Meet the Bellingham Christian Staff
Our Staff partners in our mission to serve children of Christian families in Whatcom County. They help us provide Christian education of high academic quality that promotes authentic Christian character among students who will then impact the world for Christ!
BCS provides a positive work environment where all staff can thrive and grow professionally while integrating their Christian commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
We are grateful for our Staff!
Administration
Shawn Cunningham
Head of Schools
Rock Rose
Director of Learning
Darryn Kleyn
Principal
Brian Steele
Director of Discipleship
Alyssa Benham
Director of Discipleship
Early Childhood | Preschool and Kindergarten
Susan Robertson
Kindergarten Teacher
Sonya Bovenkamp
Early Childhood Coordinator
Mikala Luce
Instructional Assistant
Julie Jahns
Kindergarten Teacher
Jill Gosda
Preschool Teacher
Heather Moll
Preschool Teacher
Catherine Brink
Instructional Assistant
Elementary
Rachel Nelson
1/2 Grade Teacher
Melanie Ginoza
1/2 Grade Teacher
Maddisyn Nelson
1/2 Grade Teacher
Laural VanderYacht
3/4 Grade Teacher
Kristen Davidson
1/2 Grade Teacher
Kat Purcell
3/4 Grade Teacher
Joy Hinds
3/4 Grade Teacher
Joy Anderson
Instructional Assistant - Inclusion
Jodee Roddy
Instructional Assistant
Gienna Voss
Instructional Assistant
Elisabeth Struiksma
Instructional Assistant
Davina Rodriguez
Instructional Assistant
Darin Lewis
1/2 Grade Teacher
Bonnie Cunningham
3/4 Grade Teacher
Antonina Kaparchuk
Instructional Assistant
Middle School
Sean Foster
7th/8th & HS Teacher
Megan Soderquist
5th/6th Grade Teacher
Kendra Forster
7th/8th & HS Teacher
Josh Ausfahl
7th/8th Grade Teacher
Jessie Klassen
7th/8th Grade Teacher
Jessica Rust
Instructional Assistant
Jess Soares
5th/6th Grade Teacher
Jenn Stutsman
Instructional Assistant
Heidi Koepp
Instructional Assistant
Christina Kortering
5th/6th Grade Teacher
Chantel Gardner
Instructional Assistant
Brittney Jones
5th/6th Grade Teacher
Brady Soderquist
7th/8th Grade Teacher
Andy Lewis
5th/6th Grade Teacher
Ally Davis
7th/8th Grade Teacher
High School
Sean Foster
7th/8th & HS Teacher
Nate Gibson
High School Teacher
Kendra Forster
7th/8th & HS Teacher
Janelle Berschauer
High School Teacher
Office Staff
Stacey Rorvig
Partnership Coordinator
Marissa Wittig
Middle School Secretary
Lisa Russell
Director of Finances/Facilities
Danielle Vos
Elementary Secretary
Chantel Miller
Admissions Coordinator
Specialty Teaching Stafff
Vennesa Toland
IA Coordinator
Steve Meyers
Director of Support Services
Shawna Bonsen
Art Teacher 5th-8th
Melissa Koning
Music Teacher 1st-4th
Kym Twedt
Librarian
Hannah Berry
Art Teacher 1st-4th
Hang Guthrie
PE Teacher & IA
Alison Sokol
Music Teacher 5th-8th Band
School Board
The School Board of Bellingham Christian Schools consists of eleven members, elected by the Association, who hold office for three years. The Board is responsible for the long-term vision and success of the school. It does so by providing strategic and spiritual leadership, establishing the mission, hiring and supporting the Head of Schools, planning for the future through strategic planning and financial management, and providing the resources needed for the mission to succeed. The Board meets in full each month, and committee work is done during the month. Committees include Curriculum, Building & Grounds, Finance, Safety, Marketing, Policy, and Nominations.
All of these efforts are the supporting work necessary to empower the administration and staff to serve as effective partners with our families and their individual local churches. The Board works to aid in the educational, social, and spiritual development of the students, with the shared desire that each child would more deeply know and apply the infinite value of the Life-giving good news of what God has done in Jesus Christ, through the power of the Spirit.
Board President Contact: board@bcs-wa.org