Faculty

Mrs. Beth Wisler - Elementary Teacher
B.S. in Elementary Education - Pensacola Christian College
14 years teaching experience (7 years at West-Mont Christian)
Current classes taught: K-12 Physical Education, K-5 Media Center, Wellness Coordinator
Favorite Verse: Isaiah 40:28-31

Mr. Mark Moore - H.S. Science
B.S. Medical Technology - Penn State University
26 years of teaching experience at West-Mont Christian
Classes taught: Anatomy & Physiology, Sustainable Energy, Computer Applications, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology
National Honor Society Advisor
Favorite Verse: 1 Peter 3:15

Mr. Nate Orlowski- Literature Teacher
B.A. English Literature- Eastern University
3 years of teaching experience at West-Mont Christian Academy
Current classes taught: Foundations of Writing and Literature, American Literature, British Literature, Effective and Creative Writing, Exceptional Education Language Arts, and Exceptional Education Math.
Director of Dramatic Productions (plays and musicals)
Favorite Verse: Phil. 2:1-11

Mrs. Cherene Comick - Exceptional Education Director

B.A. Elementary Education - Tennessee Temple University, M.Ed. - Regent University

NILD Professional Certification (16 years experience as educational therapist)

21 years teaching experience (18 years at West- Mont Christian)

Classes: 6th grade Study Skills

Favorite Verse: Psalm 46

Dr. James N. Smock – Administrator
Doctorate of Education - Nova Southeastern University
Masters of Education in Counseling - Millersville State Univ.
B.S. in Bible - Lancaster Bible College
23 years at WCA and 30 years of Teaching/Administration
Favorite Verse(s): Job 1:21 (b)… and Phil. 4:19

Mr. Doug Wynne - Assistant Administrator, Athletic Director
B.S. Health and Physical Education - East Stroudsburg Univ.
24 years teaching experience, 22 at West-Mont Christian,
Courses taught - M.S. English, Math, Bible, Science
High school; General Science, Math, Physical Education
Favorite vers: Ephesians 2:10

Mrs. Lynne Eppehimer - Middle School Science
B.S. Elementary Education - Cedarville (College) University
16 years of teaching experience (5 years at West-Mont Christian)
Classes taught: Middle School Science:(6)General Science, (7) Life Science,(8) Earth Science, (8) Language Arts.
Favorite Verse: I Thessalonians 5:18

Mr. Derek Major - Business Manager
Director - Coventry Center for Biblical Enrichment
B.S. Business Administration - Southern Florida College
5 years of teaching experience at West-Mont Christian
Favorite verses: Ps. 139: 13-16

Mr. Elijah Platchek - Elementary Teacher
B.S. Education - East Stroudsburg University
5 years teaching experience at West-Mont Christian
Grades taught: Fourth Grade & Fifth Grade
Favorite Verse: Philippians 2:12, James 2:18

Mrs. Ellie Friggle - School Nurse

Mrs. Shelli Mortensen – Director of Fine Arts, Vocal Music
B.A. Sociology/Anthropology - Vanguard University
9 years teaching experience - 3 at West-Mont Christian
Current classes taught: Elementary Music - All grade levels, Middle School Choir, High School Choir and High School Ensemble, Chapel Worship Team and Student Leadership SLF
Favorite Verse: Psalm 103:10-14

Mrs. Ali Falconero - Elementary Teacher
B.S. Elementary Education - Cabrini College
18 years of teaching experience (15 years at West-Mont Christian)
Grades / Classes taught: 5th grade, 1st grade, 4th Grade
Favorite Verse: Phil. 4:13

Mrs. Karen R. Smith - M.S. Bible Teacher
B.S. Degree in Bible, Valley Forge Christian College
8 years teaching experience at West-Mont Christian
Current classes taught: M.S. Bible
Favorite Verse: Micah 6:8

Mrs. Kim Roupe - M.S. & H.S. Social Studies
B.S. Elementary Education - Valley Forge Christian College
22 years of teaching experience at West-Mont Christian
Currently teaches M.S. Hist., 20th Century Hist., U.S. History
Favorite verse: Prov. 3:5-6

Mrs. Rebecca Moore - High School Math, Physics Teacher

A.S. Chemical Engineering - Penn State University
B.S. Mathematics - Cabrini College

22 years of teaching experience at West-Mont Christian

Classes taught: Geometry, Algebra II, Trig. & Pre-calculus, AP Calculus, Physics

Favorite Verse:Isaiah 9:6-7

Mrs. Linda Pezzotti - Exceptional Education Instructor
BS- Special Education, West Chester University
25 years teaching experience
Current classes: Middle/High School Resource Room
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

