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
Darryn Kleyn
Executive Director of Operations
Brian Steele
Executive Director of Personnel
Alyssa Benham
Director of Discipleship
Office Staff
Lisa Russell
Director of Finances & Facilities
Sonya Bovenkamp
Director of Early Education
Chantel Miller
Admissions Coordinator
Vennesa Toland
Safety & Transportation Coordinator
Danielle Vos
Elementary Secretary & Registrar
Marissa Wittig
Middle School Secretary
Brianna Wurzel
High School Secretary
Early Education | Preschool and Kindergarten
Sonya Bovenkamp
Director of Early Education
Jennifer Lescher
Lead Preschool Teacher & Librarian
Anne Atwood
Preschool Teacher
Julie Jahns
Kindergarten Teacher
Valerie Larsen
Kindergarten Teacher
Alicia Love
Kindergarten Teacher
Aleandra Holcomb
Kindergarten Science & Office
Catherine Brink
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Tomomi Gibson
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Davina Rodriguez
Kindergarten & Preschool Instructional Assistant
Hang Guthrie
Preschool & Kindergarten Physical Education
Elementary
Danielle Vos
Elementary Secretary & Registrar
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
Joy Hinds
3/4 Teacher
Hans Tamminga
3/4 Teacher
Rock Rose
3/4 Teacher
Laurel VanderYacht
3/4 Teacher
Nicole Smith
1/2 Instructional Assistant
Jodee Roddy
1/2 Instructional Assistant
Danica Lynch
3/4 Instructional Assistant
Emily Merrill
Art
Kym Twedt
Library
Melissa Koning
Music
Hang Guthrie
Physical Education 1st-6th
Middle School
Alyssa Benham
Director of Discipleship
Marissa Wittig
Middle School Secretary
Aaron Bishop
5/6 Teacher
Brittney Jones
5/6 Teacher
Bryon Mengle
5/6 Teacher
Jess Soares
5/6 Teacher
Josh Ausfahl
7/8 Math
Ally Davis
7/8 English Language Arts
Jessie Klassen
7/8 Bible
Brady Soderquist
7/8 History
James Suh
7/8 Science & Physical Education
Amma Taddei
5/6 Instructional Assistant
Joy Anderson
Inclusion Instructional Assistant
Kym Twedt
Library
Deborah Ogle
Music & Choir Teacher
Hang Guthrie
Physical Education 1st-6th
High School
Brianna Wurzel
High School Secretary
Kristi Andres
Spanish Teacher
Janelle Berschauer
Math, Physical Education & Health
Sean Foster
History & Physical Education
Nate Gibson
English, Bible
Sierra Spring
Chemistry/Biology
Zoie Xavier
Language Arts
Schad Russell
Theater
Student Support Services
Steve Meyers
Director of Support Services
Ann Long
Student Support & Instructional Coach
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


























































