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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.

 


 

THE PAST

THE FUTURE

HOW CAN I APPLY?

 

"When we came to Oregon from out of state, we had the option to move to any area within a reasonable drive from Portland. We chose to settle in Beaverton because of St. Stephen's Academy. The warm, caring atmosphere of the school, along with the academic strength and classical focus, were exactly what we wanted for our children."

DAN & KRISTA BRILEY

Rhetoric Faculty

 

Mr. Joe Haferbecker - Literature, Rhetoric 2

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 - Rhetoric 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

 

Mrs. Julie Southgate - Aesthetics and Culture, 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:  3
Years teaching at St. Stephen's:  3
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

 

Mrs. Sharon Werner - Omnibus 2

BA English Literature - Wheaton College
Years of teaching experience:  6
Years teaching at St. Stephen's:  3
Why I teach at St. Stephen's:  I appreciate and support the Christian environment, small size and traditional content offered by St. Stephen's Academy.
Philosophy of teaching:  My hope is to equip students to seek and apply God's truth in every content area as preparation for a lifetime of learning and interacting with the world.
Hobbies:  reading, sewing, beach combing, browsing hole-in-the-wall book shops

 

Mr. Elliott Williams - Bible, 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