Seniors’ Favorite Teachers

Favorite Teachers

Chasity Branham (left) teaches law classes and coaches Mock Trial for the LCS RISE Institute.

Members of the Class of 2022 share about some of their favorite teachers and what made them special.

Chasity Branham

Mrs. Branham takes an interest in my life by talking with me, praying for me, and loving me well.

- Faith Albritton

Mrs. Branham is a beautiful role model and godly woman. She has inspired me to be a better version of myself.

- Rebekah Baggett

My favorite teacher is Mrs. Branham. She meets each student where they are and understands how to help them work on their strengths. I know Mrs. Branham supports me in everything I do.

- Cheney Curls

Mrs. Branham is a phenomenal teacher, who cares deeply about her students and never has a boring class.

- Cade Lawson

Mrs. Branham is my favorite teacher because she is connected with her students and always makes class enjoyable.

- Hudson MacDonald

Mrs. Branham was my favorite teacher because I’ve enjoyed the learning environment in her class over the past few years.

- Erica Owen

I adore Mrs. Branham. I have been in her law classes for the past two years. Mrs. Branham has a genuine heart and soul for her students. I have always felt both acknowledged and understood by her. I am so grateful for Mrs. Branham’s time both inside and outside the classroom.

- Olivia Sale

My favorite teacher is Mrs. Branham. She continuously pours into my life and treats me like her own daughter!

- Katie Williams

Matthew Jerry

Mr. Jerry creates an environment that allows open discussion in the classroom and encourages the expression of differing opinions.

-Rebekah Baggett

Mr. Jerry is my favorite teacher because he is always willing to listen and offer advice. He is able to find the balance between educating and providing fellowship.

- Nidia Carpio

My favorite teacher is Mr. Jerry because he was invested in my life and took the time to get to know me. He was always open to listening and gave me encouragement or advice when I needed it.

- Margaret Garvey

My favorite teachers are Mr. Jerry and Miss Grafton. They have created a space where I can learn and feel welcome and comfortable.

- Kiara Gilot

Mr. Jerry is my favorite teacher because he is a great role model and demonstrates Christian qualities.

- Benjamin McDonald

Mr. Jerry was the first teacher I got to know when I transferred to LCS, and he had a significant impact in shedding light on my life by reminding me that I am made in God’s image and loved by God. Every day when the bell rings, he always tells me, “Take care, I’ll be praying for you.”

- Layla Warnock

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John O’Neal

I look up to Coach Williams and Coach O’Neal because they encouraged and believed in me and helped me grow as a man and mature in my faith in God.

- Malcolm Bennett II

I am grateful for all of my football coaches, especially Coach O’Neal.

-Dre Hudson

My favorite coach is Coach O’Neal because we had a great connection.

- De’Qune Kelly

Coach O’Neal taught me to become a better football player and person. He is the GOAT in my eyes.

- Christopher Smith

Wendy Carl

Mrs. Carl’s class has been a constant place of community throughout high school, and her directing has made me a more accomplished singer and student than I could have been without her.

- Henry Elliott

Mrs. Carl pours into her students every day and gives them a greater appreciation for music and understanding that everything we do is all for the glory of God.

- Katie Jones

Kristen Grafton

Miss Grafton is my favorite teacher because she is kind and genuinely cares for her students.

- Emmy Allen

Miss Grafton really helped me succeed in English and was a great friend to me throughout school.

- Audri Anderson

Miss Grafton is a great listener, gives advice, and helped me succeed!

- Savannah Coscia

My favorite teacher is Miss Grafton. She’s interactive, helps students individually, and prepares students well for exams every year. She is also a kind and fun person.

- Emma Galbraith

Kristen Grafton is an alumna of LCS and a favorite among our high school English teachers.

FIRST EVER K4 CLASS GRADUATES

First Ever K4 Class Graduates

n the Fall of 2008, a group of four-yearolds came to campus in August as the first students in the brand new K4 program at LCS. They would be the Class of 2022.

Thirteen years later, 14 of the students in this first-ever K4 class walked across the stage to receive their Lakeland Christian School diplomas.

Faith Albritton

Madi Brown Brady Copeland

Cheney Curls

Alex Drost

Rally Fox

Ethan Green

Bailee Hicks

Sydney Jani

Cathryn Miles Breanna Newberg

Taylor Radford

Olivia Sale

Joseph Sanoba

Around Campus

CAMPAIGN KICKOFF CONCERT

On February 22, Lakeland Christian School officially announced the expansion of our campus with the construction of a new high school building. School families were invited to an evening on campus to hear about the Forging a Firm Foundation campaign and to enjoy a live concert by The Voice runner-up Kenzie Wheeler. For more information about the campaign, please visit https://www.lcsonline.org/pledge/.

ELEMENTARY OLYMPICS

The week of Olympics is one of the favorite weeks on campus for our elementary kids and their families! In early March, students in K4-5th grade competed in the softball throw, obstacle course, hurdles, sprints, relays and more. Members of the senior class helped time and score the events. Thanks to Coach Mike Carl, Coach John Weldy and Coach Beverley Reves for running another great year of competition!