Our teachers, coaches, and staff are often the primary reason families choose Kingsway Christian School. That is because at KCS, educators are more than teachers. They are mentors who take the time to get to know their students — their strengths, talents, areas for improvement and who they are as a person — which we make possible through small class sizes. The result is a culture of trusted, lifelong relationships, shaped inside and outside the classroom.
Our staff has over 580 combined years of experience, with 50 degrees. We have 37 certified staff members.
A great many of our teachers are here because they want to give back in light of the investments that have been made in their own families by the community of KCS.
Administration
Terry Siddall
Athletic Director
Terry Siddall is in his third year at Kingsway Christian School as the Athletic Director. Prior to coming to Kingsway,Terry spent 37 years in public education teaching special education and coaching multiple sports. Terry is excited to stay involved with coaching and the development of young minds. Spiritual growth and witness to Christ are part of the development of all athletic teams at Kingsway. Terry holds a masters degree in Special Education from Ball State University (1985). Terry completed his undergraduate work at Indiana State in 1980. Terry and wife Sharon have been married for 39 years and raised two boys and have been blessed with two grandchildren . Terry enjoys coaching, golfing and fishing along with chasing the grandchildren around. The Siddall family enjoys nightly walks, family vacations and spoiling their yellow lab.
Read moreBoard of Directors
Jeff Niemeyer
Erik Cooper
Todd Scoggins
Andrew Palmer
Annetta Gholdson
Jeff Carlson
Danean Thatcher
Consuela Parsons
Brad Murray
Preschool Faculty
Elementary Faculty
Lynn Heathco
Teacher - 1st Grade
Lynn Heathco serves as one of our First Grade Teachers. She and her husband Ryan moved to the Indianapolis area with their children in 2014 to serve in full time ministry at Ben Davis Christian Church. Lynn graduated from Johnson University in 2017 with a B.S in Education and in 2018 with a M.A in Holistic Education K-6. She has taught in several capacities including serving as Title 1 Reading Remediation Instructor, After School Program Director, and Art Teacher.
Read moreBrandi Schafer
Teacher - 1st Grade
Brandi Schafer has been serving at Kingsway Christian School since July 2015. She is thrilled to be back teaching in her alma-mater, alongside family members and former teachers. She also feels extremely blessed to serve with such a passionate and mission-centered school and staff. Mrs. Schafer has been involved in Christian education since she began her academic career as a student here at Kingsway in 1995, but has learned much more since joining the staff in 2015. She was hired as the athletic assistant and Spanish teacher in 2015, and became the interim Athletic Director, as well as PE teacher in 2016. She currently teaches First Grade. Her favorite part of teaching at Kingsway is the community that is fostered. Both student-teacher and teacher-teacher relationships are held in high regard and treated with intentionality and respect. Mrs. Shafer holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Purdue University (2015), with a concentration in reading and a minor in Spanish. Brandi has grown up watching her mother and older brother pour into the lives of children through Christian education and felt led to follow in their footsteps. She is married to Nolan. They live in Zionsville, IN. They enjoy being active outside, traveling, and spending time with friends and family, especially their six nieces and nephews.
Read moreAmanda Calhoun
Teacher - 1st Grade
Amanda earned her Elementary Education degree from Heritage Baptist University and is presently finishing up her graduate degree at IWU (Indiana Wesleyan University). Amanda has been both teacher and co-director in the preschool setting as well as kindergarten.
Read moreApril Hess
Teacher - 3rd Grade
April Hess has been teaching at Kingsway Christian School as an Elementary teacher since June 2011. Her first year was in First grade and the subsequent years were in Third Grade. She has taught in a Christian school environment for over twenty years. April Hess first started her career in Bourbonnais Illinois as a Gifted and Talented Instructional Aide. She then spent the next few years as an Instructional Aide in a High School, Middle School Special Education classes. She then took the following eight years to be a caregiver to her father and children at home in Indiana. April holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Olivet Nazarene University. She holds a teaching license in Illinois and Indiana. She has an endorsement in Kindergarten. April taught for fifteen years at Westside Christian School, one year teaching Art grades Kindergarten through Eighth grade, thirteen years teaching Kindergarten and one year teaching First grade. April has been married to her husband Chuck for thirty four years this August. She has two children and three grandchildren. The Hess family loves spending time together and camping.
Read MoreJulie Davis
Teacher - 4th Grade
Julie Davis has been serving at Kingsway Christian School since August 2005. She is proud to be part of such a wonderful ministry that allows her the opportunity to equip her students to become life-long learners and followers of Jesus Christ. She loves to show them how we can see Christ in all academic areas too. Mrs. Davis holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Eastern Illinois University. She has served in education since 1999 and has a strong passion for elementary students. Prior to being called to Kingsway Christian School, Mrs. Davis taught in the public school system in Decatur, Illinois as a first and third grade teacher. After getting married, she moved to Indiana to continue her life-long desire to teach. She is so thankful God led her to Kingsway Christian School. Mrs. Davis has been married to her husband, Tim, for 20 years. They have two children, Grace, 10th grade and Ryne, 8th grade. Our children are very blessed to of had the opportunity to attend Kingsway Christian School since pre-school. The Davis’ family enjoys playing board games, spending time with family and friends, and is huge Chicago Cubs fans. We also love serving together at our church each weekend.
Read moreMiddle School Faculty
Ray Williams
Teacher - MS Bible
Ray Williams graduated from Bryan College majoring in Secondary Education with a focus in history and a minor in Bible. He also has a science add on to his license. In 2010 he began his career teaching history in public school. He joined Kingsway a few years ago teaching middle school science. He has actively been involved in church whether teaching high school students Sunday morning or leading a life group. Mr. Williams has been married to his amazing wife Hannah, who also work has worked here for 13 years. They have 4 boys. As a family, they are excited to see what God has in store for them here at Kingsway Christian School.
Read moreSpecials Faculty
Michelle Bailey
Teacher-PE
Todd Johnson
Teacher-PE, Assistant Director of Programming
Travis Phillips
Charger Care/Elementary Computer/MS Electives in Robotics and Coding
Student Services
Staff
Carrie Velasquez
Paraprofessional