FACULTY AND STAFF

Our teachers are mission minded and called to equip and help mold the next generation of Christian leaders

Eric Purdy

Headmaster

  • Eric Purdy has been married to his wife since 1995. They have five children and six grandchildren so far. Eric has his Bachelor’s in Education from Northern Kentucky University and his Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton.

    He previously taught in public schools for 18 years and spent the last seven years at a Classical Christian school he and his wife founded and operated in Ohio.

    Eric currently enjoys his tenure at BCS as our Headmaster. He came to BCS as the Headmaster for two reasons: 1) Classical Education has ruined him for any other style of education for children and 2) he sees the BCS teachers are consistently glorifying God through their ministry.

    He enjoys fishing the local creeks and lakes as well as spending time with his family.

    Eric attends Immanuel Baptist Church

Carolyn

Martinson

5-6th Grade

  • Carolyn has been married to her husband for many years. They have two children. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Carleton College.

    She taught as a substitute and paraprofessional for three years and has taught on and off at BCS since 2007.

    “It was clearly God’s calling and I have thanked Him for His providence!”

    Carolyn enjoys cooking and reading.

    She attends Covenant Presbyterian Church

Hannah Abrahamson

7-12th Science / 1-8th Music

  • Hannah has been married to her husband since 2008. They have two children. She has her degree from UW-LaCrosse in Education and Broadfield science.

    She was a substitute teacher for LaCrosse for four years, paraprofessional for two years, wrote for Classical Conversations for two years and has taught Sunday school for over eight years.

    She enjoys songwriting, writing, reading, crocheting, hiking and kayaking.

    Hannah attends Covenant Presbyterian Church

Kendra

Mancuso

7-12th Math
Physics

  • Kendra has been married to her husband since 2006. She has four children. Kendra received her Bachelors from Northwestern in 2005 in Mathematics.

    She has been a private math tutor for over 20 years and began teaching at BCS in 2016.

    “I have a passion for helping students understand and appreciate the subject of math. I have always admired the Classical Model of education and believed in the efficiency of it. Teaching at BCS gives me the opportunity to share my passion for math while being immersed in the time proven method of Classical learning.”

    Kendra attends Faith Community Church

Charlie

Hokanson

7-12th Bible / Greek / Logic

  • Charlie has been married to Maribel Hokanson since 1987. They have five children and seven grandchildren so far. Charlie got his Bible Certificate from Northwestern College in Roseville, MN, his Bachelors of Arts in Ministry, and Bachelors of Arts in English Lit. He has studied and taught Koine Greek for over 30 years.

    He has over 35 years in campus ministry. He has been teaching at BCS since 2005, and worked as a part-time pastor and pulpit supply for over 20 years.

    “I choose to teach at BCS because I want to invest in young people: to train and educate them in God’s truth from the Word of God. I want to help raise up future generations who will greatly impact the world for Christ!”

    Charlie enjoys motorcycling with his wife and family as well as bible study, skating, downhill skiing and sailing.

    He attends Covenant Presbyterian Church

Rebekah

Dean

3-4th Grade

  • Coming soon!

Jodi

Inlow

1-2nd Grade

  • Jodi lives in the country with her family. She enjoys the beautiful scenic example of God’s amazing creation. Her family has lived south of Baldwin for over 100 years.

    Jodi has received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Ed and Science Education from UW-River Falls.

    She home schooled her own children. Jodi taught for five years at a private school and seven years at home school co-ops. She has been at BCS since 2018.

    “It is an honor and privilege to educate our youth in the truths found in God’s Word and the order He has established throughout our marvelous world.”

    Jodi attends Immanuel Baptist Church

Grant

Weir

K-12 Art / PE

Debbie

Kraft

Kindergarten

  • Debbie has been married to her husband since 1993. She has three children and four grandchildren. She has her degree in Communications and Business Management from Alverno College.

    Debbie taught for over 25 years in both private and public schools as well as private tutoring. She has taught at almost all grade levels with a focus in special needs and intervention. Her favorite subjects are reading and math.

    “It is my great honor and priviledge to serve along side dedicated and talented Christian educators as we provide a classical Christian educational foundation for our students. Watching these young people grow and develop not only academically but in their love of our Lord, is a joy. BCS is a place where I can help students develop their gifts and become strong Biblical citizens.”

    Debbie is a trained chef from Escoffier Culinary Institute. She loves to cook and has owned a catering business for over 20 years. She’s an avid gardener and reader.

    Debbie attends Calvary Assembly of God

Kelli

Lorentz

Pre-Kindergarten

  • Kelli has been married to her husband since 1998. They have four children.

    She has blessed BCS as our preschool teacher since 2009.

    “I choose to teach at BCS because it is a small intimate place where we are all family. A safe place we all can continue to grow in our faith freely and together.”

    Kelli enjoys spending time with her family, watching her girls compete in dance and her boys in sports. She runs a greenhouse in the spring and take care of cattle that her and her family show across all the Midwest.

    Kelli attends Zion Lutheran Church