Frank Love
Administrator, 11th & 12th Grade Bible

Mr. Love has been with the BCS faculty since 2001 and  is also an alumni of Berks Christian School as is his wife, Amy.  Two of their children attend here at Berks.  Kara is in 5th grade and Caden is in 4th.  Their third child, Kyla is three years old.  Mr. Love graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a B.S. in Bible and has also received ACSI Administrator Certification. He shares these thoughts about Berks: “I enjoy the interaction with staff, parents, and best of all the students.  It is a thrill to me to see the students grow in the Lord and to achieve success in the classroom, on the athletic field, and upon the stage with our fine arts programs!  I have experienced BCS as a student, a parent, a teacher, and now as an administrator, and I genuinely believe that there is no better place for my children than right here.”  

Hebrews 12:1-3 is Mr. Love’s life verse.

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Philip Warner
High School Supervisor, Fine Arts Director

Mr. Warner has been at BCS since 2004.  He and his wife, Carrie, a fellow music teacher at Conestoga Christian School, have collaborated on several joint productions between Berks and Conestoga.  Mr. Warner graduated from West Chester University with a B.M. in Music Education, and he is currently working toward his M.M. in Music Education.  From his perspective, Mr. Warner shares these thoughts: “I love teaching at BCS.  Watching students come together in the performing arts and achieving high levels of creativity and musicianship is rewarding and exciting.  I am thankful that at BCS I can teach the entire student - tying their creativity and art directly to worship and their Creator.”  Mr. Warner’s life verses are Psalm 1 and Philippians 4.

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Eileen Lyle
Secretary

Mrs. Lyle has been at Berks since 1991.  She and her husband, Steve, have two children both graduates of Berks.  Lori graduated in 1993, and Michael followed in 1996.  Although she interacts with the students from the office rather than the classroom, Mrs. Lyle still feels part of the Berks Christian community. “I like my job as secretary at Berks Christian because my fellow workers are Christian and share the same beliefs.  The job is never boring! Each day is filled with many opportunities. I have been challenged to continue learning new things and have met many interesting people.  Working around the students helps to keep me in touch with the younger generation.”

Mrs. Lyle’s life verse is Psalm 46:10.

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Donna Hussman
Bookkeeper

Mrs. Hussmann is the Bookkeeper for Berks Christian School, as well as Exeter Bible Church. She is the mother of Becki (1992)

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Marie Crabtree
Kindergarten Teacher

Our kindergarten teacher, Marie Crabtree, has taught at BCS since its early years.  She is the wife of the late Larry Crabtree and the mother of three children, Larry Jr., Gaylene Heffentrager and Brad all of whom graduated from BCS.  These children have blessed her with six grandchildren.

Marie loves to teach kindergarten because she feels it is God’s opportunity to mold young lives so they too will love the Lord.  She feels that teaching is an investment in a life for eternity.  I Thessalonians 5:18 is her life verse.
Marie graduated from Reading Area Community College and the Reading Bible Institute.

Bonnie Walls
First Grade Teacher

Bonnie Walls has been teaching at BCS since 1995 and enjoys watching her first graders develop and grow in many ways from September until June.  The students come into first grade with the ability to sound out words and read simple sentences and leave in June as fluent, expressive readers!  She enjoys the privilege of taking them on this journey.  She also enjoys the spiritual influence she is able to have on these impressionable young hearts. 

Mrs. Walls and her husband, Bob, are the parents of James, married to Chrissie, Matthew, married to Amanda and Kristi, married to Jose Diaz.  Kristi is a BCS alumni and is the only one of her children living in the Reading area.  She has lived and experienced Jeremiah 29:11 – 13 and Philippians 4:4-7.

She is a graduate of Houghton College with a B.S. in Elementary Education and Psychology and has done graduate studies at the State University of New York at Oswego.

Meribah Reitz
Second Grade Teacher

Meribah Reitz is the wife of Merle and the mother of Janelle, Bevan, Grant and Lauren.  Three of their four children are BCS alumni.  Her life verses are Philippians 4:4-8 and Psalm 119:33 – 40.

Mrs. Reitz loves teaching second graders as they energize and bless her with their enthusiasm, sincerity and love for learning.

She is a graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University with a B.S. in Bible and a minor in Christian Education.  She is currently pursuing her ACSI certification.

Joy Long
Fourth Grade Teacher

Joy and her husband Brian have been fans of BCS since 1988 when both of them joined the teaching staff.  Their sons Zach (2003) and Mark (2008) are both BCS alumni.  When they were attending BCS they were involved in the sports, music and drama programs receiving an excellent education and a well rounded school experience.

Joy loves history and enjoys the fact that she is privileged to teach PA history to her fourth graders.  Each year her students take field trips to the State Capitol, State museum and the Historical Society of Berks County.  She also appreciates that fourth graders can become more involved in the BCS music program as they have the opportunity to receive lessons on band instruments.

Joy received her B.S.  at Lancaster Bible College with a major in Bible and a minor in Christian Education.

Joy’s life verse is Colossians 1:13,14.

Stacey Kline
Fifth Grade Teacher

Stacey Kline enjoys the privilege and freedom to discuss and apply Biblical principles throughout the day whenever the Holy Spirit gives the opportunity.  She enjoys seeing a student’s face smile in agreement as she supports and reinforces the Biblical principles they are being taught at home.   Fifth graders seem willing and ready to accept the spiritual challenges put before them often sharing how the Holy Spirit connects what they are learning at school to another venue such as a discussion with friends, a Sunday School lesson, a dinner table topic, etc. 

