Faculty (Number in parentheses represents years of service at WA)
Frank Andrews (2)
Bible
Education:
B.A. (Wheaton College)
Professional Experience:
Taught Bible for 2 years at Landmark Christian School in Georgia
Margaret Becker (6)
English
Education:
B.A. (Wheaton College)
M.A. (Wheaton College)
Conferences/Seminars:
Advanced Placement Conference in English
Festival of Faith and Writing (Calvin College)
Professional Learning Community Conference
Professional Memberships:
National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE)
Wilberforce Forum Centurion
Bill Bickhart (15)
Physical Education
Education:
B.S. (Springfield College)
M.A. (Springfield College)
C.A.S. (Springfield College)
Conferences/Seminars:
DuPage County Physical Education Convention
Professional Memberships:
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPER&D)
Illinois Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPER&D)
Illinois Track & Cross Country Coaches Association (ITCCCA)
Professional Experience:
Presenter at the 2008 ACSI Teachers' Convention (South Bend, IN)
Presenter at the 2008
ACSI Southern California Teachers' Convention (Anaheim, CA)
Adjunct professor at Trinity Christian College
Eric Bowling (5)
Bible
Education:
B.S. Communications/Psychology (Grace College)
M.A. Counseling (Grace College)
Professional Licensure:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), State of Indiana
Professional Experience:
Dean of Students at Lakeland Christian Academy, Winona Lake, Indiana
Therapist at Counseling Associates, Warsaw, Indiana
Therapist at White's Residential and Family Services, Wabash, Indiana
Jeff Brooke (3)
Bible
Education:
B.A. (Taylor University)
M.A. (Crown College)
Conferences/Seminars:
Willow Creek Leadership Summit
Professional Memberships:
Illinois Soccer Coaching Association (ISCA)
Professional Experience:
Director of Victory Sports Camps
Ministry vision trip to Dominican Republic
English
Education:
B.A. (University of Iowa)
M.A. in progress (Fuller Theological Seminary)
M.F.A. Creative Writing (Western Michigan University)
Conferences/Seminars:
2008 Western MI University. MFA Festival
2007 Michigan College English Association Conference, Dearborn, MI
Professional Memberships:
Michigan College English Association
Teaching Assistants Union (Western Michigan University)
Association of English Graduate Students (Western Michigan University)
Professional Experience:
Published in Evansville Review, Limestone, NOTA, Pacific Review, Poetry Motel, and the Offbeat.
Steve Bult (4)
Principal
Education:
B.A. (Calvin College)
M.A. (Governors State University)
Conferences/Seminars:
Professional Learning Communities Summit
Willow Creek Leadership Summit
Professional Memberships:
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
Professional Experience:
Principal at Chicago Christian High School
Adjunct Professor at Trinity Christian College
ACSI District Conference
Jack Burgess (6)
Art
Education:
B.A. (Bob Jones University)
Graduate work in progress (Judson College)
Professional Experience:
Teacher at Dublin Christian Academy in Dublin, NH
Graphic Designer/Facilitator at CapGemini
Landscape Artist - Active
Corbett Burick (10)
Theatre, Dance, English
Education:
B.A. (Wheaton College)
M.A.T. (National-Louis University)
Graduate work in Biblical Studies and the Greek Language (Wheaton College)
Spanish Dance & Music Project (Northeastern Illinois University)
Conference/Seminars:
ACSI Conference 2004 Midwest Teachers' Convention
Project CHOICES - Autism Training
Professional Memberships:
National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE)
Theatre Communications Group (TCG)
Christians in Theatre Arts (CITA)
Professional Experience:
Instructor for Masterpiece Ministries Summer Arts Program with Tim Botts
Playwright of two original works
Dance Team Coach at Wheaton College
Educational Consultant for LRE initiative of Illinois through SASED
Summer Intensive at Lou Conte Dance School (Hubbard Street Company)
Summer Intensive at Institute for Spanish Arts (Maria Benitez Company)
Joshua Burick (13)
Social Studies
Education:
B.A. (University of Notre Dame)
M.A.T.C. (Aurora University)