Mrs. Joanne Hartman - Elementary Teacher
B.S. Elementary Education - Kutztown State University
14 years teaching experience at West-Mont Christian
Current Classes taught: 2nd Grade
Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13 & Isaiah 41:9-10

Mrs. Kelly Estes - Academic Student Advisor & H.S. English

B.S. English and English Secondary Education - Grove City College

Eight years of teaching experience (Seven years at West-Mont Christian)

Classes taught: Advanced Placement English

Favorite Verse: I Thessalonian 5:14

Mrs. Kathy Coffey - Kindergarten Teacher
BS Elementary Education - Kutztown University
BS Special Education (vision) - Kutztown University
23 years teaching experience (10 years at West-Mont Christian)
Favorite Verse: Isaiah 41:10

Mr. Thomas Dunning - Middle School Mathematics
B.S.E.D. Elementary Education - West-Chester State University
13 years of teaching experience (11 years at West-Mont Christian)
Classes taught: 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Mathematics, Algebra I,
General High School Math Classes
Favorite Verse: Psalm 32: 1-6

Mr. Jason Meister - Bible Teacher - Coach Wrestling
B.S. Bible / Secondary Ed. - Baptist Bible College
7 years of teaching experience at West-Mont Christian
Current Classes- H.S. Bible (Exegetical Bible, Future Quest, and Faith Quest)
Favorite verses: Phil. 3:8-10

Mr. Ben Robinson -

WCA teachers average over 15 years
of teaching experience!

Biography Coming Soon

Mr. Jeff Richmond- Instrumental Music/Computer Science
B.S. Music Education - Valley Forge Christian College
First year of teaching at West-Mont Christian
Current classes taught: Advanced Band, Intermediate Band, Elementary Band, Elementary group instrumental lessons, private instrumental lessons, HS & MS Computer Applications, Keyboarding
Favorite Verse: John 3:30

Mrs. Marcy Coffman – Elementary Teacher
B.S. Elementary Education – Liberty University
11 years of teaching experience (2 years at West-Mont Christian)
Current Classes Taught - Third Grade
Favorite Verse – Psalm 27

Faculty & Administration

Mrs. Karen Christophel - Exceptional Education
B.A. of Elementary Education - Earlham College
Professionally Certified Educational Therapist
22 years of teaching experience, 10 years at West-Mont Christian Academy
"Search and Teach" Specialist, NILD Educational Therapy, Resource Room Teacher
Favorite Chapter: Romans 12

Mr. James Welsh – Director of Elementary Education
B.S. Elementary Education – Millersville University
M.A. Educational Administration – Villanova University
Principal’s Certification – Temple University
19 years of teaching experience and 17 years of administrative experience
(5 years at West-Mont Christian)
Favorite verse : Romans 5:1-8

Mrs. Cynthia D'Asaro - 1st Grade Teacher
BS Elementary Education - Grand Canyon University
11 years Homeschooling experience
3 years teaching experience (1 year at West-Mont Christian)
Favorite Verse: Isaiah 40:31

Mr. Rod Poskitt
BS Elementary Education - University of Delaware
MS in Psych Foundations - University of Pennsylvania
37 years teaching experience plus 5 years volunteering at WCA
Favorite Verse: Genesis 16:13

Miss Michele Balasa - High School Spanish Teacher
BS- Spanish - Eastern University
1st year teacher
Favorite Verse: Colossians 3:12-17

Mrs. Bauer - High School Art Instructor

Biography Coming Soon

Pastor Frank Robinson - H.S. Social Studies and N.T. Greek
B.S. Bible - Philadelphia College of the Bible
M.A., M. Divinity - Biblical Theological Seminary
Graduate Studies in Biblical Counseling, Master’s Divinity School
25 years teaching and preaching experience at West-Mont Christian
Current Classes: A.P. History, Civics, N.T. Greek, World History, Civil War

Mrs. Susan Irwin - Teacher/Librarian
B. S. Elementary Education- East Stroudsburg University
Assoc.Degree in Bible - Philadelphia Biblical University
Teaching Experience - 27 years (six at West-Mont Christian )
Classes taught: K, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, elementary math, middle school language arts, librarian
Favorite verse: Proverbs 3: 5, 6

Biography Coming Soon

Mrs. Gail Hallman – Director of Curriculum and Staff Development
B.S. Elementary Education – East Stroudsburg University
ACSI Principal’s certification
24 years in Education (23 years at West-Mont Christian)
Favorite Verse: Ephesians 3:16-21