Mr. Jack Beach, Administrator
Mr. Beach is entering his sixth year as administrator for Logos Christian Academy. Jack was born in Red Field, South Dakota, but grew-up right here in Fallon with his brother and sister. If he could live anywhere, it would be Fallon! “Fallon has great people, it’s a quiet town, and it is close to the mountains, Reno and San Francisco.” Jack is teaching at LCA because he loves teaching great kids, and he wants to serve the Lord. In his free time, he likes to fish, golf, spend time with his family, and watch/coach sports. Jack has two children: Jeremy and Kasey and one grandson-Logan
Here are a few of his favorite things:
Author: John Grisham
Food: Steak & Potatoes
Color: Dodger Blue
Sport: Softball/Baseball
Subject to Teach: Math and Literature
Time of Day: Morning
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Mrs. Dayna Mitchell, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Mitchell was born and raised mostly in California. She met and married her husband Shawn and they have three pretty amazing boys. She has lived in Fallon for about 13 years now. “I have really learned to love living here. I say ‘learned’ because I did not love it at first, it was quite a culture shock. I love the people, the small town community, and the fact that my family is surrounded by people who love the Lord and demonstrate the love of Jesus in their lives.”
A few of my Favorite things:
Author: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien (Not only are these two men great writers but there’s a cool story of how one influenced the other)
Food: Sushi, Lumpia, candy, coffee…obviously nothing that’s good for me
Color: Blue
Sport: Watching my boys play soccer
Time of Day: Dinner time with my family
Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Bible verse: There are far too many so I’m just going to go with my favorite book, which is the Book of James
Mrs. Kim Jung, Kindergarten
Mrs. Jung was born and raised in Montana. She went to college in Idaho. She has lived in Fallon for 35 years. Mrs. Jung met and Married Dale Jung and they have five children:
Adrienne-married to Hector; 2 grandbabies: Maverik and Mercedes.
Kendra
Caleb
Haley
Shayna.
She has taught at Logos since our doors opened 17 years ago. “I love teaching from a Christian worldview”.
Education:
-Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Ed (Business Ed Specialty) from Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, ID.
Here are a few of her favorite things:
Author: Jane Austin
Food: Asian and Mexican
Color: Fall colors
Sport: Soccer
Subject to teach: Bible and Reading
Time of day: Early, early morning
Holiday: Thanksgiving and Christmas
Favorite Verse: Psalm 32 “The Joy Of Forgiveness”
Mrs. Kristi Kummer, First Grade
Mrs. Kummer was born in Washington State, where she was raised with her older sister. She married a wonderful man in the Navy and now has two children. “We love living in Fallon!” “I love working with children in an environment where we can talk about God every day”. In her free time, she enjoys reading and baking.
A few of my favorite things:
Food: Mexican
Color: I love many colors
Subject to teach: Bible
Time of Day: Evening
Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Bible Verse: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thess. 5: 16-18
Mrs. Angie Howard, Second Grade
Mrs. Howard was born in Lemoore, California, and grew-up partly in Lemoore, and partly in Fallon, Nevada with her three brothers. If she could live anywhere in the world, she would live in Washington because of the great combination of mountain and ocean there. Angie loves teaching at LCA, “because the Lord led me to!” In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking and spending time with her family. She is married to Joe, and they have three marvelous children: Shylah, Hunter and Lillian.
Here are a few of her favorite things:
Author: “Who has time to read with 3 children? Dr. Seuss?”
Food: Mexican (and don’t forget: DESSERT!)
Color: Black….it’s all the colors combined ☺
Sport: Soccer
Subject to Teach: History/Bible
Time of Day: “Evening when I climb into bed.”
Holiday: Christmas
Verses: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 AND “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8
Email: howardalca@cccomm.net
Mrs. Gretchen Felte, Third Grade
Mrs. Felte was born in Columbus, Ohio, but grew-up in Reno with her two older brothers. If she could live anywhere, she would live near the water, in the mountains, in a far away land…”Tahoe, I think!” When asked why she teaches at LCA, she had so many reasons to list, but this one stands out: “There is nothing like seeing the face of a child when they finally get it — their innocence is so overwhelming.” In her free time, she loves to sleep! Gretchen is married to Cal, and has three children: Molley, Randy and Renie.
