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Mrs. Sumner
Lead Teacher, Director, Kindergarten and Music TeacherApril Sumner has spent decades teaching both children and adults. She has lived in Australia, Haiti, and Italy. Her heart overflows as she mothers souls toward loving God and enjoying Him, both in Who He Is and how He has made the world. She enjoys coffee and good books. Mrs. Sumner is a Certified Classical Christian Teacher and has completed the Association of Classical Christian Schools Doctorum certification for Heads of Schools. She launched MCS in 2017 out of the faithful prayers and dedication of many in the Mineral community.
Mrs. Baber
3rd Grade Teacher
Jennifer Baber, is our 3rd grade teacher. Her classroom embodies Scholé (Restful Learning), through high expectations, calmness, and Classical Christian rhythms. She especially loves teaching science and thinking about how the brain and body work. She and her family love camping as well as anything to do with being outdoors.
Mrs. de la Cruz
Upper School Latin, Scripture, IEW, and Literature
Grace de la Cruz found Mineral Christian School as she looked for an option for her oldest child. She values the commitment to Christ and the pursuit of wisdom, worship, and wonder. Mrs. de la Cruz, a native Virginian, has lived for over a decade in Mexico. She has spent years teaching English and loves studying languages. She enjoys classical literature (especially Augustine), and raising her three children.
Mrs. Sheffield
1st and 2nd Grade TeacherReneé Sheffield brings her love of cooking and making crafts to her 1st and 2nd grade classroom. She especially enjoys making stories come alive. Mrs. Sheffield has a heart for her church and community and is a prayer warrior.
Mrs. Jackson
4th Grade, Logic, and History TeacherMichelle Jackson's has a long legacy of serving the community through teaching and volunteering. She enjoys reading and cooking. Mrs. Jackson has fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. During the summer Mrs. Sumner labeled this position, "Mrs. Joy," until the Mrs. Jackson was hired. Mrs. Jackson has lived up to her name of being a teacher of joy.
Mr. Bavetz
4th-8th Grade Math and Upper PE TeacherJosh Bavetz has been a part of MCS as a dad for nine years. He brings to the classroom an understanding of how different minds works. His love for children, great patience, and calm demeaner bless our students as they face physical and mental challenges.
Mrs. Bavetz
Administrative Assistant and Co-Kindergarten TeacherStephanie Bavetz has stepped in to the role of Admin Assistant with great confidence and ease. She and Mr. Bavetz have seen the strength and vitality of MCS for many years and have served our school community through various ways, bringing an understanding of our yearly rhythms and celebrations. On her days off, you can find her on her porch, drinking coffee and listening to music.
Mrs. Rasmussen
Guest (Substitute) TeacherKatie Rasmussen has had years of experience in the classroom and as a homeschooling mom. She joins our staff as a Guest Teacher and will fill in where needed. She enjoys reading, baking, coloring, and listening to worship music.
Volunteers
Our school's fruitfulness is also due to the prayers, time, energy, and joy our volunteers bring... from our School Board lead by Mrs. Duren, to our faithful guest teachers, cleaners and greeters, and tutors, we are so grateful for the God-given gifts shared with us.
MCS Board Members desire to aid in our school's health through our Strategic Plan (located on the right).
June Duren, President and Treasurer
Chuck Meeks, Vice President
Robin Bass, Secretary
John Null, Assistant Treasurer
Diane Ragland
Phyllis Peters
Patsy Johnson
Mrs. Duren may be reached at juned344@gmail.com.
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