FACULTY & STAFF
Life Way Christian School is a ministry of First Baptist Church, Centerton. As such, it adheres to the doctrinal statement of FBC Centerton (see "The Baptist Faith and Message" 2000 edition). All faculty, staff, and administrative personnel must be born again Christians who are actively involved in a local, Bible believing, and evangelical church.
ADMINISTRATORS
Dr. Allen Williams
Head of School
Junior High & High School Principal
Dr. Brian Hellard
Elementary & Middle School Principal
Tracey Murphy
Preschool Director
Preschool
Tracey Murphy - Preschool Director
Christina Owenby - Administrative Assistant/Admissions
Alisha Horstmann - PreK-3 Instructor
Patty Ostrand - PreK-3 Instructor
Destiny Potter - PreK-3 Instructor
Bryana Fulcher - PreK-4 Instructor
Crystal Lawrence - PreK-4 Instructor
Meredith Price - PreK-4 Instructor
Tami VanZuiden - PreK-4 Instructor
Jaci Weems - PreK-4 Instructor
Melissa Brown - Aide
Caitlin Crouse - Aide
Shelly Gaydusek - PreK Music/Aide
Elementary and Middle School
Brian Hellard - Principal
Lisa Goates - Administrative Assistant/Admissions
Rose Healey - Elementary Office Secretary
Alyssa Didier - Kindergarten Teacher
Jaci Smith - Kindergarten Teacher
Rachelle Burdine - 1st grade Teacher
Braydin Fulcher - 1st grade Teacher
Ashlee Spencer - 2nd grade Teacher
Cassie Furches - 2nd grade Teacher
Beth Finlayson - 3rd grade Teacher
Susan Snow - 3rd grade Teacher
Laurie Burkavage - 4th grade Teacher
Catherine Wilson - 4th grade Teacher
Kerri Ellis - 5th/6th grade English Teacher
Kayla Brown - 5th/6th grade Math Teacher
Jane Caster - MS Bible
Peter Gordon - 5th/6th grade Social Studies Teacher
Kate Tillery - 5th/6th grade Science Teacher
Jane Caster - MS Bible
Stephanie Brungardt - Art
Wendy Marney/Esther Tilley - Computer
David Poemoceah - Music
Jennifer Bean - PE
Laura Tidwell - Library
Jenna Buettemeyer - Explore/Stem/Nurse
Nacona Easter - Aide
Shelly Gaydusek - Aide
Emily Hutcheson - Aide & Elem/MS After School Care
Michelle Shiew - Aide
Junior High and High School
Dr. Allen Williams - Principal
Lee Donell - Dean of Students
Veronika Chen - Administrative Assistant/Admissions
Nicole Ketner- Counselor
Kari Moseley - High School Counselor
George Baxley - JH Math
Dawn Bowers - JH Career Orientation/SR Ministry
James Bowers - HS Bible
Stephanie Brungardt - Elem/MS/JH/HS Art
Catey Campbell - HS History
Joshua Cook - HS History
Karen Couch - HS Math
Matt Klamm - JH/HS PE and Health
Katie Kulp - JH Fine Arts
Jason Edwards - JH/HS Science
Von Eshnaur - HS Math
Kelly Farmer - HS English
Warren Gaydusek - HS Math
Shannon Lane - JH Bible
Marcy LeFevre - JH History
Wendy Marney - Elem/MS/HS Computer
Eric Michalls - JH/HS Bible
Anna Mixon - HS Home EC/Health
Tricia Richardson - HS English/Yearbook
Blake Selby - HS Art/Graphic Design
Susan Selby - HS Science
Chelle Shaddox - JH Language Arts
Madison Spencer - JH Science
David Poemoceah - Performing Arts/HS Choir
Cheryl Wells - JH/HS Math
Learning Enrichment Center
Katie Weaver - Director
Karen Allison - Reading and Math Interventionist
Dawn Bowers - Test Support
Lori Brinson - Test Support
Tina Funkhouser - Test Support
Coaching Staff
Kathryn Britton - Athletic Director
BASEBALL
Matt Klamm - Varsity
Warren Gaydusek - Varsity
BASKETBALL
George Baxley - JH and Varsity Boys
Von Eshnaur - JH and Varsity Girls
CROSS COUNTRY
Madison Spencer - JH and Varsity Boys and Girls
GOLF
Jason Edwards - Varsity Boys and Girls
SOCCER
James Bowers - Varsity Boys and Girls
SOFTBALL
Jennifer Bean - Varsity Girls
TENNIS
Laura Tidwell - Varsity Boys and Girls
TRACK
Jason Edwards - JH and Varsity Boys and Girls
VOLLEYBALL
Jennifer Bean - Varsity Girls
Destiny Potter - JH Girls
LIFE WAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
351 W Centerton Boulevard | PO Box 220 Centerton AR 72719
(479) 795-9322 | info@lwcsar.com
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