Tacoma Baptist Junior High - Faculty
KRAIG GILLMAN
Math/Bible
kraiggillman@southsoundchristian.org
(253) 475-7226 Ext. 108
Kraig Gillman first started teaching and coaching at Tacoma Baptist in the fall of 2002. He currently teaches math and Bible at Tacoma Baptist Junior High, and is the head baseball coach and assistant boysʼ basketball coach at Tacoma Baptist High School. Mr. Gillman earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education/Education from Washington State University in 1985, and his Masterʼs Degree in Educational Technology from City University in 1994. Before answering the call of the Lord to Christian education Mr. Gillman taught for 15 years at Columbia Crest, a small K-8 school, in the Eatonville School District. Daily interactions with students, both in out of class time, are the highlight of Mr. Gillmanʼs day. In addition, he looks forward to how Lord brings something new to each school day. In his spare time, you are likely to find Mr. Gillman hunting, fishing, or just spending time enjoying his wife of 25 years, Sandi, and their two college age sons, Lane and Grant.
MATTHEW MAKI
History/Bible
mattmaki@southsoundchristian.org
(253) 475-7226 Ext. 164
Matthew Maki has served in a dual capacity in Christian education and as an officer in the US Army Reserve since 1980, with fifteen of those years at Tacoma Baptist Schools. He earned his bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Colorado in 1974, a second bachelor degree in Social Studies from Washington Baptist Teachers College in 1980, and has accumulated over 60 graduate hours in other advanced training institutions such as the Army Command and General Staff College, the Naval War College, and Northwest Baptist Seminary. Matt holds both standard teaching and secondary level administrative credentials from ACSI. Following his one year deployment to Iraq, he returned to TBS as a junior high history and Bible teacher. Matt states, "I am convinced that Christian education serves as a critical link to support the Christian home and church. Preparing students to know God, and to serve him as outstanding citizens, is absolutely essential for the promotion of Christian principles and the defense of practical freedom." Matt has been married 32 years, has three grown children (all TBS grads) and five grandchildren, (three attend New Hope). Matt enjoys a host of activities including time with family, fishing, hunting, hiking, motorcycling, reading, and following debates regarding both political and religious trends.
KAREN EDWARDS
Technology
karenedwards@southsoundchristian.org
(253) 475-7226 Ext. 173
Karen Edwards joined TBS in 2008 and is thrilled to have spent 18 years working in public and private schools. She received her BA and K-8 certification from UW Bothell in 2002-2003 and is currently taking classes through SPU. Karen fells blessed to work in a Christian school and loves how technology allows students to work more efficiently and gives them a chance to express who they are as part of God's creation. Karen moved to Orting three years ago with her husband and their two adult children and adorable grandson.
LYNN HAMLIN
Instructional Support Center
lynnhamlin@southsoundchristian.org
(253) 475-7226 Ext. 179
Lynn Hamlin graduated from Western Oregon State University with a BA in Education and an endorsement in Special Education. She worked for two years as a Resource Room Teacher in the Bethel School District before starting her family with her husband of now 20 years. After five years of homeschooling their three children, Lynn returned to the classroom. This is her fifth year at Tacoma Baptist. Lynn writes, "I love working with the students in the Instructional Support Center (ISC). They are a daily source of inspiration to me. Working with all grade levels makes this teaching opportunity both unique and satisfying." Along with being a pastor's wife, her three children keep her "enjoyably busy." Lynn also enjoys gardening, canning, and baking.
AMANDA HINZ
Band
amandahinz@southsoundchristian.org
(253) 475-7226 Ext. 119
Amanda Hinz is the instrumental and general music teacher at Tacoma Baptist Schools and New Hope Christian School. This is her third year teaching in South Sound Christian Schools. Amanda received her degree in music education at Pacific Lutheran University in 2004, and is currently working toward a master's degree in education at The Master's College in Santa Clarita, CA. Miss Hinz loves to show her students the enjoyment of participative music making. In her spare time, Miss Hinz enjoys camping, hiking, and reading.
BILL JACKSON
Art
billjackson@southsoundchristian.org
(253) 475-7226 Ext. 185
Bill Jackson came to SSCS after serving 18 years as a Missionary/Church Planter with Mission to the World. Many of those years were spent serving in Japan. He earned his bachelorʼs degree in education from eastern Washington University in 1979 and his Masterʼs degree in Missions from Reformed Theological Seminary in 1988. Bill state, “It is a great privilege to guide young people to see that all truth, goodness and beauty is found in Christ and His Creation.” Bill enjoys playing games with his family of eight boys, one girl, and one wife of 29 years.
CHRISTY LUTTERLOH
Choir
christylutterloh@southsoundchristian.org
(253) 475-7226 Ext. 146
Christine Lutterloh is a 1986 graduate of TBS. Music education, whether being educated or educating, has played an important part of most of her life. She has been a piano teacher for more than 16 years and is in her ninth year teaching choir at TBS. Her choirs and music students have won many top awards and her 2009 choir traveled to New York to sing at Lincoln Center with Vanguard University. Christy states "I know I am doing what God has designed me to do; I rely on Him and give Him all the glory for my success." Christy enjoys spending time with her husband John and five sons and loves vacations to sunny destinations.
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