Faculty & Staff
Upper School Faculty
Christian faculty are more than just educators; they consider the life and work of Jesus Christ as they pour into each and every student. Our diverse and highly qualified teachers and staff are dedicated to developing strong, considerate, moral, and educated students. Read more about our teachers and staff below.

1953-2023
Jim Selby
Humanities and Rhetoric
BA, Oral Roberts University, English Literature and New Testament Literature
M.Div, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Chris Stewart
Humanities, Logic, American History, Debate
BA, History, UMKC
JD, UMKC

Matthew McIntosh
Bible
BA, Mount Vernon Nazarene Uni., OH, Religion and Christian Education
MA, Nazarene Theological Seminary, KS, Theological Studies, Biblical Studies Track
PhD, University of Manchester, UK, Theology

Katie Theiss
Yearbook, Testing Coordinator, Student Activities Liaison
BS, Secondary Education, KSU
MA, Special Education, KU

Spencer Peng
Math 7, Chemistry, Algebra l, Pre-Calculus
BA, Chemistry, Harvard, Massachusetts, Magna Cum Laude
MBA, INSEAD, with Distinction

Kris Guensche
Research Librarian
BS, Elementary, Special, and German Education, Bowling Green State University, OH

Derek Metcalf
Classical Greek and American History
BA, Humanities,
University of Kansas
M.Div coursework at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, NC

Sharon Mugg
Humanities, English
MA, English Literature,
University of Kansas

Mark Wampler
Bible, English, Rhetoric l
BS, Print Journalism, Kansas State University
MA, Philosophy, University of Dallas

Katy Slankard
MusicBA, Music with an emphasis in Voice, Truman State University
MA, Choral Conducting, Truman State University
MA, Education, Truman State University

Sarah Swanson
Mathematics
BA, Mathematics,
Truman State University,
MAE, Mathematics, Secondary Education,
Truman State University

Matt Appling
Art and Art History
BA, Graphic Design, University of Missouri, Kansas City
M.Div, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Jessica Evans
Spanish
BS, Secondary Mathematics Education (9-12), North Carolina State University

Michael Meador
Mathematics and General Science
BS, Secondary Education, Kansas State University
M.Div, Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary