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Administrative
Staff: 2007-2008
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Wayne Embry
Administrator
wembry@denbighbaptist.org
Wayne is a graduate of Florida State University
(B.S.) and Capella University (Master of Science
in Education with a Specialization in Educational
Administration). He has 26 years invested in
high school teaching and coaching in both public
and private Christian schools and has also filled
the roles of athletic director and high school principal.
Wayne has benefited from his work experiences at
a Christian college, as well as a military one. In
addition, he served our country for 29 years in the
Army National Guard, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Mr. Embry accepted Christ has his personal Savior
and Lord in 1976. Just over three years ago,
his commitment to God led him to Newport News to
serve as the administrator of Denbigh Baptist Christian
School, a ministry of Denbigh Baptist Church. Wayne
considers it a privilege to be on the church staff
at DBC and enjoys working with Pastors David Wilson
and Chuck Newman. One of Wayne’s favorite
Bible verses is Jeremiah 29:11: “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.” His favorite
hymn is “Be Thou My Vision,” which is
actually the whole family’s favorite!
Wayne has been married to the former Brenda Dawn
Cubley for 35 years. They have been blessed
by their son, Adam, daughter-in-law, Charlotte, and
one year old grandson, Iain Thomas Embry.
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Robert Law
Middle/High School Principal
rlaw@denbighbaptist.org
Robert accepted Jesus Christ as Savior at eight years of age and dedicated his life to Christian service at age 16. He graduated from Hampton High School with the Class of 1974. Robert earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Piedmont Bible College (1979) and a Master of Divinity degree from Denver Baptist Theological Seminary (1984).
Robert’s wife, Nancy, teaches second grade at DBCS. They have a son who graduated from DBCS and Cedarville University and a daughter who graduated from DBCS and Liberty University.
Robert began teaching high school classes at DBCS in August of 1985. He assumed the job of assistant principal in August of 1989 while still teaching half of the day. Robert moved to his present position of Middle & High School Principal in August of 1996.
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Lisa Tonkovic
Middle School Coordinator
ltonkovic@denbighbaptist.org
Lisa is a graduate of North Texas State University. She
has over 14 years of teaching experience in public
and private schools, 1st through 9th grade. Since
coming to DBCS she has been a middle school math
teacher and is now also the middle school coordinator.
Mrs. Tonkovic became a believer when she was 9
and has followed Christ ever since. Lisa
loves being at DBCS and is grateful for the opportunity
to help the middle school students grow spiritually,
academically and emotionally.
Lisa has been married to Tim Tonkovic for 20 years
and has 2 sons. Her oldest is a Denbigh graduate
and the younger one is an upper classman.
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June Fletcher
Elementary Principal
jfletcher@denbighbaptist.org
Mrs. Nora June (June) Fletcher joined the DBCS
faculty in 1976 as a 4th grade teacher. She began
teaching in 1969 and has taught all elementary classes
from K-5 through 5th grade. Here at Denbigh, after
a number of years in grade 4, she moved up to 6th
grade and discovered that middle school was her favorite
age to teach. She has also served as coach, scorekeeper,
and statistician for numerous teams.
Mrs. Fletcher attended Appomattox Bible Institute
and John Tyler Community College and earned a joint
BA/ ThB degree from Homestead College of Bible in
1974. In 1994, she earned her Master of Education
degree from Regent University and began serving as Elementary
Coordinator, while continuing to teach several classes
a day.
Mrs. Fletcher has been married to her husband, Bill,
since 1961. They have two children, Steve and Sharron
(both of whom are DBCS graduates), and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Fletcher was saved on December 7, 1963, and
is a member of Denbigh Baptist Church. Her life verse
is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through
Christ which strengtheneth me.”
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Frank Keating
Athletic Director
ad@dbcs4christ.com
Frank is a graduate of the United States Military Academy (Bachelors’ Degree) at West Point, New York and Webster University (Masters). He has been involved in athletics most of his life to include his selection as team captain for three high school sports and earning his collegiate varsity letter (four years) in hockey while at West Point. Coach Keating was inducted into his high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996 and has over 16 years of coaching experience in youth sports, middle and high school sports and with USA Gymnastics. Additionally, he is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, culminating over 20 years of active duty military service to our nation.
Coach Keating accepted Christ while in college and feels blessed being able to serve our student athletes as their athletic director. He and his wife, Lisa, serve together equipping the coaching staff enabling them to teach, mentor, and coach their respective teams. Their desire is to create an environment where there is a “spirit of unity” as reflected in Romans 15:5.
Frank is married to the former Lisa Kay Wolters (23 years) and they have four children; Janice (Keating) Robertson (Cross country and track assistant coach at DBCS), Lauren (DBCS Class of 2007, freshman at Liberty University), Katie (sophomore at DBCS), and Bobby (6th Grader at DBCS), and one son-in-law, Dean Robertson and grandson Austin!
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Karen Ridenour
Guidance Counsellor
kridenour@denbighbaptist.org
Karen is a graduate of the University of Virginia,
(B.A.) and Virginia Commonwealth University (M.S.)
She worked in state personnel, and in college
counseling before coming to DBCS in 1993.
Karen perceived God’s call on her life at
the age of 12 when she went to a Bible study
at a friend’s invitation. She feels privileged
to be working in an establishment where the faculty
and staff encourages one another and attempts to
glorify the Lord in both their life and work.
Karen has been married to Dan Ridenour for 30 years,
and has three children, all of whom are DBCS alumni. Two
of them have also graduated from the University of
Virginia, and the third is currently a student there.
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Brenda Embry
Referrals and Assessments
bembry@denbighbaptist.org
Brenda is a graduate of Florida State University
(B.S.), the University of North Florida (Master in
Education) and the Citadel (Master of Education). Two
years ago she became trained in dyslexia testing
and is now credentialed as a Certified Dyslexia Testing
Specialist.
In 1993 Brenda received assurance of her salvation
and acknowledged Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
She describes her conversion as a “process” and
personally understands the importance of early discipleship
in the believer’s life. A particular Bible
verse that has taken on special significance for
her in the past seven years is: “Now that I
am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me
proclaim your power to this new generation, your
mighty miracles to all who come after me.” Psalm
71:18 (NLT).
Brenda enjoyed living out the reality of that scripture
verse when she owned and operated a tutoring franchise
for four years that covered three counties, including
Charleston, South Carolina. Her 25 years in the field
of education also include teaching students (K-12)
in public, as well as private Christian schools.
Brenda enjoys beginning new educational programs,
especially the one that God opened the door for at
DBCS two years ago for dyslexic students. This
begins her fourth year as the Referrals and Assessments
coordinator.
Brenda is the wife of our DBCS administrator, Wayne
Embry, and they met while attending FSU. They have
been married for 35 years and have been blessed by
their son, Adam, daughter-in-law, Charlotte, and
one year old grandson, Iain Thomas Embry.
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Supporting Staff: 2007-2008 |
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Sharon Warren
Business Manager
swarren@denbighbaptist.org
Sharon is a graduate of Mountain State College in
Parkersburg, West Virginia and is pursuing a degree
on Accounting at Thomas Nelson Community College
which she should complete in May 2008. She
worked in the legal field for 33 years before coming
to DBCS in August 2003 as Cafeteria Director and
in September 2004 as Business Manager for DBCS.
Sharon accepted Christ as her savior at the age
of 8 during Vacation Bible School.
Sharon has been married to Danny Warren for 27 years. They
have two children, Jeremy who graduated from DBCS
in 2001 and Cindy who graduated from DBCS in 2002.
Sharon’s life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust
in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to
thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge
Him and He shall make your paths straight.”
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Dawn Sims
Administrative Staff
dsims@denbighbaptist.org
Dawn joined the staff of Denbigh Baptist Christian School in 1985. Initially working as a substitute teacher, she has served as executive secretary and office manager for the last 16 years. Dawn and her husband Bill have one child, April, who started at DBCS in K-5 and graduated in 1997.
“I consider it an incredible blessing, rich with opportunity, although heart-wrenching at times, to work beside and for the families with whom God continues to bless our ministry. When we realize the incredible amount of time we spend with your children, we are awed by the amount of responsibility with which you and He entrust us. Loving, cherishing, and striving for excellence in each life brought our way brings much joy – a gift multiplied by the opportunity I have to become attached to the parents, grandparents, and extended families of our students as well!”
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Tammy Saunders
Administrative Staff
tsaunders@denbighbaptist.org
Tammie Saunders is certified by the state of Virginia since 2005 as an EMT-Basic. She has been involved at DBCS for many years. She is an alumnus of DBCS and also met her husband there. They now have two children who attend DBCS. She has worked at Denbigh Baptist since August of 2000, now serving as secretary/EMT. She accepted Christ as her savior at the age of eight and is a very active member of Water’s Edge Church.
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Dawn Ford
Administrative Staff
dford@denbighbaptist.org
Dawn serves as the Assistant Business Manager for DBCS. She also serves as the treasurer/secretary for the church her family attends- Colonial Baptist Church. She and her family have been members of CBC for 17 years, where her husband is the music minister. She graduated with a business management degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1990. Dawn has two children that attend DBCS.
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