About Flagstaff Christian School

Where students learn in a Christ-centered and nurturing atmosphere.

Welcome!

FCS works together with the family to provide a Christ-centered and rigorous education that is built on the foundation of a biblical worldview.  It is our deepest desire to see every student come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and to discover His unique plan for their lives.

We wish you well in the application process and would like to invite you to take a gander and see what life is like for students.

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Welcome!

FCS works together with the family to provide a Christ-centered and rigorous education that is built on the foundation of a biblical worldview.  It is our deepest desire to see every student come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and to discover His unique plan for their lives.

We wish you well in the application process and would like to invite you to take a gander and see what life is like for students.

Young boy praying

Our Mission & Core Values

FCS partners with families to shepherd K-12 students by educating and equipping them in a Christ-centered, academically robust community.

To see all students know their identity in Christ and impact the world for His glory.

Flagstaff Christian School is Family-Focused

  • We partner with families in their child’s education and spiritual well-being.
  • We put the family first in field trips, volunteering, chapel, pledges, and every aspect of our day.
  • We encourage parent participation through volunteer opportunities, consistent communication, and weekly parent prayer times.
  • We support family relationships through a four-day school week and an adjusted academic year calendar.

Flagstaff Christian School is Christ-Centered

  • We value Biblical immersion through all subject matter and relational interaction.
  • We focus on the heart when the need arises for discipline or encouragement using a Christ-centered, trauma-informed approach.
  • We build positive character and leadership traits modeled by Jesus Christ and not limited to love, honesty, integrity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, self-control, gentleness, empathy, and faithfulness.
  • We disciple each and every student in the teachings and love of Christ.

Flagstaff Christian School Shepherds Scholars

  • We individualize education so that each student is learning at their level. This can look like differentiated learning or placement in an advanced core subject area.
  • We take a holistic approach to educating the child, including their academic, physical, mental, and spiritual growth. We offer athletics, fine arts, mission trips, and extracurriculars as ways to develop the whole child.
  • We are mission and service-minded, giving students the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ.
  • We empower teachers who are a living testimony of Christ and bring the gospel into their daily interaction with students.

Expected School Outcomes and Expected Student Outcomes

CORE VALUE 1: Flagstaff Christian School is Family-Focused
CORE VALUE 2: Flagstaff Christian School is Christ-Centered
CORE VALUE 3: Flagstaff Christian School Shepherds Scholars

View the full document of our Expected School Outcomes and Expected Student Outcomes HERE.

We believe the Bible to be the only inspired, accurate, and authoritative Word of God. We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God, the Father; Jesus, the Son; and the Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity and in the humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of God the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. We believe regeneration by the Holy Spirit, through faith in Jesus Christ, is absolutely essential for the salvation of lost and sinful people. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life. We believe in the Resurrection of both the saved and the lost: the saved unto the resurrection of life; and the lost unto the resurrection of eternal separation from God. We believe Christian unity is necessary to accomplish the mission Jesus has entrusted to His church here on earth.

Flagstaff  Christian School is a member of ACSI. We have been dual accredited by ACSI and COGNIA since Spring 2022.

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Our Campuses

3500 N. Fourth St. Flagstaff, AZ 86004

North Campus Google Map

Peace Lutheran Church
3430 N. Fourth St. Flagstaff, AZ 86004

South Campus Google Map

520 N Switzer Canyon Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

West Campus Google Map

Our Team

Get to know the members of the excellent team at Flagstaff Christian School who will partner with you to ensure your student’s success.

Our Administrative Team

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Dr. Jen Ruddell
Head of School
ruddell@
flagchristian.org

As a Board member and parent of five sons attending Flagstaff Christian School, Dr. Ruddell has been instrumental in its growth and its program improvements. A gold medal Paralympian, Dr. Ruddell brings deep and diverse experience in education and in sport management, along with her administrative gifts to FCS.

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Dr. Mark Williams
Associate Head of School, Upper School Principal
mwilliams@
flagchristian.org

I have been an administrator/teacher for more than 35 years, serving in public and Christian schools. I have also taught at the university level and acted as district level technology coordinator.

My wife, Jill, and I have 6 children and 1 grandchild. Jill also serves at Flagstaff Christian School as a Kindergarten teacher.