Education:
-Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising (University of Nevada Reno)
-Master of Arts in Education – Curriculum Instruction Emphasis (Lesley University)
-Teaching Credential (Texas A & M University)
Here are a few of her favorite things:
Author: Francis “In your face” Chan
Food: Chocolate!
Color: “Yes, I love color!”
Sport: “No, thank you.”
Subject to Teach: Science, Math, History,
Time of Day: Sunset “just as the sun disappears”
Holiday: Nevada Day, “It reminds me of the smell of burning leaves, crisp breezes and my 3rd grade teacher who taught me to love Nevada.”
Verse: “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3
Ms. Cindy Koepke, Fourth Grade
Ms. Koepke was born in Dos Palos, CA, then moved to Fields, OR and later moved to Fallon where she attended Churchill County Schools. After graduating from Churchill County High School, she attended Great Basin College in Elko, NV and graduated with an Assoc. of Arts Degree. She then attended Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. where she graduated with a Bach. of Ag. Science degree with a minor in Education. She has lived in many places out West but always seems to end up back in Fallon which she believes has some of the best sunsets in the world. Cindy has one daughter, Gwen, who is a student here at Logos. Cindy loves teaching at Logos because of the wonderful students, parents and teachers and of course, being with her daughter. She is involved with her church, Cow Country Fellowship, and coaches rodeo events during the summer at Rodeo Bible Camps.
Here are a few of her favorite things:
Food: Mexican or Italian, plus chocolate has its own food group
Color: Purple
Sport: Rodeo (big surprise)
Subject to Teach: Bible
Time of Day: Early morning with a cup of coffee watching the sun come up.
Holiday: Christmas
Verses: Ephesians 6:10-23
Email: crossroper@ilovejesus.net
Mrs. Erinn Saburn, Fifth/Sixth Grade
Mrs. Saburn was born and raised in Salt Lake City, UT. Her family moved to Fallon when she was in high school. She graduated and went to Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, VA where she majored in Political Science and earned her teaching certification in Elementary and Secondary Education. Erinn married her husband Jonathan right after college and moved to Sasebo, Japan. Since then, she has lived in Norfolk, VA, Monterey, CA, Newport, RI, Yokosuka, Japan, and now has returned to Fallon while her husband is deployed to Afghanistan. They have decided to move back here so their kids could attend Logos and to be near their family.
A few of my favorite things:
Author: Beverly Lewis, and Lynn Austin
Food: Anything I don’t have to cook.
Color: Aqua and Purple
Sport: Watching gymnastics
Subject to teach: Math and History
Time of Day: Night after the kids are in bed
Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Ms. Mary Olsen, Seventh/Eighth Grade
Ms. Olsen was born nearby in Reno, NV and grew up right next door in Sparks. She is one of a large family that included 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She has lost 2 brothers and 1 sister. Ms. Olsen thinks the best place in the world to live would be Africa where the people are truly hungry for the truth of the Lord. In her free time Ms. Olsen can be found working outside, sewing, or reading. Coming from a background in the public school system, Mary is excited to teach in an environment where the word of the Lord can be taught and spoken freely.
Here are a few of her favorite things:
Author:
Food: Pasta, unfortunately – Baked Potatoes (with all the trimmings), Plums and Pistachio nuts
Color: Pastels, mostly, but also corals and purples, of which blush is her favorite
Sport: The grandchildren’s soccer
Subject to Teach: History
Time of Day: Both sunrise and sunset, and their beautiful pastel colors
Holiday: Probably Thanksgiving, but any holiday spent with family
Verse: “Now the Lord is the spirit, and where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” 2 Corinthians 3:17
Email: olsenmlca@cccomm.net