RC Christian School Classroom

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)

Neal Adrian (2020)

College Biology

BS/MS/PhD Microbiology at SDSU
University of Oklahoma

Southern Hills Bible

Rebecca Adrian (2020)

Rebecca Adrian (2020)

Biology/Geometry

BS Zoology University of Oklahoma

Southern Hills Bible

Megan Andrews (2021)

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)

Liz Breed (2017)

Principal / Learning Center Director

BS Colorado Christian
MA Colorado Christian
Principal License University of Denver

First Assembly of God

Caroline Christopherson

Caroline Christopherson

Middle School Bible

BSEd Elementary and Middle Level Education

Rapid Valley Faith Baptist Church

 

Dwayne Cole (2024)

Dwayne Cole (2024)

6th Grade Bible, 8th Grade Computers, HS Multimedia Design, Yearbook

BAEd PE/History – Eastern Washington University
Master of Science in Educational Technology – Dakota State University

Midtown Church

Jordan Combs (2021)

Jordan Combs (2021)

Finance

BS, University of South Carolina

Fountain Springs Church

Adam Courtney (2017)

Adam Courtney (2017)

General Educator

,BS Sports Management
Marranatha Baptist University

Calvary Baptist Church

Kyle Courtney (2014)

Kyle Courtney (2014)

CEO / Activitites Director

BS Biblical Studies, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College,
Owatonna, MN

Hillsview Evangelical Free

William Duncan (2020)

William Duncan (2020)

World Geography, US Government

BA Political Science
Masters in Education

First Wesleyan Church

Suzie Egge (2021)

Suzie Egge (2021)

Middle School History

BS Physical Education – University of North Dakota
BS  Elementary/Middle School Education – Black Hills State University.

Parkview E Free

Pete Enos (2023)

Pete Enos (2023)

Physical Education

BA in Business Administration and Biblical Studies, Trinity Bible College

Bethel Church Sturgis

Shelley Fiester (2023)

Shelley Fiester (2023)

Spanish

Frontier School of the Bible
Western Nebraska Community College
Moody Bible Institute
Chadron State College

Bible Fellowship Church

Chip Franke (2024)

Chip Franke (2024)

World History, Weightlifting

BS, BHSU
Masters- Admin, SDSU

Rock Point Church

Annette Fudge (2024)

Annette Fudge (2024)

Freshman English, Sophomore Composition

BA English Literature –  Wheaton College

West Main Church of Christ

Karen Gilson (2019)

Karen Gilson (2019)

Geography

BS Elementary Education, Union College

Hermosa Seventh Day Adventist

Kristi Grinnell (2021)

Kristi Grinnell (2021)

Chemistry, Algebra I, Personal Finance, Environmental Science

ACS Certified BS Chemistry
Masters Forensic Science
 
Fountain Springs Church
Sarah Harrelson (2023)

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)

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)

Kevin Hess (2023)

Bible Teacher

BA Pastoral Studies/Youth Ministry, North Central University (Minneapolis)
MA 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)

Julie Hewitt (2011)

Administrator

MA Ed. Liberty University
BS South Dakota State University

Hillsview Evangelical Free

Nicolas Kindred (2021)

Nicolas Kindred (2021)

Pre-Algebra, Middle School Math

College of Idaho degree in Political Economy and Prelaw
 
1910 Church
Sue Larson (2008)

Sue Larson (2008)

High School English, Drama, Creative Writing

BS English Education, Liberty University

South Canyon Baptist Church

Erica Morgan (2023)

Erica Morgan (2023)

American Sign Language

AAS in Interpreting for the Deaf, San Antonio College

The Rapid City Potter’s House

Keith O'Halloran (2024)

Keith O'Halloran (2024)

High School Mathematics, Middle School Science

BS Electrical Engineering – Virginia Tech
MA Military Science – Air University

Real Life Church of the Nazarene

Tori Polly (2023)

