Dr. John Song
Chancellor & Founder
B.A.:B.S.;M.Div.;D.D.;S.T.D.;D.D.

In addition to the vision of founding Centennial Christian School, Dr. Song has been active in numerous missionary activities to Korea, the U.S., and Russia. He has been involved with chaplaincy in prison ministry, 1988 Olympics, and the 2004 Athens Olympics.He has pastored churches both in the U.S. and in Korea and currently serves as Vice-President of Torch Trinity Grad School of Theology in Seoul.

Dr. Glenn A. Jent
Chairman of the Board
A.A.;B.S.E;MDiv.;Ed. D.

Dr. Jent comes from Neosho, Missouri originally but now lives in Suwon, Korea. He has had numerous adjunct Professor assignments in a number of Colleges and Universities and currently serves at Torch Trinity Grad School of Theology. Dr. Jent's heart is to build up the kingdom of God and to help CCS become a great tool for Jesus Christ.
031-298-7387;017-767-7387
gajent1@yahoo.com

Samuel Song
Director
M.B.A. ; B.S.; B.A.

Mr. Song started life in Seoul but his home is in California. He has taught Algebra and Spanish for five years in addition to 20 years of business experience.
02-449-4801
samsong00@yahoo.com

Robert Hotchkiss
Principal; Politics in the 21st Century
B.A., M.A.

Mr. Hotchkiss calls Baltimore, Maryland home and has spent 8 years teaching HS History and Social Sciences at Greater Grace International School in Budapest, Hungary. He has had a short term assignment at Singapore Community School and helped start a Christian School in Bandung, Indonesia. He has had over 20 years of business management experience and more than 11 years in Christian Education. "Helping young people to grow, learn and develop in the Lord is the greatest privilege on the earth." principal@ccslions.com

Allen Park
Academic & Student Counselor; Christian Maturity
B.A. in Economics; MDiv in Youth and Family Ministry

Born in Seoul, Mr. Park considers Toronto, Canada to be home. Mr. Park has six years of experience teaching Bible classes to all ages and has worked as a Youth Pastor. His goal is to make disciples of Jesus for the Kingdom of God.
actsc29@hotmail.com

Miss Kang
Admissions Director

Larry Nickel
Chaplain, Bible, and Jr. High Computer Applications
B.A. in Bible, Minor Philosophy & Psychology

Mr. Nickel, born in South Dakota has lived mostly in Salem, Oregon which he calls home. He has been a pastor for 30 years and has served as administrator at Liberty Gardens Christian School for 20 years. This is Mr. Nickel's 6th year as chaplain and Bible teacher at CCS. Mr. Nickel's prayer is that every student at CCS will know the Savior very personally. 011-9686-2887

Tim Baker
Elementary, MS & HS Physical Education; AP World History
B.A. in Secondary Education; B.A. in Political Science and Economics

Born and raised in Greer, South Carolina, Mr. Baker has worked at summer basketball camps at Furman University in Greenville, S.Car. and has taught middle and HS social studies, Phys. Ed. for all grades and AP World History at CCS over the past 4 years. He says "CCS gives me an opportunity to do the things I love to do; serving God through teaching and athletics." tpbaker14@yahoo.com

Mrs. Jhun
Secretary

Sophia Kim
Principal's Secretary
B.A. in Enlish Literature; M.A. in Linguistics; MDiv

Sophia originates from Suncheon, Korea. She has earned a B.A. in English Literature and Language/Education as well as an M.A. in Linguistics and an MDiv. Sophia has taught Korean Middle and High Schools for 6 years and has experience as an English Lecturer at University for 3 years. Sophia wants to help CCS and students honor God and see the world through His eyes.
011-632-2452
peacemaking@gmail.com

Helena Wunderink
Kindergarten
B.A. in Education

Miss Wunderink comes from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada and has taught Kindergarten for the past two years at CCS. She says, "God's love has brought me here and has kept me here doing the most amazing work; teaching kindergarten! 010-3043-4271 hbwunder@gmail.com

Tricia Jeon
First Grade
B.A. in Enlish Ed. and Psychology

Miss Tricia was born in Incheon, Korea but grew up in Manila. She has her Bachelor's Degree in both English Education and Psychology. Tricia has been English Instructor on KBS Good Morning Pops, and has experience teaching Kindergarten before teaching 1st Grade at CCS. She says, "I'm here to spread and share God's love to the children, who are my passion!"

Yoona Baker
Second Grade
B.A. in English Language and Literature

Born in Korea, Mrs. Baker is at home both in Korea and in South Carolina. She taught for two years before coming to CCS where she has taught 2nd grade for 5 years.

