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John Nelson is the High School Principal. Mr. Nelson has had a long and varied career on the local education scene. He taught band and choir at Livingston High School from 1966-78 before leaving there to become Turlock Christian's jr/sr high vice-principal. During his eight years of service at Turlock Christian, Mr Nelson additionally served as elementary principal, and superintendent (1983-86). Since then, Mr. Nelson has taught at Livingston and Pitman High Schools. Visit our High School Home Page.
Mr. Nelson may be reached at 632-2337, or you may email him at: jnelson@turlockchristian.com.
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Kendall Hanson has been with Turlock Christian since 1980 and is the Junior High School Principal. Mr. Hanson is also the Director of Development. Visit our Jr High Home Page, as well as our Development Home Page.
Mr. Hanson may be reached at 632-2337 x104, or you may email him at: khanson@turlockchristian.com.
Hebrews 11:6 is one of Mr. Hanson's favorite Bible verses: “Without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to Him must believe not only that He exists, but that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." |
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Randy Hopkins has been on staff since 1981 and is the Athletic Director for Turlock Christian Schools. He also teaches Physical Education at the Elementary Campus. Visit our Athletic Home Page. Mr. Hopkins may be reached at 632-2337 x107, or you may email him at: rhopkins@turlockchristian.com.
Ephesians 4:29 is one of Mr. Hopkin's favorite Bible verses. “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear."
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Cliff Brand joined the Turlock Christian Staff in 2004. He teaches Jr/Sr High Choir, as well as Elementary and Jr/Sr High Band. Mr. Brand also leads the Praise & Worship class at our Jr/Sr High Campus. For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: cbrand@turlockchristian.com
One of his favorite verses is John 15:16: “Ye have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit and that your fruit should remain; that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in My name, He may give it to you.”
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Joan Burnam has returned to TCS after spending the last five years in Mexico as a missionary for CAM along with her husband, Rick, and their four children. Mrs. Burnam teaches 7th Grade Bible, Jr High Spanish and Science.
For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: jburnam @turlockchristian.com
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Dawn Davis has been with Turlock Christian Schools since 2000. Mrs. Davis teaches Junior High & Senior High Drama, Communications, and Freshman Bible. She is also Counselor for our jr/sr high students.
For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: ddavis@turlockchristian.com
One of Mrs. Davis's favorite verses, Jeremiah 29:11, reminds us to "relax, God knows."
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Scottie Dray is the TCHS College & Career Guidance Counselor. She is normally on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-2:30pm, but may be available on other days through pre-scheduled appointments. Visit our College & Career webpage and further information regarding the pursuit of students' future college or career ambitions.
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Doug Erickson joined the Turlock Christian School staff in 2007. Mr. Erickson teaches Junior High Pre-Algebra, Junior High Algebra, Junior High Math, and Junior High Boys P.E. He also teaches Boys' Athletic Study Hall.
For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: derickson@turlockchristian.com
One of his favorite Bible passages is Isaiah 40:30-31: "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
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Kyle Fast joined Turlock Christian Schools in 2004. Mr. Fast teaches Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and AP Statistics. He is also the Academic Dean. Visit Mr. Fast's Academic Dean webpage.
For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: kfast@turlockchristian.com
James 1:12 is one of his favorite verses: “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.”
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John Godfrey joined the Turlock Christian High School staff in 2005. Mr. Godfrey teaches Algebra I, Geometry, and Consumer Math.
For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: jgodfrey@turlockchristian.com or jerico8@charter.net
Genesis 1:1 is one of his favorite Bible verses. "Everything begins with God and exists through Him."
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Keith Has-Ellison joined the staff at Turlock Christian Schools in 2007. Mr. Has-Ellison teaches Government & Economics.
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Christina Henson joined the Turlock Christian High School staff in 2006. Mrs. Henson teaches Spanish and Journalism.
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Judy Johnson joined Turlock Christian Schools in 2000. Mrs. Johnson teaches Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, and AP Physics. She is also advisor for the Science Olympiad and CSF.
For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: jjohnson@turlockchristian.com
One of her favorite Bible verses is Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope."
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Iva Kringle has been with Turlock Christian since 1987. Mrs. Kringle teaches High School Computer, Jr High and Sr High Pre-Algebra. She also teaches Computer at the Elementary Campus.
