Fisher, Wayne

Fogle, Brett

• B.A. – Accounting and Business Administration – Malone University (Magna Cum
  Laude)
• M.S. – Tax Law – University of Akron College of Business
• Certified Public Accountant – Accountancy Board of Ohio
• Member – American Institute of CPAs and Ohio Society of CPAs
• Executive Director Professional Certification – ACSI
• Instructional Specialist – Malone University Division of Business
• Joined LCCS in 2024

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:8 –
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is
anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

Why do I love Lake Center: “I am beyond excited to start my journey here at Lake Center! I am extremely grateful
for this opportunity to serve The Lord, and for the blessing to have our family here as
students and faculty and see them on campus. My wife Susan and I are huge
proponents of Christian education and we both feel a strong calling from The Lord to
serve him with our giftings here at LCCS. We are thankful for the Christian care and
love we feel from the community!”

Garwood, Michael

Gilin, Jacqueline

Every family who joins the Lake Center Christian School community gets to know Mrs. Gilin, our Director of Admissions.

Knori, Jeff

• B.S. Church Ministries and Christian Education – Liberty University
• M.A. Religion – Liberty University
• Joined LCCS in 1996

Favorite thing about LCCS: It really comes down to the students

Favorite Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

God opened the door at Lake Center nearly 25 years ago. My prayer is that LCCS will raise up a generation of young men and women who love the Lord and pursue Christ with the passion the cross deserves.

Maarschalk, Crystal

• B.S. Music Education – Malone University
• M.Ed. Administration – Liberty University
• Additional Certifications: Certified Google Educator, Certified RESA Mentor through the Ohio Department of Education, ACSI
• Joined LCCS in 2003

Favorite thing about LCCS: I love the faculty and staff that I have to opportunity to work alongside! They are amazing! They pray for our students daily.

Favorite Scripture: Colossians 3:23

I love the community and family atmosphere at Lake Center! Several years ago, God started directing my steps toward leadership in Christian Schools – following His prompting is always the right response. My heartfelt prayer for our students is that they come to acknowledge Jesus’ authority and divine call as their Lord and Savior. Additionally, as I live out my faith in front of my students and I have conversations with students, my prayer is that they will glean wisdom on navigating their Christian journey and deepening their relationship with Jesus.

McAboy, Tim

• B.A. Social Science and Elementary Education – Spring Arbor University
• M.A. Elementary Education – University of Kentucky
• EdD Educational Leadership – University of Michigan
• Joined LCCS in 2024

I am thrilled to join the Lake Center team as Head of School. While I was excited about this opportunity after learning about the school’s mission and rich history which displays generations of God’s faithfulness, I was even more excited when I visited the school and was able to see first hand the love and dedication of the faculty, staff, and school community. It brings me great joy to see Lake Center’s unwavering commitment to Christ-centered education. It is evident that God is doing great things in and through this school, and I’m excited to see what He will continue to do.

Miller, Jerry

The reason our campus is so beautifully cared for? Jerry Miller, who serves as our Director of Campus Grounds.

Misener, Lyle

• M.P.A. Educational Administration – University of Michigan
• B.A. Special Education – Michigan State University
• Joined LCCS in 2011

Favorite thing about LCCS: Interacting with the quality of students in my class and their desire to learn ASL.

Favorite Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Throughout my life, God has placed me in many different situations that have helped prepare me for the position of American Sign Language teacher. My training began early as I was born into a deaf family. Growing up in this way has made me especially knowledgeable and sensitive to the deaf community. My upbringing in a deaf family, in addition to a strong calling by the Lord, led me to pursue a degree in special education. I was able to work at the Michigan School for the Deaf and further develop ASL skills that would go on to benefit the students here at LCCS.

My prayer is that our ASL students use their love for God and ASL, to share the gospel to the 98% of the deaf population that hasn’t heard the gospel, and win them to God’s kingdom.

Neel, Jennifer

• B.S. Secondary Education (English) – Kent State University, Summa Cum Laude
• M.A. Curriculum and Instruction and Gifted Education – University of Cincinnati, Summa Cum Laude
• Joined LCCS in 2016

Favorite thing about LCCS: I enjoy the opportunities I have to work with students, parents, and colleagues to grow in our love for the Lord while working toward academic excellence and meaningful learning experiences.

Favorite Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

The Lord called me to pray for a job at LCCS 2 years before a job opening for my field became available. As soon as the job was posted, two women from my church contacted me, knowing my heart’s desire was to work here someday.

My prayer for my students is that they would encounter Jesus and become fully devoted followers of Him.

Roberts, Heidi

• M.A. Education: Instructional Technology (K-12) – University of Akron
• B.S. Early Childhood Education (PS-3) – University of Akron
• State of Ohio Certified RESA Mentor
• Joined LCCS in 2006

Favorite thing about LCCS: I love that I am able to share Truth with every student/parent/co-worker with whom I come into contact.

Favorite Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-23

Teaching and leading at LCCS allows me to use the gifts that God has given me in a way that I know is impacting His Kingdom.

My prayer for the students of LCCS is that they would encounter and come to know Jesus in a very real way while they are here. That they would leave not just knowing about Jesus from what they learn in their classrooms, but that they would KNOW Jesus and be able to share Him with everyone they meet outside of these walls.

Shaffer, Gretchen

• M.A. in Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development – Malone College
• B.S. in Elementary Education – Malone College
• Joined LCCS in 1999

Favorite thing about LCCS: I love working with a great team of educators who are committed to both serving Christ and to leading students in learning.

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

While I knew I wanted to be a teacher at an early age, I did not know that God would lead me into Christian Education or to a position as an administrator. After serving at LCCS in 6th grade for 11 years I moved into a part time position for two years and then began my current role in the 2012-2013 school year.

My prayer for all students comes from the end of Ephesians chapter 3, that each one would have Christ in their heart, be rooted and established in love, and have power, to grasp how wide, long, high, and deep is His love.

I pray each graduate leaves Lake Center ready for their future with the motivation and skills to serve in whatever way the Lord calls them.