Mr. Lindberg received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies with an Interdisciplinary in Education from Moody Bible Institute in 2016. Mr. Lindberg is ACSI certified.
Mr. Lindberg has been with the Enlightium team since 2015 working first as a high school Bible and mathematics teacher. He now serves as the Student Mentor, working with a diverse group of students to help them reach their practical academic goals. Coordinating student support between teachers, counselors, and parents, Mr. Lindberg seeks to compassionately equip students to be independent and driven stewards of their education.
Mrs. Broussard graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2009 with a BA in Political Science/Pre-Law, and went on to study Industrial and Organizational Psychology until 2011. In 2021, Mrs. Broussard received her MS degree from Western Governors University in Curriculum and Instruction. She is certified to teach Spanish to grades K-12 and Social Studies to grades 6-12.
Mrs. Broussard has been in the education field for over a decade. She enjoys singing, traveling, and learning about other languages and cultures along the way. Mrs. Broussard’s passions are her relationship with God, family and her church family.
Ms. Lawellin received a Masters in Education specializing in School Counseling from John Brown University in 2021. For her undergraduate education, Ms. Lawellin graduated with a BS in Psychology, minoring in Addiction Studies/Treatment and Cognitive Neuroscience. Before joining Enlightium Academy’s Alliance Program team, and after years of working in Young Life Ministries, she was on the Community Outreach team for a counseling center in Arkansas where she facilitated Social/Emotional Learning workshops for students, teachers, and parents. She also worked as a School-Based Behavioral Specialist for the counseling center. Ms. Lawellin is ACSI certified.
Ms. Lawellin spends most of her time outside as a self-proclaimed ornithologist, with her cat Bandura (named after her favorite psychologist). She collects antiques and knows every single word to at least eight different Broadway musicals. She has coached volleyball and track for many years, but she enjoys her slower hobbies nowadays.
Mrs. Baker attended William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi where she received her bachelor's degree with an emphasis in biology and psychology as well as her master’s degree in education. She is certified through the states of Mississippi and Alabama in English, science, and elementary education, and has her administrative certification. She has taught middle school English since 2011 and has taught on the college level. Before coming to Enlightium, Mrs. Baker was most recently an academic success coach through a federally-funded grant program on a college campus. Mrs. Baker is ACSI certified.
Mrs. Baker enjoys traveling with her husband and two boys to watch Major League Baseball games as well as seeing the world. She enjoys singing in her church’s choir, teaching kids’ choir, volunteering in the community, and being a servant in any way possible. She believes that you have to wake up each day with a walk with God to make sure your day starts with the best foot forward.
Mrs. Hinton studied Elementary Education at Delta State University and earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from Lesley University. She is ACSI certified.
Mrs. Hinton discovered a passion for teaching while volunteering at summer Bible school at church. She enjoys reading and camping at state parks across the nation.
Mr. Harris earned his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Idaho and a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Bible Exposition at Liberty University Online. Mr. Harris is ACSI certified.
In his spare time, Mr. Harris likes to go on walks with his wife and two dogs, hike, read, and write. He is a baseball fanatic, but is most passionate about teaching people God’s word so that they might know God and seek to make Him known.
Will Mead graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Biology from Eastern Washington University and holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University. Before joining Enlightium, he worked in local private Christian schools and, earlier in his career, as a scientist in a clinical laboratory.
Will joined Enlightium as a science teacher in 2017, then served in administration before entering his current role as K-12 Principal. He is certified by ACSI.
Will and his wife married in 2006 and have four children. In his free time, Will enjoys reading works of science and philosophy, playing chess, and watching musical theatre
Ms. Culp received her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from College Misericordia in Dallas, Pennsylvania. She also earned a master’s degree in Education with a Concentration in Online Learning from American Public University System. Ms. Culp has been teaching since 2006, with the majority of those years being in the online environment. She enjoys working with students on an individual basis and helping each student achieve their personal best. Ms. Culp is ACSI and state certified.
Ms. Culp spends most of her free time with family and friends. She believes family is important and takes every opportunity to visit with them. Ms. Culp also enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and crocheting. Originally from Northeast Pennsylvania, Ms. Culp currently resides in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Brenton Sconce has been with Enlightium since 2020. He received his B.A. in Ministry Leadership from Moody Bible Institute.
Brenton enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids. He enjoys reading, playing basketball, hiking, and going to the movies.
Noah joined the Enlightium Academy Admissions Department in 2022. He graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 2020 with a degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business. Mr. Phalen is ACSI cerified.
