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
Gail Behrns (2022)
9th Grade English
B.A. in Literature, Point Loma Nazarene University
M.A. in English, San Diego State University
Fountain Springs Church
Liz Breed (2017)
Learning Center Director
B.S. Colorado Christian
M.A. Colorado Christian
Principal License University of Denver
First Assembly of God
Richard Burton (2021)
College Algebra
Assoc. of Science Degree in Mathematics
BS/MS of Science in Mathematics
M. ED with a Mathematics Emphasis
Christ Church
Kim Callaghan
Physical Education
BS Exercise Science (University of California, Davis)
Grace Reformed Church
Caroline Christopherson
Middle School Bible
BSED in Elementary and Middle Level Education
Rapid Valley Faith Baptist Church
Adam Courtney (2017)
General Educator
B.S. in Sports Management
Marranatha Baptist University
Calvary Baptist Church
Kyle Courtney (2014)
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
Kelly Edwards (2019)
Administrative Assistant
Associates Degree in Recreation Planning, William Rainey Harper College
First Wesleyan
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
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
Shari Herrington (2017)
Spanish I & II
B.A. Spanish, Northern State
BSEd in Spanish, Northern State
Parkview E. Free
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
Carolyn Krausch (1982)
Academic Dean
B.S. University of North Dakota
Black Hills Community Church (PCA)
Nicolas Kindred (2021)
Pre-Algebra, Middle School Math
Kurt Klassen (2022)
Facilities Manager
Open Bible Church
Sue Larson (2008)
High School English, Drama, Creative Writing
B.S. English Education, Liberty University
South Canyon Baptist Church
Tyler Mathieson (2016)
Learning Center and IT Department
Jessica Millhouse (2022)
Bible Teacher
BS Secondary education History & Biblical Studies, Grace University
Shiloh Church
Shawne Peters (2022)
Learning Center
Masters Degree as a Reading Specialist
Katie Peterson (2022)
American Sign Language
BA in Sign Language Interpreting
First Baptist Church
Steve Phelps
Custodian
Zion Lutheran Church
Jennifer Prahl (2009)
HS Social Studies/Bible
B.S. Social Studies Education, Bob Jones University
Landmark Community Church
Brittany Poto (2021)
Director of Choral Activities & Strings
B.M.E. in Music Education – University of Wyoming
B.M. in Music Performance – University of Wyoming
Shiloh Church
Matt Poto (2021)
Director of Bands
A.S. in Music Education – Northwest College
B.M.E in Music Education – University of Wyoming
Shiloh 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
Ken Shaffer (2021)
Bible
MDiv. Christian Apologetics, Liberty University
B.S. Psychology, Virginia Tech
South Canyon Baptist Church
Sara Skillman-Blom (2022)
English, Family & Consumer Science
Richard Stecher (2012)
HS Science
MEd Educational Technology Leadership(Lamar University)
Nikki Terry (2020)
Accounting
Tonya Torve (2018)
Learning Center Reading Specialist
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa OK.
Certifications in Reading, Learning Mediation, and Early Learning Intervention.
Ashley Trennepohl, (2014)
Physical Science & Science 8
B.S. Geology, School of Mines and Technology
M.A. 2nd Ed
Black Hills Community Church (PCA)
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
Jenn Utecht (2012)
Curriculum & Instruction Director
Bachelors of Arts (English)
Masters of Science (Curriculum & Instruction and Secondary Teaching)
Shiloh Church
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
Katie Wilken (2017)
Math
BS 2nd Math Ed & Biblical Studies, Grace University
South Canyon Church
Dawn Wombold (2010)
Admissions Director
B.S. Concordia College
Seward, NE
Divine Shepherd Lutheran
Brad Zachow (2022)
Principal
BS Elementary Education, Northern State University – 1997
MS Educational Administration, Northern State University – 2003
Bethel Church – Edgemont