Dean Bowen, Head of School
Mr. Bowen has been involved in education for over 30 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. He served as an Adjunct Professor for 9 years at Baker College, Michigan's largest private college. Dean’s great satisfaction is to see a student realize and believe that he or she has the ability and gifting to succeed.
Brandie Ball, Administrator
Mrs. Ball serves as the school Administrator. She began teaching for Waterbrook in the fall of 2016, and moved into administration in the fall of 2019. Brandie's degree is in early education with a C.D.A. endorsement. Before coming to Waterbrook, she was a preschool/daycare director, as well as the president of a nonprofit dog rescue. Her favorite thing about being at Waterbrook is the family atmosphere and the freedom to be the person that God wants her to be. She enjoys seeing the look on a child's face when they learn something new! In her free time she enjoys volunteering, going on mission trips, and operating a dog rescue!
Cindy Bowen, Administrative Assistant
Gloria Fiehn
Mrs. Fiehn has been teaching Developmental Kindergarten at Waterbrook since the fall of 2019. Before Waterbrook, Gloria taught at Genessee Christian in the creative learning department. She earned a paraprofessional certification from Michigan Paraprofessional Training Institute. Her favorite thing about Waterbrook is seeing all the kids work together, and she loves teaching because of the enthusiasm kids get on their faces when they finally grasp something.
Lisa Taylor
Mrs. Taylor currently teaches Kindergarten. She began teaching for Waterbrook in 2009. She is a 2009 graduate of the University of Michigan 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.
Susan Brown
Mrs. Brown currently teaches a combined class of First and Second grade. She began teaching at Waterbrook in the fall of 2017. She received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Ferris State University. Her favorite thing about working at Waterbrook is the friendly, family atmosphere. She became interested in teaching when she met a few people who could not read, and she felt that if she could help them, or even just one person, it would be worth it. She most enjoys seeing the light bulb come on during the teaching experience. When she's not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, and watching her grandkids play sports.
Sheryl Rose
Mrs. Rose currently teaches a combined class of third and fourth grade. She began teaching at Waterbrook in 2015. Prior to teaching at Waterbrook, Sheryl taught second, third, and fifth grade. She also taught middle school math, worked as a tutor in high school, and homeschooled her children. Sheryl earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Central Michigan University. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Special Education, Learning Disabilities from the University of Michigan-Flint. Her favorite aspect of working at Waterbrook is being able to pray with her students and teach the Bible, and the fact that the parents are involved in their children’s education. Along with teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, swimming, and running 5K races.
Jean Hoag
Mrs. Hoag teaches Elementary Music, Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Drama, and Choir. She began teaching at Waterbrook in 2016. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at the University of Michigan Flint. Jean's favorite thing about working at Waterbrook is she gets to teach music and have fun doing it. She states: "I also love that I can talk about God and use God in my curriculum." She decided to teach music because as her kids were going through their schooling, she realized there was a limited amount of music being taught. In addition to teaching, she enjoys playing flute in the Genesee Wind Symphony, singing in the Carolyn Mawby Chorale, and flower gardening.
Laurie Campau
Laurie Campau has taught in the Waterbrook fine arts department since
2015. She is an accomplished Pianist, vocalist and instrumentalist.
Mrs. Campau has an impressive musical background filled with several
awards and accomplishments including two trips to Europe as a
violinist/violist in the Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra. She won the
prestigious Dort Honors String Quartet scholarship as a violist her senior
year at the Flint Institute of Music. She has been a private music
instructor for 15+ years and loves working with students of all ages.
She has been the worship
director and pianist for her home church since 2016.
She has served in several different capacities here at WCA, and she has been the head of our strings program
since 2016. She also enjoys giving private piano and string lessons to
several of our students. Laurie and her husband Brent have been married for
twelve years, and all five of their children attend WCA.
Mandi Fischer
Mrs. Fischer teaches middle school and high school Bible classes, as well as a middle school computer class. She is completing the junior year of her bachelors degree in Developmental Psychology with a minor in Biblical studies at Liberty University. She has been teaching classes in kids church for 11 years, women’s and young mom’s Bible studies for 5 years, and leading small groups with youth for 3 years. Prior to Waterbrook, she homeschooled for 7 years. She says "Homeschooling my children gave me a passion for education and helping struggling learners. Our family fell in love with Waterbrook as we transitioned out of homeschooling in 2018. I love walking alongside of students as they learn, grow, and fall in love with Jesus."
Julie Auxier
Mrs. Auxier teaches high school mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Calculus). She began teaching at Waterbrook in 2018. Before teaching at Waterbrook, Julie was part of the adjunct mathematics faculty at Delta College, Davenport University, St. Clair County Community College, and Mott Community College. Julie earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU). She continued her education at SVSU earning her Master of Arts Classroom Teaching with emphasis in mathematics. Her favorite thing about Waterbrook is the students because they have great attitudes and positive mindsets towards learning. Julie became interested in teaching because she had great teachers as a child and she feels God gave her the desire to be a teacher as she was very shy and quiet when she was younger. Julie enjoys teaching the most when she can lead a student to have that “Aha moment” when they suddenly understand a topic they struggle with. In addition to teaching, she enjoys volunteering at her church, attending church activities, and spending time with her family.
Amanda Montague
Mrs. Montague teaches high school and middle school science, along with American Sign Language. She began teaching at Waterbrook in 2011. Amanda earned her Associate’s degree in Applied Science/Registered Respiratory Therapy at Mott Community College. She enjoys working at Waterbrook because of the family atmosphere and the freedom to discuss her relationship with Jesus with her students. Along with teaching, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and son, working on their farm together, and watching them play hockey.
Char Toomey
Mrs. Toomey teaches High School and Middle School History. She began teaching at Waterbrook 2012. Before working at Waterbrook, Charlene was a teacher, substitute teacher, and tutor. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Bob Jones University. Charlene's favorite aspect of Waterbrook is that it is like a family. Along with teaching, she enjoys being with her family, crocheting, and reading.