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As a classical, Christian school,
St. Stephen’s Academy aims to
provide an academically
excellent education in
a grace-filled environment that
develops Christian character
and equips students with
tools of learning that will
last a lifetime.

 

 

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"St. Stephen’s provides a classical education which inspires both head and heart of each child. At St. Stephen’s we also found a community of joy, authenticity and service where a school day is more than a schedule of classes, but a canvas upon which the rich color of each individual child is not only valued but intentional."

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Rhetoric Faculty

Mr. Joe Haferbecker - Oratory, Rhetoric I, Senior Thesis

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. Chuck Heil - Chemistry, Physics

BA Physics and Mathematics - Reed College
MA Science Teaching - Reed College
Years of teaching experience: 25+
Years teaching at St. Stephen's: 6
Why I teach at St. Stephen's: I was invited to teach at St. Stephen’s Academy because my knowledge and skills are useful. I am committed to a continuing dialogue about the role and responsibility of the educated Christian.
Philosophy of teaching: John Milton Gregory proposes that the art of education aims to train and teach the student. It is my pleasure to share my knowledge and skills with my students, engage them in constructive dialogue and practice in natural science and choral music, and encourage and savor the results to the glory of God.
Hobbies: bicycling, choral ensembles, electronics, mechanics, mountain climbing, the Pacific Coast, photography

 

Mrs. Lauri Puttman - 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 - Omnibus II, U.S. History and Economics

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