Excellent teachers are essential for an outstanding school. West Hills Christian School is fortunate to have the resources to recruit and retain first-class teachers who can bring out the best in every child. Our faculty members are certified, excellent educators and committed Christians.
The teachers, staff and leadership really care about our children, and are committed to academic excellence and providing a strong spiritual foundation. They make learning fun and encourage our children to grow academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
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Chang, Soo
Soo.Chang@whcs.orgPosition: Head of School
The institutional and educational leader of the school; oversees all administration; conducts the overall operations and business functions of the school; responsible for strategic planning; advises the school Board; engages the external community.
Education:
- Biola University Talbot School of Theology, MDiv in Christian Education
- University of Southern California, BS in Business Administration
At WHCS since 2017
DeLuca, Britney
Britney.DeLuca@whcs.orgPosition: Director of Admissions and Advancement
In charge of the functions of admissions, enrollment, marketing and fundraising.
Education:
- Portland State University, BS in Liberal Arts, Minor in Communications
At WHCS since 2015
Goffe, Denise
Denise.Goffe@whcs.orgPosition: Director of Administrative Services
Directs the day-to-day administrative operations across the school community; oversees support staff; manages the school calendar; supervises campus communication strategy.
Education:
- Attended George Fox University
At WHCS since 1984
Lammers, Amy
Amy.Lammers@whcs.orgPosition: Director of Finance
Manages the finance and human resources departments; maintains the school’s operating budget.
Education:
- Calvin College, BS in Accounting
At WHCS since 2007
Loiler, Doug
Doug.Loiler@whcs.orgPosition: 6th-8th Grade Principal / Athletic Director
Heads up all physical education, including sports and health programs; supervises Middle School program (grades 6-8); oversees student discipline (grades 6-8); manages facility rentals.
Education:
- Whitworth University, BA in Education
At WHCS since 2005
Middleton, Ron
Ron.Middleton@whcs.orgPosition: K-5th Grade Principal / 6th Grade Teacher
Supervises Lower School program (K-5); teaches 6th grade.
Education:
- Multnomah University, BA in Religious Education
- George Fox University, MA in Teaching
At WHCS since 1999
Adams, Jana
Position: Middle School Science, Math, Bible
Education:
- Faith Baptist Bible College, BS Elementary Education, Bible/Theology
At WHCS since 2019
Andrew, Lisa
Position:Â Physical Education Teacher
Education:
- University of Oregon, BS in Exercise and Movement Science / Psychology
- George Fox University, MA in Teaching
At WHCS since 2010
Bates, Allison
Position:Â Â Art Teacher
Education:
- Houghton College, BA in Fine Arts, Minor in Education
- Nazareth College, Post Baccalaureate in Art Education
At WHCS since 2016
Brumley, Robin
Position: 3rd – 8th Grade Music Teacher
Education:
- Linfield College, BA in Music Education
At WHCS since 2003
Cloutier, Pamela
Position: 7th/8th Grade Teacher
Education:
- Corban University, BS in Language Arts Education
- Western Oregon University, MS in Education
At WHCS since 2016
d’Elsaux, Jennifer
Position: 5th Grade Teacher
Education:
- Portland Community College, AA Early Childhood Education
- George Fox University, BS Elementary Education
At WHCS since 2019
Danhof, Lois
Position: 7th/8th Grade Teacher
Education:
- Dordt College, BA in Elementary Education / Physical Education
At WHCS since 1992
Fausto, Annie
Position: K-2nd Grade Music Teacher / Substitute Teacher
Education:
- Grove City College, BA in English and Communication, Secondary Education Certification
At WHCS since 2017
Godaert, Esther
Position: Instructional Aide
Education:
