Bay City Christian School Teachers
A Team Committed to Your Child’s Education
A Christ-Centered Approach to Education
Our teachers are what makes us special. We all believe your children have eternal souls, so we take great responsibility to take care of their earthly education and their eternal education.
Meet Our Teaching Team
Amy Hager
Middle School
Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Maranatha Baptist Bible College. She has years of experience in both teaching at Christian schools as well as homeschooling her own three children. Amy takes a hands-on approach to education and goes the extra mile to make every one of her students feel welcome in her classroom. She values the importance of a Christ-centered education for her children as well as those in her classroom.
Amy sings in the church choir, plays the piano in church, works in AWANA, and teaches a ladies Bible study. She and her husband Aaron have
Jamie Gleason
First Grade
Jamie graduated from Bob Jones University with a degree in International Studies. After being called into Christian education, she returned to BJU and earned a Master of Arts degree in teaching with a concentration in Elementary Education. The 2022-2023 school year will mark ten years of teaching 1st grade. In addition to her 1st grade classroom, Jamie tutors during the summer and works with English language learners throughout the year.
As the oldest of six children, Jamie grew up in Scotland where her parents were missionaries. She has continued to be involved in a local church as she serves in
Merilee Strutz
Second Grade
Merilee has been teaching in Christian education since she graduated from Faith Baptist Bible College with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Bible. She taught a range of ages, from first grade to sixth grade in Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and South Korea before joining the Bay City team.
Merilee enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as reading or participating in the arts, such as plays and symphonies. She stays active in her local church in music ministry and leading children’s church or women’s Bible studies. Merilee desires to be a Christ-like example for her students
Tiffany Anderson
Kindergarten
Tiffany is a graduate of Bay City Christian School. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in English from Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Mrs. Anderson began teaching at Bay City Christian School soon after graduating from college and has taught middle and high school English classes as well as 3rd and 4th grade. She now teaches the K5 class.
Tiffany has been happily married to her husband Ray for nearly 20 years. He pastors Lakeshore Baptist Church in Kewaunee. They have four amazing children, which of course doesn’t provide much time for hobbies. Mrs. Anderson enjoys date
Dr. Michael Phillips
School Administrator
As the administrator of Bay City Christian School, Dr. Michael Phillips is dedicated to using his expertise and experience to provide students a solid, balanced education that will push them to succeed educationally, socially, and spiritually. One of his greatest rewards in life and ministry has been the joy of watching students grow into young men and women that are seeking God’s will in their lives.
Kellie Luther
Music
Kellie Luther has been heavily involved in teaching music for over 20 years. With a degree in Sacred Music from Northland International University, Kellie teaches music classes from first grade through twelfth grade. In addition, she leads the choir, chimes and band programs, as well as coordinating music for school programs and fine arts programs. Kellie also uses her talents and love for music in ministry at Bay City Baptist Church, where she serves in choir and orchestra, special music, and childrens’ programs.
As mother to two young kids, Jaclyn and Tristan, Kellie has little free time, but in what
Kelly Hawkins
Science
Kelly graduated from Bob Jones University with a degree in Science Education. She is the mastermind behind the layout of Bay City’s science lab, which was constructed in 2002. She returns to Bay City after working for several years as a chemistry professor at NWTC. Mrs. Hawkins is anxious to use her love for and knowledge of science in continuing the science curriculum in “her” lab. Kelly and her husband Mark jointly operate a photography business and Hands on Deck, a STEM program teaching boat building.
Molly Offord
Resource
Molly Offord graduated from Bob Jones University with a degree in Piano Pedagogy and an MA in Biblical Counseling. Molly heads up the resource program for Bay City. Molly also helps in the music classes by accompanying the choirs. She loves playing the piano and reading, and would love to travel more. Molly wants her students to understand that being a Christian affects how they work, how they play, and how they interact with others.
