
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
Masters Forensic Science
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

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
MEd Educational Technology Leadership(Lamar University)
Craig Steinberg (2023)

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.

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