Principal

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With a passion for leading students to Jesus and fostering Christ-like character, our principal has dedicated his career to nurturing young minds and guiding schools toward success. His journey in education spans over three decades, where he has held various roles, including teacher, principal, and pastor. He has inspired students and staff to embrace the love of God, selfless service, and excellence through visioning, innovative curriculum development, and a strong focus on project-based learning.  He enjoys art, photography, the outdoors, reading, traveling, and his family.​

Music and PE

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Mrs. Lull teaches Music and Health/Physical Education for grades 5-8. She attended Southern Adventist University where she studied Music and Allied Health. Her passion is working with children and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.  This passion inspired Kara to pursue a B.S. in Exercise Science.  Kara's educational background led her to teach Physical Education and Music.  She wants to help students develop lifelong wellness habits. Her favorite part of teaching is connecting with each student and ensuring they know how important they are.

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Outside of school, Kara enjoys spending time with her family and she loves activities like going to the beach, hiking, kayaking, and running.

Language Arts

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Joelle Worf teaches 7th and 8th grade Math and Language Arts. Her favorite part of teaching is building positive connections with students. Mrs. Worf received a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in math from Southwestern Adventist University. She also holds a masters degree in pastoral ministry from Andrews University.  Mrs. Worf has taught in various settings, including public schools, homeschool, and small private schools. She joined the TCAS team in 2023. 

When not at school, Mrs. Worf enjoys reading, studying the Bible with people, walking her dog, and spending time with her family. 

5th and 6th Grades 

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Education can be difficult, though it can be articulated through tough thorough thought.  We aim to learn the hard things in 5th and 6th grades!  Mrs. Beedle has taught in various places including Mexico, Montana, and Washington primarily working with K-4th graders before accepting a position at TCAS in 2018 teaching 5th and 6th grades.  After that experience, Mrs. Beedle discovered her true calling is teaching 5th and 6th graders, whom she fondly refers to as "my people."  Since second grade, Mrs. Beedle knew she wanted to be a teacher, whether it be in a traditional classroom or in an arena with a horse - teaching was her thing.  Mrs. Beedle has three kids between eight and sixteen, awesome adult step kids, and grandkids whom she proudly claims as her own.  Along with her husband and kids, she lives out of town on a few acres.  They have horses, dogs, chickens, bearded dragons, a gecko, a turtle, and a bazillion guppies.  Despite the ongoing projects that come with rural life, Mrs. Beedle enjoys the lifestyle's many challenges.  Mrs. Beedle's teaching philosophy is simple, “If a student leaves my classroom with new skills, I have done my job.  If a child leaves my classroom knowing they are loved and accepted for who they are, I’ve reached my goal.”

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3rd and 4th Grades

B. Ed. Elementary Education

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Our 3rd and 4th grade classroom is under the direction of Karen Birney. She loves the moments in teaching when students are enthused about something they are learning or when they are in the process of conquering their challenges.
 

Mrs. Birney graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Education. She began her teaching experience with four years spent in Canada, followed by 12 years in California. She has been teaching at Tri-City Adventist School since 2004. Her experience includes being a classroom teacher in the elementary grades, and teaching music to grades 1-10.

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Karen loves camping, hiking, and sight-seeing with her family (husband and two adult children and their families). In her leisure, she enjoys doing puzzles, cooking, and reading.

2nd Grade

Mrs. Davidson graduated from Walla Walla University with a BS in Elementary Education and recently with an MEd in Literacy Instruction. She started her teaching career as an academy English teacher in New Mexico. She came to TCAS in 2023 from Eagle, Idaho where she taught at the Adventist elementary school for 12 years.  Her favorite moments in teaching are hearing her students talk about what heaven will be like.

Mrs. Davidson is married to Brian and they have two grown daughters and a son-in-law. She loves spending time with her family whenever she can.  In her free time she enjoys hiking, biking and traveling.  Her favorite places are the redwood forests of northern California and the beach.

1st Grade

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Our 1st grade teacher, Katie Johnston, comes to us as a Walla Walla University graduate. She obtained her B.S. in Elementary Education before heading to Texas where she and her family have been for the past decade. Her K-2 experience is from both Adventist and public schools, where she found a passion for active learning.

When she's not in the classroom, Katie enjoys hiking and kayaking, and looks forward to camping with her family. She's excited to see the differences in Coastal Texas and Eastern Washington for all the outdoor activities.

Kindergarten

BA Elementary Education

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Jessica Smith is our lead Kindergarten teacher.  Jessica holds a BA in Elementary Education from Walla Walla University. Her experience includes teaching in the Touchet and Walla Walla public school systems as well as teaching Kindergarten at Palau SDA Elementary School. We are excited to have Jessica as part of our team of dedicated teachers at TCAS!

Office Administrator

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Mr. Davidson attended Walla Walla University from 1990 to 1994 and then Southern Adventist University from 1996 to 1998.  He has degrees in Health Promotion and Long-Term Care Administration.  For most of his career, he has served as a healthcare administrator in senior living.

Mr. Davidson is married to Jessica and they have two grown daughters and a son-in-law.  He enjoys church life, spending time with his family, hikes, bike rides, and traveling.

Brian is excited to be a part of the TCAS ministry!​​

Treasurer