – Univ. of Nebraska Kearney
Master of Divinity – Denver Seminary
Bachelor of Journalism – Univ. of Nebraska Lincoln
Shiloh Church
Jenn Utecht (2022)
Curriculum & Instruction Director
Bachelors of Arts (English)
Masters of Science (Curriculum & Instruction and Secondary Teaching)
Shiloh Church
Kystal Weber (2023)
HS Science
Kelly Weischedel (2015)
English 10
BA – Northwest College
MA – University of MN
MDiv – AGTS
Rimrock Church
Carol A. Wendt (1992)
Middle School Math, Librarian
B.S. Elementary Education
University of South Dakota
Destiny Foursquare Church
Dawn Wombold (2010)
Admissions Director
B.S. Concordia College
Seward, NE
Divine Shepherd Lutheran
Brad Zachow (2022)
Counselor
BS Elementary Education, Northern State University – 1997
MS Educational Administration, Northern State University – 2003
Bethel Church – Edgemont