Microsoft Certified Professional
Confereces/Seminars:
Best In The Midwest Coaches Clinics
AP Computer Science Conference
AP Computer Science CH course (Pace University)
MCSE Training (Microsoft Certified Software Engineers)
DuPage Valley Social Studies Conference
Professional Memberships:
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
Professional Experience:
Presenter at ACSI 2004 Midwest Teachers' Convention
Coordinator of Wheaton Academy Information Services
Web Design/Web Site Management
WA Instructional Technology Coordinator
Rachael Burick (3)
English
Education:
B.A. (St. Mary's College)
Anne Case (15)
Director of Academic Records & Resources
Education:
B.A. (Trinity International University)
M.Ed. (Seattle Pacific University)
National Institute for Learning Disabilities (NILD) Levels I & II Certification
Professional Memberships:
National Institute for Learning Disabilities (NILD)
Richard Clancy (4)
Science
Education:
B.S. (Boston College)
Ed.M. (University of Illinois - Champaign/Urbana)
Conferences/Seminars:
Illinois Association of Christian Schools (IACS) Convention Speaker - 2003
Professional Learning Communities Summit
Differentiated Instruction Conference
Professional Memberships:
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Professional Experience:
Part-Time Faculty at College of DuPage
Dan Crabtree (10)
College & Career Guidance/Journalism/Worship Team Advisor
Education:
B.A. (University of Kentucky)
M.A. (Union College)
Doctoral work in Education Leadership
Conferences/Seminars:
National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) National Conference
North American Coalition for Christian Admission Professionals (NACCAP) National Conference
Southeastern University High School Counselors Conference
Professional Memberships:
North American Coalition for Christian Admission Professionals (NACCAP)
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
Chicago Area College Counselors Association
Professional Experience:
Presenter at the 2008 SEU High School Counselor Conference
Presenter at the 2008 Illinios Association of College Admission Counseling (IACAC) Conference
Presenter at the 2008 North American Coalition for Christian Admission Professionals (NACCAP) Conference
Presenter at the 2008 Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Conference
Quinn Cruz (1)
Spanish
Education:
B.A. English/Literature (Wheaton College)
M.A. Intercultural Studies & TESOL (Wheaton College)
Professional Experience:
Instructor, Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja
Teacher, San Miguel de Santo Domingo de Heredia
Aimee Daniels (13)
English
Education:
B.A. (Wheaton College)
M.A.T. (Wheaton College)
M.A. in Writing (DePaul University)
Conferences/Seminars:
Creativity Workshop in Florence, Italy
L'Abri Fellowship in Switzerland
Festival of Faith & Writing at Calvin College
Advanced Placement Conference in English
Willow Creek Association Leadership Summit
Professional Memberships:
National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE)
Illinois Association Teachers of English (IATE)
Professional Experience:
Adjunct Professor at Wheaton College
Co-authored Writers Guide for Wheaton Academy Students
Instructor of ACT Preparation Course (7 years)
Matt Dominguez (8)
English
Education:
B.A. (Houghton College)
M.A. (University of Illinois)
Conferences/Seminars:
Group Process Seminar at Houghton College
Willow Creek Association Leadership Summit
Oxbridge C.S. Lewis in Oxford, England
Professional Memberships:
National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE)
Professional Experience:
Outdoor Adventure Educator & Trip Guide
Interim Professor at Houghton College
Authored Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Teacher's Handbook for The Tempest
Ken Ellis (29)
Science
Education:
B.A. (Taylor University)
M.S. (Northeastern Illinois University)
C.A.S. (National-Louis University)
Conferences/Seminars:
Advanced Placement Conference in Biology
Illinois Science Teachers Association (ISTA) Conference
Professional Memberships:
National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)
