Excellent teachers are essential for an outstanding school. West Hills Christian School is fortunate to have the resources to recruit and retain first-class teachers who can bring out the best in every child. Our faculty members are certified, excellent educators and committed Christians.

The teachers, staff and leadership really care about our children, and are committed to academic excellence and providing a strong spiritual foundation. They make learning fun and encourage our children to grow academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

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Mills, Kim

Mills, Kim

Kim.Mills@whcs.org

Position: Principal

Education:

  • Principal License in School Administration for Grades PK-12th
  • Azusa Pacific University, MA in Teaching
  • Biola University, BM in Music Performance

At WHCS since 2018

    Holmes, Joel

    Holmes, Joel

    joel.holmes@whcs.org

    Position: Assistant Principal

    Education:

    • Grand Canyon University, MA Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Urban Ministry
    • Grand Canyon University, MS Educational Leadership
    • University of Idaho, BS in Art Education

    At WHCS since 2023

      Vogt, Traci

      Vogt, Traci

      Traci.Vogt@whcs.org

      Position: Dean of Students

      Education:

      • Azusa Pacific University, M.Ed. in College Student Affairs
      • Warner Pacific College, BS in Human Development
      • Warner Pacific College, BA in Religion and Christian Ministries

      At WHCS since 2021

        Becker, Laurie

        Becker, Laurie

        Laurie.Becker@whcs.org

        Position: Director of Admissions

        Education:

        • Attended Northwest University

        At WHCS since 2002

          Gellatly, Erik

          Gellatly, Erik

          erik.gellatly@whcs.org

          Position: Director of Business Operations

          Education:

          • Willamette University, JD
          • Portland State University, BS in Political Science, Speech Communication

          At WHCS since 2023

            Andrew, Lisa

            Andrew, Lisa

            Lisa.Andrew@whcs.org

            Position: Director of Advancement

            Education:

            • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
            • University of Oregon, BS in Exercise and Movement Science, Psychology

            At WHCS since 2010

              Boyle, Priscilla

              Boyle, Priscilla

              Position: Front Desk, Administrative Assistant

              Education:

              • Multnomah University, BA in Bible & Theology, Psychology

              At WHCS since 2023

                Brownlee, Hannah

                Brownlee, Hannah

                Position: Athletic Director

                Education:

                • George Fox University, BA in International Business
                • George Fox University, BS in Accounting

                At WHCS since 2023

                  Fausto, Annie

                  Fausto, Annie

                  Position: Director of Marketing

                  Education:

                  • Grove City College, BA in English and Communication, Secondary Education Certification

                  At WHCS since 2017

                    Bates, Allison

                    Bates, Allison

                    Position: Art Teacher

                    Education:

                    • Houghton College, BA in Fine Arts, Minor in Education
                    • Nazareth College, Post Baccalaureate in Art Education

                    At WHCS since 2016

                      Cloutier, Pamela

                      Cloutier, Pamela

                      Position: 7th/8th Grade Teacher

                      Education:

                      • Western Oregon University, MS in Education
                      • Corban University, BS in Language Arts Education

                      At WHCS since 2016

                        Ell, Megan

                        Ell, Megan

                        Position: 5th Grade Teacher

                        Education:

                        • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
                        • Portland State University, BS in Psychology

                        At WHCS since 2023

                          Erickson, Stacey

                          Erickson, Stacey

                          Position: 2nd Grade Teacher

                          Education:

                          • Portland State University, M.Ed. in Education
                          • Oregon State University, BS in Human Development and Family Sciences

                          At WHCS since 2021

                            Heldt, Stephanie

                            Heldt, Stephanie

                            Position: Kindergarten Teacher

                            Education:

                            • Concordia University, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
                            • Concordia University, BA in Elementary Education

                            At WHCS since 2018

                              Hogan, Jon

                              Hogan, Jon

                              Position: 3rd Grade Teacher

                              Education:

