It is only reasonable for a teacher at the school you send your child to be qualified. All teachers at Winter Haven Christian School Kindergarten through High School must have earned a college degree in their appropriate field and certified through our accreditation agency Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS)
What makes a Winter Haven Christian School teacher different is that they are required to live a life that is consistent with being a true Christ follower. Any good teacher loves the children they teach. However, the teachers and staff at Winter Haven Christian School show the love of Christ to their students. We love our students as we celebrate their successes and pick them up and encourage them as they stumble. Come to our school and visit our wonderful staff.
Administration:
Headmaster – Mr. Joseph T. Klein: B.A., SUNY at Buffalo; M.S. Dowling College; Principal Certificate, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.
Principal, Elementary – Mrs. Jeanette Venable: B.S., Freed-Hardeman University; M.Ed., American College of Education.
Principal, Middle School/High School – Mrs. Jeannette Williams: B.A., Bob Jones University; M.Ed., Southeastern University
Athletic Director – Mr. David Hirdes: Moody Bible Institute B.A.
Director of Development – Mr. Michael Pruitt: A.S., Polk State College; B.A. Saint Leo College; M.S. University of Alabama
Staff:
Administrative Assistant to the Headmaster – Mrs. Ashley Ellery
Administrative Assistant to the Elementary Principal – Mrs. Amye Meador
Administrative Assistant to the Middle School/High School Principal – Mrs. Rebecca Bustamante
Office Administrative Assistant – Mrs. Alicia Newhall
Financial Services – Mrs. Nancy Wolfe
Financial Services – Mrs. Amanda Bonilla
Lunch Coordinator – Mrs. Angie Horst
Pre-School Faculty:
Pre-K – Mrs. Ann Marie Combs: Polk Community College
Pre-K – Mrs. Shannon Schumaker: A.A. University of Florida; B.S. Warner Southern University
Elementary Faculty:
K5 – Mrs. Lynn Dunbar: B.A., Brock University; E.C.E., Sheridan College.
K5 – Ms. Kimberly Lanz: B.S., Faith Baptist College
1st Grade – Miss Linda Wood: B.S., Milligan College.
1st Grade – Miss Danielle Knowles: B.S. Pensacola Christian College
2nd Grade – Mrs. Karen Mathis: A.A., Tallahassee Community College; B.S. University of South Florida.
2nd Grade – Mrs. Nancy Shytle: B.S., West Georgia College.
3rd Grade – Mrs. Alisha Florence: B.A., Saint Leo College; M.A., Nova Southeastern University.
3rd Grade – Miss Rachel Boggess: B.S., Pensacola Christian College.
4th Grade – Mrs. Carlene Riner: B.A., M.A., Morehead State University.
4th Grade – Mrs. Sujette Lunsford: B.S., Columbus State University; M. Ed., Grand Canyon University.
5th Grade – Mrs. Sonja Burdon: B.S., Landmark Baptist College.
5th Grade – Mrs. Rebecca Tarquino: B.S., Pensacola Christian College.
Secondary School Faculty:
Social Studies – Mrs. Sheri Alcala: B.A., M.A. University of Tennessee.
Bible, – Mr. Nathan Smith: B.S., Southeastern Bible College; M. Div., George W. Truett Theological Seminary.
Math – Mrs. Crystal Olewine: B.S., Crown College of Bible.
Science – Mr. Kim Harthun: B.S. Concordia College.
Language Arts – Mrs. Julianna Gonzalez: B.A. Pensacola Christian College
Social Studies -Mr. Brian Dingess: B.A. Southeastern University; Post Bachelors Certificate, Zion Bible College.
Science – Mrs. Milanie Mulford: B.S., Bob Jones University.
Math – Mr. Randy Padgett: B.A., Bob Jones University
Social Studies – Mrs. Jeannette Williams: B.A., Bob Jones University; M.Ed Southeastern University
Language Arts – Mrs. Marlene Selent: B.A., Warner University; M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi
Bible (P/T) – Mrs. Lisette Smith
High School Academy Teaching Staff
Agricultural Science – Mrs. Brandi Fountain
Computer Technology – Mrs. Lana Smith
Creative Arts – Mrs. Denise Handley
Leadership – Mr. Joshua Williams
Criminal Justice – Major Mike Pruitt (lead teacher)
Performing Arts – Mr. Stephen Osborne
Sports Management – Mr. David Hirdes
Special and Extended Care Staff:
Physical Education – Mr. David Hirdes
Physical Education – Miss Grace Bogges
FLVS Coordinator – Mrs. Tiffany Rawles
Music – Mrs. Crystal Ruyle
Computer Technology– Mrs. Nadine Howard
Computer Technology/Computer Academy – Mrs. Lana Smith
Art Middle School/High School – Mrs. Denise Handley
Art Elementary – Mrs. Shannon Schumaker
Librarian – Mrs. Roni Beth Mulcahy
Extended Care Teacher – Mrs. Tammy Whitehead
Extended Care Teacher – Miss Amanda Carnes
Extended Care Teacher – Mrs. Angie Horst
Extended Care Teacher and Coordinator – Mrs. Ann Marie Combs