Meet our vibrant, world-class team.
A few facts about our Faculty, spanning all grade levels.
- Accredited: We have faculty from Grade 1 through Grade 12 who are Certified Teachers. This includes teachers with a variety of certification levels, including the following certificates, among others:
- National Board Certification
- Professional Teacher Certificate: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
- Residency Certificate
- Advanced Degrees: All full-time faculty who lead classrooms, from Grade 1 – Grade 12 hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Many of these teachers hold advanced degrees, including PhD, Masters, and doctoral-level.
- On-Site: Sunrise Beach School and Sunrise Beach High School instruct through fully in-person, on-site teaching. We find this to be the most enriching environment.All classes take place in person, on site. Our staff and faculty are 100% in-person. And while advanced expert guest teachers are usually in person, some may drop in via video conference to add value to the classroom.
Early Childhood & Elementary Faculty
Frida Alba-Schmidt
Early Childhood Teacher, Elementary Teacher Assistant; Spanish, Voice, ORFF Instruments Teacher
Musician, Vocalist, and Native Spanish Speaker.
Cynthia Born
Art, Ceramics, Clay Design, Drama - Costume and Set Design, Interior Design, Potter's Wheel Teacher
Advanced Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Pre-Art Therapy - Biola University
Darrell Born
Drama Teacher
Advanced Education: Associate Professor of Music - Department Chair at St. Martin's University
Laura Chase
Upper Elementary Teacher
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Education and Home Economics - Seattle Pacific University
Lori Deike
Early Childhood and Lower Elementary Teacher, Elementary Librarian
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science; Elementary Teacher, STARS Certification
Hope Egrubay
Chapel Coordinator, Early Childhood Education Teacher, Worship Team Director, Youth Pastor
Past Experience: Bible Program Director, PK-12 Teacher, Youth Pastor - St. Paul Christian School, Guam
Christopher Gregory
Chapel Coordinator, Physical Education Coach, Youth Pastor
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
Michelle Howe
Elementary Teacher
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education with English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement - Evergreen State College
Lindsey Jenkins
Elementary Teacher
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education - Central Washington University
Diana Kildow
Early Childhood and Elementary Education Specialist, Elementary Teacher, Reading Interventionist
Advanced Education: Master's Degree in Education - Seattle Pacific University, Principal Credentials - Eastern University, Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Associate's Degree in Education - Whitworth University
Shawn Ritter
Computer Science Teacher
Information Technology Specialist and University Instructor - St. Martin's University
Elizabeth Wilhelmi
Orchestra Assistant; Private Violin, Viola, and Cello Instructor
Musician, Concert Violinist
Theresa Wood
Classical Art, Elementary Science, and PE-Team Challenge Teacher
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Nationally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Western Washington University; Art, Physical Recreation, and Science Instructor
Middle School Faculty
Cynthia Born
Art, Ceramics, Clay Design, Drama - Costume and Set Design, Interior Design, Potter's Wheel Teacher
Advanced Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Pre-Art Therapy - Biola University
Darrell Born
Drama Teacher
Advanced Education: Associate Professor of Music - Department Chair at St. Martin's University
Cynthia Cartwright
Spanish Teacher
Advanced Education: Elementary Education - University of Texas at San Antonio; Theology Degree - Portland Bible College
Marie Easley
Mathematics Teacher, High School Librarian, Acrylics, AP Art and Design, Art, Drawing, Home Economics, Oils, Science, Sewing
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education - University of Washington; Montessori Teacher Credentials; Previous School Founder and Director x 2
Hope Egrubay
Chapel Coordinator, Early Childhood Education Teacher, Worship Team Director, Youth Pastor
Past Experience: Bible Program Director, PK-12 Teacher, Youth Pastor - St. Paul Christian School, Guam
Christopher Gregory
Chapel Coordinator, Physical Education Coach, Youth Pastor
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
Jessica Hanson
English, Language Arts Teacher
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education, Endorsements in Secondary Education and English Language Arts - St. Martin's University
John Howe
Social Studies Teacher
Bachelor's Degree; History Scholar
Anthony Hunting
Upper-Level Mathematics and Science Teacher; Advanced Placement Specialist, "AP Scholar" Student Advisor
Advanced Education: Bachelor of Science Degrees in Nuclear Engineering - UCLA; Teaching
Tina Murray
Science, Mathematics, Animal Husbandry Teacher
Advanced Degree: Master's Degree in Secondary Education; BA in Biology - University of Colorado
Shawn Ritter
Computer Science Teacher
Information Technology Specialist and University Instructor - St. Martin's University
Ruben Watson
Orchestra Instructor and Director
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degrees in Music Education, K-12 Instrumental, Choral - WWU; Bachelor's Degree in Saxophone, Clarinet - Western Washington University
Elizabeth Wilhelmi
Orchestra Assistant; Private Violin, Viola, and Cello Instructor
Musician, Concert Violinist
Theresa Wood