                              • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
                              • Portland State University, BA in Film

                              At WHCS since 2021

                                Johnson, Sarah

                                Johnson, Sarah

                                Position: 3rd Grade Teacher

                                Education:

                                • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
                                • George Fox University, BA in Teaching

                                At WHCS since 2023

                                  Keller, Lindsey

                                  Keller, Lindsey

                                  Position: 1st Grade Teacher

                                  Education:

                                  • San Diego State University, MA in Education
                                  • Northwest Nazarene University, BA in Elementary Education

                                  At WHCS since 2021

                                    Kraakevik, Sue

                                    Kraakevik, Sue

                                    Position: Library Teacher

                                    Education:

                                    • Bethel University, BA in Elementary Education

                                    At WHCS since 2021

                                      Larson, Devyn

                                      Larson, Devyn

                                      Position: STEM Lab Teacher

                                      Education:

                                      • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
                                      • Pacific Lutheran, BA in History/Global Studies

                                      At WHCS 2010-2022, since 2023

                                        Leary, Adri

                                        Leary, Adri

                                        Position: 4th Grade Teacher

                                        Education:

                                        • Biola University, BA in Elementary Education

                                        At WHCS since 2023

                                          Liles, Todd

                                          Liles, Todd

                                          Position: 6th/7th/8th Grade Teacher

                                          Education:

                                          • Western Seminary, MA in Biblical and Theological Studies
                                          • Anderson University, BA in Christian Ministries

                                          At WHCS since 2022

                                            Lyon, Kate

                                            Position: 8th Grade Teacher

                                            Education:

                                            • Baylor University, BS in Education

                                            At WHCS since 2024

                                              McRobert, Becky

                                              McRobert, Becky

                                              Position: Instructional Coach

                                              Education:

                                              • Concordia University, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
                                              • Western Oregon University, BA in Elementary Education

                                              At WHCS since 2003

                                                Melrose, Megan

                                                Melrose, Megan

                                                Position: Music Teacher

                                                Education:

                                                • Seattle Pacific University, BA in Music Education

                                                At WHCS since 2022

                                                  Middleton, Ron

                                                  Middleton, Ron

                                                  Position: 6th Grade Teacher

                                                  Education:

                                                  • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
                                                  • Multnomah University, BA in Religious Education

                                                  At WHCS since 1999

                                                    Moore, Jefferson

                                                    Moore, Jefferson

                                                    Position: 7th/8th Grade Teacher

                                                    Education:

                                                    • Concordia University, St. Paul, M.Ed. in Education Administration
                                                    • Western Oregon University, BS in Social Science

                                                    At WHCS since 2022

                                                      Nelson, Kelly

                                                      Nelson, Kelly

                                                      Position: 2nd Grade Teacher

                                                      Education:

                                                      • George Fox University, MA in Teaching
                                                      • Oregon State University, BS in Human Development & Family Sciences

                                                      At WHCS since 2023

                                                        Platt, Jodi

                                                        Platt, Jodi

                                                        Position: 1st Grade Teacher

                                                        Education:

                                                        • George Fox University, BS in Elementary Education

                                                        At WHCS since 2022

                                                          Povolny, Susi

                                                          Povolny, Susi

                                                          Position: 7th/8th Grade Teacher

                                                          Education:

                                                          • Bryn Mawr College, BA in German Language, Literature

                                                          At WHCS since 2007

                                                            Ramella, Angelo

                                                            Ramella, Angelo

                                                            Position: PE Teacher

                                                            Education:

                                                            • Arizona State University, BA Business

                                                            At WHCS since 2021

                                                              Reichenberger, Grace

                                                              Reichenberger, Grace

                                                              Position: 4th Grade Teacher

                                                              Education:

                                                              • Oregon State University BA in Education, English Literature

                                                              At WHCS since 2023

                                                                Steuwer, Maggie

                                                                Steuwer, Maggie

                                                                Position: 6th Grade Teacher

                                                                Education:

