Pastor George Grossman – Pastor of Walnut Street Baptist church and Administrator and Founder of Walnut Street Christian School
Mrs. Kathy Gottschall – Began her ministry at WSCS as a teacher in the 1993/94 school year. She accepted the position of Principal in 1995. She currently teaches the ninth through twelfth gradeBible class as well as a French elective.
Mrs. Pat Marr – Began her ministry as teacher and head of the Pre-school program in the 2003/2004 school year. She not only teaches these little ones, but she also mothers them for three hours a day.
Mrs. Shelia Aber – Began her ministry to the Kindergarten students of WSCS in the 1978-1979 school year, but then moved out of state. She returned to us to stay in 1991. Mrs. Aber is adored by her students and their parents. She gives her little Kindergarten scholars a great start scholastically and teaches them to love learning.
Mrs. Jessica Dick – Began her ministry with her first grade students in 2008. She is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College with a degree in Elementary Education. She loves the energy and enthusiasm of this age and has successfully set the stage and atmosphere for an outstanding learning experience for her happy little scholars.
Mr. Corey Thomas – Began his teaching ministry in the winter of the 2000/01 school year, and is an alumnus of WSCS. Mr. Thomas has a special gift with young children. He not only is able to have fun with them on their level, but is a well-structured and organized instructor.
Mrs. Kim Hile – Began her ministry at Walnut Street Christian School in September, 1990. Her sweet, calming spirit and the love she shows her students results in a thriving classroom of successful learners.
Mrs. Becky Brown – Began her ministry as a teacher at WSCS in September of 1999. Mrs. Brown is an enthusiastic teacher who loves her students. She creates a warm atmosphere in which children are able to embrace learning.
Mrs. Angelyn Trumbull – Began her ministry at Walnut Street Christian School in the 2004/2005 school year. Mrs. Trumbull teaches the fifth and sixth grade classes. Her daughter, Joy, is a student of WSCS. We love her cheerfulness and enthusiasm.
Mrs. Sandy Patalive – Began her ministry to the elementary students in 2002. She teaches fifth grade in the morning and teaches Physical Education to all of the elementary students. Mrs. Patalive and her husband, Zane, help coach soccer, and she is also active in the Booster Club.
Mr. Tim Longnecker – Began his ministry at WSCS in 1976 and helped get WSCS off to a great start. Mr. Longnecker is the homeroom teacher for 7th and 8th grades and teaches themBible and Math. He also teaches all the high school studentsGrammar, Vocabulary, Literature, and Spelling/Poetry. His students know that they can depend upon his steadfast testimony as he faithfully serves his Savior each and every day.
Mrs. Sue Krick – Began her ministry at Walnut Street Christian School in the spring of 1995. Mrs. Krick is homeroom teacher to the 9th/10th grades and teaches ninth through twelfth grade Math and two high school Science classes this year. Mrs. Krick has a sweet, loving, and gentle spirit and is a gifted teacher. She is a blessing to be around and is an inspiration to all of us.
Mr. Wayne Brooks – Began his ministry at WSCS in September, 1998. Mr. Brooks is the homeroom teacher for 11th and 12th grades. He teaches all the high school History and Physical Education, a Science class, Health and he also coaches boys’ and girls’ soccer. Mr. Brooks successfully mixes his ability to have fun and enjoy his students with well-structured instruction.
Good News & Bad News
It is with much regret that we accepted the resignation of Mrs. Bethany Probst as our art teacher. She has resigned to spend more time with her family. What a joy it was to my heart when Mrs. Becky Brown offered to stay on Wednesdays to teach art to our elementary students. Thank you Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. Becky Paulhamus – teaches computer, takes care of student records/report cards, sometimes fills in as Secretary and is very involved in the school. She is also our go-to person for computer problems. She has two Associate degrees, Executive Secretary and microcomputer Specialist from Penn College.
Academic Support Teacher
Mrs. Nancy Spearing – Began her ministry at WSCS in the 2000/01 school year. She gives special help to students who are experiencing learning difficulties. Mrs. Spearing has extensive experience working with special needs and special education students as well as with elementary age children. She applies her broad range of experience to help each of her students improve scholastically. Mrs. Spearing has added an exciting dimension to the WSCS academic program.
Music Teachers
Mrs. Leverda Hilling – Mrs. Hilling has faithfully given many hours serving as a volunteer since the school’s inception. She has taught music since 1977 and taught Kindergarten from 1979-1991. Her husband, Bill, serves on the Board of Deacons, so he is also very involved in the school ministry. She is also a consistent worker in our school’s thrift store!
Miss Joanna Waite – “Jo-Jo” is our pianist and assists and plays for programs and music class. She is a retired high school teacher and is such a blessing to us.
Band/Orchestra Director and Instrumental Teacher
Mrs. Holly Muthler – Holly has added an exciting addition to WSCS! She gives lessons on a variety of instruments, including stringed instruments, percussion, woodwind and wind/brass instruments. We are excitedly anticipating the formation of a band/orchestra. She began her ministry during the 2007/2008 school year. Mrs. Muthler not only has a music degree but is also an RN. We are indeed blessed to have Mrs. Muthler as part of the WSCS team.
