Administrative Staff

		Superintendent Mr. Philip D. Chapman . Masters of Science Degree University of St. Francis - Joliet, IL Administration and Supervision Bachelor of Science Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, IL Education Administrative Certification Physical Education K-12, 6-12 ACSI Superintendent Certified Phil has been married to Shari for 14 years, and they currently live in Auburn. They have been blessed with 3 gorgeous daughters who melt their Daddy's heart and two handsome boys that light up his world! Allison is 12 years old and going into the 6th grade, while Mattie and Jacob are turning 10 years old and looking forward to the 4th grade together. Molly enjoyed Mrs. Rose's PreK last year, but has graduated to Kindergarten as a big 5 1/2 year old. Reggie is the baby and turned three this past May. When asked about the purpose of Christian education, Phil said, "I believe the primary purpose of the Christian school is to train, equip, and mobilize and inspire difference-makers for Jesus Christ. The Christian school needs to integrate the Bible (Christian teachings) into everything that is being taught (literacy, science, history, mathematics, etc.). For the public school, this differs because the Bible is not brought into the classroom and into the day-to-day lessons. The school teachings must be more than just knowledge because the Bible says that knowledge, by itself, simply puffs up and creates an arrogance (1 Corinthians 8:1). The ultimate purpose/mission of the Christian school is to send out leaders and servants for Christ’s Kingdom...young men and women who will boldly reach out to a lost world with the love of Jesus Christ." Phil is in his second year as the Superintendent at Lakewood Park Christian School. pchapman@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393
		High School Principal Mr. Mike Christner I am the High School (9th – 12th grade) principal for Lakewood Park Christian School. I have lived in and around the Auburn area for the majority of my life. Upon graduation from DeKalb High School in 1994, I spent one year at Greenville College in Illinois. The following year, I transferred to Grace College and obtained a Bachelor of Science in General and Physical Science in 1998. The next year and a half were spent at IPFW taking my teaching licensure classes and doing my student teaching, which I completed just prior to the year 2000. From 2000 – 2003, I taught 6th and 7th grade science at Central Noble Middle School. I really enjoyed the students and the school, but felt a leading to make a change. For the 2003 – 2004 school year, I agreed to take on a teaching position in science at Lakewood Park. Just before the year started, I was asked to handle the discipline for that school year. Over the course of the year, the job evolved into “Interim Principal.” Eventually, I interviewed for the full-time position with the Lakewood school board and was offered my a position as the 6th-12th grade Principal. This year I became the High School Principal. I grew up in Auburn, IN in a Christian family. I wad saved at age 7, but truly committed my life to Christ in my sophomore year at Grace College. I have been the High School Principal at LPCS since 2003. I love spending time with my family and enjoy playing sports (mainly baseball and basketball). I met my wife, Terri, while we were at Grace College. We have one son, Mike JR, and one daughter, Avery mchristner@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 239
		Executive Director of Operations Mr. John DeLine Through a sequence of events that only God could have orchestrated, I am now the new Elementary Principal of Lakewood Park Christian School. What a privilege to be involved here alongside each of you. God has given me a deep passion for Christian education…something you can never retire from…and it is my prayer that together, we can serve Him through modeling His message to each life that enters the doors of our school. I know that each parent, each staff member, each student is involved with Lakewood Park not by accident, but by Devine Appointment…God’s word tells us in Acts 17:26-28… ”From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the earth; and he determined the times and set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. For in him we live and move and have our being…” Trusting Him, John DeLine jdeline@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393
		Athletic Director Marc Davidson My name is Marc Davidson, and this is my first year here at LPCS. I will be serving as Athletic Director, varsity boys basketball coach, and high school PE teacher. I've been involved in Christian education as a student, teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, and most everything in between for 25 years. I am a huge proponent of Christian education, as I have witnessed firsthand the ways in which God has used it in my life. I have a passion for teaching young people what it means to compete in athletics as a Christian, and it is my desire to see all of our student-athletes here at Lakewood Park compete in such a way that brings glory to God. Romans 12:1-2 tells us that we are to present our bodies to God as a living sacrifice, which is an act of worship. In maintaining this perspective, the athletic arena literally becomes an opportunity to worship. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education K-12 from Trinity Interntational University in Deerfield, IL. Prior to beginning my career in education, I spent 8 years living in France playing professional basketball. My wife Lisa and I have been married for 16 years. God has blessed us with 5 sons: Wesley- freshman, Billy-8th grade, Frankie-5th grade, Marcus-3rd grade, and Jimmy-1st grade. We live in Leo, IN. mdavidson@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 238

 

