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

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

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)

Shelley Fiester (2023)

Karen Gilson (2019)

Geography

BS in Elementary Education, Union College

Hermosa Seventh Day Adventist

Kristi Grinnell (2021)

Chemistry, Algebra I, Personal Finance, Environmental Science

ACS Certified BS Chemistry
Masters Forensic Science

Fountain Springs Church

Annabelle Herman (2023)

Front Office

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

College of Idaho degree in Political Economy and Prelaw

1910 Church

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

Jessica Millhouse (2022)

Bible Teacher

BS Secondary education History & Biblical Studies, Grace University

Shiloh Church

Erica Morgan (2023)

John Nelson (2023)

Tori Polly (2023)

Front Office

Steve Phelps

Custodian

Zion Lutheran 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

Jacqueline Ricke (2023)

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

Richard Stecher (2012)

HS Science

BS Biology(SDSU)
MEd Educational Technology Leadership(Lamar University)

Zion Lutheran Church

Craig Steinberg (2023)

Nikki Terry (2020)

Accounting

20 years Accounting

Hills View Evangelical Free Church

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)

Jenn Utecht (2022)

Curriculum & Instruction Director

Bachelors of Arts (English)
Masters of Science (Curriculum & Instruction and Secondary Teaching)

Shiloh Church

Kystal Weber (2023)

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)

Principal

BS Elementary Education, Northern State University – 1997
MS Educational Administration, Northern State University – 2003

Bethel Church – Edgemont