ABOUT

About SCS

For over 60 years, Sarasota Christian has been igniting minds and infusing faith into all that we do. We encourage you to explore our website and learn for yourself how SCS offers a distinctively Christian, academically rigorous education for students in Pre-K through 12th grade.

Our Team

Our Mission

History

Employment Opportunities

Accreditation and Awards
ADMISSIONS

Admissions

With over 560 students representing more than 40 area churches, our community is diverse and welcoming to all. We invite you to schedule your personal campus tour today.

Welcome Letter

Tuition & Fees

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ACADEMICS

Academics

At Sarasota Christian School, we are fully accredited and our curriculum is interwoven with biblical truth and values of integrity, self-discipline, and kindness. Our students graduate as confident, self-directed learners, ready to impact the world.

Elementary (Pre-K - 5th)

Middle & High School (6th - 12th)

College and Career
FINE ARTS

Fine Arts

Infused with the Gospel, the Fine Arts Department at SCS motivates our students to develop and strengthen their God-given creativity and imagination, and hone their artistic abilities.

Visual Arts

Performing Arts

Art Events
STUDENT LIFE

Student Life

The Sarasota Christian experience doesn’t end at the classroom door.

Student Life

Uniforms
ATHLETICS

Athletics

We strive for participation in sports to be transformational in the lives of our athletes. Sarasota Christian School is a member of both FHSAA and SSAC.

Athletics

Sports Offered

Athletic Calendar

S2 Pass

Athletic Forms

Booster Membership

Student Run Athletic Website
SUPPORT

Support

Consider lending your support through volunteering your time, donating your resources and praying for the success of Sarasota Christian School in reaching future generations for Christ.

Alumni

Booster Membership

Events

PTO

Ways to Give

Volunteer of the Month

Our Team

“I love that I work with other believers.”
– a current SCS faculty member

Our Team

“I love that I work with other believers.”
– a current SCS faculty member

Board of Directors

The Sarasota Christian School Board of Directors is made up of representatives from several area churches. They are charged with ensuring that SCS maintains Christ-centered academic excellence. The board carries out this duty through long-range and strategic planning, and policy decisions. These dedicated men and women give tirelessly of their time, talents, and personal resources. They are committed to making sure each child’s experience at SCS honors God while being challenging and rewarding.
We are grateful for their service and leadership.

To contact the Board directly email them at scsboard@sarasotachristian.org.

Mitch Helmuth

Board Chair

Andrea Wagler

Board Vice Chair

Nate Reeves

Board Treasurer

Steve Lane

Board Secretary

Damarys Brock

Board Member

Dave Evans

Board Member

Jeanie Kauffman

Board Member

Darrin Loftus

Board Member

Eric Mayer

Board Member

Lynn Miller

Board Member

Scott Mullet

Board Member

Corporate Churches

Faculty & Staff

At SCS, our faculty and staff inspire, mentor and guide our students toward success.