Noah serves at his church by playing piano on the worship team. He has a passion for music and theatre, and he loves watching sports and playing video games in his free time. Growing up in Chicago, he’s a huge fan of the White Sox, Bears, and Bulls. Noah and his fiance, Audren, are getting married in June of 2023.
Keriamber has homeschooled her four children since 2011. She is passionate about empowering students and families to take ownership of their educational choices. She is fully committed to God’s calling to raise up children to discover their passions as curious and resourceful life-long learners. She considers her work with prospective and current Enlightium families a ministry and a joy.
Keriamber, along with her children and two dogs, are working their way through the Texas State Park trails with hopes to visit more National Parks. Keriamber enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and rock climbing, as well as reading, cooking, and game nights with friends. Her family is active in their local homeschool community and church.
Ms. DePace graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Spokane, Washington. She began teaching at Enlightium Academy in 2018 in the Elementary department and transitioned to being the administrative assistant in 2022. She has a passion for Christian education and creating the best possible experience for families, students, and employees.
Ms. DePace has been a collegiate women’s lacrosse coach since 2018. She also prioritizes her church family and volunteers as a worship leader, a leader in children’s ministry, and also as a youth leader where she gets to disciple a small group of high school-aged girls.
Mr. Rothe received his bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Washington State University. Currently, he is in the process of obtaining his master’s degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Humanities from Grand Canyon University. Mr. Rothe is passionate about teaching students and believes that each student is entitled to a quality education. Mr. Rothe is ACSI certified.
When he is not collaborating with peers and students, you can find him at a WSU football game cheering for his team, walking with his fiancé and dog, or out boating with his friends and family.
Ms. Benedict graduated with a Master’s of Science degree in School Counseling in 2019. During her time there, she became invested in working with high school students on social-emotional issues, particularly anxiety, and post-secondary planning. She began working with Enlightium Academy in 2019. She is state and ACSI certified.
Ms. Benedict graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s degree majoring in Business Management and minoring in English. While she was in the business world, she began volunteering with the youth program at her church and teaching Junior Achievement classes in local elementary schools. This fostered her passion for encouraging and working with students and led her to attend Eastern Washington University. She believes in fostering nurturing, encouraging relationships with students and parents and loves seeing students grow through cooperation and learning self-advocacy. She is currently working on her ASCA U Specialist Training in Anxiety and Stress Management.
Olesia joined Enlightium in 2018 to assist the K-8 counseling team and is now serving as the Head of the Admissions Department. She received her Diploma of Bible Educator at International Christian College in 2003 and her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Music at Gonzaga University in 2006. She worked at a local private Christian school as a K-8th grade instructor and later an Assistant Administrator. She is ACSI Certified.
Olesia grew up in the church and from an early age developed a love for the Lord while her biological father served as a missionary and her mother supported him by taking care of a growing family. She was privileged to take part in many Christian seminars and workshops, deepening her knowledge of the Lord and Christian education while her adoptive parents pursued their dream of bringing Christian education first to the Slavic people, and later to students from all races across the USA and around the world.
Family is very important to Olesia. With her husband they are instilling a biblical foundation in their three children as they strive to serve the Lord in the home, at church, and the workplace.
Mrs. Burke received her B.S. in secondary education for English through Grand Canyon University. She is Washington State certified.
Mrs. Burke completed her student teaching at a local private Christian school and was a substitute teacher at public schools prior to joining the Enlightium Academy team in 2018. She enjoys finding new ways to help students learn and encouraging them to always do their best.
Mr. Perkins has been studying and teaching the Bible since college, an interest that has become a deep passion. Whether in the context of theology, philosophy, Biblical studies, or excellent literature, Mr. Perkins is passionate about loving God through both academia and the everyday things of life.
Mr. Perkins holds his Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies with an interdisciplinary in Biblical Languages, as well as a Master of Arts in Classical Theology, and is ACSI certified. Mr. Perkins loves helping students better understand the Bible in order to love God more deeply.
Evelina joined Enlightium Academy Admissions Department in 2018. She graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2021 with a dual degree in business management and human resources with a minor in accounting. Mrs. Litoshik is ACSI certified.
Outside of work, Evelina serves at a local church as a Sunday school teacher, sings in choir, and helps in any events. Evelina enjoys serving the Lord together with her husband. Living in a warm state has been a blessing because she is able to enjoy more of the outdoors with her family.
Mrs. Sanchez earned her B.A. in English, with a minor in Mathematics, from Simpson University in Redding, CA. As a California State certified teacher, she has taught and tutored students of all grade levels, ranging from elementary to college.
Mrs. Sanchez joined Enlightium Academy in the 2017 and teaches Elementary Math and Science. She loves to help guide students as they unlock and discover their full potential.