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6th-8th Grade Bible, 6th Grade Grammar, 7th & 8th Grade History and Literature, 7th & 8th Grade Science, 5th-8th Grade PE: Mr. Andrew Nedimyer. Nedimyer is a graduate of Houghton college. He spent several years with the Air Force reserves before taking a teaching position in Maryland. Michelle Wechsler. 7th Grade Homeroom Math and Science. Benjamin Rodriguez. 6th Grade Homeroom.
Headmaster: Mr. Gareth Schuth
Mr. Schuth is a 2005 Messiah College graduate with a BS in Music Education. After teaching music in public school and tutoring students in Math, he discovered his love of teaching Math. This led to adding Math and Science credentials to his PA Teaching Certificate. He is excited to share his knowledge and love of these subjects with his students. “Helping transform young minds to the likeness of Christ takes time, effort and love.”
In addition to his duties as Headmaster, Mr. Schuth teaches 6th-8th grade Math. Gareth and his wife, Annie, are members of Grace Baptist Church and have three children.
School Secretary: Mrs. Allison Stine
Mrs. Stine serves as the school secretary and assists the Headmaster in many of his administrative duties. She also assists with athletic scheduling, yearbook editing, and provides first aid to the students.
Mrs. Stine earned her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and later received a MS in Counseling from Shippensburg University. She has two children and is a member of the Carlisle Evangelical Free Church.
Pre-Kindergarten: Mrs. Nichelle Manti
Mrs. Manti is the teacher of our first Pre-K. She is a graduate of Oregon State University and has a BS in Family Sciences. Nichelle and her husband Seth have three daughters and are members of Resonate Community Church. Nichelle brings six years of prior experience in a Pre-K setting.
Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Aide: Amanda Beardmore
Mrs. Beardmore is a Medical Assistant and graduate of Sussex County Community College. Amanda and her husband, Aaron, have three children and are members of Grace Baptist Church.
Kindergarten: Mrs. Melanie Endres
Mrs. Endres is a graduate of Messiah College and has a BS in Elementary Education. Melanie taught 2nd grade at the Christian school 1995-1999, and has been teaching Kindergarten since 2011.
Melanie and her husband, Mike, have three children and are members of Grace Baptist Church.
First Grade: Mrs. Jan Springer
Mrs. Springer provides a great foundation to our first graders in reading, phonics, grammar, and math. The students are challenged and encouraged to develop their minds for the glory of God each day. Mrs. Springer has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University and has advanced training in reading development. Through the years she has provided many families with individual tutoring for students with reading difficulties. Jan and her husband have three children and are members of Grace Baptist Church.
Second Grade: Mrs. Susanne Harris
Mrs. Harris is a 1986 Shippensburg University graduate with a BS in Elementary Education. She has taught various grade levels including four years here at Grace Baptist Christian School (1990-1994) in first grade.
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Susanne and her husband, Craig, live in Chambersburg where he pastors Grace Baptist Church. They have two children.
Third Grade Grammar, Science and Social Studies; 6th Grade Reading; Kindergarten Aide: Mrs. Christy Wiedman
Mrs. Wiedman holds a BA in Bible and Elementary Education from Baptist Bible College. Mrs. Wiedman taught 2nd Grade from 1992-1995 and 4th Grade from 1999-2000 at West Shore Christian School.
Christy has seven children. She and her husband, Erik, are members of West Shore Evangelical Free Church.
Third Grade Bible, Math, Spelling, Reading, and Grades 1-8 Technology Coordinator: Mr. Mike Endres
Mr. Endres received his Bachelor degree from Messiah College and joined the faculty in 1999 after completing his Master’s degree from Shippensburg University in Special Education. He is the Computer Lab teacher for grades 1-8, teaches 3rd grade, coaches boys soccer and directs the Boy’s Ensemble.
He is married to our Kindergarten teacher, Melanie, and has three children. Mike and Melanie are members of Grace Baptist Church.
Fourth Grade: Miss Katie Nolte
Miss Nolte lived in 5 different states before the age of 9 with her Air Force family. This inspired her love of travel and new adventures. The family settled in Hampton, Virginia, and Miss Nolte graduated first in her class from Denbigh Baptist Christian School, Newport News, Virginia. She graduated from Grove City College with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. Miss Nolte has been a teacher’s aide and a daycare worker. She has taught at her home church’s Vacation Bible School for 10 years and has been the director for the past 2 years. She enjoys board games, fishing, singing, sweet tea, and reading. She is currently in a Book Challenge to read 104 books for the year.
Fifth Grade: Miss Angie Tonkin
Miss Tonkin attended the Christian School of Grace Baptist Church, graduating with the class of 2008. Miss Tonkin is also a graduate of West Shore Christian Academy and Liberty University with a B.S. in Special Education Integrated Studies. Prior to teaching at Grace, she has taught various middle school subjects in Christian and public school settings. She also brings to our staff coaching experience in soccer and track.
Miss Tonkin is a member of Carlisle Evangelical Free Church. She attends CEFC Mount Holly, where she is the family ministry coordinator. She teaches 5th grade and 5th & 6th Geography and Science.
7th & 8th Grade Grammar, and 7th & 8th Grade Spanish: Mrs. Sara Leone
Sara Leone graduated from The Christian School of Grace Baptist Church after attending from Kindergarten through eighth grade. In 1987 Mrs. Leone received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Grove City College. She has taught various grade levels in Christian schools in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Leone, whose husband Scott is a bi-vocational pastor, has published a book on the responsibilities of pastors’ wives entitled, Her Husband’s Crown – A Wife’s Ministry and a Minister’s Wife. She also compiled a book of prayers, Heart Cries to Heaven. She and her husband have three children. Mrs. Leone enjoys family history, crocheting, playing the piano and reading.
6th-8th Grade Bible, 6th Grade Grammar, 7th & 8th Grade History and Literature, 7th & 8th Grade Science, 5th-8th Grade PE: Mr. Andrew Nedimyer
Mr. Nedimyer is a graduate of Houghton college. He spent several years with the Air Force reserves before taking a teaching position in Maryland. He has several years of secondary teaching and coaching experience. Andrew and his wife have two children and are members of Grace Baptist Church. He teaches 6th-8th grade Bible, 6th Grade Grammar, 7th & 8th Grade History and Literature, and 5th-8th Grade PE.
Music: Mrs. Carol Garman
Mrs. Garman is a 1979 Geneva College graduate with a degree in Elementary Education and a concentration in music. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Garman taught 2nd grade in The Christian School from 1979-80, 2nd and 3rd grade from 1980-81, and 2nd grade from 1981-1984. She is a past member of the Genevans Concert Choir and Madrigals, and she traveled with the Continental Singers for one summer singing in Holland, Germany and Poland. She has served in the Christian School as a music substitute for several years as well as accompanist and music coach.
Mrs. Garman returned to The Christian School as music teacher in 2002 providing music instruction to grades 1 through 8. She directs the middle school choir, Girls’ Ensemble, and Grace Notes. Her duties include planning and directing the music portion of school programs, and preparing students for annual music competitions. Phil and Carol Garman have three children and are members of Grace Baptist Church.
Art: Mrs. Trude Brummer
Mrs. Brummer has a bachelors degree from Shippensburg University in Art & Communications Journalism. She has been a substitute teacher for the school for several years and will now be using her graphic arts experience as she teaches 1st-6th Grade Art.
Trude and her husband have two children and attends the Carlisle Evangelical Free Church.
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Our Staff
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Mrs. Toni Stults | Mrs. Deneen Fragoso | Mr. Michael Chiapparelli | Ms. Victoria Kieltyka |
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