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.

Parent

Mills, Kim

Mills, Kim

Kim.Mills@whcs.org

Position: Principal

Manages the general operations of the school with mission-focused decisions and leadership of personnel and families, encouraging a Christ-centered school culture

Education:

  • Principal License in School Administration for Grades PK-12th
  • Azusa Pacific University, MA in Teaching
  • Biola University, BM in Music Performance

At WHCS since 2018

    Vogt, Traci

    Vogt, Traci

    Traci.Vogt@whcs.org

    Position: Dean of Students

    Oversees student development outside of the classroom, discipline, chapel and other student-centered programs

    Education:

    • Azusa Pacific University, M.Ed. in College Student Affairs
    • Warner Pacific College, BS in Human Development
    • Warner Pacific College, BA in Religion and Christian Ministries

    At WHCS since 2021

      Becker, Laurie

      Becker, Laurie

      Laurie.Becker@whcs.org

      Position: Director of Admissions

      Manages admissions and enrollment

      Education:

      • Attended Northwest University

      At WHCS since 2002

        Andrew, Lisa

        Andrew, Lisa

        Lisa.Andrew@whcs.org

        Position: Director of Development & Advancement

        Manages fundraising/grants, advancement, FACTS, registrar

        Education:

        • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
        • University of Oregon, BS in Exercise and Movement Science, Psychology

        At WHCS since 2010

          Gellatly, Erik

          erik.gellatly@whcs.org

          Position: Director of Business Operations

          Manages the finance and human resources departments; maintains the school’s operating budget

          Education:

          • Willamette University, JD
          • Portland State University, BS in Political Science, Speech Communication

          At WHCS since 2023

            Holmes, Joel

            joel.holmes@whcs.org

            Position: Assistant Principal

            Assists the principal in oversight of budgets and policies, supervision of staff members, leadership of school operations. Also partners with the Dean of Students in discipline and community initiatives.

            Education:

            • Grand Canyon University, MA Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Urban Ministry
            • Grand Canyon University, MS Educational Leadership
            • University of Idaho, BS in Art Education

            At WHCS since 2023

              Fausto, Annie

              Fausto, Annie

              annie.fausto@whcs.org

              Position: Director of Marketing / Substitute Coordinator

              Manages marketing and social media.

              Education:

              • Grove City College, BA in English and Communication, Secondary Education Certification

              At WHCS since 2017

                Bates, Allison

                Bates, Allison

                Position: Art Teacher

                Education:

                • Houghton College, BA in Fine Arts, Minor in Education
                • Nazareth College, Post Baccalaureate in Art Education

                At WHCS since 2016

                  Cartmill, Mauria

                  Cartmill, Mauria

                  Position: Instructional Aide

                  Education:

                  • Grove City College, BS in Finance

                  At WHCS since 2022

                    Cloutier, Pamela

                    Cloutier, Pamela

                    Position: 7th/8th Grade Teacher

                    Education:

                    • Western Oregon University, MS in Education
                    • Corban University, BS in Language Arts Education

                    At WHCS since 2016

                      Ell, Megan

                      Position: 5th Grade Teacher

                      Education:

                      • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
                      • Portland State University, BS in Psychology

                      At WHCS since 2023

                        Erickson, Stacey

                        Erickson, Stacey

                        Position: 2nd Grade Teacher

                        Education:

                        • Portland State University, M.Ed. in Education
                        • Oregon State University, BS in Human Development and Family Sciences

                        At WHCS since 2021

                          Godaert, Esther

                          Godaert, Esther

                          Position: Instructional Aide

                          Education:

                          • Portland State University, BA in Linguistics, TESL Certificate

                          At WHCS since 2007

                            Heldt, Stephanie

                            Heldt, Stephanie

                            Position: Kindergarten Teacher

                            Education:

                            • Concordia University, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
                            • Concordia University, BA in Elementary Education

                            At WHCS since 2018

                              Hogan, Jon

                              Hogan, Jon

                              Position: 3rd Grade Teacher

                              Education:

                              • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
                              • Portland State University, BA in Film

                              At WHCS since 2021

                                Johnson, Sarah

                                Position: 3rd Grade Teacher

                                Education:

                                • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
                                • George Fox University, BA in Teaching

                                At WHCS since 2023

                                  Keller, Lindsey

                                  Keller, Lindsey

                                  Position: 1st Grade Teacher

                                  Education:

                                  • San Diego State University, MA in Education
                                  • Northwest Nazarene University, BA in Elementary Education

                                  At WHCS since 2021

                                    Kraakevik, Sue

                                    Kraakevik, Sue

                                    Position: Library Teacher

                                    Education:

                                    • Bethel University, BA in Elementary Education

                                    At WHCS since 2021

                                      Leary, Adri

                                      Position: 4th Grade Teacher

                                      Education:

                                      • Biola University, BA in Elementary Education

                                      At WHCS since 2023

                                        Liles, Todd

                                        Liles, Todd

                                        Position: 6th/7th/8th Grade Teacher

                                        Education:

                                        • Western Seminary, MA in Biblical and Theological Studies
                                        • Anderson University, BA in Christian Ministries

                                        At WHCS since 2022

                                          McRobert, Becky

                                          McRobert, Becky

                                          Position: Instructional Coach

                                          Education:

                                          • Concordia University, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
                                          • Western Oregon University, BA in Elementary Education

                                          At WHCS since 2003

                                            Melrose, Megan

                                            Melrose, Megan

                                            Position: Music Teacher

                                            Education:

                                            • Seattle Pacific University, BA in Music Education

                                            At WHCS since 2022

                                              Middleton, Ron

                                              Middleton, Ron

                                              Position: 6th Grade Teacher

                                              Education:

                                              • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
                                              • Multnomah University, BA in Religious Education

