Building Christian Leaders prepared for Life
“One funny thing that happens a lot is that the kids call me Mom. Then they realize what they said, and they have a meltdown. I tell them it happens all the time.” Like Lexie, Watmore’s students and his colleagues as well offer enthusiastic testimonials. Fifth-grade teacher Shefali Kubavat, an Anthem Prep staff member, says, “He is the kind of person you can have on speed dial on your phone because you know he will be by you when you need him.” And from fourth-grader Tenley Stitzer: “Give me Mr. Watmore, or give me death!” What makes Watmore the consummate teacher is his heart and perceptive nature, which complement his lighter side. He knows that it’s not all fun and games with a lot of his charges. “If they are struggling with any issue—a single parent, money—I can just tell,” he says. Lisa and Richard have their own family, and Watmore is proud of his houseful of overachieving boys—Boulder Creek High School senior Trey, his twin Tristen, and sophomore Brady. All three boys play sports and are strong students. He did admit, however, that he’d like a daughter as well, possibly to offer a little balance. Watmore loves the closeness and convenience of Anthem. “Lisa says that I know everyone here, so she calls me the mayor of Anthem,” he says. “I love seeing my kids out at the grocery store. I make a point of going up to them and saying hi. I have kids graduating from high school still e-mailing me, and it gives me a sense of accomplishment. I love the fact that just by doing my job, I get to change a child’s life.”
At NVCA we believe that the foremost goal and best purpose of education is to prepare one for life-all of life. Presented through a biblical world and spiritual view, this translates to wisdom based from truth that addresses all areas of life-mind, body, and spirit.
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