Staff
Each of our teachers demonstrates a regular faithful walk with the Lord Jesus Christ and is a member of Northwest Valley Baptist Church.
Stephanie DeLaCruz
A.A., Early Childhood Education
A.A., Music Theory and Education
8 time award winner of National Level American College of Musicians Piano Guild
19 years piano teaching experience
Subjects taught this year: Individual piano and string instrument lessons
Jan Deyton
B.A., History, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
23 years teaching experience
Subjects taught this year: 7th-12th grade English; 7th-9th grade Girls Bible
Mark French
Administrator
B.S., Pastoral Theology; Master of Education, Hyles Anderson College, Hammond, IN
27 years in Ministry; 22 yrs as school administrator
Subjects taught this year: 7th-9th grade Boys Bible; Geometry
Susie French
Discipline Records Secretary, Study Hall Supervisor
13 years School Secretary experience
Doug Gawne
B.S., Secondary Science Education, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
M.Ed., Secondary Education, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
13 years teaching experience
Subjects taught this year: Spanish I; Algebra I & II; Pre-Calculus; Physical Science; Physics
David Guthrie
B.S., Phys. Ed. & Health for K-12; Science minor, Taylor University, Upland, IN
M.A., Athletic Administration Secondary Education, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
13 years teaching experience
Subjects: 7th-10th grade Boys Physical Education; Study Hall Supervisor; Boys Basketball Coach
Linda Guthrie
Academy Office Manager
24 years experience
Yearbook Coordinator & Instructor
Justin Howe
B.S., Social Studies Education, Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Watertown, WI
6 years teaching experience
Subjects taught this year: 7th-12th grade History; 8th grade Math; Business Math; Senior Class Advisor
Susan Hughes
B.A. Elementary Education, Andersonville Seminary, Carmilla, GA
8 years teaching experience
Grades taught this year: 3rd-4th
Rachel Richmond
B.S. Middle Education with an emphasis in Language Arts and Social Studies, Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC; AZ state certified for K-8; endorsement for middle grades 5-9; highly qualified in Language Arts & Social Studies
1 year teaching experience
Grades taught this year: 5th-6th
Dr. Kevin Schaal
B.A., Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC
MDiv., Calvary Baptist Seminary, Lansdale, PA
Doctor of Ministry, International Baptist College, Chandler, AZ
Classes taught this year: Speech; 12th grade Bible
Kristopher Schaal
B.A., Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC
Currently completing Master of Ministry, International Baptist College, Chandler, AZ
1 yr teaching experience
Classes taught this year: Elementary Choir and band; Senior High Choir; Jr and Sr High School Band; 7th-9th grade Boys' Bible; private brass lessons
Sandra Schaal
B.S., Secondary Education, Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC
4 yrs teaching experience
Classes taught this year: 7th-8th grade Space and Earth Science; 7th-8th grade Life Skills; 10th grade Biology; 5th & 6th grade AZ Studies
Debbie Stover
6 years teaching experience
Grades taught this year: Kindergarten, Girls Physical Education
Lana Thomas
B.A., Elementary Education, New Mexico Highlands University; AA Education, Santa Fe Community College; Bible Certificate, Appalachian Bible College
First Year Teaching
Subject taught this year: 7th Grade Math
James Tilson
B.A., Bible (Music Minor), Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC
M.A., Bible, Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC
M.Div., Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC
6 years teaching experience
Subjects taught this year: 10th-11th grade Bible; 7th-8th grade Choir; Athletic Director; Girls Basketball Coach
Sherisa Victory
B.S., Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL
9 years teaching experience
Grades taught this year: 1st-2nd