Pastor Aaron Lichtenwalner
Bible
Aaron Lichtenwalner has served as the Youth and Assistant Pastor at Bay City since 2016. He received his Biblical Studies degree from Northland International University and Boyce College. As the 9th and 10th grade Bible Class teacher, Aaron enjoys investing in the lives of students to encourage their walk with the Lord, their knowledge of Scripture, and their love for the church. Outside of class, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife Meagan and their son Asa, playing ultimate frisbee, and continuing his education as he pursues his Master of Divinity.
Pastor Dave Bender
Bible
Dave Bender has completed two master’s degrees: a master’s in Biblical Counseling and a Master of Ministry. He teaches the senior high Bible class at Bay City. He also oversees family ministries and the counseling center at Bay City Baptist Church while being a part of the Three Desires Seminar. Before serving at Bay City Baptist Church, Dave worked at Faith Baptist Church in California. In his free time, Dave enjoys spending time with his family and playing sports. Dave desires to see his students know the Lord and to serve Him with all their hearts.
Sarah Ray
Art Teacher/Elementary Aide
Sarah Ray is the art teacher for all our students at Bay City. Mrs. Ray earned a degree in Fine Arts from St. Norbert College, and we are thrilled to have our first art teacher in both the elementary and high school. She also helps out in our first grade classroom as an aide. She is especially suited for her new responsibilities. Sarah’s compassion was also evident when she worked with special needs children when employed by the City of DePere.
Shellee Phillips
English
Shellee has a bachelor’s degree in Interpretative Speech and Psychology from Bob Jones University. She has over twenty years of experience teaching in Christian schools, and her heart for ministry began at a young age. As far back as she can remember, she has been actively teaching Sunday School, AWANA, and women’s groups. Shellee is passionate about helping each of her students better understand their Creator while teaching them the complexity of the English language. She tries to follow the philosophy that God lays out for the Israelites in Deuteronomy 10:12-13: “Israel, What doth the Lord thy God require of
Tara Hinze
History
Tara Hinze, a graduate of Bay City, has taught within Christian schools for over 13 years. Since graduating from Maranatha Baptist University with a degree in History Education, Tara has sought to instill high educational standards and a deep love and understanding of God’s Word. She taught at Bay City from 2001-2005 and 2006-2007 as well at Ozaukee Christian School from 2012-2016. Tara lives with her husband and three children and is heavily involved within Bay City Baptist Church.
Teddy Kincaid
Athletic Director
Teddy is a graduate of Maranatha Baptist University, where he majored in Physical Education and Health and minored in Coaching. Teddy has worked as a teen counselor at Camp CoBeAc in Michigan and as a youth sports instructor at the YMCA in the past. He has also been involved in music ministry for much of his life. In high school, Teddy led the congregational Spanish music for the Spanish ministry at his home church. As he began college, Teddy desired to follow his parents’ footsteps and joined a choir at Maranatha. In Maranatha’s Chambers choir, he continued his parents’ tradition,
Amanda Moss
Fifth Grade
Amanda Moss graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Educational leadership. She has taught in the upper elementary level for 8 years. Amanda attends Bay City Baptist Church and serves at church by playing the piano. In her personal time, Amanda enjoys reading, playing the piano, and spending time with her husband Chris and her dog Oscar. Each year she teaches, Amanda loves to watch her students grow, both educationally and spiritually. She prays that her students grow to love the Lord and serve Him with their talents.
Vanesa Pritchard
Math
Vanessa Pritchard graduated from Northland Baptist Bible College and has taught in Christian schools in Saipan and Puerto Rico. Vanessa was also a Mathcounts coach for several years, and brings a wealth of experience in teaching math. She fully embraces her nerdiness and enjoys helping students accept that in their own lives. Students in her classes use a \"calculator\" in class even though she encourages them to not be OCD (overly calculator dependent). In addition to teaching math, Vanessa is involved in the yearbook committee and coaches girl’s basketball. Her favorite initials for herself these days are MVP (Miss
Manuel Morales
Spanish/English
Manuel has been in education for 34 years, both in high school and college. He has a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Spanish Literature and will be teaching Spanish I & II as well as English 11 & 12. Not only does Manuel bring a wealth of linguistic experience, but he also has a variety of interests ranging from reading Louis L’amour books to a black belt in Taekwondo. Students should beware. Mr. Morales says that his students enjoy doing push-ups and some will be able to do them with one hand and three fingers! In teaching discipline, his students
Pam Morales
3rd Grade
After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian education, Pam taught with Child Evangelism Fellowship as a missionary in Spain. Since then she has directed Spanish immersion trips while on staff at Maranatha Baptist University and has taught English to Chinese children.
