Faculty & Staff

Post Baccalaureate Certification in Elementary Education K-6, Millersville University B.S. Marketing with Management Emphasis Psychology Minor, The Pennsylvania State University

Favorite Bible Verse: "If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give it up for me, you will find it." Matthew 10:39 NLT

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I love seeing students gain confidence and an excitement for learning that is contagious and spills over into the classroom community."

Other: Enjoys reading, walking, biking, hiking, and camping with her best friend--her husband! Blessed with two beautiful daughters and two crazy cats. Actively involved at Crossroads Brethren In Christ Church where her husband is the lead pastor.

B.S., Millersville University

B.A., Millersville University
M.A., Eastern Mennonite University
Certifications and Specialty areas: Elementary Education K-6; Special Education K-12; Reading Specialist K-12; Church Ministries: Christian Education and Christian Counseling. Additional graduate studies from EMU, Ohio State, Penn State, James Madison University, Lincoln University and Temple University.

Her teaching career spans more than 40 years, having taught a variety of grade levels. She has a special interest in literacy coaching, curriculum development and professional development.

Mrs. Denlinger has held administrative positions with EMU Lancaster and EMU Virginia. She currently serves as one of the lay ministers of Christian formation at Ridgeview Mennonite Church. She enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, John, her three adult children and their spouses and her five grandchildren.

Favorite Bible Verses:

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of silver on a plate of gold.” Proverbs 25:11

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:30-31

B.S., Special Education, Millersville University
M.Ed., Special Education, Millersville University

Favorite Quote: "All students can learn and succeed...but not on the same day and in the same way." -- William G. Spady

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I love people and I love watching my students grow! Building relationships with my students gives me the opportunity to challenge them academically, encourage them emotionally and disciple them spiritually."

Other: Married to Mike Dickert, with three children: Sarah; Philip; and Bethany. Attends Pequea Brethren in Christ Church.

B.A., Eastern Mennonite University, Elementary Education

B.A., Messiah College
M.A., Penn State University

Favorite Bible Verse: "I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day." -- 2 Timothy 1:12

Enjoys Teaching Because: "Teaching gives me the chance to share God's love with my students while also nurturing them toward greater educational and social learning. I also have the added joy of teaching in Spanish and watching children develop another language in the process."

Other: Lives on an organic farm in New Holland with husband, Wade, and two children, Davin and Myla. Member of New Holland Mennonite Church and actively involved in many programs there. Enjoys running, cooking, reading and scrapbooking.

B.S., Baptist Bible College, now known as,Clarks Summit University, Music Education K-12.
Certification in PreK-4 Education

High School, Sacred Heart of Sarrià, Barcelona, Spain

B.A., Elementary Education, University of Barcelona

LLM, (Master of Law) University of Barcelona

M.Ed., Psycopedagogy, University Oberta of Catalonia

B.S., Elementary Education, Eastern Mennonite University
M. Ed., Millersville University

Favorite Bible Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." -- Deuteronomy 6:5

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I enjoy working with children and learning together about God's world. It is fun to watch them mature and grow."

Other: Marcy and husband, Rick, have two children, Mary and David. They attend Neffsville Mennonite Church where they teach Sunday School and are involved in children's ministry. In her spare time, Marcy enjoys walking, traveling and her family.

B.A., English and History, Bucknell University
M.Ed., English Education and Elementary Education, Millersville University

Favorite Bible Verse: "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth." -- Psalm 121

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I love teaching because it is exciting to see students make connections and find joy in learning. Helping middle school students discover the gifts God has given them and use those gifts to His glory is a great privilege."

Other: Barbara and her husband, Roger, have two children, Johanna and Bill, both graduates of LMH. They live in southern Lancaster County and enjoy spending time outdoors with their dogs.

B.A., Elementary Education, Goshen College.
M.Ed., University of Phoenix
Reading Recovery and Descubriendo la Lectura certificate from Colorado University

Major: Art Education, Minor: Spanish, Eastern Mennonite University

B.A., Youth Ministry and Spanish, double major, Eastern College (now University)
Accredited Certification Program through Saint Joseph's University

A.A., Hesston College
B.A., Tabor College

B.S., Elementary, Special, and Early Childhood Education, Eastern University

Favorite Bible Verse: "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing." -- James 1:2-4

Enjoys Teaching Because: "Everyday is a new adventure with different challenges . I find great excitement watching my students grasp concepts and ideas. Seeing my students learning about Christ and demonstrating Christ's actions to their peers gives me an overwhelming joy!"

Other: Enjoys running, crafts and spending time with family and friends.

B.S., Lancaster Bible College

Favorite Bible Verse: "Be still and know that I am God." -- Psalms 46:10

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I love my work because of the variety and challenges it offers. I enjoy watching children grow spiritually and academically."