- Portland State University, BA in Linguistics, TESL Certificate
At WHCS since 2007
Heimbegner, Ian
Position: Physical Education Teacher
Education:
- George Fox University, BA in Business, Writing/Literature
- George Fox University, MAT
At WHCS since 2019
Heldt, Stephanie
Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Education:
- Concordia University, BA in Elementary Education, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Reading Endorsement
At WHCS since 2018
Hutchison, Brianna
Position: 3rd Grade Teacher
Education:
- University of Oregon, BA in Educational Studies, Minor in Special Education, MA in Education
At WHCS since 2015
Johnson, Christine
Position: 6th Grade Teacher
Education:
- Warner Pacific College, BA in Human Development and Family Studies
- George Fox University, MA in Teaching
At WHCS since 2012
Koss, Becky
Position: 3rd Grade Teacher
Education:
- George Fox University, BS in Elementary Education
At WHCS 2015, since 2017
Larson, Devyn
Position: Head of Educational Technology
Education:
- Pacific Lutheran University, BA in History / Global Studies and Cultural Diversity
- George Fox University, MA in Education
At WHCS since 2009
Lebsock, Amy
Position: 7th/8th Grade Teacher
Education:
- Westmont College, BA in English
- Willamette University, MA in Teaching
At WHCS 1993-96, since 2006
Loiler, Doug
Doug.Loiler@whcs.orgPosition: 6th-8th Grade Principal / Athletic Director
Heads up all physical education, including sports and health programs; supervises Middle School program (grades 6-8); oversees student discipline (grades 6-8); manages facility rentals.
Education:
- Whitworth University, BA in Education
At WHCS since 2005
Lyman, Brittany
Position: 2nd Grade Teacher
Education:
- University of Portland, BA in ECE / Education
At WHCS 2004-2009, since 2016
McCaslin, Dixie
Position: 5th Grade Teacher
Education:
- Eastern Oregon State College, BA in Elementary Education
- Oregon State University, MS in Reading
At WHCS since 2018
McRobert, Becky
Position: Librarian / Literacy Coach
Education:
- Western Oregon University, BA in Elementary Education
At WHCS since 2003
Mickel, Meredith
Position: 2nd Grade Teacher
Education:
- Multnomah University, BA in Education / Bible and Theology
At WHCS since 2013
Middleton, Ron
Ron.Middleton@whcs.orgPosition: K-5th Grade Principal / 6th Grade Teacher
Supervises Lower School program (K-5); teaches 6th grade.
Education:
- Multnomah University, BA in Religious Education
- George Fox University, MA in Teaching
At WHCS since 1999
Mills, Kim
Position: 6th Grade Teacher
Education:
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Biola University, BM in Performance
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Azusa Pacific University, MA in Teaching
At WHCS since 2018
Muramoto, Jennifer
Position: Instructional Aide
Education:
- University of Toronto, BA in English Literature
At WHCS since 2007
Parker, Marcy
Position: Assistant Librarian / Instructional Aide / Before-School Care Staff
Education:
- Portland Community College, AA
At WHCS since 2009
Piedra, Kristy
Position: 4th Grade Teacher
Education:
- Corban University, BA in Elementary Education
- George Fox University, Fashion and Merchandising
At WHCS since 2006
Porter, Sue
Position: 4th Grade Teacher
Education:
- Whitworth College, BA in Home Economics / Elementary Education
At WHCS since 2000
Povolny, Susi
Position: 7th/8th Grade Teacher
Education:
- Bryn Mawr College, BA in German Language and Literature
- State of Florida, Educator’s Certificate
At WHCS since 2007
Proulx, Sylvia
Position: 5th-8th Grade Spanish Teacher
Education:
- University of Arizona, BA in Education, MA in Education
At WHCS since 2010
Ray, Tim
Position: Band Director / Recess Staff
Education:
- George Fox University, BA in General Music
- Attended Portland Community College
At WHCS since 2017
Roberts, Carrie
Position: Instructional Aide
Education:
