She enjoys getting to know the students and their families. She continued her education at NAU receiving a MA in Education. Faith has attended and served at Christ Church Central Phoenix since its launch in December 2020. Jordan Rakita received his Masters of Music in Choral Conducting from Northern Arizona University. I was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Leadership with a concentration in curriculum and instruction from Columbia International University in South Carolina in 2019. Florida citrus growers are bracing themselves for another challenging year after two back-to-back hurricanes this fall. Joseph received his Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education-History and his Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Chapman University in 1997. She earned a B.S. She has a brother who lives in Virginia and a sister who is a teacher here in the chandler school district. Marias love for basketball was fueled by a great coach while playing in Alberta, Canada on the Grade 9 team as an 8th Grade student. Six years after moving to Arizona, her family was blessed with another little girl. She attends Grace City and serves in leading worship. Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:8, and she would love to share it with you in Spanish: Por lo dems, hermanos, todo lo que es verdadero, todo lo honesto, todo lo justo, todo lo puro, todo lo amable, todo lo que es de buen nombre; si hay virtud alguna, si algo digno de alabanza, en esto pensad. Filipenses 4:8. "Several Osceola County neighborhoods had serious flooding after Hurricane Ian," said WMFE's Joe Byrnes. The station named Brad Waldo director of audio content. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2. And may you have the power to understand, as all Gods people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. Ephesians 3:17-18. She loves teaching at a Christian school where she can motivate students to glorify God with their gifts and abilities. Cory plays guitar in a band based here in Gilbert, and writes and records worship songs. Although teaching is her main passion, Faith loves to be creative through painting and lettering. She joined the GCS teaching staff in 2020. Miss Nelson is an Arizona native and recently graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education for Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education. They previously attended Compass Christian Church where she served in youth ministry for 19 years. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33. Mrs. Tutty received her B.A. He previously worked as a producer and assistant music director for WZLX in Boston. Living out 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. gives me strength every single day to share this love with others around me. She feels blessed to be able to combine her love for the Lord with her passion for teaching and cant wait to see what God has in store this school year! Now that the season is over, what next? His desire to make a larger impact on the lives of children required a move to teacher coaching and administration. in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13. She has served in administration as the kindergarten through seventh-grade Director of Student Affairs for the past five years. After the Storms, a special news presentation from 90.7 WMFE News, looks back at those affected by the storms and what's ahead for the region. Following graduation, she completed her post-baccalaureate teaching certification through Ottawa University, in Arizona. Shannon has been married to Jared for 17 years and has two sons who attend GCS. Having earned a Bachelors degree in Business, she is now pursuing an Early Education degree. Their daughter Kaitlyn serving in the United States Space Force and their youngest son Kyle attending the United States Air Force Academy! She brings with her a deep love and passion for the Deaf community, Deaf culture, and their rich and beautiful language, and she looks forward to sharing all of this with her students at GCS! Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.. In 2015, he returned to the education field joining GCS at that time. Joanna became a part of our Gilbert Christian Schools staff in 2018. Mr. Jones is very thankful to be part of the GCS team and is thrilled to encourage the next generation of Christian leaders. Kristy received her B.S. Proverbs 3:5-6 TRUST in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding. In 2017, she completed a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education at Arizona State University. EOE & DFW. He and his wife Nedra have two grown sons. Who gives the ibis wisdom or gives ibis wisdom or gives the rooster understanding? Mrs. Kost loves to create wonderful lessons and encourage her students to always do their best and glorify God with their lives. After beginning his career as a graphic designer for Campbell Hausfeld, and later as a graphic designer at Cedarville University in their on-campus public relations department, Mr. Holsinger began teaching Visual Fine Art at Dayton Christian High School in 1997. Joseph is beginning the newest phase of his career at GCHS in the fall of 2022 and looking forward to spreading Gods love to the students in his classes. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. He has been married to his wonderful wife, Brooke, since 2013. They are thankful for all of the wonderful churches in the area to choose from. Orlando is a diverse and welcoming city with beautiful parks and neighborhoods, vibrant food, arts, and sports scenes, and a strong sense of community. Ashlyn has attended Christian schools from kindergarten through college and her favorite subject has always been P.E. Mrs. Hoyles favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11. He married his wife, Megan Robinson, in 2010. Mrs. Dudley decided to go back to school to become a state certified teacher in Early Childhood Education. After completing military service, I worked for Seven-Up Bottling in Tucson for three years. There was no immediate word on whether the crash, which was near a kindergarten, was an accident or related to the war. WMFV broadcasts WMFEs insightful and inspirational programming to areas north of Orlando including The Villages, Leesburg, and The Golden Triangle of Eustis, Mount Dora and Tavares. We embrace flexibility and offer remote work options for most positions. Claudia is a GCS alum and attended from kindergarten to senior year of high school. . in Business Management from University of Phoenix and her Masters in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. Proficiency in the use of fundraising databases to develop strategy, set goals and analyze. We began with 38 students and eventually grew to over 600. At last, physicists unravel a jazz mystery, 4 ways around a debt ceiling crisis and why they might not work, A conversation with WMFE's Amy Green and Joe Byrnes on covering Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole, Fort Myers Beach town hall begins with simmering frustration but ends with answers on rebuilding, Pine Island residents are frustrated over the lack of services and help, Beach erosion from Hurricane Nicole uncovers a wooden ship dating to the 1800s near Daytona