Classical Art, Elementary Science, and PE-Team Challenge Teacher
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Nationally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Western Washington University; Art, Physical Recreation, and Science Instructor
Sunrise Beach High School Faculty
Cynthia Born
Art, Ceramics, Clay Design, Drama - Costume and Set Design, Interior Design, Potter's Wheel Teacher
Advanced Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Pre-Art Therapy - Biola University
Darrell Born
Drama Teacher
Advanced Education: Associate Professor of Music - Department Chair at St. Martin's University
Cynthia Cartwright
Spanish Teacher
Advanced Education: Elementary Education - University of Texas at San Antonio; Theology Degree - Portland Bible College
Dr. Yi-Yin (Emily) Chang
International Student Liaison; AP Chinese Language, Central Washington University (CWU) Environmental Science 201/202
Advanced Degree: PhD - Marine Esturine Environmental Science; Master's Degree and Bachelor's Degree in Science; WA State Certificated Teacher with Endorsements in 4-12 Biology and 4-12 Chemistry
Shelly Dietzman
History teacher
Advanced Degree: Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Education - University of Washington
Marie Easley
Mathematics Teacher, High School Librarian, Acrylics, AP Art and Design, Art, Drawing, Home Economics, Oils, Science, Sewing
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education - University of Washington; Montessori Teacher Credentials; Previous School Founder and Director x 2
Hope Egrubay
Chapel Coordinator, Early Childhood Education Teacher, Worship Team Director, Youth Pastor
Past Experience: Bible Program Director, PK-12 Teacher, Youth Pastor - St. Paul Christian School, Guam
Christopher Gregory
Chapel Coordinator, Physical Education Coach, Youth Pastor
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
Jessica Hanson
English, Language Arts Teacher
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education, Endorsements in Secondary Education and English Language Arts - St. Martin's University
Dr. Scott Hollis
High School Apologetics and Bible Teacher; Power Lifting Coach
Advanced Education: PhD - Theology and Apologetics; Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership; Master's Degree in Organizational Development; Bachelor's Degree - minor in Microbiology; Pastor; Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP) license and Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS (NCA) license
John Howe
Social Studies Teacher
Bachelor's Degree; History Scholar
Anthony Hunting
Upper-Level Mathematics and Science Teacher; Advanced Placement Specialist, "AP Scholar" Student Advisor
Advanced Education: Bachelor of Science Degrees in Nuclear Engineering - UCLA; Teaching
Matthew Moore
Automotive Instructor
St. Martin's University
Tina Murray
Science, Mathematics, Animal Husbandry Teacher
Advanced Degree: Master's Degree in Secondary Education; BA in Biology - University of Colorado
Shawn Ritter
Computer Science Teacher
Information Technology Specialist and University Instructor - St. Martin's University
Andrew Stashefsky
History Instructor
Advanced Degree: Juris Doctor's Degree (JD), Bachelor's Degree in History and Political Science
Ruben Watson
Orchestra Instructor and Director
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degrees in Music Education, K-12 Instrumental, Choral - WWU; Bachelor's Degree in Saxophone, Clarinet - Western Washington University
Elizabeth Wilhelmi
Orchestra Assistant; Private Violin, Viola, and Cello Instructor
Musician, Concert Violinist
Theresa Wood
Classical Art, Elementary Science, and PE-Team Challenge Teacher
Advanced Education: Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy, Nationally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Western Washington University; Art, Physical Recreation, and Science Instructor
Office Staff and School Administration
Roxanne Cox
Administrator, Campus PDSO-Homeland Security/SEVP, College Admissions Counselor, Education Consultant, Homeschool Consultant, International Student Counselor, Reading Specialist, SBS/SBHS Extension Program Director, Teacher - Multiple Subjects
Administrator, Campus PDSO-Homeland Security/SEVP, College Admissions Counselor, Education Consultant, Homeschool Consultant, International Student Counselor, Reading Specialist, SBS/SBHS Extension Program Director, Teacher - Multiple Subjects
Pending PhD in Education - Reading and Literacy; Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Washington State Teaching Certification with 10 Endorsements: 4-12 Biology, 4-12 Economics, 4-12 English, K-8 Elementary Education, P-2 Early Childhood Education, P-2 Elementary Childhood Special Education, 4-12 Health, 4-12 Marketing Education, K-12 Reading, K-12 Special Education - St. Martin's University; Primary and Secondary Montessori Teaching Certificates - University of Puget Sound; Bachelor's Degree in Registered Nursing (BSRN) - Pacific Lutheran University; Associate Degree Registered Nurse (ADRN) - Tacoma Community College
Isaac Roy
Secretary, IT Technician; Handbell Choir, Office Assistant, and Yearbook Teacher
SBHS Graduate, Information Technology Technician
Mary Wohlers
Administrative Secretary, Auction Coordinator, Campus DSO-Homeland Security/SEVP; International Student Coordinator, School Chaplain
Advanced Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Administration of Christian Education and Biblical Studies; Associate's Degree in Biblical Studies with Minor in English; Teaching Diploma, Evangelical Training - Association of Christian Schools International; Teaching Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL)