Christian School
Leadership & Staff
Harambee Christian School has a loving staff committed to building transformative relationships. Our Board of Directors is comprised of current and former Harambee parents, educators, business owners, and lay leaders. Per ORC 3301.164 all staff and volunteers have current background checks.
Staff Core Values
Invested
- relationships beyond the classroom​​
Interdependent
- we're in this together
Resilient
- a life with Jesus that strengthens us
All In
- more than a 9-5
Joyful
- the joy of the Lord is our strength
Alex Steinman
Founder & Principal
Desert Island Essential: Running shoes
Becky Alexander
First Grade Teacher
Desert Island Essential: My husband
Brandon Grant
Family & Community Director
Desert Island Essential: Jeni's Ice Cream
Brishundra McGrier
Middle School
Desert Island Essential: Praise and worship music
Byron Tobe
IT Specialist
Desert Island Essential: My World of Warcraft account
Chris Faulkner
Physical Education Teacher
Desert Island Essential: A sailboat
Christa Moret
Leade Aide & Volunteer Coordinator
Desert Island Essential: A helicopter
Dr. Janet Hinds
Staff Development
Desert Island Essential: Unlimited pineapple drinks
Duane Gray
Dean of Students
Desert Island Essential: A VHS tape of The Mummy
Hannah Akbari
Admissions & Programs
Desert Island Essential: Vanilla cold brew
Jill Cleary
Lead Preschool Teacher
Desert Island Essential: A warm blanket
Kerrington Baldwin
After School Program
Desert Island Essential: My water bottle
Kyra Brugler
Third Grade Teacher
Desert Island Essential: Harry Potter books
Lizzie Price
Third Grade Teacher Aide
Desert Island Essential: My cat, Iris
Madison Armattoe
Kindergarten Teacher Aide & Development Coordinator
Desert Island Essential: BBQ Chicken Wings
Michael Larson
Middle School Teacher & Development Specialist
Desert Island Essential: Japanese Sencha
Noelle Hawkins
After School Program Director
Desert Island Essential: My Nintendo Switch
Samantha Saunders
Office Manager
Desert Island Essential: Unlimited Sonic ice
Tessa Bolin
Middle School
Desert Island Essential: Taylor Swift discography
Wendy McWherter
Development Director
Tim Horton's coffee & Post-It Notes
Board of Directors
Wakeshia Ghee
Greg Gordon
Adrienne Hood
Jacques McCoy
John Montgomery
Luke Walker
Dr. Joan Zeller