Stacey earned her B.S. degree at Bob Jones University.

Her life verse is Jeremiah 29:11 and 13. 

Deb Thomas
Nild Director/Resources

Mrs. Thomas was at Berks from 1988-1990, and then returned to BCS in 2004.  She and her husband, Chuck, have two children both of whom have graduated from Berks. Sarah graduated in 2008 and Seth in 2011.  Mrs. Thomas graduated with a B.S. in Bible from Philadelphia Biblical University. She obtained PA Elementary Certification from Immaculata University, and holds NILD Therapist Level I and II Certification.  Her perspective on NILD and Christian education is this: “I believe all students should be able to have a Christian education. God created each one of us with different learning styles and abilities. Through resourcing and NILD, we are able to help these students achieve academically.  It is great when entire families are able to attend BCS.”  

Mrs. Thomas’s life verse is Psalm 121.

Vallerie Frey
Secondary English

Mrs. Frey has been on the faculty at Berks since 2004.  She and her husband, Mike, have three children who attend Berks: Michael, Emily and James.  Mrs. Frey  received her B.S. in Molecular Biology from Chestnut Hill College with a minor in English. She then completed her English degree and gained her PA certification from Alvernia University.  Mrs. Frey shares her thoughts about Berks this way. “I enjoy the family atmosphere here at Berks. I know my students, and my students know me.  I also have the opportunity to get to know the families of my students. There is a definite sense of caring for all aspects of the student’s lives.  I enjoy teaching English because it allows me to show my students that God gave us written and spoken language so that we could impact the world for him.  English isn’t about commas and hyphens; it’s about an all-knowing God allowing us to communicate for Him to others.  What an awesome opportunity for all of us!”

Mrs. Frey’s life verse is Micah 6:8.

Mary Klase
Secondary Math

Mrs. Klase has been a member of the BCS faculty since 2004.  She is married to Dave, the Senior pastor of Exeter Bible Church, and is also the mother of four graduates of Berks Christian: Rebekah, Rachel, Daniel and Paul, their foreign exchange student from South Korea.  Mrs. Klase graduated from Liberty University with a B.S. in Educational Ministries and minors in both Bible and Mathmatics.  Her thoughts on BCS are these: “I have always loved learning and teaching math.  It’s so exciting to see math in God’s creation and to be able to apply its principles to everyday life.  The students at BCS are so bright and creative.  I love being at a school where I have the opportunity to be a part of the student’s lives as well as to teach them.”  

Her life verses are Psalm 145:17-21.

Rebekah Klase
7-10th Grade Bible, Finance and SAT Prep/Leadership Training (rotating basis), Yearbook

Miss Klase has been a faculty member at BCS since 2010. However, her ties to Berks Christian go further back. Rebekah is the daughter of Dave and Mary Klase, the Senior pastor at Exeter Bible Church and the Secondary Math Teacher respectively.  Both of her siblings are graduates of BCS: Rachel (‘07) and Daniel (‘11). Miss Klase graduated from Berks herself in 2006. She then went on to Baptist Bible College where she graduated in 2010 with a B.S. in Bible and Counseling.  Her reasons for teaching at Berks are directly linked to the school. “Being an alumni of BCS, it held a special place in my heart all during college, and I realized it was my dream to come back and teach.  I learned in college that Christian education is so valuable and vital in student’s lives.  I am so blessed to work at BCS where I have the opportunity to impact student’s lives as mine was impacted when I was a student here.”

Katie Grove
Secondary History

Miss Grove has been with Berks since 2009.  Her college education was garnered at Eastern University where she received a B.A. in History and Secondary Education.  Her thoughts on why she choose Christian Education and BCS are these. “My second favorite thing about being a part of Berks Christian School, or christian education in general, can be explained in on word: Paideia - meaning soul education or educating the whole person.  It’s a joy to be a part of that.  My most favorite thing about Berks can also be explained with one word: people - the students, the teachers, and the parents make the school great.”

Miss Grove’s life verse is Col.3:2-4.

Peter Mountz
Secondary Science

Mr. Mountz begins his time here at Berks this year (2011). He and his wife Brittany live in Spring City, south of Pottstown. He comes to Berks with a B.S. in Secondary Education (Social Studies and Bible) as well as PA state certification in Social Studies and Middle Level Science and ACSI Certification all obtained from Philadelphia Biblical University.  Mr. Mountz has experience as a long-term substitute in the public school system, but had chosen BCS and christian education for these reasons: “ Public schools are challenging because the truth must be concealed within the Christian teacher’s mind. There is little or no reason to challenge students to pursue excellence except in the striving after high-paying jobs. BCS is a Bible-believing and teaching school which faithfully guides students toward building a Christian worldview.”

Mr. Mountz’s  life verse is Psalm 63.

Tammy Endy
Athletic Director, Physical Education

Mrs. Endy has been with Berks since 2008. Her husband Matt is also involved here at BCS as the Varsity Boys Soccer Coach.  Their oldest daughter Niki graduated from Berks in 2011. While their younger daughter Matti is a 7th grader here at BCS. Mrs. Endy’s focus on youth can be seen in her thoughts about Berks. “I am a youth leader at Exeter Bible Church and also serve as the Athletic Director/PE teacher for Berks Christian School.  At the beginning, I felt that I connected more with the high schoolers, but as I get to know the middle school and elementary kids, I find that I enjoy them also. I have felt the Lord’s leading into youth ministry. I love working with the youth because they tend to stretch you and really make you accountable for your actions as they watch you and look to you for guidance.  I love being around the kids, being at their games and watching them grow.”

Mrs. Endy’s life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.