Joseph Stokes

Head of School and HS Principal

jstokes@sarasotachristian.org

Toth, Jim

Elementary School Principal, Dual Enrollment Coordinator

jtoth@sarasotachristian.org

Martell, Mark

Middle School Principal

mmartell@sarasotachristian.org

Able, Audrey

HS Cheerleading

audreyable13@gmail.com

Agate, Chelsea

ES/MS Art Teacher

cagate@sarasotachristian.org

Williams, Mary Lynn

P.E. Teacher

mwilliams@sarasotachristian.org

Alberts, Amy

HS English Teacher

aalberts@sarasotachristian.org

Beach, Paul

HS Math Teacher

pbeach@sarasotachristian.org

Allen, Kylee

MS Science Teacher, HS Girls Basketball

kallen@sarasotachristian.org

Allison, Hank

Bible Teacher, MS Boys Soccer

hallison@sarasotachristian.org

Bruinsma, Kevin

HS V Basketball

kevinbruinsma@atchleyrealty.com

Beiler, Debby

Pre-K Teacher

dbeiler@sarasotachristian.org

Bocock, Tyler

MS/HS Business/P.E. Teacher, HS Baseball

tbocock@sarasotachristian.org

BySura, Rachel

MS Science Teacher

rbysura@sarasotachristian.org

Cooney, Joni

MS ELA Teacher, MS Cross Country

jcooney@sarasotachristian.org

Dean, Robin

MS ELA Teacher, MS Girls Basketball

rdean@sarasotachristian.org

Allen, Jon

Maintenance

jallen@sarasotachristian.org

Bryant, Ted

Maintenance Assistant

tbryant@sarasotachristian.org

Byerly, Allison

Elementary School Admin. Assistant/Registrar

abyerly@sarasotachristian.org

Casey, Ludy

Media Center Assistant

lcasey@sarasotachristian.org

Curtis, Kelsey

Event Coordinator

kcurtis@sarasotachristian.org

Ford, Laure

Finance Account Manager

lford@sarasotachristian.org

Getchell, Mackenzie

Educational Assistant

mngetchell@sarasotachristian.org

Delaney, Heather

HS History Teacher

hrajzer@sarasotachristian.org

Esquivel, Martin

HS Government/Econ Teacher

mesquivel@sarasotachristian.org

Garrastazu, Gilda

MS/HS Art Teacher

ggarrastazu@sarasotachristian.org

Head, David

HS AP English Teacher

dhead@sarasotachristian.org

Grimaldi, Mary

Support Services

mgrimaldi@sarasotachristian.org

Hedgcock, Susan

College/Career Advisor and HS English Teacher

shedgcock@sarasotachristian.org

Jordan, Joshua

HS V Volleyball

jjordan@sarasotachristian.org

Jordan, Nicole

HS Beach Volleyball

njordan@sarasotachristian.org

Ledford, Keith

HS Girls Soccer

ledford7@yahoo.com

Livingston, Faith

MS English Teacher

flivingston@sarasotachristian.org

Knispel, Stephanie

Strength and Conditioning, Beach Volleyball

sknispel@sarasotachristian.org

LeClair, Daniel

MS Computer Essentials, HS Math and Computer Science

dleclair@sarasotachristian.org

Hudson, Emma

Front Desk

ehudson@sarasotachristian.org

Niles-Labady, Shalini

HS Math Teacher

sniles-labady@sarasotachristian.org

Jackson, Tara

Pre-K Assistant

tjackson@sarasotachristian.org

Canzoneri, Breanne

Kindergarten Teacher

bcanzoneri@SarasotaChristian.org

Lawrence, Dean

School Resource Officer

dlawrence@sarasotachristian.org

Miller, B.J.