In her free time, Mrs. Morales enjoys reading, knitting, and crocheting. Her desire is to encourage her class to love reading, but more importantly, to have joy in serving the Lord. Pam and her husband, Manuel have two grown children and three grandchildren.
Kathy Schmidt
Fourth Grade
Kathy is a Florida girl who was born and raised in Jacksonville, Fl. Her family has lived in Green Bay since 2002. After the birth of her third child, Kathy gave up her career in the health insurance industry to be a stay-at-home mom. As all six of her children became school-aged, she began to serve as a homeschool teacher. She had the opportunity to teach the ABEKA homeschool curriculum for 14 years before joining Bay City. Kathy serves as the upper elementary aide and is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree.
When she is not in the classroom, Kathy enjoys crocheting,
Andrew Felber
Band/Music Teacher
Andrew Felber earned his bachelor’s degree in music from Bob Jones University in 2016. From 2016-2018, he trained as a piano technician and then earned his master’s in Biblical studies from Maranatha Baptist University in 2020.
He started teaching students music just out of college at Northside Christian School in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2018, he became the assistant pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Sparta, Wisconsin working with the youth group and music ministries. In 2020, he and his growing family moved to Fargo, North Dakota to work in a small church plant. There he helped with music and worked
Tiffany Jeremiah
Middle School
Tiffany Jeremiah has joined our team at Bay City Christian School from the Cayman Islands where she grew up. Miss Jeremiah served with her family in their home church in the Caymans and also on the island of Grenada. She earned her Elementary Education Bachelor’s degree and then her Master of Education in Teaching and Learning degree from Maranatha Baptist University.
After graduating, she returned home to the Cayman Islands to teach in her home church and school for four years before accepting our offer to come to the Frozen Tundra and teach here at Bay City.
She enjoys reading, scenic walks,
Ray Anderson
Bible
Pastor Ray Anderson is a native of Green Bay and longtime resident of Northeast Wisconsin. He was ordained in 2010 and holds a BA in Pastoral Studies and an MA in Biblical Studies. Pastor Ray served as an assistant pastor at Bay City from 2001 until 2011 when God called him to plant Lakeshore Baptist Church in Kewaunee. He and his wife Tiffany had been serving in Kewaunee with their four children, Joseph, Megan, Makayla, and Titus, until moving back to Green Bay in April 2023. Pastor Ray feels passionately about ministering God’s Word to God’s people. He
Jessica Phillips
History
Jessica Phillips earned her bachelor's degree in composite social studies education from Bob Jones University in 2012. Since then, she has taught for twelve years in Christian education - four years in Jacksonville, Fl and eight in Wilmington, NC. Jessica has extensive experience teaching history and drama as well as coaching volleyball, basketball, and soccer. You can also find her teaching herself German, watching MLB or NFL, and writing drama scripts.
Noah Hudson
English
Noah Hudson recently graduated from Maranatha Baptist University with a bachelor's degree in in elementary education. Noah is excited about beginning his teaching career at BCCS. \"I want to cultivate a generation of God-honoring men and women who can be a light in this dark world.\" When he is not in the classroom, Noah can be found reading, playing ultimate frisbee and volleyball, camping, and hiking.
Tara Michiels
Pre-Kindergarten
Originally from Luxemburg, WI, Tara Michiels and her husband Dan have five children, all enrolled at Bay City Christian School. Tara comes to BCCS with a dual bachelor's degree in early childhood education and early childhood special education. She loves planning interactive, engaging lessons and watching light bulbs go off in little minds as her students grasp new concepts! In her free time, she loves taking nature walks with her family and visiting coffee shops.