Staff & Faculty for Church & School

	Andrew Byars – Pastor
	George Glover – Principal/Administrator George is a graduate of New Mexico State and is currently working on his graduate degree at Highlands University. He began at Prince of Peace nine years ago as the fifth and sixth grade teacher. Through the teachings and guidance of Mr. Alan Geuder he became the principal in 2005, when Alan retired. As a Christian leader guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, he believes that it is important to present himself as a role model. He believes that others learn from example more than being told, so he strives to present himself as professional, kind and helpful. His goal is to motivate and inspire others to achieve personal success in relationships, academics and spiritual growth. gglover@poplchurch.com
	Caryn DeRochie – Early Childhood Director/Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher Caryn has been a teacher at Prince of Peace for the last nine years. She started out as a substitute teacher then graduated into more permanent roles. Before starting her family, Caryn worked in the Los Lunas school system, and for APS as a kindergarten and first grade teacher for eight years. She has a Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of New Mexico in Elementary Education with a specialty in Early Childhood Education. Caryn and her husband, Tony, have been married for over twenty years and have a son at East Mountain High School and a daughter at Prince of Peace. cderochie@poplchurch.com
	Wanda Fishburn- 2nd and 3rd Grade
	Maryann Ford – Teacher Preschool, Pre-K and Afternoon Program Maryann has worked for Prince of Peace for 17yrs. She is the only original teacher remaining since the school first opened. Maryann has earned her CDA in early childhood education. She started a summer tutoring program five years ago. Maryann has taught VBS for 15 years, and has substituted in the Sunday school classes. Maryann has also worked for Mountain Christian Day Care and Manzano Early Learning Center. She says she loves working with children, seeing them grow physically as well as spiritually. Maryann and husband, Von, have been married for 27 years and have a daughter, Clarissa, who is 24 and married. She also has two stepchildren Michael, 31, and Kasie, 30, who are both married. Maryann loves to sing, read, bowl, listen to music and play with her four grandchildren.
	Andy Graham – 4th and 5th Grade Andy is entering his sixth year at Prince of Peace Lutheran School. He graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2005. Andy and wife Nancy have a son Jason and daughter-in-law Mary, daughter Mandy and son-in-law Scott, and their children (his grandchildren) Lily and Emma. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart?” Jeremiah 1 vs. 5. Andy believes each child has been “set apart,” and it is his responsibility to help each one rise to their potential. The value of raising and educating children in a Christ centered environment cannot be overstated. agraham@poplchurch.com
	Lorette Lambert – Humanities  (6th – 8th)

Gina Yarber – Science and Math Middle School (6th – 8th)
I have had the privilege of teaching at Prince of Peace Lutheran School for 8 years. The University of New Mexico is where is received my BA and I am currently working on my Masters of Science Teaching at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. My goals as a teacher are to get kids excited about learning, build basic skills, expand thinking processes, and to help them grow in their faith. We do this through inquiry and discovery learning, drill & practice, Socratic discussion, and other methods.
I have three wonderful daughters and two precocious grandchildren. My husband Scott and I enjoy working on our home and yard, traveling, camping, hosting weekend Barbeques and the occasional Friday night outing. My favorite sport to watch is playground football. I love to hike, ski and explore. Teaching at Prince of Peace is such an amazing job because we have small class sizes, caring parents, a supportive staff and wonderful students. However, the best thing is that we can teach about the amazing love that Jesus has for each one of us. Please, come and visit our classroom any time. gyarber@poplchurch.com