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Mr. Mike Mayo - Logic 1: Bible, English, History, Science; Logic PE
AA Liberal Arts - St. Leo's University
BA Theology - Hawaii Theological Seminary
Years of teaching experience: 6
Years teaching at St. Stephen's: 1
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
Miss Michelle Youngblood - Logic 1: Latin; Logic 2: Bible, English, History
BA English - Hillsdale College
Graduate Certificate in Classical Christian Studies - New Saint Andrews
Years of teaching experience: 2
Years teaching at St. Stephen's: 1
Why I teach at St. Stephen's: I teach at St. Stephen's because I want to see the growth of Classical Christian education. Additionally, I love the small class size, involved families, and middle schoolers who smile.
Philosophy of teaching: The purpose of a Christian education is to produce a well ordered woul. The hope is that the student will emerge loving God an submitting ot His truth.
Hobbies: hiking, biking, reading, sewing and grading
Mr. Joe Haferbecker - Logic, Omnibus
BA English - Central Washington University
MFA Poetry - University of Washington
Years of teaching experience: 5
Years teaching at St. Stephen's: 2
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
Mrs. Lauri Puttman - Logic Math
BS Secondary Education (Major in Math, double Minor in Computer Science and Physics) - University of Idaho
Years of teaching experience: 13
Years teaching at St. Stephen's: 6
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
Mr. Elliott Williams - Logic 2: Latin; Logic 3: Biology, Spanish
BS Physics - Hillsdale College
M Litt Modern History - University of St. Andrews
Years of teaching experience: 2
Years teaching at St. Stephen's: 2
Why I teach at St. Stephen's: I came to St. Stephen's because I needed a job, and because, in God's providence, the hiring committee liked my application. I have stayed at St. Stephen's because I have found here a remarkable commitment on all levels - staff, parents, students and board - to the noble mission of excellence in Christian education.
Philosophy of teaching: Learning is painful, but teaching helps students to appreciate the pain. As a teacher, I aim to train students to articulate their knowledge well, and then to receive correction eagerly - to seek wisdom as a baby cries for milk.
Hobbies: running, fishing, gardening, anything outdoors, reading princess stories to his daughters, education
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