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Meet Our Amazing Staff

The staff at Shepherd's Heart Christian School, are not only skilled, educated, and gifted, They are each passionately committed to serving the students and families of the school.





Pastor Darin Shedelbower President of Shepherd’s Heart Christian Ministries Inc./School Administrator/ Lead Pastor Pastor Darin Shedelbower attended Calvary Chapel Bible College and has more than 10 years experience as children and family discipleship pastor and Christian school administrator. He has been a senior pastor for five years and has been the administrator at Shepherd’s Heart Christian School for two years. Pastor Darin has more than 20 years experience teaching in a variety of contexts. He has taught youth and adult Bible studies and parenting classes. He also regularly teaches verse by verse through the Bible. He also has 18 years experience in marriage and family counseling. Mrs. Liza Marie Shedelbower 3rd-5th Vice President of Shepherd’s Heart Christian Ministries Inc./School Director/ Lead Elementary Teacher Mrs. Liza Marie Shedelbower has a Bachelor of Arts from Ringling College in Interior Design. She holds certificates in behavioral learning, classroom management, and shadow support training. Mrs. Shedelbower has completed 150 hours of teacher training at Pensacola Christian College and has almost 20 years of classroom experience. In addition to her classroom experience, Mrs. Shedelbower has worked with three different private schools over the past 16 years overseeing student scholarship funding, including McKay Scholarships. She has hired and trained tutors to work in conjunction with students to fulfill the needs outlined in individual education plans (IEP). She has designed multilevel learning classrooms with zone teaching for more than two years. For nearly 20 years, Mrs. Shedelbower has been involved in a variety of aspects of ministry. She has taught women’s Bible studies, led children’s ministry and been involved in family counseling and training. Mrs. Florence Sommer K-2nd Mrs. Florence Sommers K-2nd Teacher Mrs. Sommers teaches Kindergarten through second grade, which she focuses on the foundational elements of reading, writing, and math. She is very skilled in teaching these building blocks of elementary learning. She has experience in Classical education, as well as, traditional learning environments. In addition, she teaches a hands-on science and classical approach to history. She has completed 80 hours of teacher training at Pensacola Christian College and has almost 13 years of classroom teaching experience. She has worked in various Private and public schools school settings. Mrs. Amy Sietsma 6th-12th Teacher, Literature, Grammar, and History Mrs. Amy Sietsma has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Murray State University. She has completed 40 hours of teacher training at Pensacola Christian College and has almost 10 years of classroom experience in addition to almost 10 years of experience in academic publishing. She has completed most of the academic coursework for a masters in education. Mrs. Sietsma teaches a variety of literature courses for both middle and high school. Her courses incorporate a project learning approach to literary analysis and appreciation. She teaches fundamental grammar concepts in conjunction with practical writing skills. Using the "Mystery of History" program, she teaches courses that focus on world history from the early church to modern day. Mrs. Sietsma has a variety of ministry experience including teaching Sunday school, leading children’s worship, teaching women’s Bible study classes and serving as part of women’s ministry leadership. Ms. Wendy Jo Lowe 6th-12th Facilitator/Teacher Science and Mathematics Ms. Wendy Jo Lowe has Bachelor of Arts degrees in Allied Legal Services and Psychology from the University of Central Florida where she graduated summa cum laude. She has completed 40 hours of teacher training at Pensacola Christian College and has almost 2 years of classroom experience. Ms. Lowe teaches middle school earth science which focuses on geology, climate, and astronomy. Her high school physical science course focuses on physics, chemistry, and energy. She also teaches an upper elementary mathematics class. In addition, she facilitates a middle school life science course that focuses on cellular biology, genetics, botany, zoology and human anatomy. Ms. Lowe has a variety of ministry experience including working with youth and women’s Bible studies. Mrs. Nicole Hetherington 9th-12th Teacher of Upper-level Math, Government, and Economics Mrs. Nicole Hetherington has a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbus College of Georgia and an associates degree in Meteorology and weather forecasting from the Community College of the Air Force. The 2017-2018 school year was her first formal classroom experience, but Mrs. Hetherington has more than 20 years experience as a homeschool teacher. Mrs. Hetherington teaches two high school courses, government, and economics. Her government course focuses on the founding principles of the United States government, including private property rights, representative governments and the concept of the consent of the governed. Her economics c

Pastor/ Chief Administrator  Darin Shedelbower

President of Shepherd’s Heart Christian Ministries Inc./School Administrator/

Lead Pastor

Pastor Darin Shedelbower attended Calvary Chapel Bible College and has more than 20 years of experience as a children's and family discipleship pastor and Christian school administrator. He has been a senior pastor for five years and has been the administrator at Shepherd’s Heart Christian School for four years.