Other: Chris is married and has two children. He enjoys NASCAR and follows most of the sports teams out of Baltimore. He is a member of the Ephrata Bible Fellowship Church.

B.A., Juniata College
Hispanic Studies Program at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain

Other: Attends Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren.

B.S., Elementary education/early childhood, Temple University
M.A., Education, Eastern Mennonite University

Favorite Bible Verse: "So in everything do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12

Favorite Quote: "We have to be braver than we think we can be, because God is constantly calling us to be more than we are." Madeleine L'Engle

Enjoys Teaching Because: "The world is a big place, and God is mysterious! Finding our place in the world and developing a relationship with God are two important accomplishments for young people. I find great joy in being a part of this process."

Other: Married to Twila (LMH 1982) and has two children, Hannah and Uriah. Enjoys bicycle riding/touring, Macintosh computers, gardening and travel. International experience: Mennonite Central Committee in Botswana (Southern Africa).

B.A., Music, Millersville University

Favorite Bible Verse: "Start children off on the way they should go,and even when they are old they will not turn from it." -- Proverbs 22:6

Enjoys Teaching Because: "Educating our youth is the most exciting and rewarding job in life!"

Other: Enjoys making music and spending time with his wife and two children. Some hobbies include biking and cooking. Attends Church of the Apostles UCC.

B.A., Elementary education and sociology, Moravian College

Favorite Bible Verse: "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." -- Philippians 4:13

Enjoys Teaching Because: "Everyday is a new adventure to watch and help children grow and learn."

B.S., Elementary Education, Millersville University

Other: Attends Hope Community Church

B.S., Music Education, Messiah College

Sarah earned her bachelor's degree in music education from Messiah College with a concentration in voice and extensive study in piano. Growing up in Virginia, Sarah gained early musical experience singing with the nationally acclaimed Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir. Sarah teaches elementary music at the Kraybill and Locust Grove campuses of Lancaster Mennonite School. Wingard also sings and regularly solos with the Susquehanna Chorale. She is an active member of the worship ministry and children's ministry of Crossway Church in Millersville and directs the children's choir there.

M.A., Reading Specialist, Salisbury University
B.S., Elementary Education, Salisbury University

Favorite Bible Verse: "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" -- Jeremiah 29:11

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I enjoy working with middle school students because they have lots of energy and keep me on my toes. I enjoy science because it is awesome to learn about the intricacies of God's creation."

Other: Enjoys reading and travel.

B.A., Millersville University
M.A., Eastern Mennonite University
Certifications and Specialty areas: Elementary Education K-6; Special Education K-12; Reading Specialist K-12; Church Ministries: Christian Education and Christian Counseling. Additional graduate studies from EMU, Ohio State, Penn State, James Madison University, Lincoln University and Temple University.

Her teaching career spans more than 40 years, having taught a variety of grade levels. She has a special interest in literacy coaching, curriculum development and professional development.

Mrs. Denlinger has held administrative positions with EMU Lancaster and EMU Virginia. She currently serves as one of the lay ministers of Christian formation at Ridgeview Mennonite Church. She enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, John, her three adult children and their spouses and her five grandchildren.

Favorite Bible Verses:

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of silver on a plate of gold.” Proverbs 25:11

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:30-31

Post Baccalaureate Certification in Elementary Education K-6, Millersville University B.S. Marketing with Management Emphasis Psychology Minor, The Pennsylvania State University

Favorite Bible Verse: "If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give it up for me, you will find it." Matthew 10:39 NLT

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I love seeing students gain confidence and an excitement for learning that is contagious and spills over into the classroom community."

Other: Enjoys reading, walking, biking, hiking, and camping with her best friend--her husband! Blessed with two beautiful daughters and two crazy cats. Actively involved at Crossroads Brethren In Christ Church where her husband is the lead pastor.

B.S., Millersville University

B.S., Special Education, Millersville University
M.Ed., Special Education, Millersville University

Favorite Quote: "All students can learn and succeed...but not on the same day and in the same way." -- William G. Spady

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I love people and I love watching my students grow! Building relationships with my students gives me the opportunity to challenge them academically, encourage them emotionally and disciple them spiritually."

Other: Married to Mike Dickert, with three children: Sarah; Philip; and Bethany. Attends Pequea Brethren in Christ Church.

B.A., Eastern Mennonite University, Elementary Education

B.A., Messiah College
M.A., Penn State University

Favorite Bible Verse: "I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day." -- 2 Timothy 1:12

Enjoys Teaching Because: "Teaching gives me the chance to share God's love with my students while also nurturing them toward greater educational and social learning. I also have the added joy of teaching in Spanish and watching children develop another language in the process."

Other: Lives on an organic farm in New Holland with husband, Wade, and two children, Davin and Myla. Member of New Holland Mennonite Church and actively involved in many programs there. Enjoys running, cooking, reading and scrapbooking.

