Austin Bruns has been a part of Worthington Christian’s faculty since 2018. He is an Upper School social studies teacher, currently teaching Advanced Placement U.S. History, three different sections of semester-long U.S. History courses, and Ancient Non-Western History. He is also a family leader in the House of Lux. How would you describe your teaching […]
Adam Heath graduated from Worthington Christian School in 1999 and returned to teach at WC in 2004. He has taught a variety of classes in Christian Studies and Social Studies. How would you describe your teaching style? “I would describe my teaching style as narrative. I would aspire to be conversational as well, but seek […]
Beth Heisey has taught at WC since 1992. She currently serves as the Visual Arts Department Chair and teaches many art classes, ranging from Drawing I to Advanced Placement Art. How would you describe your teaching style? “I teach traditional styles of working such as the correct way to use watercolor because it is part […]
In honor of the 2020 Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert taking place tonight and airing live on WC’s YouTube channel (make sure to catch it at 7pm!), this Tuesday’s “teacher feature” is Karen Rugg-Klapheke. She has taught at WC since 2002 and currently serves as the Performing Arts Department Chair and as the Vocal Music […]
Rhonda Hearon has taught at Worthington Christian since 2008. She taught 11th grade English for ten years and became the Upper School’s French teacher two years ago. She currently teaches Introduction to World Languages and French 1-4. How would you describe your teaching style? “I bring a lot of energy to my classroom and I […]
After 12 years as an accountant and financial analyst, Doug Tanner began considering a career change. He didn’t dislike his work in finance but was in search of something more meaningful. He decided to obtain a Master’s degree in education and began his second career as a teacher at WC 17 years ago. He currently […]
Mr. Lucas Gantz has taught fourth grade at WC since 2005. How would you describe your teaching style? “My teaching style is centered around building relationships with my students. I believe my students have the most opportunity for growth if they are comfortable in the classroom with their teacher and their classmates. One of the […]
Elizabeth Ames has worked as a Kindergarten teacher at Worthington Christian since 2015, but she has 20 years of teaching experience in preschool and Kindergarten. With a Master’s degree in Montessori Education, her teaching methodology is largely influenced by a hands-on, interactive approach to education. How would you describe your teaching style? “I like to […]
After earning a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics, Pam Cain worked in the business and technology industry as a consultant and tech helpdesk expert. After 12 years in that field, she began to sense the Lord calling her to teach. She went back to school for education, and started her teaching career at WC […]
Kelly Burby graduated from WC in 1985. Four years later, after obtaining a degree in elementary education from Bryan College, she was hired as a new Kindergarten teacher at WC. After teaching three years of Kindergarten and four years of first grade, she began teaching second grade where she has taught ever since. She also […]
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