Pastor Darin has more than 27 years of experience teaching in various contexts. He has taught youth and adult Bible studies and parenting classes. He also regularly teaches verse by verse through the Bible. He also has 23 years of experience in marriage and family counseling.

 School Director/ Lead Teacher

Mrs. Liza Marie Shedelbower
Vice President of Shepherd’s Heart Christian Ministries Inc./School Director/Lead Elementary Teacher  

Mrs. Liza Marie Shedelbower holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design from Ringling College. Certificates in ABA behavioral learning, classroom management, and ABA shadow support training complement her educational background. With nearly 22 years of classroom experience from kindergarten to twelfth grade, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.

In addition to her extensive classroom experience, Mrs. Shedelbower has played a pivotal role in three private schools over the past 20 years. She has spearheaded and overseen the integration of students with 504 and IEP into mainstream classrooms, facilitating scholarship funding, including McKay Scholarships. Mrs. Shedelbower has recruited, hired, and trained tutors and therapists to collaborate with students to meet the requirements outlined in individual education plans (IEP). She has also designed multilevel learning classrooms with zone teaching methodologies for over eight years.

Beyond her academic and administrative roles, Mrs. Shedelbower offers counseling and coaching to students, young adults, and families. She focuses on social and life skills while applying behavioral and Biblical concepts. She is currently pursuing certification as an Autism Specialist. Mrs. Shedelbower has guided more than eight students through the program she designed. These individuals graduated with full Florida high school diplomas and completed college preparatory classes. Remarkably, all of these graduates are employed in full-time positions, with two pursuing and achieving college degrees and certifications.

With over 25 years of involvement in various aspects of ministry, Mrs. Shedelbower has demonstrated a commitment to serving others. She has led women’s Bible studies, directed children’s ministry programs, and provided family counseling and training. 

High School

Ms. Lori


 Head of the Mathematics and Science Department

Ms. Wendy Jo Lowe 3rd-12th

 

Ms. Wendy Jo Lowe has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Allied Legal Services and Psychology from

the University of Central Florida, where she graduated summa cum laude. She has completed

40 hours of teacher training at Pensacola Christian College, forty hours in Needs Focus Learning training, and over eight years of

classroom experience.

Ms. Lowe teaches middle school earth science, focusing on geology, climate, and

astronomy. Her high school physical science course focuses on physics, chemistry, and energy.

She also teaches an upper elementary mathematics class. In addition, she facilitates a middle

school life science course that focuses on cellular biology, genetics, botany, zoology, and human

anatomy.

Ms. Lowe has a variety of ministry experience including working with youth and women’s Bible

studies.

1st-2nd Grade Teacher Higher Level Math

Ms. Nily K-2nd

Ms. Nily K-2nd Lead Teacher/ Spanish Teacher

Ms. Nily teaches Kindergarten through second grade, focusing on the foundational elements of reading, writing, and math. She is very skilled in teaching these building blocks of elementary learning. She has a Master of Business degree and a B.A. in Computer Animation.

In addition, she teaches a hands-on science and classical approach to history.

She has completed

Eighty hours of teacher training at Pensacola Christian College, forty hours in Needs Focus Learning training, and seven years of

classroom teaching experience. She has worked in various church and private school settings.

K-4/ K-5  Grade Lead Teacher

Mrs. Yvonne Albritton

Mrs. Albritton  has over 34 years of classroom teaching experience and over 24 years of children's ministry experience.

3rd and 4th Grade Teacher/ High School History and Literature

Mr. Gary Kemp

3rd and 4th Grade Teacher of Upper-level History

Master Degree from Duke University








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