School Office Staff

Mrs. Teresa Brooker is in charge of Student Services and works closely with the secondary principal to meet the needs of students in grades 6 – 12. She tracks student schedules, grades, locker numbers, and other data. Mrs. Dru Collins joined the staff in 2008 as the Director of Enrollment. Dru has a degree in Communications from Goshen College. Dru and her husband Steve, have three children that attend Lakewood. If you know of someone that would be interested in more information about Lakewood Park and the education it can offer your student, please give her a call.		Student Services Coordinator Mrs. Teresa Brooker tbrooker@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 216	Director of Enrollment Mrs. Dru Collins dcollins@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 235
Mrs. Michelle Harvey is Accounts Payable and handles payroll, payment of bills, ordering, etc. Jennie Leichty is Accounts Receivable. She holds securities and insurance licenses, and has been in the investment industry for several years, most recently at Wells Fargo Advisors. Jennie and her husband Jeff have four children: Josh, Emilee, Andrew and Mallory, three attend Lakewood. They attend Pathway Community church, where they are active in the K/1st grade children’s ministry.		Accounts Payable Mrs. Michelle Harvey mharvey@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 218	Accounts Receivable Mrs. Jennie Leichty jleichty@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 233
Mrs. Colleen McCarthy is Mr. Chapman's Administrative Assistant. She also keeps track of data related to the student list, family directory, school calendar and alumni directory. Mrs. McCarthy is also responsible for tracking Jogathon pledges, Golf Marathon pledges, bus schedules, and works on many special projects that occur throughout the year. Mrs. Julie Hess began working at the school in 1998. She worked in the athletic office prior to working in the school office. She currently manages public relations, marketing, event planning, and fundraising for the school. Julie's husband, Deron works as the IT Director for the school, and she has two daughters that attend Lakewood Park.		Administrative Assistant Mrs. Colleen McCarthy cmccarthy@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 219	Events Coordinator Mrs. Julie Hess jhess@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 236
		Athletic Admin. Asst. Mrs. Angela Weston aweston@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 238	Receptionist Mrs. Joy Randol jrandol@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393

 

Food Service Staff

Mrs. Joyce Woodard, the food service director, plans and helps prepare hot meals, salad bar, and some a la carte items for our students every day. Hot lunch and salad bar are $2.40 per day for elementary students and include milk or juice. It is the same price for students in grades 6 – 12 but a beverage is not included. Friday is Pizza Day. Mrs. Woodard is assisted by Mrs. Kummer, Mrs. Cummins, Mrs. Kaufman, and Mrs. Schwab.		Mrs. Joyce Woodard, director jwoodard@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 240	Mrs. Teresa Cummins 260-925-1393 ext. 228
		Mrs. Cheryl Kummer	Mrs. Jane Kaufman
		Mrs. Diane Schwab

 

Executive Director of Technology

		Mr. Kaleb Reinhart. kreinhart@lakewoodpark.org

 

 

Maintenance and Cleaning Staff

The maintenance and cleaning staff at Lakewood recognize the importance of well-kept grounds and well-maintained facilities. The church and school staff work together to keep everything safe, sparkling clean, neat, painted, and up-to-date. Some staff work days, some evenings, and some weekends. If you are in the building during the school day, you will see one or more of the following individuals:		Mrs. Helen Kuffer	Mr. Mike Keller
		Mr. Rodney Schlatter

School Nurse

Mrs. Sharon Gilbert I am a registered nurse and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from IPFW in the spring of 2007. My nursing experience includes staff nursing in Labor, Delivery, and neonatal nursery. My husband, Paul and I have five children, and we have had students here at Lakewook Park for over 12 years. We attend Angola Assembly of God where we are actively involved in music ministry and are members of the Sunday School Board. Our lives have been filled with children! I am finding school nursing is a rewarding experience and I am enjoying the students. My goal is to minister to the health needs of the students and provide health information within a Christian environment. sgilbert@lakewoodpark.org or nurse@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 234

ElementaryTeacher Aides

Mrs. Gayle McGuiggan, Mrs. Jean Roberts, Mrs. Dawn Yoder, Mrs. Lisa Day and Mrs. Tracy Pranger are the support staff for the elementary teachers. They supervise the before-school holding room from 7:15 – 7:50 a.m., act as traffic guards before and after school, monitor the lunchroom, help in the classroooms, and make sure the playground is a fun but safe place for noon recess.		Mrs. Gayle McGuiggan gmcguiggan@lakewoodpark.org	Mrs. Jean Roberts.
		Mrs. Dawn Yoder	Mrs. Lisa Day
		Mrs. Tracy Pranger