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
Darryn Kleyn
Principal
Brian Steele
Director of Discipleship HS
Alyssa Benham
Director of Discipleship MS
Rock Rose
Director of Learning
Early Education | Preschool and Kindergarten
Sonya Bovenkamp
Director of Early Education
Jennifer Lescher
Preschool Teacher
Julie Jahns
Kindergarten Teacher
Mikala Luce
Preschool Teacher
Alicia Love
Kindergarten Teacher
Aleandra Holcomb
Kindergarten Science & Office
Anne Atwood
Preschool Instructional Assistant
Davina Rodriguez
Preschool Instructional Assistant
Catherine Brink
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Heidi Koepp
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Hang Guthrie
P3 - K PE & Student Support
Elementary
Danielle Vos
Elementary Secretary
Kristen Davidson
1/2 Teacher
Anna Filuk
1/2 Teacher
Melanie Ginoza
1/2 Teacher
Darin Lewis
1/2 Teacher
Rachel Nelson
1/2 Teacher
Bonnie Cunningham
3/4 Teacher
Dakota Heilborn
3/4 Teacher
Joy Hinds
3/4 Teacher
Hans Tamminga
3/4 Teacher
Laurel VanderYacht
3/4 Teacher
Jodee Roddy
1/2 Instructional Assistant
Elisabeth Struiksma
1/2 Instructional Assistant
Danica Lynch
3/4 Instructional Assistant
Ann Long
Art
Kym Twedt
Library
Melissa Koning
Music
Hang Guthrie
Physical Education
Middle School
Alyssa Benham
Director of Discipleship MS
Marissa Wittig
Middle School Secretary
Brittney Jones
5/6 Homeroom Teacher
Andy Lewis
5/6 Homeroom Teacher
Bryon Mengle
5/6 Homeroom Teacher
Steve Meyers
Math 8
Jess Soares
5/6 Homeroom Teacher
Josh Ausfahl
7/8 Math
Ally Davis
7/8 English Language Arts
Amy Engels
Music
Kendra Forster
7/8 Science
Jessie Klassen
7/8 Bible
Brady Soderquist
7/8 History
Joy Anderson
Inclusion Instructional Assistant
Chantel Gardner
5/6 Instructional Assistant
Shawna Bonsen
Art
Rachel Nelson
Choir
James Suh
Physical Education
Kym Twedt
Library
High School
Brian Steele
Director of Discipleship HS
Kristi Andres
Spanish Teacher
Josh Ausfahl
Science
Janelle Berschauer
Math
Kendra Forster
Science
Sean Foster
History, Social Studies
Nate Gibson
English, Bible
Steve Meyers
Math
Schad Russell
Theater
James Suh
Physical Education
Student Support Services
Steve Meyers
Director of Support Services
Ann Long
Student Support
Office Staff
Lisa Russell
Director of Finances/Facilities
Chantel Miller
Admissions Coordinator
Vennesa Toland
Safety & Transportation Coordinator
Danielle Vos
Elementary Secretary
Marissa Wittig
Middle School Secretary
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