Leadership & Staff

Meet Our Team

Ministry-Driven, Christian Educators

“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.”

Our teachers have dedicated their lives to the ministry of Christian education, considering their work more than a job, but a calling. Our entire West Hills faculty is committed to providing an education that equips your child for success.

West Hills is dedicated to the professional development of its faculty with a focus on research-based practices for the most effective educational experience. All our teachers are certified by either the state and/or ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International), and we provide an educational stipend each year so our teachers can take continuing education classes and/or workshops. As a Christian school, each of our staff members also testifies to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, agrees with our Statement of Faith, and models to our students a healthy lifestyle based on the teachings of the New Testament.

Faculty & Staff

Excellent teachers are essential for an outstanding school. West Hills Christian School prioritizes recruiting and retaining first-class teachers who can bring out the best in every child. Our faculty members are certified, excellent educators and committed Christians.

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Kim Mills

Principal

Serving since 2018

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Joel Holmes

Assistant Principal

Serving since 2023

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Traci Vogt

Dean of Students

Serving since 2021

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Laurie Becker

Director of Admissions

Serving since 2002

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Erik Gellatly

Director of Business Operations

Serving since 2023

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Lisa Andrew

Registrar & Advancement Support

Serving since 2010

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Priscilla Boyle

Front Desk, Administrative Assistant

Serving since 2023

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Hannah Brownlee

Athletic Director, Admin. Support

Serving since 2023

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Stephanie Heldt

Kindergarten Teacher

Serving since 2018

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Stephanie Stillwell

Kindergarten Teacher

Serving since 2018

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Lindsey Keller

1st Grade Teacher

Serving since 2021

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Jodi Platt

1st Grade Teacher

Serving since 2022

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Stacey Bond

2nd Grade Teacher

Serving since 2021

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Alissa Dacanay

2nd Grade Teacher

Serving since 2024

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Jon Hogan

3rd Grade Teacher

Serving since 2021

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Sarah Johnson

3rd Grade Teacher

Serving since 2023

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Adri Leary

4th Grade Teacher

Serving since 2023

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Grace Reichenberger

4th Grade Teacher

Serving since 2023

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Annie Fausto

5th Grade Teacher

Serving since 2017

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Michelle Wilson

5th Grade Teacher

Serving since 2022

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Ron Middleton

6th Grade Teacher

Serving since 1999

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Maggie Steuwer

6th Grade Teacher

Serving since 2021

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Taylor Anderson

7/8th Grade Teacher

Serving since 2024

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Pamela Cloutier

7th/8th Grade Teacher

Serving since 2016

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Todd Liles

6th/7th/8th Grade Teacher

Serving since 2022

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Kate Lyon

7/8th Grade Teacher & Communications

Serving since 2024

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Brynna Wallace

7/8th Grade Teacher

Serving since 2025

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Sue Kraakevik

Library Teacher

Serving since 2021

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Devyn Larson

STEM Lab Teacher

Serving since 2023

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Megan Melrose

Music Teacher

Serving since 2022

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Kendall Rasmussen

Art Teacher

Serving since 2025

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Esther Stair

Science Lab Teacher

Serving since 2024

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Mary Scott Wolfe

PE Teacher

Serving since 2024

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Eden Baxter

Instructional Aide

Serving since 2024

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Whitney Best

Instructional Aide

Serving since 2022

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Gemma Brumley

Instructional Aide

Serving since 2024

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Josh Friesen

Band Teacher

Serving since 2024

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Esther Godaert

Instructional Aide

Serving since 2007

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Stephanie Gudekunst

Lunch Manager

Serving since 2023

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Tori Labuhn

School Nurse

Serving since 2024

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Adam Manacher

Technology Manager

Serving since 2025

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Becky McRobert

Instructional Coach

Serving since 2003

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Debbie McRobert

Copy Center

Serving since 2023

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Aimee Pahl

Recess Monitor

Serving since 2022

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Gwyn Pitts

Educational Tutor

Serving since 2001

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Molly Reed

Instructional Aide/Lunch Monitor

Serving since 2017

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Carrie Roberts

Instructional Aide

Serving since 2013

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April Sheaffer

Front Desk/Copy Center

Serving since 2009

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Michael Wadsworth

Facilities Manager

Serving since 2025

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Ann Westerberg

Instructional Aide

Serving since 1994

Board Members

The Westside Christian Schools of Portland Board of Directors serves, by God’s grace, as trustees of the school in stewarding our long-term vision and ensuring our Mission is accomplished. Utilizing a self-perpetuating board model, the responsibility for school management is delegated to the Head of School who is empowered and held accountable to achieve clearly defined outcomes.

The WCS Board prayerfully seeks to govern in accordance with Scripture as well as our school bylaws, policies, and Statement of Faith. Comprised of parent representatives and community leaders, Directors are selected for three-year terms and may serve multiple terms.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

West Hills Christian School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.