Tori Polly (2023)

Administrative Assistant

BA in Theater, Cal Poly Pomona

Fountain Springs Church

 

Steve Phelps

Steve Phelps

Custodian

Zion Lutheran Church

Brittany Poto (2021)

Brittany Poto (2021)

Director of Choirs & Strings

BME Music Education – University of Wyoming
BM Music Performance – University of Wyoming

First Wesleyan Church

Matt Poto (2021)

Matt Poto (2021)

Director of Bands

AA in Music Education – Northwest College
BME in Music Education – University of Wyoming

First Wesleyan Church

Jacqueline Ricke (2023)

Jacqueline Ricke (2023)

MS English

BS in Elementary Education (K-8)
Western Governors University

Parkview Evangelical Free Church

Nick Rombough (2019)

Nick Rombough (2019)

Bible

Common Ground CMA

Mark Rossignol (2012)

Mark Rossignol (2012)

Custodian

Retired Army
Sergeant 1st Class

Calvary Lutheran Church

Angie Schafer (2018)

Angie Schafer (2018)

Athletics

BS Education/PE/Health, Chadron State University

South Canyon Baptist

Tami Schafer (2011)

Tami Schafer (2011)

Middle School English

BS Elementary Ed, Rockmont College, Denver

South Canyon Baptist Church

Andrea Schreiner (2024)

Andrea Schreiner (2024)

7th Grade English

Carrie Shaffer (2023)

Carrie Shaffer (2023)

IT Assistant/Learning Center

South Canyon Baptist Church

Ken Shaffer (2021)

Ken Shaffer (2021)

Bible

MDiv Christian Apologetics, Liberty University
BS Psychology, Virginia Tech

South Canyon Baptist Church

Richard Stecher (2012)

Richard Stecher (2012)

HS Science

BS Biology – SDSU
MEd Educational Technology Leadership – Lamar University
 
Zion Lutheran Church
Craig Steinberg (2023)

Craig Steinberg (2023)

HS Social Studies

BS Early Childhood Education – SDSU
Elementary certification – BHSU

First Wesleyan Church

Nikki Terry (2020)

Nikki Terry (2020)

Accounting

20 years Accounting
 
Hills View Evangelical Free Church
Tonya Torve (2018)

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)

Kristin Ugland (2016)

Middle and High School Art

AD Graphic Design Illustration,
Art Institute,  Albuquerque, New Mexico

First Wesleyan Church

Kris Uhl (2017)

Kris Uhl (2017)

Technology Coordinator

IT/Certified Network Administrator – El Toro, CA Inventory & Production Control Specialist, Marketing/Graphic Arts Certifications

Landmark Community Church

Aron Utecht (2023)

Aron Utecht (2023)

College History

MA American History – Univ. of Nebraska Kearney
Master of Divinity – Denver Seminary
Bachelor of Journalism – Univ. of Nebraska Lincoln

Shiloh Church

Jenn Utecht (2022)

Jenn Utecht (2022)

Curriculum & Instruction Director

BA English
MS Curriculum & Instruction and Secondary Teaching

Shiloh Church

Kystal Weber (2023)

Kystal Weber (2023)

HS Science

BS Education – Chadron State College

First Wesleyan Church

Kelly Weischedel (2015)

Kelly Weischedel (2015)

English 10

BA  – Northwest College
MA – University of MN
MDiv – AGTS

Rimrock Church

Carol A. Wendt (1992)

Carol A. Wendt (1992)

Middle School Math, Librarian

BS Elementary Education
University of South Dakota

Destiny Foursquare Church

Dawn Wombold (2010)

Dawn Wombold (2010)

Admissions Director

BS Concordia College – Seward, NE

Divine Shepherd Lutheran

Brad Zachow (2022)

Brad Zachow (2022)

Counselor

BS Elementary Education, Northern State University
MS Educational Administration, Northern State University

Bethel Church – Edgemont