- Attended University of Southern California
At WHCS 2006-2007, since 2013
Stillwell, Stephanie
Position: Kindergarten Teacher
Education:
- LIFE Pacific College, BA in Bible and Christian Education
- Azusa Pacific University, MA in Social Science with Emphasis in Leadership Development
At WHCS since 2018
Swain, Susan
Position: Science Lab
Education:
- Northern Arizona University, BS in Elementary Education
At WHCS since 1998
Walters, Chris
Position: 1st Grade Teacher
Education:
- Cal Poly, BA in Early Childhood Education
At WHCS since 1993
Westerberg, Ann
Position: Instructional Aide
Education:
- Wheaton College, BS in Education
- Loyola University, MA in Reading
At WHCS since 1994
Balsiger, Melissa
Position: Middle School Administrative Assistant
Education:
- Oregon State University, BA in Business
At WHCS since 2005
Becker, Laurie
Position: Accounting Specialist
Education:
- Attended Northwest University
At WHCS since 2002
Bernstein, Rose BSN, RN
Position: School Nurse
Education:
- Linfield College, BS in Nursing
- George Fox University, BS in Exercise Science / Fitness Management
At WHCS since 2017
Coleman, Marisa
Position: Social Media Manager
Education:
- George Fox University, BA in Communications and Minor in Leadership Studies
At WHCS since 2018
Davis, Meralee
Position: Copy Center Staff
Education:
- Washington State University, BA in Communications / Public Relations
At WHCS since 2013
Fisk, Sharon
Sharon.Fisk@whcs.orgPosition:Â Academic Services Consultant
Education:
- Central Washington State University, BA in Education
- Portland State University, MA in Education, Special Education Certification
At WHCS since 2001
Gillett, Amy BSN, RN
Position: School Nurse
Education:
- Walla Walla University, BS in Nursing
At WHCS since 2016
Hammon, Lindsey
Position: Recess Staff
Education:
- George Fox University, BS in Nursing
At WHCS since 2019
Kotel, Rod
Position: Facilities Manager
Education:
- University of Oregon, BA in Business Admin
At WHCS 2005-2011, since 2013
Lester, Jim
Position: Technology Support Staff / After -School Academy Staff
Education:
- Portland State University, BS in Computer Science
At WHCS since 2016
Maidment, Kristin BSN, RN
Position: School Nurse
Education:
- Cottey College, A.A.
- Linfield College, BS in Nursing
At WHCS since 2015
McMahon, Amy
Position: Supervisor of Food Services
Education:
- Washington State University, BS in Psychology
At WHCS since 2014
McNamara, Meg
Position:Â Chapel Worship Leader
Education:
- Seattle Pacific University, BA in Educational Ministry
At WHCS since 2018
Meek, Lisa
Position: Copy Center Staff
Education:
- Oregon Health Science University, BS in Nursing
At WHCS since 2013
Parker, Marcy
Position: Assistant Librarian / Instructional Aide / Before-School Care Staff
Education:
- Portland Community College, AA
At WHCS since 2009
Pitts, Gwyn
Position: Educational Tutor
Education:
- Evangel University, BA in Elementary Education
At WHCS since 2001
Ray, Tim
Position: Band Director / Recess Staff
Education:
- George Fox University, BA in General Music
- Attended Portland Community College
At WHCS since 2017
Reed, Molly
Position: Food Services /Â After-School Academy Staff
Education:
- Attended Western Business School
At WHCS since 2017
Sheaffer, April
Position: Front Desk Receptionist
Education:
- University of Oregon, BA in Psychology
At WHCS since 2010
Sommer, Kelly
Position: Receptionist
Education:
- St. Marys College, BA, Elementary Education
At WHCS since 2019
Williamson, Courtney
Position: Assistant Director of Advancement
Education:
- Capernwray Bible School, Bible Certificate
- The Master’s University, BA in Christian Education
- Biola University Talbot Graduate School, MA in Christian Education
At WHCS since 2017
Wooten, Melayne
Position: Recess Staff, Food Services
Education:
- Central Arizona College, AA in Early Childhood Education
- Northern Arizona University, BS in Elementary Education
At WHCS since 2018