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

Christie Alston (2023)

Christie Alston (2023)

Principal

B.S. in Biological Science at Rutgers University 
M.S.Ed in School Administration from St. Joseph’s College of Maine  

First Wesleyan Church

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

Gail Behrns (2022)

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)

Liz Breed (2017)

Learning Center Director

B.S. Colorado Christian
M.A. Colorado Christian
Principal License University of Denver

First Assembly of God

Caroline Christopherson

Caroline Christopherson

Middle School Bible

BSED in Elementary and Middle Level Education

Rapid Valley Faith Baptist Church

 

Adam Courtney (2017)

Adam Courtney (2017)

General Educator

B.S. in Sports Management
Marranatha Baptist University

Calvary Baptist Church

Kyle Courtney (2014)

Kyle Courtney (2014)

Activitites Director

B.S. 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

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

Parkview E Free

Kris Ellingson (2017)

Kris Ellingson (2017)

Technology Coordinator

Certified Network Administrator

Landmark Community Church

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

Karen Gilson (2019)

Karen Gilson (2019)

Geography

BS in 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 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)

Julie Hewitt (2011)

Administrator

M.A. Ed. Liberty University
B.S. South Dakota State University

Hillsview Evangelical Free

Nathan Kindred (2023)

Nathan Kindred (2023)

Custodian

Student, Black Hills State University

Fountain Springs Church

Nicolas Kindred (2021)

Nicolas Kindred (2021)

Pre-Algebra, Middle School Math

College of Idaho degree in Political Economy and Prelaw
 
1910 Church
Kurt Klassen (2022)

Kurt Klassen (2022)

Facilities Manager

Open Bible Church

Sue Larson (2008)

Sue Larson (2008)

High School English, Drama, Creative Writing

B.S. English Education, Liberty University

South Canyon Baptist Church

Scott Martin (2023)

Scott Martin (2023)

Bible Teacher

BS in History, Colorado State University
MDiv, Denver Seminary

Shiloh Church, Piedmont

Jessica Millhouse (2022)

Jessica Millhouse (2022)

Bible Teacher

BS Secondary education History & Biblical Studies, Grace University

Shiloh 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

John Nelson (2023)

John Nelson (2023)

Lead Administrator

BS: Secondary Mathematics Education
MA: Secondary Education

South Canyon Baptist Church

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 Choral Activities & Strings

B.M.E. in Music Education – University of Wyoming
B.M. in Music Performance – University of Wyoming

First Wesleyan Church

Matt Poto (2021)

Matt Poto (2021)

Director of Choirs and Strings

A.A. in Music Education – Northwest College
B.M.E 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

B.S. Elementary Ed, Rockmont College, Denver

South Canyon Baptist Church

Ken Shaffer (2021)

Ken Shaffer (2021)

Bible

MDiv. Christian Apologetics, Liberty University
B.S. 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

Associate Degree in Graphic Design Illustration,
Art Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Real Life Church of the Nazarene

Aron Utecht (2023)

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)

Jenn Utecht (2022)

Curriculum & Instruction Director

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

Shiloh Church

Kystal Weber (2023)

Kystal Weber (2023)

HS Science

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

B.S. Elementary Education
University of South Dakota

Destiny Foursquare Church

Dawn Wombold (2010)

Dawn Wombold (2010)

Admissions Director

B.S. Concordia College
Seward, NE

Divine Shepherd Lutheran

Brad Zachow (2022)

Brad Zachow (2022)

Counselor

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

Bethel Church – Edgemont