Born and raised in Shelton, I served in the U.S. Air Force and as a Youth Pastor in Arizona before returning to Washington in 1981.  My college degree is from Grand Canyon University in Sociology and Religion, and I did limited graduate work at Fuller Theological Seminary. Before coming to MCCS in 1995, I worked in the recycling industry to create jobs for developmentally disabled adults.  My wife, Ginger, and I enjoy having my sister Kay live with us, and one daughter, her husband, and three grandchildren live next door. Our other daughter, Kari, lives in Minneapolis.  I teach an adult Bible class at Westwood Baptist Church in Olympia, and enjoy day hiking, reading, and propagating hydrangeas and other cut flowers. You can read my weblog at www.duckabushsabbath.blogspot.com.

I have lived in Shelton for 6 years.  I have been married to my wonderful husband Don for 19 years and we have three children, AJ in 12th grade, (Running Start) and Jessica in 9th (homeschooled) and Ben in 8th here at MCCS.  Our family attends First Baptist Church.  I enjoy reading, scrapbooking and walking.  I loved every subject in school except maybe science and PE!  (Sorry Mr. Swanson and Mrs. Manning!)

I have lived in Shelton since 1986.  I have been married to my husband, Frank,  for 8½ years, though we have been together for over 13!  We have two super fun daughters!  5-year-old Madison, who is attending Kindergarten here at MCCS and 2-year-old, Haiden.  This is my first year working at MCCS and am extremely greatful to be here!  I came to love it through Madison attending Pre-K last year!  Our family attends Skokomish Community Church where my husband is a Deacon.  I teach Sunday School, as well as direct VBS!  I love to go on our annual road trip, camping, read, sing, decorate for holidays, organize and Christmas!

Shelton has been my home for over 20 years.  My two boys have attended MCCS since 2002 and I have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering in each of their classrooms regularly.  I LOVE teaching preschool and the excitement every day things can bring.  When I am not teaching, I enjoy baking, sewing, Christmas, stories and spending time with family and friends.

This is my first year at MCCS (my fifth year teaching), and I am very excited!  I grew up all around the continental United States as well as Alaska and Hawaii, because my father was in the Coast Guard.  I came to Christ when I was 14 and am thankful to have a chance to share that love and faith openly with others.  For nine years I was on a worship team, a worship committee, and a teacher at Sunday school.  I have moved and am now a substitute singer and again a Sunday school teacher at my father's church.  I like to crotchet, knit, embroider, make cards, draw, write and sing.  My favorite subject in school was reading and history!

I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon.  I graduated from Judson Baptist College in The Dalles, Oregon. I have a Masters degree in counseling from Western Baptist Seminary and more recently received my Masters in Teaching from City University in Tacoma. I have always enjoyed working with elementary-age children. This is my second year teaching at MCCS. My wife, Mary, and I have been married almost 22 years. We have four children, one away in college, two in high school and one in second grade.  We have lived in Shelton for 16 years. We attend Westwood Baptist Church in Olympia.  I enjoy spending time with my family, woodworking, gardening, home improvement projects, and music.

I have lived in Shelton with my husband, Ben, for 30 years, and have taught at MCCS for 13 years. We have five children and two grandchildren. My favorite subjects in school were PE and History. I ran track in high school and swam on a club swim team that had two Olympic stars on it. I graduated from Willamette University and took several special education courses at St. Martins. We attend First Baptist Church. I love to read, listen to music, attend Mariner's games, boat and hang out with the family.

I was born at the old Shelton General Hospital and graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in 1965 and Biola College in 1969. I taught in Olympia for four years, then spent thirteen busy, joyful years as a wife, mom, and home-schooler in Portland, Oregon. I returned to Shelton after my husband's death and have taught at MCCS since the fall of 1989. My four adult children all are grads of our school. I attend Shelton First Baptist Church and when I can find time I enjoy gardening, cooking, reading, and sports (on TV). My favorite classes in school were history and philosophy.

I grew up in Hoodsport and attended Hood Canal schools, then high school at Shelton High School. I graduated in 1972 and then attended Seattle Pacific College, where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in PE and Elementary Education. After I taught for a year at Hood Canal Jr. High, God led me to MCCS. Twenty-nine years of teaching have gone by quickly! My wife, Sheryl, and I live in Hoodsport with our two children, Lucy and Luke, who are still at home. We also enjoy having our two married daughters and their families nearby. My favorite activities include participation in music and sports, backpacking, swimming, fishing, and gardening (to name just a few). I am blessed to be able to do much of that with students at school.

I graduated from University of Washington in 1970 and I had several jobs:  carpenter, music woodmill, potter, some crab processing.  I have taught at MCCS for over 14 years and I am the resident ceramics instructor and science guy.  Actually I teach middle schoolers. I am in love with the 7th/8th grade teacher at MCCS (who is also my wife!). My family and I are involved in our local church helping to lead worship. I enjoy clay works, fly-fishing, hiking and music. My favorite subject, by far, is science!

My family has been part of this school since my first daughter entered 1st grade. My role at the school has evolved from parent to substitute to teacher. This is my sixth year of teaching middle school Language Arts and History. My family and I are involved in our local church. I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. My favorite subject in school was history and it still is.

Born in Seattle and raised in Edmonds, I am the 7th of nine children. I received an Associates Degree in Oceanography Technology and a Bachelor's of Science in Fisheries, Natural Resource, and Environmental Management. I taught recreational and professional SCUBA diving from 1980 - 1991. For the last 17 years, I have worked for the Washington Departments of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife. I left state service in February 2006. I have been involved with MCCS since 1998 when Rachel, our daughter, started pre-school. I've been hooked ever since. This year (2007-2008) is the second year I have taught PE part-time to 1-4th grade and 6-8th grades. As a teacher, my daily hope and prayer is I may see God in others and that they may see Him in me. My passions are enjoying God and His creation, SCUBA diving, oceanography, fish and wildlife, hiking, photography, motorcycle riding, gardening, and spending time with my husband Rick (MCCS school board member), our children Grant (28), Rachel (12), and Isaiah (10), my mother, and my brothers and sisters.