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Trish Dowd

Mrs. Dowd began at BCS in 1996 as a third grade teacher and then moved to Kindergarten in 2008. She has a degree in Elementary Education from Houghton College. Trish has two son’s that are both BCS graduates. They tease her that she hasn’t graduated out of Kindergarten, yet!   She loves teaching young minds about the faithfulness of God, especially at Bethany were she has freedom and is encouraged to teach the truth of the Bible. In her spare time she reads, walks, swims, bargain hunts, and teaches Sunday School. Her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 62:8, “Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.”

Jackie McClure

Mrs. McClure began at BCS in 2004.  She has a degree in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College. She has over 10 years of experience in teaching first grade at BCS and 4 years prior to that teaching preschool. Her daughter is a current BCS student.  Jackie loves all reptiles, especially snakes! She spends her spare time reading, singing, acting, and traveling. Her students love the crazy voices she uses when reading aloud. Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Sue Hancock

Mrs. Hancock began teaching third grade at BCS in 2018. She has an Elementary Education degree from Cedarville College (now Cedarville University) and is also ACSI certified. She is married to her best friend Steve, and they have two grown children. Thomas lives in Washington, D.C., where he runs his own Amazon business. Charity is married to a proud Texan and now lives in PA, where she stays home with their two boys. Sue and Steve share their home with their beloved toy fox terrier, Sadie. Prior to joining the BCS staff, Mrs. Hancock taught first and second grade for 37 years at schools located in lower Delaware, but she loves living in PA! In her spare time, she enjoys antiquing, sewing, and reading Christian historical fiction. A verse dear to her heart is Psalm 127:3, “Children are a gift from the Lord.” She feels her students are gifts that God gives her each year. She loves seeing them grow spiritually and mentally throughout the school year – and beyond.

Jeannette McCullough

Mrs. McCullough graduated from Baptist Bible College, (now Clarks Summit University), with a degree in Elementary Education and Bible and is also ACSI certified. She believes that Christian education plays a vital role in the training of our children. It is her joy to see children grow up to serve the Lord and use the gifts He has given them. She has been teaching for almost 30 years in grades kindergarten through 6th and really loves inspiring 4th graders to develop a love of learning. Her three grown children are also graduates of BCS. She loves to read historical fiction, garden and complete remodeling projects. Her favorite verse is Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”” 

Hannah Painter

Kevin Fry

Mr. Fry came to Bethany in 2019. Prior to coming to BCS in, Mr. Fry and his family served as missionaries in Guatemala for 10 years serving as Principal of Christian Academy of Guatemala. During this time, he was responsible for overseeing building improvement projects, starting innovative and advanced programs, and adding extracurricular activities. Prior to that, he served as Principal at Columbia Middle School and Vice Principal/Dean of Students at Riverside High School in Oregon. Mr. Fry taught for 4 years before his administrative years and has continued to teach classes and coach as needed. Mr. Fry is the Administrator of The King’s Christian Academy. He is a graduate of George Fox University with a BA in Writing/Literature with 65 graduate credits in School Administration, Curriculum and Language Arts. Mr. Fry and his wife Ardella have five children.

Stefani Peterson

Mrs. Peterson began at BCS in 2017. Prior to BCS, she was with Christiana School District in Delaware. Mrs. Peterson has a Bachelor of Education Degree with a focus in Special Education and a Minor in Reading from West Chester University. Her certifications include, Special Education K-12 and Exceptional Disabilities 3-12. Mrs. Peterson is married and has two daughters. Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”