I love serving in an educational field where I have the opportunity to help students achieve both academic success and minister to students and families through the Gospel. It is truly an honor and blessing for me to continue in the ministry here at Flagstaff Christian School.

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Mrs. Melisa Barrick
Lower School Principal
barrick@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Barrick is an energetic mom of 5 who has been working in Christian education since 2002. First and foremost she has a great love for the Lord and her family. She loves her students and uses a fun no-nonsense approach to education. Her students thrive in her engaging, knowledge-rich classroom!
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Mr. Tabor Barrick
Athletic Director / Advancement Director
tbarrick@
flagchristian.org

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Mrs. Heather Stuart
Business Manager
accounting@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Stuart manages school payments and accounting.
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Mrs. Marnie Walden
Finance Manager
walden@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Walden has worked in school finance for more than a decade. She loves being a behind the scenes support to teachers, staff, parents and students. She has been married to Pastor Todd for 28 wonderful years and has 7 kids and 4 grandchildren. She is also a foster parent of medically fragile children. She LOVES being a part of the FCS family!!
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Mrs. CeCe Stanton
Operations & Admissions Coordinator
stanton@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Stanton has been a part of the administration team of FCS since August 2020. She has been in private education since 2018 and has worked with small businesses and non-profit organizations since 2015. She enjoys marketing, design and business development. She and her husband Kyle have 2 children and 2 dogs. Mrs. Stanton loves being a part of the FCS community and helping families with the enrollment process and much more!
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Mrs. Melissa Janes
Administrative Assistant
janes@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Janes has been an administrative assistant with FCS since 2021. Originally from the East Coast, she has lived in Flagstaff on and off for the past 25 years. She has two children, a son and a daughter, who attend Flagstaff Christian School. She is honored to be an active part of the students’ spiritual growth within FCS’s Christ-centered community. She is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping with her family.
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Mrs. Anita Porter
Administrative Assistant
porter@
flagchristian.org

Anita Porter has been involved at FCS since 2020, and on staff since 2022. She is a Flagstaff resident for over 20 years and an NAU graduate. She is the wife of one of the pastors at Flagstaff Christian Fellowship Church. She loves Jesus, her family, her church, and her job. She enjoys hiking, camping, discipling, and teaching women’s Bible studies. Her goal is to provide your students and their teachers every support possible to help them succeed and thrive at FCS.
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Mrs. Jenna Logan
Administrative Assistant / Facilities Coordinator
logan@
flagchristian.org

Our Teachers

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Mrs. Jill Williams
Begindergarten / Kindergarten
williams@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Williams is a certified teacher with over 25 years of experience. Her goal is to deliver Christ-centered lessons using the Fruits of the Spirit to help littles learn about and navigate their world. Her passion is to help children feel safe and loved in the school environment.
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Ms. Kayla Goldberg
Begindergarten / Kindergarten
kgoldberg@
flagchristian.org

Ms. Kayla Goldberg is a Flagstaff native and graduated from NAU with her bachelor’s in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish. She loves spending time with family, camping, hiking and watching a good movie. She hopes to instill a biblical worldview to give students joy in understanding they are valued and loved by their creator. She is overjoyed to start her first year of teaching with your lovely students here at Flagstaff Christian School and looks forward to meeting each of you!!
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Mrs. Veronica Kuhn
Begindergarten / Kindergarten
kuhn@
flagchristian.org

My love for Christian Education grew from attending and graduating from Arizona Christian University. I worked as a Teacher Aide at Flagstaff Christian Preschool for two years and enjoyed cultivating a love for Jesus and learning in my students. I believe in the strong importance of teaching from a Christian worldview. I find it to be a great honor to help shape the minds and hearts of the students at Flagstaff Christian School. My favorite verses are Isaiah 26:3-4.
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Mrs. Cara Richmann
1st / 2nd
richmann@
flagchristian.org

​​Mrs. Richmann is a passionate educator with 25 years of experience in the homeschool and cooperative teaching community. She and her husband have 5 children and 2 grand babies. She loves to be able to teach, nurture, and learn alongside the youngest students while watching them unravel their God-given uniqueness.

