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Mrs. Michelle Blanchard
7th Grade - 8th Grade (Logic 1 - 2): Latin
BA English - Hillsdale College
Graduate Certificate in Classical Christian Studies - New Saint Andrews
Years of teaching experience: 3
Years teaching at St. Stephen's: 2
Why I teach at St. Stephen's: I teach at St. Stephens because I love watching young minds grapple with new concepts. It is my joy and privilege to be teaching at a school that strives to continue in the tradition of classical Christian education.
Philosophy of teaching: The purpose of a Christian education is to produce a well ordered soul. The hope is that the student will emerge loving God and submitting to His truth.
Hobbies: hiking, biking, reading, sewing and grading
Mr. Joe Haferbecker
7th Grade (Logic 1): English, Logic I
8th Grade (Logic 2): English, Logic II
9th Grade (Logic 3): Logic III
BA English - Central Washington University
MFA Poetry - University of Washington
Years of teaching experience: 6
Years teaching at St. Stephen's: 3
Why I teach at St. Stephen's: St. Stephen's is a Christ-centered, professional environment that encourages grace and community while holding high standards in academics.
Philosophy of teaching: My mission as a teacher is to see each student reach his or her potential. This requires me to serve each student as an individual image bearer of God.
Hobbies: writing poetry, mountain biking
Mr. Mike Mayo
7th Grade (Logic 1): Bible, History, PE
8th Grade (Logic 2): Bible, History, PE
AA Liberal Arts - St. Leo's University
BA Theology - Hawaii Theological Seminary
Years of teaching experience: 7
Years teaching at St. Stephen's: 2
Why I teach at St. Stephen's: The purpose of Christian education is not to prepare a child to enter the work force or any profession. Its purpose is to prepare him or her to enter adulthood with wisdom nd a desire to serve and obey God.
Philosophy of teaching: Know your subject, be prepared, and have fun with your students. Set the example, and they will follow and learn.
Hobbies: archery, shooting sports, swimming, weight lifting
Mrs. Raelene Meeker
7th Grade (Logic 1): Science
8th Grade (Logic 2): Science
9th Grade (Logic 3): Biology
More info coming soon...
Mrs. Lauri Puttman
7th Grade - 9th Grade (Logic 1 - 3): Math
BS Secondary Education (Major in Math, double Minor in Computer Science and Physics) - University of Idaho
Years of teaching experience: 14
Years teaching at St. Stephen's: 7
Why I teach at St. Stephen's: I teach at St. Stephen's for two reasons. First, I wanted to be able to teach at the same school that my boys were at. Second, I wanted to be part of a school that strives to teach its student how to love learning and to be a light to the world around them.
Philosophy of teaching: I love math, and I love to show kids that math is everywhere in God's creation. Too often math is thought of as a necessary evil, and I want to dispel that myth.
Hobbies: knitting, cooking/baking with my husband
Mrs. Julie Southgate
7th Grade (Logic 1): Art and Music History
8th Grade (Logic 2): Art and Music History
9th Grade (Logic 3): Omnibus II
BA History - University of Oregon
Masters in Hospital and Healthcare Administration - University of Minnesota
Post-Graduate Training - Pew Fellowship - University of California, San Francisco
Years of teaching experience: 4
Years teaching at St. Stephen's: 4
Why I teach at St. Stephen's: In teaching, I hope to be used by God to expand the kingly reign of His Son in the hearts and minds of our students.
Philosophy of teaching: My philosophy of teaching is rooted in Proverbs 9:10, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom..." Since God is the source of all truth, seeking Him is the goal of education. Christian virtue and a good understanding of God's creation will be its fruits.
Hobbies: gardening, music
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