Administrative Team
DEBBIE SCHINDLER
Superintendent
debbieschindler@southsoundchristian.org
(253) 475-7226 Ext. 133
Debbie Schindler has a 35 year history in Christian education. She taught second grade and then served in various administrative roles for over 30 years. In addition to holding a bachelor's and a master's degree in education, Mrs. Schindler has recently completed doctoral level work in the Superintendent Certificate Program from Seattle Pacific University. Mrs. Schindler has a long history of involvement with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Presently she is serving as a board member on the national level with ACSI and is chair of the Regional Accreditation Commission. She is a popular workshop presenter at the ACSI educational conventions, having committed her life to the furthering of Christian schools. Mrs. Schindler has been married for over 30 years, and enjoys gardening, nutrition, and reading.
DEBBIE SCHINDLER
Principal, Tacoma Baptist Junior High & Tacoma Baptist High School
debbieschindler@southsoundchristian.org
(253) 475-7226 Ext. 101
Debbie Schindler has a 35 year history in Christian education. She taught second grade and then served in various administrative roles for over 30 years. In addition to holding a bachelor's and a master's degree in education, Mrs. Schindler has recently completed doctoral level work in the Superintendent Certificate Program from Seattle Pacific University. Mrs. Schindler has a long history of involvement with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Presently she is serving as a board member on the national level with ACSI and is chair of the Regional Accreditation Commission. She is a popular workshop presenter at the ACSI educational conventions, having committed her life to the furthering of Christian schools. Mrs. Schindler has been married for over 30 years, and enjoys gardening, nutrition, and reading.
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LAURA MCCARTY
Principal, Tacoma Baptist Elementary
lauramccarty@southsoundchristian.org
(253) 475-7226 Ext. 103
Laura holds a BA from Washington Baptist College of Biblical Education, a Principal Certificate from ACSI, and is currently working on an M.A. in Educational Administration. Laura served as a teacher and supervisor at Resurrection Christian Academy in Sterling, Alaska, for ten years prior to moving to Washington. In Washington she taught in the middle school at Tacoma Baptist Schools for twelve years before moving into administration in the fall of 2003 and becoming middle school/elementary principal in the fall of 2004. In addition to her educational experience, Laura has served in a number of church ministries as well as assisting her husband in his role as camp director at Resurrection Bible Camp. Paul and Laura have three grown children and six grandchildren. Laura enjoys hiking, writing, painting, and reading as time allows.
JO COOKSLEY
Principal, New Hope Elementary
jocooksley@southsoundchristian.org
(253) 847-2643 Ext. 377
Jo Cooksley holds an MA in School Administration, a BA in Elementary and Special Education, and is Washington State and ACSI certified. Mrs. Cooksley has served in the public and private school sectors as a summer camp director, elementary and special education teacher, and assistant principal. She has been actively teaching and serving children for over 20 years. She has also served on an accreditation team for Association of Christian Schools International. Mrs. Cooksley is happily married to Mark, an elementary counselor, and she has two children. Mrs. Cooksley loves working with children and women in Bible studies and church retreats. Her entire family enjoys being part of South Sound Christian Schools.
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