New Teachers
Joe Wiltz Middle School Bible, Science, Math, History Teacher
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grew up in a Christian home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with parents that ensured we were in church every week. My family enrolled me in a small, private Christian school in Jr. High and it was there that I felt the sensation of a robust, caring community focused on God. Being around Christ-like people encouraged me to accept Jesus Christ as my savior and to embark on a journey of faith in education. This journey brought me to Phoenix and I am eager to see how God continues to use this city for the growth of His kingdom. I have been married to my kind, beautiful wife Courtney for almost two years. We met in college at Grand Canyon University, and we continue to grow in love every day. She is a teacher in the Washington Elementary District, so we spend our free weekends exploring Phoenix’ coffee shops and planning our next summer adventure.
The Lord divinely provided the opportunity to teach at Phoenix Christian this past summer at Bellevue Heights Church. My family was attending to hear my father-in-law (Rick Roth, class of 1977) guest preach, and it was on this occasion that I connected with Jeff Blake and his family. I was always familiar with Phoenix Christian, but I had no idea the great and powerful works God was doing until this point. I reached out to Mr. Blake to say I wanted to be part of this school’s mission. Surprisingly, a position in the middle school had just opened up! Through vigorous prayer and encouragement, Courtney and I decided to pursue what God was presenting. We have loved being a part of the Phoenix Christian family, and have faith in this school’s willingness to be the body of Christ!
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