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, has joined us on the family compound.  I teach an adult Bible class at Westwood Baptist Church in Olympia, and enjoy day hiking, reading, and propagating hydrangeas and other cut flowers.

I started at MCCS as a parent in 2006 and joined the staff as a school coordinator in 2007. I am married to Frank and we have two daughters. We attend Skokomish Community Church. I love to read, sing, road trip, mine for gem stones, and organize things! I love to set aside the worries of my day and just play sometimes. I am passionate about helping others.

My advice to students:  Read your Bible. It is cool, exciting, and contains the answers to any questions you may have.

I became a part of the school family in 2006 when my daughter Emily started Pre-K.  She is now in 2nd grade and her dad and I are so grateful she is able to attend MCCS.  The friendships we have developed are priceless.  I was born at Mason General Hospital and have lived in Shelton all my life.  I have been married to my wonderful husband Travis for 14 fabulous years.  In my spare time I enjoy gardening, making jewelry, reading, camping, exercising and spending time with my family.  My advice to students...The Golden Rule:  Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.  I think this is a good rule for everyone to follow no matter what your age.

I have been involved at MCCS since 2002 when my older son started kindergarten. I have been teaching pre-school since 2004. I am working towards my A.A. in E.C.E., one class at a time. This has been an exciting process at it allows me to directly apply what I am learning as I go. My husband, James, our two boys, and I attend First Baptist Church in Shelton. I love to sew,craft, and bake. I love to watch movies and play board games. I am passionate about serving my community through loving my neighbor--even if inconvenient and outside my comfort zone.  If everybody did a little, it would add up to a lot.   Everyone who crosses your path was made in God's image--on purpose with a purpose.  That's huge!

My advice to students: Never say "I can't." Say, "I will try," then TRY, even if it's hard. You may surprise yourself.

I started at MCCS in 2007. Before moving to this area I taught one year of Pre-K and three years of kindergarten at a Christian school in Spokane. I have a Masters of Education from Eastern Washington University. I attend Skokomish Community Church where my dad is pastor and my mom leads women's Bible studies.  I enjoy crocheting, knitting, drawing, writing, card-making, singing, and unicycling.  I am passionate about learning. I consider myself a lifelong learner and endeavor to inspire a similar curiosity and excitement in my students.

My advice to students:
1.  Enjoy your family, especially your siblings. You never know when you might be separated by continents and oceans.
2.  Whatever you do--school, work, relationships with family and friends--do as you would if the Lord stood in the room with you.
3.  Never forget the incredible love that God has for you!

I started at MCCS in 2006 after working as a substitute teacher in local schools for one year. I worked in children's ministry prior to teaching. I received my Masters in Teaching from City University. I also have a Masters in Counseling from Western Seminary. My wife, Mary, and I attend Westwood Baptist Church in Olympia. We have three children in college and one at MCCS. I like music, landscaping, woodworking, and spending time with my family. I also enjoy golfing every once in a while. I am passionate about following Jesus and encouraging young people to joyfully obey Him.

My advice to students:
Work hard, enjoy your time in school, and build your life on the Rock, Jesus.

I started at MCCS in 1994. I graduated from Willamette University and have taken special education classes at St. Martin's. Before I had children I worked with a reading specialist at St. Michael's in Olympia. My husband, Ben, and I have five children and three grandchildren. My love for teaching and kids must be contagious. Three of our children are teachers. We attend First Baptist Church in Shelton. My hobbies include grandkids, reading, crafts, and cooking. I am passionate about helping each child to find what they are good at and to love learning.

My advice to students:
Each of you is uniquely made by God. You have special talents that He has given you to help and encourage those you meet each day. Seek His plan for your life and know that in all things God is in control and wants the best for you. I believe in you!

I came to MCCS in 1989, when we were holding school at the airport in the old Moose Hall building. I graduated from Biola College in La Miranda, California. I've taken numerous classes at other institutions since then. My husband passed away in 1987. I have four children, all graduates of MCCS. I have three dear grandchilden and a mother in her nineties. I attend First Baptist Church in Shelton. My interests include gardening, crocheting, reading, walking, and my family! I'm passionate about teaching God's Word, and seeing it take root in lives.

My advice to students:
Get your work done at school and you won't have to do it at home!

I graduated from Seattle Pacific College with a B.A in Physical Education with a minor in Elementary Education.  I started my teaching career at Hood Canal Junior High in 1977. I began with MCCS in 1978 and have been at the school for over thirty years. My wife, Sheryl, and I have four children and seven grandchildren. We attend Hood Canal Community Church. I have many interests. I enjoy athletics, music, working with wood, gardening, and reading. For recreation, I love fishing, swimming, backpacking,and being active in general. I'm interested in teaching young people the old hymns and gospel songs and to sing them with joy.

My advice to students:
Don't forget all the great scripture verses that you memorized at the Christian School.

I started at MCCS in 1995. Before that I taught in a one-room church school in Elma. I graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Language Arts.  My wife, Cindy, teaches down the hall. We attend First Baptist Church in Shelton. We have two daughters, one son, and one son-in-law. My interests are pottery, hiking, and sailing. I am passionate about helping students succeed.

My advice to students:
Be prepared to help yourself to help others.

I have been teaching 7th and 8th grade at MCCS since 2002. I love being a teacher of junior high students. They keep me young! I have an AA degree from Olympic College. Teaching runs in the family. My husband Bill is a fellow teacher at MCCS and my older daughter has her BA in secondary education. I have three children and one son-in-law. I love being a wife and mom—raising my children to love God and become responsible adults has been my passion and delight. We attend Shelton First Baptist Church. I am passionate about American History so it has been a highlight to visit Washington DC with my class. I love to read, especially historical fiction.

My advice to students:
Even if you don't like a certain subject in school, learn as much as you can because you don't know how God may use it in your future.

I have been involved with MCCS since 1998 when our daughter started pre-school. I've been hooked ever since. I have 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. I worked for the Washington Departments of Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife for 17 years and then took a break. Now I work part-time for the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. I've been teaching PE part-time to 1-4th graders and 6-8th graders since 2006. As a teacher, my daily hope and prayer is that 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, my mother, and my brothers and sisters.

My advice to students:
Love people right where they're at.