                                                                • Pepperdine University, MA in Education
                                                                • University of Idaho, BA Advertising and Public Relations

                                                                At WHCS since 2021

                                                                  Stillwell, Stephanie

                                                                  Stillwell, Stephanie

                                                                  Position: Kindergarten Teacher

                                                                  Education:

                                                                  • Azusa Pacific University, MA in Social Science
                                                                  • LIFE Pacific College, BA in Bible, Christian Education

                                                                  At WHCS since 2018

                                                                    Swain, Susan

                                                                    Swain, Susan

                                                                    Position: Science Lab Teacher

                                                                    Education:

                                                                    • Northern Arizona University, BS in Elementary Education

                                                                    At WHCS since 1998

                                                                      Wilson, Michelle

                                                                      Wilson, Michelle

                                                                      Position: 5th Grade Teacher

                                                                      Education:

                                                                      • Pacific University, MA in Teaching
                                                                      • Prairie College Three Hills, BA in Biblical Studies

                                                                      At WHCS since 2022

                                                                        Best, Whitney

                                                                        Best, Whitney

                                                                        Position: Instructional Aide

                                                                         

                                                                        At WHCS since 2022

                                                                          Brewer, Tim

                                                                          Brewer, Tim

                                                                          Position: Facilities Manager

                                                                           

                                                                          At WHCS since 2023

                                                                            Cartmill, Mauria

                                                                            Cartmill, Mauria

                                                                            Position: Instructional Aide

                                                                             

                                                                            At WHCS since 2022

                                                                              Deewall, Michele

                                                                              Deewall, Michele

                                                                              Position: Assistant Athletic Director

                                                                               

                                                                              At WHCS since 2023

                                                                                Godaert, Esther

                                                                                Godaert, Esther

                                                                                Position: Instructional Aide

                                                                                 

                                                                                At WHCS since 2007

                                                                                  Gudekunst, Stephanie

                                                                                  Gudekunst, Stephanie

                                                                                  Position: School Lunch Coordinator

                                                                                   

                                                                                  At WHCS since 2023

                                                                                    Hosley, Kameo

                                                                                    Hosley, Kameo

                                                                                    Position: Recess Monitor

                                                                                     

                                                                                    At WHCS since 2023

                                                                                      Huffman, Sarah, RN

                                                                                      Position: School Nurse

                                                                                       

                                                                                      At WHCS since 2021

                                                                                        Lester, Jim

                                                                                        Lester, Jim

                                                                                        Position: Technology Manager

                                                                                         

                                                                                        At WHCS since 2016

                                                                                          Pahl, Aimee

                                                                                          Pahl, Aimee

                                                                                          Position: Recess Monitor

                                                                                           

                                                                                          At WHCS since 2022

                                                                                            Parra, Shay

                                                                                            Parra, Shay

                                                                                            Position: Lead Recess Monitor

                                                                                             

                                                                                            At WHCS since 2023

                                                                                              Pitts, Gwyn

                                                                                              Pitts, Gwyn

                                                                                              Position: Educational Tutor

                                                                                               

                                                                                              At WHCS since 2001

                                                                                                Reed, Molly

                                                                                                Reed, Molly

                                                                                                Position: Instructional Aide/Lunch Monitor

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                At WHCS since 2017

                                                                                                  Roberts, Carrie

                                                                                                  Roberts, Carrie

                                                                                                  Position: Instructional Aide

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  At WHCS 2006-2007, since 2013

                                                                                                    Sheaffer, April

                                                                                                    Sheaffer, April

                                                                                                    Position: Front Desk/Copy Center

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    At WHCS since 2009

                                                                                                      Westerberg, Ann

                                                                                                      Westerberg, Ann

                                                                                                      Position: Instructional Aide

                                                                                                       

                                                                                                      At WHCS since 1994