Illinois Science Teachers Association (ISTA)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Professional Experience:
Adjunct Professor at Moody Bible Institute (10 Years)
Adjunct Professor Emeritus at College of DuPage (11 Years)
Adjunct Professor at Trinity Christian College
Instructor of Illinois Hunter/Safety
Melissa Euler (10)
Visual Art
Education:
B.A. (University of Alaska Fairbanks)
K-12 Art Certification (In Process, Judson College)
National Institute of Learning
Conferences/Seminars:
National Institute of Learning Disabilities (NILD) Level I Training (MidAmerica Nazarene University)
Professional Experience:
Taught homeschool for 7 years
Educational therapist for 1 1/2 years at Wheaton Academy
Chris Felinski (6)
Technology/Mathematics
Education:
B.A. (Judson College)
M.A.T. (Aurora University)
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Professional Memberships:
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
Illinois Track and Cross Country Coach's Association (ITCCCA)
National Business Education Association (NBEA)
Professional Experience:
Wrote special project database for Judson College
Paul Ferguson (4)
Bible
Education:
B.A. (University of Notre Dame)
M.A.T. (Aurora University)
M.A. (Wheaton College)
Conferences/Seminars:
Convention (NABC)
University of Notre Dame Coaches Clinic
Willow Creek Association Leadership Summit
Professional Memberships:
National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC)
Leah Frazee (7)
Mathematics
Education:
B.S. (Cedarville University)
M.A.T. (Miami University - Oxford, Ohio)
Conferences/Seminars:
Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Regional Conference (Xavier University)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Conference, St. Louis, Missouri
Professional Memberships:
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Professional Experience:
Presenter at Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Regional Conference
Taught ESL to German HS students at Black Forest Academy (Summer '99, '04)
Valerie Gregersen (2)
Math
Education:
B.A. (Northwestern College)
Professional Experience:
Taught Geometry for 5 years at Second Baptist Upper School, TX
Taught Geometry and TIP Math for 6 years at Second Baptist Middle School, TX
Chi Alpha Mu Mathematics Club Sponsor and Coach
Brook Haifley (1)
English
Education:
B.A. Secondary Education(Wheaton College)
Professional Experience:
JV Tennis Coach, Wheaton Academy
Jessica Handy (2)
Social Studies/Bible
Education:
B.A. (Wheaton College)
M.A.T. (Wheaton College)
M.Div. (Fuller Theological Seminary)
Conferences/Seminars:
Spiritual Formation Forum
Willow Creek Group Life Conference
Trained in Theophostic Prayer Ministry
Professional Experience:
Taught English and Civics at Eaton Rapids High School
Small Group Ministries staff at Christ Church of Oak Brook
Karen Hansen (1)
Mathematics
Education:
B.S. Secondary Education Math/Bible Theology (Wheaton College)
Professional Memberships:
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Metropolitan Mathematics Club, Chicago
DuPage Valley Conference: Mathematics Conference
Professional Experience: Tutor for college mathematics
Kori Hockett (10)
Social Studies
Education:
B.A. (Wheaton College)
M.A.T. (Aurora University)
Conferences/Seminars:
Willow Creek leadership summit (2008)
AP US Government, Taft School (2007)
Faith & History (September 2006)
Curriculum Mapping (Fall 2006, Spring 2005)
Veritas, Lexington Christian Academy (April 2005)
DuPage County Social Studies Seminar
National Council of Teachers of Social Studies (NCTSS) Conference (2003)
Professional Memberships:
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
National Council of Teachers of Social Studies (NCTSS)
Illinois Council for Teachers of Social Studies (ILCTSS)
National Association of Secondary School Principals(NASSP)
Professional Experience:
Presenter at Faith & History Conference (2006)
Published appendix for Growing Greatness (2007)
Matt Hockett (11)
Mathematics/Technology/Art
Education:
B.A. (Judson College)
M.A.T. (Aurora University)
Conferences/Seminars:
Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group (film)
Documentary Conference – Videomaker Magazine
