Administrative Staff

		Superintendent Mr. Philip D. Chapman . pchapman@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393
		Secondary Principal Mr. Mike Christner I am the secondary school (6th – 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 current position. I am extremely fortunate to have a very loving and supportive wife, Terri, and two children, Mikey and Avery. I have the luxury of having both of my kids here at school with me, and they have both enjoyed being at the school. When I find spare time, I generally like to relax in the common interests of my kids. We all enjoy sports, video games, board games, and Star Wars. While being in administration wasn’t originally a life goal of mine, I have experienced a great amount of blessings, joy, and challenges through this job. It allows me to interact with students in and out of the classroom and develop a rapport with them that I still enjoy. mchristner@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 239
		Athletic Director Coach Don Davis I graduated from Baptist Bible College in 2001, with a degree in Bible and Physical Education. I am certified with the ACSI as a Health and PE teacher. I am also certified through the American Sport Education Program as an amateur coach. Throughout college and my time as a coach, I have had awesome opportunities to travel around the world putting on basketball camps and clinics for young boys and girls. I have been able to teach basketball and also spread the good news of Christ and what He has done for each one of us. After college I filled the positions of the Athletic Director, varsity soccer coach, varsity basketball coach, and PE teacher at New Life Christian School in Dunellen, New Jersey. At New Life, I was able to learn and grow tremendously as God prepared me to come to Lakewood Park Christian School in 2003. I am very excited about being at Lakewood and the awesome potential that is here. I see the school growing and affecting all of DeKalb County, not only through sports, but each and every program it offers. I am committed to running and developing an excellent athletic program at Lakewood Park Christian School. ddavis@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. Carman'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	Public Relations Mrs. Julie Hess jhess@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 236
Sandy joined the staff in 2007 as the receptionist.  She is the initial contact most families have when they call or visit the school.  Sandy oversees the day to day operations of the front office, schedules substitute teachers, is the administrative assistant to the Elementary Principal, and is also the SCRIP Coordinator for Lakewood Park.
		Athletic Admin. Asst. Mrs. Angela Weston aweston@lakewoodpark.org 260-925-1393 ext. 238	Receptionist and SCRIP Coordinator Mrs. Sandy Casselman 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

 

Information Technology

Deron Hess has been working on the computer systems at Lakewood as a volunteer for many years. He took over the position as IT Director for the 2004-2005 school year. He works full time as the IT Director for Master Spas in Fort Wayne. Deron's wife, Julie works at the school, and he has two daughters that attend Lakewood Park.		Mr. Deron Hess. dhess@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

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

SCRIP Office

Mrs. Terez Zorger has been working in the SCRIP office for five years now. She had two sons graduate from Lakewood. SCRIP is a way in which families can help raise funds for the school while reducing their personal tuition account at the same time, through gift certificate purchases. For more information regarding the SCRIP program, please click here.

SCRIP Mrs. Terez Zorger 260-925-1393 ext. 236

ElementaryTeacher Aides

Mrs. Gayle McGuiggan, Mrs. Jean Roberts, Mrs. Dawn Yoder, Mrs. Lisa Day and Mrs. Marcy Winterholder 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. Marcy Winterholder