Faculty

            Teacher and Principle

             Katie Thiele, an outdoor enthusiast, has a passion for bringing kids in connection with God through nature. She has taught in the local and foreign mission fields over the last 12 years. Some of her favorite outdoor adventures with students have included a monthly Forest Friday with kindergarten, a long-term water study, outdoor escape rooms, and nature journaling. Katie holds a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Southern Adventist University. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, bicycling, crafting and cooking,