This summer Clapham School welcomes several new faces to the faculty. Learn more about these exciting new teachers. Read Part 1 in this series here.
Education
BA dual-degree in Youth Ministry and Bible from Moody Bible Institute
Experience
Fifteen years ago, Andree followed the Lord’s call to serve low-income students in various settings. Pairing a love of theology and education, she has served as Youth Director in her local church, dedicating her life to discipling adolescents for their own good and God’s glory. She discovered the classical Christian model five years ago, while home-educating her children as her husband completed his graduate studies. She holds an ACSI teaching certification, specializing in Bible.
Interests
Andree enjoys gardening, reading, studying other cultures, traveling to Asia, and attempting to train her Great Pyrenees pup, Lucy.
Church
Andree and her husband, Geovany, attend Blooming Bible Church in Wood Dale, along with their two children.
Education
BA in History, BA in Spanish from Wheaton College
MA in History from the University of Alabama
Experience
Ryan has seven years of teaching experience, six of which at a classical Christian school. He has coached youth basketball, JV girls soccer, and varsity girls basketball. Ryan was also a camp counselor for 10 years at Lake Geneva Youth Camp and HoneyRock.
Interests
Outside of school, Ryan loves spending time with his wife and three daughters, hiking, camping, reading, playing board games, and playing sports.
Church
Ryan and his family attend College Church in Wheaton.
Education
BA in Science from Columbia International University
MA in TEFL from Columbia International University
Experience
While at Columbia International University, Daniel taught 2 semesters of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) in Columbia’s international school. For the past five years, Daniel has served with the Chicago Eagles as camp director, sharing Christ with families through summer soccer camps. He also coaches soccer in the greater Chicagoland area.
Interests
He loves to spend time outside, workout, play pick-up sports, and spend time with his wife and dog.
Church
Daniel and his wife Naomi attend Renewal Church in West Chicago.
Clapham School is proud to welcome these excellent teachers to our community. We are only a few weeks away from the start of school. You will soon have the opportunity to meet all of our new faculty in our new building!