Admin. Assistant to the Athletic Director

bjmiller@sarasotachristian.org

Kovacs, Zsuzsanna

Kindergarten Teacher

zkovacs@sarasotachristian.org

Nielsen, Lisa

Kindergarten Teacher, After Care Coordinator

lnielsen@sarasotachristian.org

Morgan, Katherine

1st Grade Teacher

kmorgan@sarasotachristian.org

Wilbanks, Nancy

1st Grade Teacher

nwilbanks@sarasotachristian.org

Yoder, Elizabeth

1st Grade Teacher

eyoder@sarasotachristian.org

Beckler, Ashley

2nd Grade Teacher

abeckler@sarasotachristian.org

Melchiorre, Debbie

2nd Grade Teacher

dmelchiorre@sarasotachristian.org

Poznanski, Jenn

2nd Grade Teacher

jpoznanski@sarasotachristian.org

O’Bryan, Chelsea

3rd Grade Teacher

cobryan@sarasotachristian.org

Pettibone, Andrea

3rd Grade Teacher

apettibone@sarasotachristian.org

Thoresen, Cassie

3rd Grade Teacher

cthoresen@sarasotachristian.org

Getchell, Michelle

4th Grade Teacher

mgetchell@sarasotachristian.org

Kinsch, Rachael

4th Grade Teacher

rkinsch@sarasotachristian.org

Dennen, Kathryn

5th Grade Teacher

kdennen@sarasotachristian.org

Black, Natasha

5th Grade Teacher

nblack@sarasotachristian.org

Boehm, Katherine

5th Grade Teacher

kboehm@sarasotachristian.org

Bryan, Sarah

MS Social Studies Teacher

sbryan@sarasotachristian.org

Mitchell, Dana

Director of Development and Capital Campaign Manager

dmitchell@sarasotachristian.org

Ledford, Kathryn

MS Teacher

kledford@sarasotachristian.org

Simon, Jonay

MS Math Teacher

jsimon@sarasotachristian.org

Morehart, Justine

Music

jmorehart@sarasotachristian.org

Mosiewicz, Tara

Music/Band Teacher

tmosiewicz@sarasotachristian.org

Salcedo, Alex

Music/P.E. Teacher, Cross Country

asalcedo@sarasotachristian.org

Mullett, Randy

MS Baseball

bigredfish08@yahoo.com

Otto, Greta

HS Science Teacher

gotto@sarasotachristian.org

Sorensen, Kayla

MS Bible Teacher, MS Volleyball

ksorensen@sarasotachristian.org

Sullivan, Jessica

HS Spanish Teacher

jsullivan@sarasotachristian.org

Park, Judi

Director of Marketing and Communication

jpark@sarasotachristian.org

Paul, Jennifer

Director of Support Services

jpaul@sarasotachristian.org

Polen, Kathryn

Support Services

kpolen@sarasotachristian.org

Rogers, Charla

Admissions Manager

crogers@sarasotachristian.org

Rowland, Shelli

Assistant to the Director of Development

srowland@sarasotachristian.org

Schiffer, Kimberly

Executive Assistant to the Head of School/Human Resources Liaison

kschiffer@sarasotachristian.org

Scholl, Justin

Chief Financial Officer, HS Softball Coach

jscholl@sarasotachristian.org

Sienko, Scott

HS JV Basketball

Scott.sienko@comcast.net

Shine, Bonnie

Lunch Coordinator

bshine@sarasotachristian.org

Slattery, Stacy

Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students

sslattery@sarasotachristian.org

Slone, Esther

Admissions Assistant Manager

eslone@sarasotachristian.org

Spenn, Jacob

Athletic Director, HS Football

jspenn@sarasotachristian.org

Smiechowski, Shannon

Educational Assistant

ssmiechowski@sarasotachristian.org

Smith, Paul

Dean of Students, HS JV Volleyball

psmith@sarasotachristian.org

Spenn, Bethany

MS Girls Soccer

bethanyspennfitness@gmail.com

Tucker, John

Director of Technology

jtucker@sarasotachristian.org

Tedder, Michael

HS Math Teacher, MS Football, MS Basketball, HS/MS Tennis

mtedder@sarasotachristian.org

White, Debbie

HS Science Teacher

dwhite@sarasotachristian.org

Whitehead, Rebecca

Communication Assistant

rwhitehead@sarasotachristian.org

Wilbanks, Tim

Counselor

twilbanks@sarasotachristian.org

Wright, Christine

Nurse

cwright@sarasotachristian.org

Yoder, Beulah

Director of Housekeeping

byoder@sarasotachristian.org

Our Team

“I love that I work with other believers.”– a current SCS faculty member

Our Team

“I love that I work with other believers.”– a current SCS faculty member

Board of Directors

Mitch Helmuth

Andrea Wagler

Nate Reeves

Steve Lane

Damarys Brock

Dave Evans

Jeanie Kauffman

Darrin Loftus

Eric Mayer

Lynn Miller

Scott Mullet

Corporate Churches

Faculty & Staff

Joseph Stokes

Toth, Jim

Martell, Mark

Able, Audrey

Agate, Chelsea

Williams, Mary Lynn

Alberts, Amy

Beach, Paul

Allen, Kylee

Allison, Hank

Bruinsma, Kevin

Beiler, Debby

Bocock, Tyler

BySura, Rachel

Cooney, Joni

Dean, Robin

Allen, Jon

Bryant, Ted

Byerly, Allison

Casey, Ludy

Curtis, Kelsey

Ford, Laure

Getchell, Mackenzie

Delaney, Heather

Esquivel, Martin

Garrastazu, Gilda

Head, David

Grimaldi, Mary

Hedgcock, Susan

Jordan, Joshua

Jordan, Nicole

Ledford, Keith

Livingston, Faith

Knispel, Stephanie

LeClair, Daniel

Hudson, Emma

Niles-Labady, Shalini

Jackson, Tara

Canzoneri, Breanne

Lawrence, Dean

Miller, B.J.

Kovacs, Zsuzsanna

Nielsen, Lisa

Morgan, Katherine

Wilbanks, Nancy

Yoder, Elizabeth

Beckler, Ashley

Melchiorre, Debbie

Poznanski, Jenn

O’Bryan, Chelsea

Pettibone, Andrea

Thoresen, Cassie

Getchell, Michelle

Kinsch, Rachael

Dennen, Kathryn

Black, Natasha

Boehm, Katherine

Bryan, Sarah

Mitchell, Dana

Ledford, Kathryn

Simon, Jonay

Morehart, Justine

“I love that I work with other believers.”
– a current SCS faculty member

“I love that I work with other believers.”
– a current SCS faculty member