Bonnie Nickel
Third Grade
B.A. Christian Education (Summa Cum Laude)

Canadian born, Mrs. Nickel has lived in Salem, Oregon for the past 30 years. She has taught music for most of those years at Liberty Gardens Christian School. She has also taught 2nd Grade for one year and 3rd grade for 4 years prior to this year. "Teaching precious children all the wonders of God's world through the curriculum, in the light of the Scriptures, is the joy of my life!" "...from a child you have learned the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise unto salvation..." 2 Tim 3:15

Jennifer Reynders
Fourth Grade
B.A. in Humanities with Minor in Psychology; A.A. Biblical Studies

Canadian Miss Reynders was born in Surrey, B.C. and her home is in Victoria, B.C. She taught one year at Giheung High School in Yongin, So. Korea before coming to CCS. "I feel so thankful that God brought me to CCS this school year and I hope that my presence here will be a blessing to all the staff and students." jenreynders@hotmail.com

Rebekah Murfield
Fifth Grade
BA in Elementary Education & Spanish; MA in Education in process

Miss Murfield, born in Sioux Falls, S.D. USA, has taught 4th grade for two years at Inter-American School in Guatemala. She has completed certification as a Reading Specialist and teaching English Language Learners. rmurfie@hotmail.com

Luke Elie
Middle School Social Studies, Life of Jesus, HS Speech & Debate
B.A. in Social Studies

Mr. Elie was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan but calls Korea home. He taught at Uijongbu International Christian School from 2003-2005 and Miami County Public school in Ohio, U.S. 2006-2007. "I am excited to be using the gifts God has given me to influence students in a positive way." 010-7231-8787 tooknailsforu@yahoo.com

Michael Blais
Middle School English, History of Missions
B.S. (Summa Cum Laude), M.Ed.; EFL Cert.

Mr. Blais considers South Carolina home and was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He has taught at Central Christian Academy and All Nations Christian Academy. He holds an ACSI Educator's cert and has served as ANCA curriculum director. Mr. Blais desires to lead people to faith in Jesus Christ. blais_m_a@yahoo.com

Norma Sullivan
Middle School Math, Algebra I & 2
B.A. in Education

Mrs. Sullivan was born in Emo, Ontario, Canada and considers Seoul to be her home where she lives with her husband Ben and 1 year old daughter, Evanesce. She has 5 years of experience coaching volleyball, and teaching HS math, English, Biology, Geography, and drama. "My desire is to make a difference in the lives of my students -- to encourage them to love Jesus, love others, and love math." bn-sully@yahoo.ca

Austin Falxa
Middle School Sciences; Spanish
B.S. in Environmental Engineering;M.Ed. Secondary Education

Austin comes from Cambridge, Massachusetts. He taught Middle-School English in Seoul Public Schools for a year before coming to CCS. He also has experience in water quality research.
falxaa@hotmail.com

Lorin Friesen
High School Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Physics
B.S.E.E. (runner-up for the Governor-General's Award) & M.Eng. in Engineering

Mr. Friesen, born and at home near Vancouver, Canada, is in his 5th year at CCS. In addition to teaching, he is the computer tech for the school. Before coming to Korea Mr. Friesen played violin professionally. "We're all students in God's school."

Lauren Kaine
High School English

Ben Sullivan
High School Social Studies, HS Computers
B.S. degree in Sociology and Broadcasting, TESOL

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota Mr. Sullivan has taught at CCS for the past two years. He has worked as a youth worker and has experience in TESOL. Mr. Sullivan desires "to glorify God by advancing His kingdom in the lives of the next generations." mr_sully@msn.com

Kay Kyaw
Biology, Chemistry, AP Biology, Yearbook
B.S. in Biology

Miss Kay calls Atlanta Georgia home but was born in Yangon, Myanmar. She has served as a TA at Southern Polytech State Univ. and has been a home tutor in Georgia before arriving at CCS. She has experience as a researcher with St. Joseph Research Inst. and Southern Polytech State Univ. as well as short-term microbiologist at Cryolife, Inc., Kennesaw, Ga. "I am here to teach H.S. Sciences to the wonderful children of God at CCS." Phone 773-4263; k.c.kyaw@gmail.com

Joo Lee
Music
C.S.M. , BA of Music

Mrs. Lee has been teaching all levels of music at CCS since 2001. During this time she has also served as Instrumental Music Instructor at Seoul Foreign School. Phone 016-203-1332

Glauce Serralvo
Art & Spanish

Calvin Govender
Librarian, and Chapel Worship
BTh . MTh

Born in Durban, South Africa, Mr. Govender has lived in Korea for the past 8 years. He has taught at Yumguang English School, T.L.C. English School, Busan and is currently serving as voluntary librarian at CCS. "'Where God leads me I will follow . . . ' It is a privilege to serve CCS with this motto in mind."