Meet Our Team

FaithWay Christian Academy educators  recognize that parents are their children’s primary teachers and steadfast, Christ-like homes are the backbone of a strong society. Our teachers assist parents in their God-given mandate as we reinforce Christian values taught in scripture at church and in the Christian home. Our teachers create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and encourages academic excellence and spiritual growth.

Stephen Russ

Pastor

Kimberly Russ

Principal

Carisa Winchester

Preschool

Cheryl Russ

Kindergarten

Jackie Roudebush

1st and 2nd Grade

Rachel Sundberg

3rd and 4th Grade

Phil Dail

3rd and 4th Bible/History

Jessica Shipp

5th and 6th Grade

Curtis Hollembeak

5th - 8th Grade Bible/History, Music

Deena Talbert

Private Piano Teacher

Ruth Baize

Art

Debbie Russ

Librarian

Linda Sanders

Librarian

Lisa Loer

Librarian

Deborah Knight

Toddler Care

Garry Merillat

CAPE Foster Grandparent
We aim to help the teachers of

the next generation.

A part of my Classroom Management course is achieving 15 hours of field experience, and I had the pleasure of completing this time at Faithway Christian Academy. Principal Russ gave me the opportunity to observe each classroom for 5 weeks; I loved every second of it! It was so inspiring to see every one of the teachers there working to foster a safe, faith-based environment where children truly enjoy learning. The instructors are extremely organized, communicative, and passionate about what they are doing. Each of them have loving and caring hearts for children and it shows in the classroom. Students are learning math, science, history, music, and more, but most importantly, they are learning about God and what it means to be His child. They are learning how to work hard and meet high standards and that their teachers are always prepared to extend grace and encouragement as they strive for improvement. I have absolutely adored my time learning from both teachers and students at Faithway Christian Academy. This experience has blessed me with so many tools to bring into my future classroom!

– Honor Tenhumberg, Elementary Education (Oakland City University)