Final Cut Pro training – NYC
Developing the Documentary
Professional Memberships:
Chicagoland Television Educators Council
Chicago Filmaker
Evan Jasper (3)
Social Studies
Education:
B.A. (Dordt College)
M.A. (Western Washington University)
Conferences/Seminars:
AP US History, Vancouver School (2007)
Online Hybrid Learning, Calvin College (2006)
CHAMPS, ESD 189 (2006)
Professional Experience:
Taugh history at Lynden Christian High School for seven years
Jon Keith (29)
Chief Operating Officer
Education:
B.S. (Houghton College)
M.B.A. (Northern Illinois University)
C.A.S. (National-Louis University)
Teacher and Administrator Certification (Benedictine University)
Conferences/Seminars:
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) 2006 Teachers' Convention
Professional Memberships:
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (IASCD)
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
International Fellowship of Christian School Administrators (IFCSA)
West Chicago Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Professional Experience:
Providing consulting to schools starting a Winterim program
Coordinated new Life Calling/Consumer Economic Class for college credit with IWU
Co-authored chapter in book on Christian education
Shena Kirk (1)
Dance/English
Education:
B.A. English (Northern Illinois University)
Joe Kulesza (2)
Science
Education:
B.S. (Illinois State University)
M.S. (Northern Illinois University)
Conferences/Seminars:
AP Physics Works
Professional Memberships:
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
Illinois High School Scholastic Bowl Coaches Association (IHSSBCA)
Professional Experience:
Physics Teacher and Scholastic Bowl Coach at Hoffman Estates High School
Lynnette Lang (8)
Foreign Language
Education:
B.A. (University of Texas, Arlington)
Summer Institute in France en Aquitaine (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater)
Summer Institute in France en Haute Savoie (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater)
M.A.T.L. (Nova Southeastern University)
Conferences/Seminars:
National Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) Conferences
AP French Seminar
Professional Memberships:
American Association of Teachers of French (AATF)
American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language (ACTFL)
Professional Experience:
Presenter at 2003 & 2007 National TPRS Conferences in Chicago
Presenter at 2007 National ACTFL Conference
Organizer of Student Trips to Europe
Fluency Fast Teacher for Blaine Ray Workshops
Organizer of French Exchange Program
Nate Leman (2)
Social Studies
Education:
B.A. (Cedarville Univ)
M.A. (Indiana Wesleyan University)
Experience:
Taught Social Studies and Bible for 4 years at Chengdu International School in China
Science
Education:
B.S. (Eastern Illinois University)
Advanced Studies Program (Moody Bible Institute)
M.A. in progress (Benedictine University)
Professional Memberships:
Illinois Science Teachers Association (ISTA)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Patricia Main (11)
English
Education:
B.A. (Stephen F. Austin State University)
Conferences/Seminars:
Professional Learning Communities at Work (2008)
Evangelical Theological Society Conference (2007)
Calvin College Festival of Faith and Writing (2006)
Professional Membership:
National Council Teachers of English (NCTE)
Scott Marksberry (2)
Business
Education:
B.S. (Union University)
Professional Membership:
National Soccer Coaches Association of America (National Diploma)
Professional Experience:
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (Union University)
Assistant Director of Operations for Memphis Athletic Ministries
Kevin McDonell (9)
Math
Education:
B.A. (Wheaton College)
M.A. (DePaul University)
M.S. Ed. (Northern Illinois University)
Conferences/Seminars:
Illinois Teachers of Mathematics Convention
DuPage Regional Conference for School Safety
Professional Memberships:
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM)
Professional Experience:
Serve on NCA accreditation and State of Illinois recognition committee
Kim Rivera (2)
Spanish & Bible
Education:
B.A. (Wheaton College)
M.A.T. (Wheaton College)