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Mrs. Teresa Floyd
1st / 2nd
floyd@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Teresa Floyd was born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona. She previously taught elementary and special education in the public school system. The past three years she has used her teaching experience to homeschool her daughters. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from NAU and her Master’s degree in Autism Spectrum Disorders from GCU! She loves gnomes, owls, and coffee and is excited for a great school year!
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Ms. Justine Foley
1st / 2nd
foley@
flagchristian.org

Ms. Foley has a strong impact in many areas of academia. She can be found teaching in many areas and many classrooms, and with flexibility and a servant’s heart always goes where help is most needed.

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Mrs. Toni Giertych
1st / 2nd
giertych@
flagchristian.org

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Mrs. Kelly Phillips
1st / 2nd
phillips@
flagchristian.org

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Mrs. Elizabeth Dolle
3rd / 4th
dolle@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Dolle graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Arizona in 2004 and has experience teaching grades 1st-5th, both in public and private education. This will be her 9th year as a classroom teacher. She has been married to her best friend for 23 years and they have four children together, ranging in ages 2-15 years. Mrs. Dolle’s passion is for her “ducklings” to understand God’s immense love for them through their academic studies.
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Ms. Ellie Durall
3rd / 4th
durall@
flagchristian.org

Ms. Durall has been at FCS since 2022 and graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. She’s had experience in preschool and 1st/2nd grade, and 3rd/4th. Her dream is that every child would have a relationship with Jesus and get a fruitful education.
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Mrs. Alexis Morris
3rd / 4th
morris@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Morris has been at FCS since 2021. She graduated from NAU in 2017 with a Bachelor’s in Science and loves teaching grammar and science. She loves spending time with children and teaching them about the love Jesus has for them. She enjoys hiking and adventuring with her husband, Colt, and their pet bunny, Hickory.
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Mrs. Amy Muehlbauer
3rd / 4th
muehlbauer@
flagchristian.org

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Mrs. Jesse Pierce
5th / 6th
pierce@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Pierce’s animation and creativity in the classroom is perfectly paralleled with her content knowledge. She is thankful to be a part of the FCS family. “I love doing what God made me for; loving, guiding, and enjoying the students He has given me.” Her family relocated back to Flagstaff after serving a mission in Kenya.
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Mrs. Mandy Wilson
5th / 6th
wilson@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Wilson taught for 15 years at FUSD prior to FCS. She is a dynamic teacher who knows how to connect with middle school students. Her favorite verse is Isaiah 40:31 “Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.”
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Mrs. Shantel Cameron
5th / 6th
cameron@
flagchristian.org

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Ms. Sarah Rodriguez
Pre-Algebra
rodriguez@
flagchristian.org

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Mr. Porter Cochran
7th – 12th Bible
pcochran@
flagchristian.org

Mr. Cochran has been at FCS since 2022 and graduated from California State University Fullerton with a Bachelor’s in History. While history is his primary subject of focus, he has also taught government, economics, and Bible. He loves spending quality time with his wife and daughter as well as researching and discussing history, cultural trends, and theology and helping to show students the glory of the Lord.
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Mrs. Makenna Bearchell
7th – 12th History
bearchell@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Bearchell has been at FCS since 2019. She graduated from NAU with her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education in 2020, and her Master’s in 2022. She is originally from Southern CA, but her husband is a born and raised Flagstaffian! She loves to teach Social Studies through the use of projects. She loves going to sporting events, especially if a student, or former student is playing!
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Mrs. Chelsea Brooks
7th / 8th / HS, Math
brooks@flagchristian.org

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Mr. Elijah Rentschler
7th / 8th / HS Engineering
rentschler@
flagchristian.org

Mr. Rentschler holds degrees in computer engineering, and teaching English as a second language. He has taught math, science and English language for over 10 years and currently teaches technology and engineering for 7th – 12th grade at FCS. He enjoys hiking, 3D printing, and spending time with his family.
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Mrs. Stephanie Ontiveros
7th / 8th / HS ELA
ontiveros@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Ontiveros hopes to inspire students to become thoughtful communicators, think critically, and grow their appreciation of literature. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and is pursuing a master’s in education. Though originally from Tucson, she moved to Flagstaff in 2007 to attend NAU. She has two children who attend FCS. She enjoys reading, writing, skiing, and mountain biking in her spare time. Her favorite Bible verse is Mark 10:45.
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Mr. Eric Scott
7th / 8th / HS Science
escott@
flagchristian.org

