Mr. Joe Haferbecker - Literature, Rhetoric 2
(Central Washington University; University of Washington)
Mr. Haferbecker was raised in the Seattle, Washington area. After teaching at a Classical Christian school in Manhattan, he is happy to be back teaching in the northwest. He is married and enjoys writing and biking.

Mrs. Lauri Puttman - Rhetoric Math
(University of Idaho)
Mrs. Puttman grew up in Sandy, Utah. She taught at Valley Catholic for seven years, and this is her fifth year teaching at St. Stephen's. She and her husband have two children who attend St. Stephen's. Mrs. Puttman enjoys knitting, golfing and playing the trumpet.

Mrs. Julie Southgate - Aesthetics and Culture, U.S. History and Economics
(University of Oregon)
Mrs. Southgate enjoyed an interesting career in healthcare policy and hospital administration prior to joining St. Stephen's Academy. She and her husband have 3 daughters who attend St. Stephen's. Mrs. Southgate plays the piano and the organ. She also enjoys reading, traveling and gardening.

Mrs. Sharon Werner - Omnibus 2
(Wheaton College)
Mrs. Werner is originally from Arroyo Grande, California. She and her husband have 3 children who are all students at St. Stephen's. She enjoys reading in her spare time.

Mr. Elliott Williams - Bible, Biology, Spanish
(Hillsdale College; University of St. Andrews)
Mr. Williams grew up in Eagle River, Alaska. He is married and has two daughters. He enjoys spending time reading, running, playing ultimate frisbee, and going on brisk morning walks.