Transforming Lives

David Pfeifer A Hendricks County native, David returned to his roots after a successful collegiate career. A graduate of Tri-West ('09), where he played both soccer and basketball, David went on to play and coach soccer at Taylor University while earning his degree in Exercise Science. It was during his time at Taylor that he first connected with the academic advising team at CCHS, a providential meeting that eventually led to...

Mike Allen is an organizational leader who is passionate about culture, communication, and connection. Having worked in education for over 20 years and in educational administration for over a decade, Mike's ultimate vision for his leadership is to help other leaders move their people and organizations forward...positively. He currently serves as the Superintendent of Evansville Christian School, a multi-campus school system p...

Mark and Betsy met at Covenant Christian High School, where they began dating during their sophomore year and graduated in 2012. From the very beginning, their relationship has been grounded in a shared love for Christ and a desire to follow Him faithfully. 

Following their time at Covenant, Betsy attended Olivet Nazarene University, where she completed nursing school and was a three-time All-American soccer player. Mark attended Pu...

Keith Ogorek, president of the Author Learning Center, brings a unique perspective to communications, having worked simultaneously in ministry and the marketplace for virtually his whole career. Using his experience as a marketing and communications professional for banks, as an ad agency creative director, and at the world’s leading self-publishing company, he has worked with several ministries to vastly improve their communicatio...

Naomi Oliver is the Director of Academics at the Wheaton Group of Schools and one of the Directors at Changing Destiny. She holds a master’s degree in literature, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and an MBA, and is currently undertaking the Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services qualification in the UK.

With over 13 years of experience in education across India and the United Kingdom, Naomi ...

Kelly M. Kapic holds the Honorary Chair of Theology and Culture at Covenant College, where he has taught since 2001. With a PhD in Systematic and Historical Theology from King’s College, University of London, Kapic has authored or edited over fifteen books. His newest book, "You Were Never Meant to Do It All: A 40-Day Devotional on the Goodness of Being Human" (Brazos 2025), was based on his earlier work, "You’re Onl...

Mallory (Huff) Puckett is a 2013 Covenant Christian High School alumna. She attended Purdue University to study industrial engineering but now finds herself in a full-time technology sales role. While at Purdue, she met her husband, Ethan, and they have been married for eight years. In that short time, they became adoptive and biological parents to four children, ages thirteen to two. She claims that she is too young to be keeping ...

Amanda graduated from Covenant in 2009. She then attended Franklin College, where she double majored in Psychology and Spanish. Finally, she earned her MA from Indiana Wesleyan University, with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. 

Initially, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after college. Her first job was with Indiana First Steps, a company that provides developmental therapy for young children. There, she worked with Span...

Jacob and Mia McCall are missionaries at Freedom International Ministries in the Dominican Republic (itisforfreedom.com). Freedom's primary ministry is a Christian school just outside of one of the largest sugar cane plantations on the island, providing Christian education to a population of underserved Haitian immigrant students and local Dominican students. The heartbeat of the ministry is to disciple students throughout the...

Rachel Shaughnessy is enthusiastic about intentional, Christ-centered community through Christ-centered education. She is a witness, along with two of her siblings, to how Covenant prepares students for an excellent Christian college education. Christian education has the opportunity to provide a unique lens to everyday responsibilities: our studies, work, and habits are redeemed through Christ. By learning from Christian teachers,...

Abby Andrietsch is CEO at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (“Aug Prep”), a K4-12 Christian school on Milwaukee’s south side founded in 2017. Serving over 2,350 students today, Aug Prep’s vision is to develop its students to be leaders of tomorrow known by their strength of character, courage, intellect, impactful contributions, and their faith. Aug Prep is launching a second K4-12 campus on Milwaukee’s north side in fall 2026.

Befo...

Dr. Cy Smith is the Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School and a national leader in Christian education. He has served in key roles with ACSI and other organizations in Ohio, helping schools and school leaders strengthen their effectiveness in biblical worldview and mission.  As host of the Clearly Christian Podcast, he challenges cultural drift, highlights the importance of Christian education to turn that tide, and argues t...

Born and raised in San Jose, California, Brian Clemons grew up in a strong Christian home and attended Valley Christian Schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

After earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Brian combined his passion for science and entrepreneurship by building, owning, and operating a local aquarium shop for 15 years. In 2008, he followed God’s call into education, beginning his teaching career a...

Ben Thomas and his wife, Susie, co-founded B2THEWORLD in 2017. B2THEWORLD helps develop schools in countries recovering from war. Ben and Susie’s experience of serving 10 years in Kigali, Rwanda, and leading the Kigali International Community School (KICS), Ben’s doctoral research in Global Christianity & Development, and seeing God heal Susie of an incurable brain tumor have brought the vision of B2THEWORLD to life. 

Today, B2T...

Matt Lundberg is the Director of the DeVries Institute for Global Faculty Development and Professor of Religion at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In his de Vries Institute role, he administers Calvin’s Faith & Learning Fellowship program for newer faculty members and the DeVries Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows program. 

Since 2004, Matt has taught a range of courses at Calvin in theology and Christian ethics. He is t...

Todd R. Marrah, Ph.D., is Superintendent of Tree of Life Christian Schools in Columbus, Ohio, and Executive Pastor at Rock City Church, one of the fastest growing churches in America. Todd also serves as the Executive Director of the United States Christian Education Network. He sits on the board of the Columbus Dream Center and is the recent board chair of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Dr. Marrah’s expe...

Principal Zac Sawyer and his family have served at Morrison Academy Taipei in Taiwan since 2012, and Zac has been the campus principal for the last five years. Morrison Academy Taipei is a Christian, K-12, college-preparatory international school with about 300 students that is focused on supporting missionary work in Taiwan. A native of Julian, California, Zac’s academic credentials include a B.A. in Management and Organizational ...

Alysia-Lara Ayonrinde is the Engagement Lead for the Racial Justice Unit in the Church of England, and Schools Project Lead for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace. Her distinguished career in education spans over 15 years, encompassing senior leadership roles across the U.K., West Africa, and South America. 

Ayonrinde brings unique, evidence-based perspectives that supportively challenge conventional norms to enable greater interfaith...