Beach. WMFE/WMFV He loves to play basketball and ultimate frisbee. She had been home raising her four children until her last child entered GCS in 2006. Engaged and hands-on leader, willing to roll up their sleeves to provide direct. Mrs. Gonzalez desires to see her students grow in their knowledge, understanding, and love of the Lord while helping them develop a Biblical worldview. "The state legislature is planning a special session next week to work on stabilizing the market.". Mrs. Jorgensen earned an M.A. Some interesting facts about Rayom he speaks Portuguese, is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, loves to read and learn, enjoys surfing, and traveling to different countries to witness and participate in the work God is doing around the world. Mona is blessed with a wonderful familyhusband Steve, adult children Brittain and Aubri (new son Ryan by marriage), and precious dachshund Nutmeg. Sarah has been married to her husband Derek since 2000 and they have two sons. Joy comes from a family of educators. Shes lived in Namibia, Guatemala, Mexico, Sierra Leone, and all over the U.S., and she now calls Arizona home! She loves working with the amazing Godly staff at GCS. I desire for my students to be immersed in modeling Gods love as they work diligently through each subject. Mrs. Martin has been part of Gilbert Christian Schools since 2000. Kelly enjoys traveling and seeing new places with historical or spiritual significance. DeSantis pushes for bans on mask mandates and vows to shield doctors' speech on COVID, The Bucs will explore their options now that Tom Brady's a free agent, Renovation will begin on the historic Ybor City Sanchez y Haya building, Hillsborough is still considering changes to its schools' racial equity policy after state pushback, Another North Carolina power substation was damaged by gunfire. Matthew Littlefield has been an educator for the last 19 years, starting his career as a Science teacher and Baseball coach at Oaks Christian High School in California. We are the primary providers of NPR and public media content in east Central Florida. She feels so blessed to be a part of the GCS community with opportunities to point her students towards Christ every day. in Elementary Education. Mr. Henderson graduated from NAU in 1983 with a B.S. Ms. Sarah Gripp graduated from Northern Arizona University with degrees in instrumental music education and violin performance and began teaching at GCS in 2018. She fell in love with the marathon and then ultra-marathons, racing frequently until 2017. We can remove the first video in the list to add this one. Holly has been married to Josh since 2014, and together they have a golden retriever named Parker. In his final year at New Beginnings, he was the on-site coordinator. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Hebrews 1:3. Hurricanes Ian and Nicole are estimated to have caused some $10 billion in damages. Each child is an expression of Gods principle of individuality. It is my role as an educator to address the whole child by providing instruction, opportunity, and setting an example in loving God, loving our neighbors, developing a prayer life, embracing the Great Commission, and walking in purity in our thoughts and actions. Fernandez previously worked as neighborhood relations coordinator for the city of Orlando for nearly six years. Her favorite verse is Ephesians 1:17, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.. NPR named Veralyn Williams EP of the podcast and radio show Code Switch. Please feel free to reach out to our staff if you wish to discuss any questions or concerns. Starting the 2020-21 school year, Chris will be the Athletic Director at the Greenfield Campus. This position is based in Orlando, Florida. He has taught elementary physical education and sixth grade. She completed her student teaching in the Gilbert Public School District and is thrilled to continue her education journey at GCS. Rachel started in 2nd grade, but has taught 1st through 4th grade, with 3rd grade being her absolute favorite! The first 18 years of my professional life were spent in public high schools in the suburbs of Chicago where I taught high school mathematics, physical science a few times, served a mathematics department chair, and an associate principal for curriculum and instruction. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Mario Pacheco Jr. She loves spending time with her husband and her nieces and nephews. in Early Childhood Education with a Special Ed. The family attends and serves at Central Christian Church. Collaborate with WMFE staff to manage the planning and execution of station events and WMFE's presence at community events. Mr. Chisum has been working in the schools since 1996 and been a teacher since 1999. After moving to Arizona in 2009, Mr. Pasquariello began working in the Washington Elementary District at New Beginnings Academy, the behavior school for that district. Mrs. Jarrett earned her degree in Child Development from Harding University in Arkansas. "That remains a big challenge," said Eicher, in part due to climate change. Mrs. Martin and her husband have been married for over 30 years and have three children, Amanda, Nik, and Michael. Mr. Stow has a B.S. Michelle lived in California, Texas, and Washington before moving to Arizona in 2007. Madison is excited to see all of the ways God works through her in her journey at GCS. in Pastoral Studies from Vanguard University, a Single Subject Teaching Credential (grades 8-12) in Social Science, and a Special Education Teaching Credential Mild/Moderate for grades K-12. Finally brethren, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think on these things.. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Arizona is her 5th state to be certified to teach in, and she has loved learning new things everywhere she has gone! while his father attended St.Ignatius High School in San Francisco, CA. WMFE is a non-profit, member-supported, community-based public broadcasting company that operates 90.7 WMFE-FM, metro Orlando's primary provider of NPR programming; and 90.7-2 Classical. He and his wife Erin have been married since 2006. Watch WMFE Orlando videos on demand. in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon College and is Arizona State Certified. Mr. Holsinger received a full-tuition scholarship in 1992 from the Gibson Greetings Foundation to study Fine Art at Miami University where he earned a BFA degree with two areas of artistic specialization in 1996: Fine Art Painting and Graphic Design. After graduation, I joined a church staff as the worship and counseling pastor. She also met her best friends there, and even over time, they still stayed close, like family. Gov. Mike Paasch received his MA in Spanish Linguistics at New Mexico State University and his BA in Political Science at ASU. Mr. Working with students, teaching them to live intentionally by setting attainable goals, while simultaneously realizing that their greatest worth will always be found in their Creator is what she loves the most about coming to school every day. She has been a part of GCS Staff since 2018 and loves guiding students to sense and experience God in unique ways through music. 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