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Meet The Team

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Director

Secondary Education

Ruth Horton

Ruth Horton has been called by God and has dedicated her life to serve the Lord in educational ministry. She exudes a passion for learning and for providing quality, meaningful, lasting, Christ-centered education.

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Associate Director for Early Childhood Education, Registrar

Sue Tidwell

Sue Tidwell’s joy of helping has led to a fulfilling ministry of assisting others in His service. Whether guiding teachers toward certification or supporting educational leaders, she has had the privilege of watching God at work.​

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Associate Director for Early Childhood Education, Registrar

Laura Frary

Laura Frary loves helping children learn, grow, and come to know Jesus. With 14 years of classroom experience, she is passionate about supporting teachers in their ministry of educating for eternity.

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Administrative Assistant

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Carmen Avila

Carmen Avila enjoys supporting the process of learning in creative ways. After tasting and seeing what Adventist Christ centered education brings to the whole being, she cannot wait to see what God brings next to his children while learning for eternity.​​​​

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Associate Director

Elementary Education

Nicole Mattson

Nicole Mattson has loved her journey as an Adventist Educator and can’t imagine doing anything else. She is dedicated to being a life-long learner who embraces the fact that we are truly educating for eternity.

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Special Education Coordinator and Instructional Coach

Wadzanai Bele

Dr. Bepe managed SPED in Mishawaka, Indiana (2011–2024) and combined her counseling experience to coach exceptional learners. She holds a PhD in counseling psychology, a postgraduate certificate, and a master’s in special education. â€‹â€‹

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Administrative Assistant

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Luz Otero

Luz Otero’s life is a testimony to God’s grace, beginning with surviving a serious car accident as a baby. As a former multi-grade Adventist educator, she helped students see God in every part of life. Today, she continues to walk in faith, trusting His leading each step of the way.

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