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FACULTY & STAFF
Headmaster: Mr. Gene Drummond
Mr. Drummond serves as the school's
headmaster, but he spends most of his day in the classroom. His teaching
duties include 6, 7, and 8 Grammar, 7 and 8 Literature, and 6 Vocabulary. Mr. Drummond's students often find his classes to be the
most challenging, but also the most enjoyable.
Mr. Drummond received a B.A. in
Secondary Education from
Bob Jones University and a Masters in Education from the
University of South Alabama. He is married with two children and is a
member of Grace Baptist Church.
Kindergarten:
Mrs. Pilar Parry
Mrs. Parry graduated
from Pensacola Christian College with a degree in elementary education. Her
experience includes 3 years teaching at East Hill Christian School in Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Parry are members of Grace Baptist Church. Mr. Tim Parry serves
as a member of the School Board. The Parry’s have two children who attend The
Christian School of Grace Baptist Church.
First Grade: Mrs. Jan Springer
Mrs. Springer provides a great
foundation to our first graders in reading, phonics, grammar, and math. The
students are challenged and encouraged to develop their minds for the glory of
God each day.
Mrs. Springer has a B.A. in Elementary
Education from Shippensburg University and has advanced training in Reading
development. Through the years she has provided many families with individual tutoring for
students with reading difficulties.
She
is married, with three children and is a member of Grace Baptist Church.
Second
Grade: Mrs. Michelle Bollinger
Michelle
Bollinger joined the faculty of The Christian School of Grace Baptist Church in
the fall of 2005. Mrs. Bollinger completed her undergraduate work in
elementary and early childhood education at Shippensburg University in December
of 2003. She followed that degree with an additional semester of graduate
work in education at Shippensburg as well. She has used her
degree to provide several local districts with long-term substitute work.
Mrs. Bollinger attended and graduated from The Christian School in 1995.
Michelle and her husband, Shaun, reside in Mechanicsburg and are members of
Grace Baptist Church.
Third Grade: Mrs. Becky Davis
Our Third Grade teacher joined the
faculty in 1998 after having been a substitute teacher in many local schools.
Each day in her classroom she demonstrates a great earnestness
for learning and for serving Christ.
Mrs. Davis completed both her bachelor
and master degrees in education from Shippensburg University. She is married
and has three children. She is a member of
the Carlisle Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Fourth Grade: Mrs.
Rebecca Beardmore
Mrs. Beardmore graduated from Houghton
College with a BA in Inclusive Childhood Education. She grew up in a Christian
home attending Bible Baptist Church and graduating from Bible Baptist Christian
School. Mrs. Beardmore views teaching at the Christian School as an opportunity
to serve families and the church by giving students a quality, Christian
education. Becca and her husband, Paul, are members of Grace Baptist Church.
Fifth
Grade: Mr. Greg Rudder
Mr. Rudder is a
Shippensburg graduate with a BS in Secondary Education and also a graduate of
Anderson University with a BA in Physical Education and
Christian
Ministries.
Mr. Rudder has been employed as a substitute teacher in the local school
districts. Prior to that he was involved in Christian camping ministries. Greg
says, “I believe learning is a lifelong skill to be continually developed.
Through respect and relationships built both in and out of the classroom, I
expect to create an environment in which every student is challenged and
encouraged to grow.” In
addition to 5th Grade, Mr. Rudder teaches 7th & 8th
History.
Greg and his wife Lisa have 4 children and are member of Carlisle Reformed
Presbyterian Church.
MIDDLE
SCHOOL FACULTY
Mrs. Dinah Schaszberger
Mrs. Schaszberger began her teaching
duties at Grace in 1996.
As a part time teacher, she
teaches 6th grade reading and serves as a Kindergarten through grade
8 tutor. Her background in teaching
reading and her love of dramatic arts help strengthen students in these critical
areas.
Mrs. Schaszberger received a bachelor degree from
Cedarville College and a master's degree in Education from
Bowling Green University. She is married with two children and is a member of Faith Chapel
in Carlisle.
SPECIALTY STAFF
Technology Coordinator:
Mr. Mike Endres
Mr. Endres received his Bachelor degree from Messiah
College and joined our faculty in 1999 after completing his Master's
degree from Shippensburg University in Special Education. After
teaching 2nd grade for six years, he is now primarily the Computer Lab teacher
for grades 1-8. He also teaches Physical Education for grades 5-8, 5th
grade Reading, and 7th & 8th grade Bible as well as directing the Boy's Ensemble.
