Dean Bowen, Administrator
Mr. Bowen has been involved in education for over twelve years. Previous to teaching, he worked as a juvenile counselor for the East Tennessee County Court System. He holds an Associate Degree in Business from Oakland Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Oakland University, and a Master Degree in Education Administration from Grand Canyon University. In Addition to teaching Algebra I and the Middle/High School Science classes, Mr. Bowen is also an Adjunct English Professor at Baker College. Dean’s great satisfaction is to see a child realize and believe that he or she has the ability and gifting to succeed.
Cindy Bowen, Secretary ~ High School Building
Sammi Justice, Secretary ~ Elementary Building
Amanda Kimosh
Mrs. Kimosh teaches Algebra II and 7th – 10th grade Language Arts. Prior to teaching at WCA, Amanda taught for 5 years at Kearsley Community Schools. She earned her B.S. in Education from Central Michigan University with a double major in Elementary Education and Special Education (Cognitive Impairment) and a minor in Child Development and her Master of Arts in Literacy K-12 from the University of Michigan. In addition to teaching, Amanda enjoys writing, scrapbooking, playing the flute, and (most of all!) caring for her children, Ana and Dane.
Vicky Freeman
Mrs. Freeman has been teaching for over 20 years and currently teaches 7th & 8th grade Math and Art and History to grades 7th - 10th. She completed her Teaching and Art Education Degree from Calvin College. She enjoys scrapbooking, sewing, drawing, and, of course, riding her Harley.
Tammi Lake
Mrs. Lake currently teaches a combined class of 5th & 6th grade. She is a 2008 graduate of the University of Michigan - Flint, where she earned her Education degree in Language Arts with a minor in Social Studies. Her passions include teaching Sunday School at her home church as well as reading, traveling, scrapbooking and spending time with friends. She expects her students to step out of their comfort zones and actively practice what they believe.
Joseph Hart
Mr. Hart currently teaches a combined class of 3rd & 4th grade. In addition to being trained in the use of Brain Gym, he is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a degree in Group Social Studies and Elementary Distributed Education. Mr. Hart is involved in his local church; he is an energetic and enthusiastic teacher, and, most importantly, a Godly example in the classroom.
Lisa Taylor
Mrs. Taylor currently teaches a combined class of 1st & 2nd grade. She is a 2009 graduate of the University of Michigan - Flint where she earned her degree in Elementary Education with a ZA Endorsement. She has taught in a variety of settings including a class of second graders in Ireland for a semester. She has a passion for music and outdoor sports. She shares her passions with her church and her family which includes her husband bill and her four beautiful children.
Lindsey Rohde
Mrs. Rohde has been teaching for 8 years and she currently teaches our Kindergarten class. She completed her Elementary Education Degree from Cornerstone University. She enjoys shopping, reading, doting on her dog, working with youth alongside her husband, and of course, taking care of her lovely daughters, Naomi and Norah
Charlotte Lott
Mrs. Lott has been teaching WCA Preschool for three years, and the preschoolers love her! School becomes a joy for them when they get to see Ms. Charlotte. She is active in her home church with the youth as well as teaching Sunday School. Her time is spent loving on her grandchildren as well as her husband, Bill.
Dawn Cadle
Mrs. Cadle is the Preschool Aid and the preschoolers love her as well! She is also in charge of hot lunches as well as our annual playground drive fundraiser.
Jon Anderson
Mr. Anderson teaches Music Ensemble to grades 6th - 10th. While Jon has been teaching private lessons for several years, he is completing his Music degree at the University of Michigan - Flint; graduating in 2012. His passion for music and mentoring is evident in the classroom as he makes learning music a personalized and fun experience for the students.
Dana Usealman
Mrs. Usealman teaches music in the elementary building as well as band and choir. She is very passionate about teaching children various forms of music, and her class is a wonderful highlight to their week. She and her husband have four lovely children.
Dawn Vito
Mrs. Vito teaches Art in the Elementary Building where she instructs in various art media allowing students to express their artistic abilities. She enjoys scrapbooking, reading, and photography.
DanaLynn Phelpls
Mrs. Phelps, along with Mrs. Vito, teaches Art in the Elementary Building where she instructs in various art media allowing students to express their artistic abilities. She enjoys spending time with friends and family.