Robin was one of Excel’s founding team members back in 2003. Her own grown children are Excel alumni. She has been happily married to her husband Mike for almost 40 years and together they share 3 children and 2 grandchildren (so far!) Robin attends Crosswinds Assembly of God, and her favorite bible verse is Psalm 19:14. She enjoys reading and crossword puzzles. Robin has always loved Excel because of the students. You’ll often see her at our sporting events cheering on our Warriors!
Terri was a home school mom who started working for us in 2013. She has been happily married to her husband Rob for 36 years, and together they have 2 grown children. She attends Horizon Church and her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 56:3. When she isn’t at Excel she enjoys hiking and cooking.
Certifications/Licenses
- Ordained minister
Linda has been working at Excel for over 10 years now, and is happy that 2 of her 4 grandchildren attend school here. She is passionate about Jesus and worship, and she attends Reno Assembly of God. Her favorite Bible passage is Ephesians 1:3-8. She has been happily married to her husband Michael for 43 years, and together they have 3 grown children. Linda enjoys reading, hiking, and golfing in her free time. Being at Excel allows her to fulfill God’s calling on her life through worship and teaching, and she loves being able to teach His Word to the students. It’s a blessing to see them grow in their faith and step into the call that God has for them.
Education
- B.S. Biology
- Orton-Gillingham
- Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators
Karen has been working at Excel since 2021 and as a reading specialist for 10 years. She has three children and has been married to her husband, Steve, for 29 years. She loves animals, horseback riding, reading, and traveling. Karen loves working at Excel because she loves seeing all children become successful readers. Her favorite bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.
Education
- Licensed Practical Nurse Certification Program
Certificates/Licenses
- State of Nevada Licensed Practical Nurse
Diane has been working part-time at Excel as a school nurse and Pre-K support staff since 2018. She has worked in various settings as an LPN for over 40 years. Diane has been married to her husband Earl for the last 12 years. She has two grown children and 2 grown step children. Diane attends Christ Church of Reno Anglican and her favorite verse is John 3:16. She enjoys exercising, singing, and traveling. Diane loves working with the “littles” at Excel!
This is Janice’s third year working at Excel; she comes to us with a background in customer service. She is the mother of 5 grown children. She attends Harvest Family Fellowship and her favorite Bible verse is Psalms 57:2. Janice enjoys swimming, baking, and being with her family. She loves being around the Excel students and awesome staff!
Education
- B.S. in Business Management
Credentials
- ACSI Math Teacher Certification qualified
Kyle was one of the founding team members of Excel in 2003. She taught math for us numerous times before she retired from teaching in 2017. We’re thrilled that she has agreed to come back and help out in our math department again this year. She has been happily married to her husband, Mark, for 36 years and together they have 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Kyle is a 4th generation Renoite, and she comes from a long line of educators. In her spare time she enjoys gardening and puzzles. We’re glad to have you back, Kyle!
Mike has been helping to make Excel excel since 2015. He came to us with handyman and hardware store management experience. Mike is a true Disney fan and is involved in Children’s Ministry at his church, Summit Church. His favorite bible verse is Ephesians 2:10 and he loves Excel because “God is here. There are so many opportunities to see God at work.”
Education
- B.S. Science of Nursing
- M.S. Nursing Education
Certificates/Licenses
- R.N. Registered Nurse
- BLS: Basic Life Support
- PALS: Pediatric Life Support Instructor
- ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Freida serves as our school nurse once each week. She brings to the job her many years of experience in nursing, including surgical and ICU. She is the mother of 3 boys, 2 of whom are Excel students. She attends Sparks Methodist Church and her favorite bible verse is Ephesians 6:10. She enjoys baseball, gardening and baking. What she loves about Excel is the atmosphere and Christian love.
Certificates/Licenses
- LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
- Association of Christian Schools International Waiver to Teach Health
Vickie has been involved at Excel since 2013, when Legacy Christian School merged with Excel. She started here as our school nurse, but it wasn’t long before she was teaching Health and other electives. She was pulled into teaching English and Speech and Debate when the administration noticed her strong writing skills and her love for literature. Vickie has been happily married to her husband, Ted, for 24 years and together they share 4 grown children, 2 of whom are Excel alumni. She attends Harvest Family Fellowship and her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 11:27. She enjoys needle crafting, genealogy and reading. The best part about being at Excel for her is the kids!
