Administrative Staff
Meg Imel - Principal
Principal Meg Imel received her BA in English Literature from Scripps College, and her Multiple Subject teaching credential in 1998 and her Masters in Educational Leadership and Teaching in 2006 from Bethany University. She taught for 13 years at Baymonte, and was also director of student activities, and BTSA support provider for new teachers. In June 2008 Meg became the principal at Twin Lakes Christian School.
Anne Pitman - Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant Anne Pitman graduated with a B.A. in Christian Education from Biola. She worked at Twin Lakes Church as Children's Coordinator, secretary, and CEC cook and has been a secretary at Twin Lakes Christian School for over 18 years. Her life verse is, "Be glad for all God is planning for you."
Denise Schafer-Junger - Secretary
Elementary School Teachers
Hillary Dixon - Kindergarten Teacher
Hillary Dixon came to us after completing her B.A. at CSUMB in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Science Education, and her Multiple Subject credential from CalStateTEACH. She worked as a 3rd grade reading intervention teacher in Pajaro then as an afternoon kindergarten teacher at Green Valley Christian School before joining Twin Lakes in 2008.
Lori Dueck - Kindergarten Teacher
Lori has taught for over 22 years, 19 of those years have been in kindergarten, which is her favorite age group. She has also taught children with learning disabilities, ages 6- 16 for three years. She has a California Life Teaching Credential as well as a Learning Handicapped and Severely Learning Handicapped Credential.
Elizabeth Lo Bue - First Grade Teacher
Elizabeth Lo Bue, a California native, has been teaching first grade at TLCS since 1996. Having earned a degree in design from UC Davis, Elizabeth originally pursed a career in art and design. She returned to school in 1994 and received a teaching credential from Bethany University.
Jackie Robrecht - First Grade Teacher
Emily McCutchen - Second Grade Teacher
LouAnn Hofmann - Third Grade Teacher
George Richard - Fourth Grade Teacher
George Richard has a California Teaching Credential and a Masters in Education from UC Santa Cruz. His favorite Bible verse is "With GOD All Things Are Possible." He has been teaching at TLCS since 2001.
Joy Butler - Fifth Grade Teacher
Middle School Teachers
Devin Avey - Middle School English and History Teacher
Devin Avey has a B.A. in Biblical & Theological Studies from Bethany University. He has been teaching at Twin Lakes Christian School since the Spring of 2004 when he took over the 5th grade for Mrs. Dunlap. He then moved to 6th grade in 2005/2006. Before he started teaching full time, he worked in Silicon Valley in the Internet/Telecommunications industry. His years of working at Concentric Network in Cupertino laid the foundation for his love of technology and his goal to integrate technology inside the classroom as much as possible. His transition into full time teaching began with substitute teaching at Monte Vista Christian School during the school year and in working with Kruz Kidz Day Camps during the summer.
Carrie Geels - Middle School Math and Science Teacher
Adam Nigh - Middle School Bible Teacher
Kevin Deutsch - Middle School Algebra Teacher
Michael Lanham - Middle School Spanish Teacher
Support Staff
Molly Craig - Librarian
Lora Spurlock - Computer Lab
Kelli Murdock - P.E. Teacher
Cheryl Trowbridge - Art Teacher
Cheryl Trowbridge holds a BA in Aesthetic Studies from UCSC and a Certificate in Graphic Design from UC Extension. After working as a graphic artist for several years, she began teaching art as a weekly volunteer in her children's classes, which inspired her to pursue a teaching credential. She earned her multiple subject and single subject (art) credentials from San Jose State in 2002.
Chris Welkley - Music Teacher
Nathan Reed - Web / Tech
Nathan Reed was born and raised in beautiful Santa Cruz, California. Before working here at TLCS, he spent most of his time inventing new ways to floss and tame wild salmon, trout, and hermit crabs.
Around TLCS, he is known for his uncanny ability to be able to attach anything (no matter how heavy) to a ceiling, wall, or the floor. For the few hours a month he's not at TLCS, he's either exploring the subtle differences between "flammable" and "inflammable", or relaxing at home, sharing the gospel with telemarketers. He also is known for being the swiss army knife of Twin Lakes Church and TLCS. On most weekends you can find Nathan in the main service behind the lighting board making the lights change with a push of a button. Nathan really enjoys long walks, cooking, and learning new things every day.
Cross Walk Staff
Before and After School Care
Abbey Harris
Brittney Harris
Garrett Spindler
Kim Bartle
