HARBOR CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
 
  • Mr. Jack Doepke
  • BA, Pacific Lutheran University
  • MA, Science Education, Washington State University
  • Graduate work at Stanford and Princeton Universities

Mr. Doepke teaches high school and middle school science. He has taught Biology, Physical Science, and Anatomy and Physiology for many years in both public and private schools. He also taught advanced placement classes in the public schools. Mr. Doepke challenges and inspires his students to develop a systematic and thoughtful approach to science and life.

  • Mr. Sam Bergstrom
  • BA, University of Washington

Mr. Bergstrom teaches social studies and is a substitute teacher at Harbor Christian Schools. He served as a youth director at a local church for four years. He excels at building relationships with students while motivating them academically and spiritually. “Mr. B”, as he is affectionately called by students, also leads music and frequently speaks at our chapel services.

  • Mr. Henry Hoffman
  • BA Education, Pacific Lutheran University
  • BA Theology, Major in Language, Baptist Bible Seminary

Mr. Hoffman has over 28 years experience as a teacher in secondary education and at the college level. He also served as a pastor for 16 years. He taught math and language arts at the junior high level in the public schools for 15 years. Mr. Hoffman’s ability to build strong relationships of mutual respect is highly valued by students and staff who seek him out for support and counsel.

  • Mrs. Jan Liepman
  • BA, Washington State University

Mrs. Liepman has been teaching art at Harbor Christian Schools for the past two years. She has a degree in interior design and her career has focused on commercial and free-lance design. She holds several professional certifications and also teaches private group art lessons. Mrs. Liepman effectively challenges her students to tap into their creativity as well as their natural talent.

  • Mr. Blake Merwin
  • BA Church Music and Youth Ministry, Point Loma University
  • MA Fuller Theological Seminary

Mr. Merwin has over 10 years of youth ministry experience in a local church. He is currently the Director of High School Ministries at Harbor Covenant Church. According to our students, Mr. Merwin is a challenging and inspiring high school Bible teacher.

  • Mrs. Melanie McClimek
  • BA Education, Central Washington University
  • MA School Counseling, Central Washington University

Mrs. McClimek taught in the public schools and was a school counselor for 21 years. She has taught High School Life Skills classes and currently enjoys teaching high school Pacific Northwest History and substituting for secondary Science classes.

  • Mrs. Patricia Power
  • BA, University of Baja California

Mrs. Power teaches Spanish to grades 5 — 12. She previously taught high school in Mexico and also currently teaches Spanish for the Peninsula School District

  • Mrs. Joanna Jaeger
  • BA Education, Pacific Lutheran University

Mrs. Jaeger holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a major in Music and minor in Social Sciences. At Harbor Christian, she teaches language arts at the middle school and high school level. She has also taught kindergarten, drama, and music in private and public schools. Mrs. Jaeger encourages student academic achievement and personal growth through her creative and nurturing approach.

  • Mrs. Cindy Angel

Mrs. Cindy Angel directs the orchestra at Harbor Christian Schools. She is Suzuki instructed and taught home school strings for 10 years. She also teaches private lessons.
 

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