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Mrs. Whitney Goble
U.S. History, HS ELA
goble@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Goble is a long time FCS parent and previously served on the school board for two years. She is passionate about the successful growth and development of the high school program for the benefit of our students, school, and community. Her subject areas of expertise include English and the social sciences.
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Mrs. Gale Glassy
HS, Pre-Calculus, Algebra 2, Geometry
glassy@
flagchristian.org

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Ms. Emily Renwick
7th – 12th Math, HS Spanish, HS ASL Teacher
renwick@
flagchristian.org

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Pastor Bobby Stuart
HS Bible
bstuart@
flagchristian.org

Pastor Bobby has been the Lead Pastor at Breath of Life Church (FCS N. Campus) for nearly 7 years and in ministry since 1996 (you do the math). He and Heather Stuart have been married for almost 27 years. They have 3 children, 2 grown and one teenager, along with 3 dogs. Pastor Bobby loves his family, the Church, and teaching The Bible to adults and students.
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Mr. Tom Gindorf
Math (HS), Chapel Band, Counseling
gindorf@
flagchristian.org

Our Specials Teachers

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Mrs. Lexi Leopold
K – 2nd, Art
leopold@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Leopold is a graduate of NAU. She has been teaching at FCS since 2019. She is passionate about teaching art and encouraging every student in their God given creativity and self expression through drawing, painting, sculpture, weaving and sewing. She and her husband have four adult children. She enjoys weaving, reading and hiking.
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Mrs. Olivia Yingling
3rd – HS, Art
yingling@
flagchristian.org

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Mr. Charles Lutz
K – 2nd, Music
lutz@
flagchristian.org

Mr. Lutz has taught at Christian schools since 1995. He has been interested in music since a very young age. He plays several instruments, has written several songs, and directed several chapel music choirs and bands. His passion is getting students to use music to show their joy and love in the Lord. You can listen to his music online by searching under his name and album titles such as Songs for Children, Hearts to God, etc.

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Mr. Brian Wittenberg
3rd – HS, Music
wittenberg@
flagchristian.org

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Ms. Mailynn Korn
7th – 12th Music
korn@
flagchristian.org

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Mrs. Elise Thursby
PE Coach
thursby@
flagchristian.org

Coach Thursby was a competitive gymnast for 10 years and then coached the sport for another 10 years. She also played varsity volleyball, basketball, and softball in high school. She graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a B.S. in Child Development and a minor in Psychology as well as a Multi-Subject Teaching Credential. She taught 4th and 5th grades in FUSD before becoming a stay at home Mom for the last several years. She enjoys hiking, adventuring and camping with her husband, 2 children, and family dog, as well as playing almost any sport, weight lifting, and singing/playing worship music.
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Mrs. Brooke Ullyot
Science, PE Coach
ullyot@
flagchristian.org

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Maestra Amelia Smith
K – 2nd, Spanish
smith@
flagchristian.org

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Ms. Meriel Yanez
HS Spanish, Teacher Aide
yanez@
flagchristian.org

Ms. Yanez has joined FCS this year as a one on one aid. She graduated from NAU December 2022 with a degree in psychological sciences with a minor in social work and Spanish. She is passionate about working with children and pouring the love of Jesus into the younger generations.
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Ms. Danielle Goldberg
3rd – 6th STEM, Speech, Teacher Aide
dgoldberg@
flagchristian.org

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Ms. Nikki Sharp
7th – 12th Yearbook, Teacher Aide
sharp@
flagchristian.org

Our Student Services Providers

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Mrs. Tori Greenwade
Director of Student Services
greenwade@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Tori Greenwade graduated from NAU with a degree in School Psychology in 2011 and went to work in Chandler, AZ. In 2017 Tori and her husband Ty moved back to Flagstaff to raise their family. She is starting her 2nd year as an FCS Warrior. Tori loves volleyball, camping, hunting, fishing and boating with her family and friends. Most of all, Tori is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and the truth of His Word with all students and with others around her.
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Dr. Kristi Ojanen
Occupational Therapy
ojanen@
flagchristian.org