M.Div. in progress (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School)
Certification:
E.L.L./Bilingual Education Certificate (Northern Illinois University)
Conferences/Seminars:
Illinois Association for Multilingual/Multicultural Education(IAMME) Conference (2004, 2006, 2007)
ISBE E.L.L./Bilingual State Law Conference (2006, 2007)
Illinois Resource Center Conference (2007)
Profressional Membership:
National Association of Bilingual Educators (NABE)
Illinois Association for Multilingual/Multicultural Education (IAMME)
Edie Rooks (30)
Physical Education/Health
Education:
B.A. (Calvin College)
M.Ed. (National-Louis University)
Continuing Professional Development CIU Summer 2005
Conferences/Seminars:
DuPage Physical Education Conference 2005, 2006, 2007
Illinois APHERED Conference at Pheasant Run 2006
National APHERED - Chicago, April 2005
Institute for Natural Resources (INR) 2007, Advances in Women's Health
Professional Memberships:
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (IL and National)
Professional Experience:
Gold Medalist in Volleyball, June 2005, at the Illinois & National Senior Olympic Games in Pittsburgh
Gold Medalist in Volleyball, July 2007, at the National Senior Olympic Games in Louisville
Jinhi K. Roskamp (3)
Spanish
Education:
B.A. (Calvin College)
B.A. (University of Northern Iowa)
Conferences/Seminars:
Differentiated Teaching: 2007 (Dordt College)
National Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) Workshop: 2007
Teaching Math Christianly: 2005 (Dordt College)
Christian Education Vision Casting: 2004 (Seoul, Korea)
International Prayer Council, Cape Town, Africa
Professional Experience:
Taught Biology, World Geography, Spanish & ESL at Cono Christian School (IA): 2003-2007)
Translator for Christian Vision Education in Paraguay and Korea
English Department Curriculum Director in Asuncion, Paraguay: 1998-2000
Cassie Salzmann (3)
Math
Education:
B.A. (Trinity Christian College)
Professional Experience:
Tutor for 7th grade math
Tutor for Pre-calculus
Andrew Tink (4)
Social Studies
Education:
B.A. (Wheaton College)
M.A.T. (Wheaton College)
Conferences/Seminars:
Professional Learning Communities Conference
IHSAA Basketball Coaches Conference
Professional Membership:
National History Society
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
Kenlee Valleskey (1)
Art
Education:
B.A. Studio Art (Wheaton College)
Bob Vishanoff (7)
Information Systems Director/Greek
Education:
B.A. (Wheaton College)
M.S.Ed. (Northern Illinois University)
Professional Certifications:
A+, Network +, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Certified Novell Administrator
Brenda Vishanoff (14)
Director of Admissions
Education:
B.M. (Peabody Conservatory-Johns Hopkins University)
B.M.Ed. (Peabody Conservatory-Johns Hopkins University)
B.M. Horn (Peabody Conservatory-Johns Hopkins University)
Graduate Performance Diploma (Peabody Conservatory-Johns Hopkins University)
M.M. (Northwestern University)
M.A.E.L. (Aurora University)
Conferences/Seminars:
ACSI Third Culture Kid PFO training
The Association of Boarding Schools annual conference
Professional Memberships:
CSIET
Choral Music
Education:
B.A. (Dordt College)
M.M. (Western Washington University)
Conferences/Seminars:
Rene Clausen Choral School (2007)
Professional Memberships:
ACDA (American Choral Directors Association)
IMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association)
MENC (Music Educators National Conference)
Professional Experience:
Director of Jr. and Sr. High Choral Music Programs at Lynden Christian School
Steve Willemssen (3)
Instrumental Music
Education:
B.M.E. (Valparaiso University)
M.M. (Northwestern University)
Professional Memberships:
ASTA (American String Teachers Association)
IMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association)
MENC (Music Educators National Conference)
Professional Experience:
Taught orchestra at Hill Middle School in Naperville for six years
Ben Wilson (4)
Science
Education:
B.A. (Wheaton College)
M.S. (Indiana University)
M.A.T.C. (Aurora University)
Professional Memberships:
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)