Dear Fellow Christians - Beliefs - Extracurricular Activities - Faculty

Kathleen Miller, ABD

Personal: Mrs. Miller is married to Carl Miller and they reside in West Alexander. They have six children and the occasional extra child that needs somewhere to stay. They love to garden, do Mission work, and partake in community activities.

Professional: Mrs. Miller is a doctoral candidate earning her course work degree in Curriculum and Instruction at IUP. She has completed half of a doctoral degree in Christian Education from Freedom Bible Ministries, a master's in Secondary Education and Technology from California University, and a bachelor's in Mathematics from Wheeling Jesuit University. Mrs. Miller serves as a professor at Wheeling Jesuit University and spent 11 years in public education where she helped found First Love Christian Academy. She has also obtained over 400 continuing education credits in various educational topics. Mrs. Miller taught Fourth-College mathematics, science, German, student success, and seminars. She has published articles in scholarly journals and has presented in several educational and spiritual settings on her topics of expertise which include leadership, educating the whole child, and the philosophy of social capital.

Spiritual: Mrs. Miller always had a strong prayer life and a connection with our Lord, but it wasn't until the birth of her son, Zachary, that she fully realized what her Savior had done for us. She then committed her life to Christ and strived to put God's will before all else. For several years, she felt God's call for a Christian high school, and when she surrendered all to this call, Christ opened his school. Mrs. Miller feels blessed to be a part of this ministry and gives all the glory to God for raiding Christian leaders.

Laura Ann Christman

Professional: Ms. Christman is the owner and director of South Hills Music Academy, and is a children's Music Ministry leader at SHBS. She is an accomplished vocalist who was trained classically and is proficient in piano, bass, wood wind instruments, musical theory, and sight-singing training.

Spiritual: Ms. Christman strives to live according to God's will and purpose. Called to share the love of music with youth for God's glory, she aspires to inspire people to share their faith through singing, playing, and writing music. Ms. Christman hopes to see all people one day using their talents and skills for God's eternal glory.

Christina W. Vensel

Personal: Mrs. Vensel is married to Brian Vensel and is blessed with three sons, one daughter, two granddaughters, and twin grandsons. A native Texan, Mrs. Vensel moved to Pennsylvania in July of 2001. She graduated from Wheeling Jesuit University in May of 2009.

Professional: Mrs. Vensel is an accounting teacher and has previously taught Spanish of varying levels.

Spiritual: Mrs. Vensel accepted Christ as a teenager and then rededicated her life to the Lord in 2001. Mrs. Vensel attends Vineyard Church of Wheeling with her family. Her church teaches servant Evangelism, and as such Mrs. Vensel gives her time, talents, and treasure to serving God's people.

Kevin S. Kevech

Personal: Mr. Kevech is 27 years old, married, and lives in Monongahela. He enjoys hiking, reading, good movies, and playing the guitar

Professional: Mr. Kevech earned his bachelor's at the University of Pittsburgh and his master's at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He has worked as a concrete finisher, student pastor, and prison chaplain.

Spiritual: Mr. Kevech was raised Presbyterian, but is currently attending a local Baptist church

Walter Weaver

Personal: A chef extraordinaire, Mr. Weaver is going to Greece April 15 - 23, 2011. He previously visited Israel last spring and has made 15 videos featured on YouTube.

Professional: Mr. Weaver is in his 47th year of teaching and says that cooking is hard to teach! Mr. Weaver taught World Religions at CCAC and New Testament at W&J

More to Come!