B.S., Baptist Bible College, now known as,Clarks Summit University, Music Education K-12.
Certification in PreK-4 Education

High School, Sacred Heart of Sarrià, Barcelona, Spain

B.A., Elementary Education, University of Barcelona

LLM, (Master of Law) University of Barcelona

M.Ed., Psycopedagogy, University Oberta of Catalonia

B.S., Elementary Education, Eastern Mennonite University
M. Ed., Millersville University

Favorite Bible Verse: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." -- Deuteronomy 6:5

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I enjoy working with children and learning together about God's world. It is fun to watch them mature and grow."

Other: Marcy and husband, Rick, have two children, Mary and David. They attend Neffsville Mennonite Church where they teach Sunday School and are involved in children's ministry. In her spare time, Marcy enjoys walking, traveling and her family.

B.A., English and History, Bucknell University
M.Ed., English Education and Elementary Education, Millersville University

Favorite Bible Verse: "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth." -- Psalm 121

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I love teaching because it is exciting to see students make connections and find joy in learning. Helping middle school students discover the gifts God has given them and use those gifts to His glory is a great privilege."

Other: Barbara and her husband, Roger, have two children, Johanna and Bill, both graduates of LMH. They live in southern Lancaster County and enjoy spending time outdoors with their dogs.

B.A., Elementary Education, Goshen College.
M.Ed., University of Phoenix
Reading Recovery and Descubriendo la Lectura certificate from Colorado University

Major: Art Education, Minor: Spanish, Eastern Mennonite University

B.A., Youth Ministry and Spanish, double major, Eastern College (now University)
Accredited Certification Program through Saint Joseph's University

A.A., Hesston College
B.A., Tabor College

B.S., Elementary, Special, and Early Childhood Education, Eastern University

Favorite Bible Verse: "Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing." -- James 1:2-4

Enjoys Teaching Because: "Everyday is a new adventure with different challenges . I find great excitement watching my students grasp concepts and ideas. Seeing my students learning about Christ and demonstrating Christ's actions to their peers gives me an overwhelming joy!"

Other: Enjoys running, crafts and spending time with family and friends.

B.S., Lancaster Bible College

Favorite Bible Verse: "Be still and know that I am God." -- Psalms 46:10

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I love my work because of the variety and challenges it offers. I enjoy watching children grow spiritually and academically."

Other: Chris is married and has two children. He enjoys NASCAR and follows most of the sports teams out of Baltimore. He is a member of the Ephrata Bible Fellowship Church.

B.A., Juniata College
Hispanic Studies Program at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain

Other: Attends Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren.

B.S., Elementary education/early childhood, Temple University
M.A., Education, Eastern Mennonite University

Favorite Bible Verse: "So in everything do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12

Favorite Quote: "We have to be braver than we think we can be, because God is constantly calling us to be more than we are." Madeleine L'Engle

Enjoys Teaching Because: "The world is a big place, and God is mysterious! Finding our place in the world and developing a relationship with God are two important accomplishments for young people. I find great joy in being a part of this process."

Other: Married to Twila (LMH 1982) and has two children, Hannah and Uriah. Enjoys bicycle riding/touring, Macintosh computers, gardening and travel. International experience: Mennonite Central Committee in Botswana (Southern Africa).

B.A., Music, Millersville University

Favorite Bible Verse: "Start children off on the way they should go,and even when they are old they will not turn from it." -- Proverbs 22:6

Enjoys Teaching Because: "Educating our youth is the most exciting and rewarding job in life!"

Other: Enjoys making music and spending time with his wife and two children. Some hobbies include biking and cooking. Attends Church of the Apostles UCC.

B.A., Elementary education and sociology, Moravian College

Favorite Bible Verse: "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." -- Philippians 4:13

Enjoys Teaching Because: "Everyday is a new adventure to watch and help children grow and learn."

B.S., Elementary Education, Millersville University

Other: Attends Hope Community Church

B.S., Music Education, Messiah College

Sarah earned her bachelor's degree in music education from Messiah College with a concentration in voice and extensive study in piano. Growing up in Virginia, Sarah gained early musical experience singing with the nationally acclaimed Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir. Sarah teaches elementary music at the Kraybill and Locust Grove campuses of Lancaster Mennonite School. Wingard also sings and regularly solos with the Susquehanna Chorale. She is an active member of the worship ministry and children's ministry of Crossway Church in Millersville and directs the children's choir there.

M.A., Reading Specialist, Salisbury University
B.S., Elementary Education, Salisbury University

Favorite Bible Verse: "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" -- Jeremiah 29:11

Enjoys Teaching Because: "I enjoy working with middle school students because they have lots of energy and keep me on my toes. I enjoy science because it is awesome to learn about the intricacies of God's creation."

Other: Enjoys reading and travel.