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Mrs. Kellie Perry
Reading and Math Interventionist
perry@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Perry graduated with a Humanities, BA and ESL teaching degree from Ft. Lewis College in 1990. She taught for 3 years and then pursued her MA of Mild to Moderate Disorders at Adams State in Colorado. She has a combined experience of 37 years teaching. She loves camping, traveling and playing with her two children and nine grandchildren. She loves reading and studying the bible with others. She loves sharing the stories of how God interacts with her family and others.
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Mrs. Julie Gaun
Reading / Math Interventionist
gaun@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Gaun graduated from ASU with a degree in Elementary Education. She has worked in FUSD for the past 13 years as a reading interventionist. She is delighted to now be a part of the FCS family! Mrs. Gaun and  her husband, Mike, have been married for 34 years, have 3 grown sons, and 2 precious granddaughters. She loves fishing, movies, and going to concerts.

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Mrs. Aimee Walton
Speech and Language Pathologist
walton@
flagchristian.org

Aimee has been a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2011 and has been at FCS since 2022. She specializes in working with children with articulation, fluency, language, and cognitive disorders, and is an augmentative alternative communication specialist. When she is not hauling her own kids around from one activity to the next, she enjoys spending time mountain biking, trail running, hiking, fishing, camping, and adventuring outdoors.

Our Aides

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Mr. Edward Acosta
Teacher Aide & Full-Time Sub
eacosta@
flagchristian.org

Mr. Acosta has a Masters in Biblical and Theological Studies and has been teaching periodically in church settings for 30 years. This is his first year at FCS and is looking forward to leading 7-12 grade students on their journey with Jesus. He enjoys in-depth discussions on many biblical topics and is adept at taking complex subjects and making them easy to understand. Spending time with family and writing about current events from a biblical perspective are some of his favorite hobbies.
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Mrs. Linda Acosta
Teacher Aide
acosta@
flagchristian.org

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Mrs. Leslie Crawley
Teacher Aide
crawley@
flagchristian.org

Mrs. Crawley is passionate about seeing children come to Jesus for the raising up of future generations who love Jesus with all of their heart, mind, soul, and strength (Mark 12:30, NKJV). Mrs. Crawley specializes in reading, obtained an MA-TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language) and enjoys teaching at a variety of levels including college English and elementary language arts.
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Mrs. Debbie Eberhardt
Teacher Aide
eberhardt@
flagchristian.org

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Ms. Jamie Howell
Teacher Aide
howell@
flagchristian.org

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Ms. Linda Keiper
Teacher Aide
keiper@
flagchristian.org

Linda Keiper worked with children for over 20 years. She raised her 3 children in Flagstaff and now gets to be involved at FCS as an elementary education aide. She has 6 grandchildren that all live in Flagstaff and 5 attend FCS. She enjoys hiking, traveling, concerts, and spending time with her family.
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Mr. Dylan Kleinhenz
Teacher Aide
dylan.kleinhenz@
flagchristian.org

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Mrs. Davena Mitchell
Teacher Aide
dmitchell@
flagchristian.org

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Ms. Belle VanAuken
Teacher Aide
vanauken@
flagchristian.org

Our Board of Directors

Mrs. Pam Jackman
President
board.president@
flagchristian.org

Dr. Jen Ruddell
Head of School

Mrs. Jill Anderson
Secretary

Mr. Scotty McPeak
Member

Dr. Mark Williams
Associate Head of School, Upper School Principal
Member

Mr. Paul Meldrum
Pastoral Advisor
Treasurer

We are GROWING – Now Hiring

Come join our team at Flagstaff Christian School. You can make a difference!

Please email an application to ruddell@flagchristian.org. If you already have an application on file, please email your interest to ruddell@flagchristian.org.

Please fill out the application if you are interested in being a substitute teacher.

Book a Tour

Come see firsthand what student life is like on the FCS campus! Call our front office today. You can shadow one of our classrooms and experience for yourself what it is like to be a student at FCS. We look forward to meeting you.

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