                                              At WHCS since 1999

                                                Moore, Jefferson

                                                Moore, Jefferson

                                                Position: 7th/8th Grade Teacher

                                                Education:

                                                • Concordia University, St. Paul, M.Ed. in Education Administration
                                                • Western Oregon University, BS in Social Science

                                                At WHCS since 2022

                                                  Nelson, Kelly

                                                  Position: 2nd Grade Teacher

                                                  Education:

                                                  • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
                                                  • Oregon State University, BS in Human Development & Family Sciences

                                                  At WHCS since 2023

                                                    Platt, Jodi

                                                    Platt, Jodi

                                                    Position: 1st Grade Teacher

                                                    Education:

                                                    • George Fox University, BS in Elementary Education

                                                    At WHCS since 2022

                                                      Povolny, Susi

                                                      Povolny, Susi

                                                      Position: 7th/8th Grade Teacher

                                                      Education:

                                                      • Bryn Mawr College, BA in German Language, Literature

                                                      At WHCS since 2007

                                                        Ramella, Angelo

                                                        Ramella, Angelo

                                                        Position: PE Teacher

                                                        Education:

                                                        • Arizona State University, BA Business

                                                        At WHCS since 2021

                                                          Reed, Molly

                                                          Reed, Molly

                                                          Position: Instructional Aide/Lunch Monitor

                                                          Education:

                                                          • Western Business College, AB in Business

                                                          At WHCS since 2017

                                                            Reichenberger, Grace

                                                            Position: 4th Grade Teacher

                                                            Education:

                                                            • Oregon State University BA in Education, English Literature

                                                            At WHCS since 2023

                                                              Roberts, Carrie

                                                              Roberts, Carrie

                                                              Position: Instructional Aide

                                                              Education:

                                                              • Attended University of Southern California

                                                              At WHCS 2006-2007, since 2013

                                                                Steuwer, Maggie

                                                                Steuwer, Maggie

                                                                Position: 6th Grade Teacher

                                                                Education:

                                                                • Pepperdine University, MA in Education
                                                                • University of Idaho, BA Advertising and Public Relations

                                                                At WHCS since 2021

                                                                  Stillwell, Stephanie

                                                                  Stillwell, Stephanie

                                                                  Position: 1st Grade Teacher

                                                                  Education:

                                                                  • Azusa Pacific University, MA in Social Science
                                                                  • LIFE Pacific College, BA in Bible, Christian Education

                                                                  At WHCS since 2018

                                                                    Swain, Susan

                                                                    Swain, Susan

                                                                    Position: Science Lab Teacher

                                                                    Education:

                                                                    • Northern Arizona University, BS in Elementary Education

                                                                    At WHCS since 1998

                                                                      Vore, Jennifer

                                                                      Position: 8th Grade Teacher/Science Lab

                                                                      Education:

                                                                      • University of Idaho, BS in Chemical Engineering

                                                                      At WHCS since 2023

                                                                        Westerberg, Ann

                                                                        Westerberg, Ann

                                                                        Position: Instructional Aide

                                                                        Education:

                                                                        • Loyola University, MA in Reading
                                                                        • Wheaton College, BS in Education

                                                                        At WHCS since 1994

                                                                          Wilson, Michelle

                                                                          Wilson, Michelle

                                                                          Position: 5th Grade Teacher

                                                                          Education:

                                                                          • Pacific University, MA in Teaching
                                                                          • Prairie College Three Hills, BA in Biblical Studies

                                                                          At WHCS since 2022

                                                                            Atienza, Eileen

                                                                            Atienza, Eileen

                                                                            Position: Recess Monitor

                                                                            Education:

                                                                            • Attended Vancouver Community College Dental Reception Coordinator Program
                                                                            • Attended Capilano College Business Fundamentals Program

                                                                            At WHCS since 2021

                                                                              Boyle, Priscilla

                                                                              Position: Front Desk, Administrative Assistant

                                                                              Education:

                                                                              • Multnomah University, BA in Bible & Theology, Psychology

                                                                              At WHCS since 2023

                                                                                Brewer, Tim

                                                                                Position: Facilities Manager

                                                                                Education:

                                                                                At WHCS since 2023

                                                                                  Brownlee, Hannah

                                                                                  Brownlee, Hannah

                                                                                  Position: Athletic Director

                                                                                  Education:

                                                                                  • George Fox University, BA in International Business
                                                                                  • George Fox University, BS in Accounting

                                                                                  At WHCS since 2023

                                                                                    Huffman, Sarah, RN

                                                                                    Position: School Nurse

                                                                                    Education:

                                                                                    • Breckinridge School of Nursing, AD in Nursing

                                                                                    At WHCS since 2021

                                                                                      Lester, Jim

                                                                                      Lester, Jim

                                                                                      Position: Technology Support Staff

                                                                                      Education:

                                                                                      • Portland State University, BS in Computer Science

                                                                                      At WHCS since 2016

                                                                                        Pahl, Aimee

                                                                                        Pahl, Aimee

                                                                                        Position: Recess Monitor

                                                                                        Education:

                                                                                        • Multnomah University, Masters of Divinity
                                                                                        • Fordham University, BA in Theatre Arts

                                                                                        At WHCS since 2022

                                                                                          Pitts, Gwyn

                                                                                          Pitts, Gwyn

                                                                                          Position: Educational Tutor

                                                                                          Education:

                                                                                          • Evangel University, BA in Elementary Education

                                                                                          At WHCS since 2001

                                                                                            Sheaffer, April

                                                                                            Sheaffer, April

                                                                                            Position: Front Desk/Copy Center

                                                                                            Education: 

                                                                                            • Attended University of Oregon

                                                                                            At WHCS since 2009