 For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/. For review tests, additional information, etc., go to: Email: ikringle@turlockchristian.com
One of her favorite Bible verses is Psalm 25:4-5: “Make me know Thy ways, O Lord; Teach me Thy paths. Lead me in hy truth and teach me, For Thou art the God of my salvation; For Thee I wait all the day.”
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Gena Larson has been with Turlock Christian Schools since 2001. Mrs. Larson teaches Junior High English.
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Leona Nichols joined the Turlock Christian High School staff in 2007. Mrs. Nichols teaches Freshman English, Junior English, and Senior English.
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Amy Northcutt joined the Turlock Christian High School staff in 2006.
Mrs. Northcutt teaches Sophomore and Junior History, as well as Coed High School P.E. Mrs. Northcutt is also the ASB Advisor.
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Marjory Peterson joined the Turlock Christian High School staff in 2006. Mrs. Peterson teaches Sophomore English, Junior AP English, and Senior AP English. Mrs. Peterson also teaches Girls' Athletic Study Hall.
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Dawn Piper teaches Health, Bible 10, Bible 12, and Eschatology. Mrs. Piper is also the Senior Advisor.
For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: dpiper@turlockchristian.com
One of Mrs. Piper's favorite verses is I Peter 3:15: “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord."
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Bradley Smith joined the Turlock Christian School staff in 2007. Mr. Smith teaches Junior High Math and Girls PE, Earth Science, and Weight Training.
For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: bsmith@turlockchristian.com
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Tim Tanis joined the Turlock Christian School staff in 2002. Mr. Tanis teaches Jr & Sr High Art, Design, and Photography. He is also the advisor for the Senior High Yearbook Class, as well as for the Samaritan Club. Visit our Samaritan Club webpage for information regarding this year's activities.
For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: ttanis@turlockchristian.com
Mr. Tanis's favorite Bible verse is: “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13.
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Lisa Tucker joined the Turlock Christian School staff in 2006. In addition to co-teaching 6th Grade at TC's Elementary Campus, Mrs. Tucker teaches Biology.
For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: @ltuckerturlockchristian.com
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Rex Wright joined the Turlock Christian School staff in 2007. Mr. Wright teaches Geography, History 8, Bible 8, and Junior Bible. Mr. Wright's wife, Carol, is the Jr/Sr High Campus Executive Secretary.
For assignments, go to: www.tcpowerschool.com/ Email: rwright@turlockchristian.com
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Renee Brown began with Turlock Christian Schools in 2006, and is the Junior/Senior High School secretary. Mrs. Brown is also the Student Store Advisor and the secretary to the Athletic Director.
Visit our Jr/Sr High Campus Home Page, as well as our Athletic Home Page.
Mrs. Brown may be reached at 632-2337 x102, or you may email her at: rbrown@turlockchristian.com. |
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Megan Leikam joined the Turlock Christian School staff in 2007 as the Student Store Supervisor. Mrs. Leikam also coaches the Jr High Volleyball team.
View our Student Store Lunch Menu.
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Sis Morris joined the Turlock Christian School staff in 2006 as the Jr/Sr High Campus Yard Duty Supervisor.
Mrs. Morris, known and loved by all students, helps keep our students safe and our campus clean!
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Jaime Smith joined the Turlock Christian School staff in 2007 as the Jr/Sr High School Librarian. Mrs. Smith's husband, Bradley, also joined the faculty at the Jr/Sr High Campus in 2007. Mrs. Smith graduated from CSUS with a B.A. in English in June, 2006. As an undergraduate student, she spent several years tutoring college students at both the MJC and CSUS Writing Centers. In addition to tutoring experience, Mrs. Smith spent several years working at KCSS, the CSUS radio station, where she helped organize the radio station's music library. She feels that the experience of both jobs combined led her to a career in library. Visit our Jr/Sr High Library/Media Center's Home Page. Mrs. Smith may be reached at 632-2337 x112, or you may email her at: jsmith@turlockchristian.com One of Mrs. Smith's favorite verses, Romans 8:28, confirms that "...God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
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Carol Wright joined Turlock Christain Schools in 2001 as the Junior/Senior High Executive Secretary. Mrs. Wright's husband, Rex, has also joined the faculty at the Jr/Sr High Campus in 2007.
Visit our Jr/Sr High Campus Home Page.
Mrs. Wright may be reached at 632-2337 x100, or you may email her at: cwright@turlockchristian.com.
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