He is married to our former second grade teacher and has three children. He and his wife Melanie
are members of Grace Baptist Church.
Spanish:
Mrs. Sara Leone
Mrs. Leone
attended The Christian School of Grace Baptist Church from Kindergarten through
eighth grade. In 1987 she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from
Grove City
College. She has taught various grade levels in Christian schools in
Illinois and Pennsylvania, including a year of beginning Spanish here at Grace
Baptist Christian School (1999-2000). From 2000 to 2005 she home schooled
her children in rural Georgia. She currently teaches seventh and eighth
grade Spanish.
In 2007 Banner of
Truth Trust published Mrs. Leone's book on the responsibilities of pastors'
wives entitled, Her Husband's Crown - A
Wife's Ministry and a Minister's Wife. She and her husband Scott
have three children and are members of Grace Baptist Church. Her hobbies
include reading, crocheting, piano playing, and family history.
Math / Science: Mr. Gareth Schuth
Mr. Schuth is a 2005 Messiah College graduate with a BS in Music Education.
After teaching music in public school and tutoring students in Math, he
discovered his love of teaching Math. This led to adding Math and Science
credentials to his PA Teaching Certificate. He is excited to share his knowledge
and love these subjects with his students. “Helping transform young minds to
the likeness of Christ takes time, effort and love.”
Mr.
Shuth teaches 6th-8th grade Math and Science, 6th
grade Bible and Geography, and 7th and 8th grade Algebra.
Gareth and his
wife, Annie, are members of Grace Baptist Church.
Music / 7th & 8th Grade Math: Mrs. Carol
Garman
Mrs. Garman is a 1979 Geneva College graduate with a degree in Elementary
Education and a concentration in music. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Garman
taught 2nd grade in The Christian School from 1979-80, 2nd
and 3rd grade from 1980-81, and 2nd grade from 1981-1984.
She is
a past member of the Genevans Concert Choir and Madrigals, and she traveled with
the Continental Singers for one summer singing in Holland, Germany and Poland.
She has served in the Christian School as a music substitute for several years
as well as accompanist and music coach.
Mrs. Garman returned to The Christian School as music teacher in 2002 providing
music instruction to grades 1st through 8th and she also teaches 7th and 8th
grade math. Besides this she directs
two middle school choirs, Girls’ Ensemble, and Grace Notes. Her
duties include planning and directing the music portion of school programs, and
preparing students for annual music competitions.
Mrs. Garman is
married to her husband Phil. They have three children and are members of Grace Baptist
Church.
Art: Mrs. Joie Fitzpatrick
Mrs. Fitzpatrick teaches art classes
for grades three through six. She also serves as the school's volunteer
Librarian. After studying at Covenant College, she developed her love of art
and is now sharing her knowledge with our students.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick is married to Charles Fitzpatrick.
Fitz, as he is affectionately called, taught in our school for many years and is
now the pastor of the Reibers Reformed Baptist Church where they are members.
The Fitzpatricks have five children and three grandchildren.
Secretary: Mrs. Karyl Drummond
Mrs. Drummond serves as the school
secretary and assists the Headmaster in many of his administrative duties.
She also provides first aid to the students.
Mrs. Drummond attended Bob Jones University and
received her Secretarial Certificate from Norwich Business School in
Connecticut. She is the wife of our Headmaster and they have two
children. She is a member of Grace Baptist Church.
General
information about faculty & Administration
The Christian School of Grace Baptist
Church is governed by a Board of men elected from the membership of Grace
Baptist Church of Carlisle and other churches holding like doctrinal beliefs.
The
Board of Directors establishes the policies of the school, and appoints the
school's chief administrator and faculty.
The Headmaster and faculty are selected
first upon testimony of Christian experience and life, and then upon academic
preparation and experience. The teachers must be well-qualified and represent a
good balance in training, experience, excellence of Christian character and
conviction, and love for children.
All
faculty members must subscribe to the statement of faith as set forth in the
Constitution of the Grace Baptist Church of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. All
faculty members are subject to the rules, regulations, and provisions contained
in the Constitution and By-Laws of the Christian School of Grace Baptist Church.
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