November 17, 2013
Dear Friends,
Hey, I might not know the difference between a dodger and a
diamondback, but I can recognize a team. Here at Sun Valley www.indianschool.org we are a team of
teams. Over all of us is the administrative and office staff. Then we have the
school staff, the maintenance staff, the spiritual life team, the dorm parents,
the kitchen staff, and the Work and Witness coordinators.
Today I want to
briefly introduce you to the academic team (in their own words)
Kris: (principal)
I am from a military family and claim many states as my home. Hobbies include
sports activities, chess, and watching my own two children. I am seeking to
establish my biblical worldview more and more.
Natalie: (8th
grade) I grew up in rural West Virginia and graduated college in Virginia with
degrees in chemistry and education. The Lord sent me to Sun Valley with two
days’ notice, and I have been so blessed to grow as a Christian in this
amazing, supportive community. Most of my time is spent preparing for my
students, whom I adore, but when I am not grading assignments or planning
lessons, I like to spend time marveling at nature on walks, where I
occasionally seek out native plants to make my favorite drink of herbal tea.
Roger: (3rd)
I have been an elementary principal in Christian schools for the last 30 years.
Before that I taught in Kijabe, Kenya, for two years, and the Lord has given me
a heart for cross-cultural ministries. On a lighter side, I hope to take in a
Los Angeles Dodgers spring training game in Phoenix.
Sara (6th)
I am originally from Joshua Tree, CA, and have live in Iowa and Maryland. I’ve
taught in Christian schools most of my adult life. We have two grown boys, and I like to read and
scrapbook when I have time.
Aaron (7th)
I graduated from Northern Arizona University. I was a weatherman in the
military. I love snowboarding, tennis, reading, and hot chocolate. I love to
show the kids different types of maps.
Caitlyn(1st-2nd)
I am from New Baltimore, NY. I enjoy running, hiking, music, and camping. I am
thankful that the Lord has provided a place where I can love and serve Him as I
obey His calling for my life. I am very blessed and happy to call SVIS my home.
Sharon (4th-5th)I
was born in Ohio. I have lived in IL, MN, CA, CO, SD, and MT. This past summer
I helped out at as horse barn. I play guitar, flute, some piano, and clarinet.
I like to write stories and poems. I love teaching, especially teaching Bible.
One of my students, who plays JV volleyball sat next to me
at a Varsity game. She said, “I get it now. It is not about winning; it’s about
teamwork and growing and encouraging each other…” Wow!
Last Friday, for the first time I had ever seen it, all of my
students sat at lunch conversing in a group– not in individual conversations as
they usually do. I felt it was a breakthrough moment, and I just sat back praising
and watching the process of team building.
And you are our team too. We have prayer warriors in Iowa,
Maryland, California, Texas, Washington, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and
Internationally. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers.
The Everetts
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