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Jim Palmer (Principal)
Email: jpalmer@snyderchristian.com
Dr. Jim Palmer earned a bachelor’s of science degree in broad field social science and a master’s degree in history with a minor in geography from West Texas State University. Following a year of teaching at Sundown I.S.D. and two years as an instructor at Sul Ross State University, Dr. Palmer completed a Ph. D. degree in geography at the University of Oklahoma. He was hired as part of the original faculty at Western Texas College where he served for forty-two years. Over that time-span he served as instructor, professor, division-chair, dean, interim vice-president and interim president. Palmer says, “God does truly move in mysterious ways. After forty-five years in education, all but one of which were in higher education, the prospect of becoming principal of an elementary school was the last thing from my mind. I reluctantly attended the first board meeting I was invited to only to be totally amazed by the level of devotion the board members had to the school and by the entire operational methodology. Following a great deal of prayer by me and others enlisted to pray the result has been that I accepted the position and have been extremely blessed as a result.” “It is so very refreshing to work with some of the most dedicated educators I have ever had the privilege of working with. The teachers here are exceptional. Their love of the LORD and their concern for the academic and the spiritual well-being of our students are readily apparent. The result is that our students are very well prepared academically while at the same time being the most courteous, kind and caring students to be found anywhere.” “Serving here has been so rewarding for me. I thank God each day for His bringing me here and for the privilege of playing a very minor role in such a truly awesome undertaking.” Dr. Jim Palmer earned a bachelor’s of science degree in broad field social science and a master’s degree in history with a minor in geography from West Texas State University. Following a year of teaching at Sundown I.S.D. and two years as an instructor at Sul Ross State University, Dr. Palmer completed a Ph. D. degree in geography at the University of Oklahoma. He was hired as part of the original faculty at Western Texas College where he served for forty-two years. Over that time-span he served as instructor, professor, division-chair, dean, interim vice-president and interim president. Palmer says, “God does truly move in mysterious ways. After forty-five years in education, all but one of which were in higher education, the prospect of becoming principal of an elementary school was the last thing from my mind. I reluctantly attended the first board meeting I was invited to only to be totally amazed by the level of devotion the board members had to the school and by the entire operational methodology. Following a great deal of prayer by me and others enlisted to pray the result has been that I accepted the position and have been extremely blessed as a result.” “It is so very refreshing to work with some of the most dedicated educators I have ever had the privilege of working with. The teachers here are exceptional. Their love of the LORD and their concern for the academic and the spiritual well-being of our students are readily apparent. The result is that our students are very well prepared academically while at the same time being the most courteous, kind and caring students to be found anywhere.” “Serving here has been so rewarding for me. I thank God each day for His bringing me here and for the privilege of playing a very minor role in such a truly awesome undertaking.” |
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Temi Scott (Pre-Kindergarten)
Email: tscott@snyderchristian.com
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tiffany smith (kindergarten and 1st grade)
Email: tsmith@snyderchristian.com
Mrs. Smith received her Bachelor of Arts in humanities with an emphasis in biblical studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She then continued her studies at Southwestern and received her Master’s in Christian Education. During her seven years at Southwestern, she worked in several positions including daycare worker at the seminary’s Mother’s Day Out program and children’s director at Westland Heights Baptist Church. Tiffany and her husband, Joshua, were married in December of 2011 and moved to Snyder in May of 2012. He is the senior pastor at Central Baptist Church in Hermleigh. “We have both enjoyed being in Snyder and felt it was an answer to prayer when I was asked to be a teacher at Snyder Christian School. I had always dreamed of being able to teach in a Christian school, but was not sure when that would happen. I have a great love for children and desire that they have a strong education both academically and spiritually.” |
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Carol Scott (Pre-K and Kindergarten aide)
Email: cscott@snyderchristian.com
I graduated from Sweetwater High School on a Friday night and started classes at Angelo State University the next week. With the help of summer classes, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 3 ½ years. My major was Journalism and my minor was Spanish. In 1982, I began teaching In the Church Weekday Early Education Program at our home church in Midland, Crestview Baptist Church. After 9 years of teaching 3 year-olds in the morning, I began also working with 4 year-olds in the afternoon Daycare program. The last year I was there, I had 15 3 year-olds in the morning and 24 4 year-olds in the afternoon. Honestly, that is not the reason I left! The Lord guided me to finally put my degree to use in the public school system. After moving to Snyder in late 1999, I was asked to teach Spanish classes at Ira ISD. During my years at Ira, I earned teaching certification for Spanish, Generalist EC-6 and an ESL Grades EC-12 endorsement. The Lord opened doors and blessed our family with the opportunity to teach there until I retired in May 2015. Evidently, the Lord and Mr. Presswood had different ideas about my retirement. Gary and I felt this opportunity was another God-given blessing. Last year’s 4th Grade Class will always have a special place in my heart. This year, I truly have my “Dream Job.” The circle has been completed and I am back working with preschoolers and kindergarteners. Working with Mrs. Smith has been wonderful. All of the staff here are dedicated to God and giving their best for the children in our care. Gary and I celebrated 45 years of marriage in May 2016. Our daughter, Michelle lives in Midland with our youngest granddaughter, Laykin. Laykin is a junior at Lee High School this year. Our oldest granddaughter, Shelby lives in Roscoe with her husband and our 2 gorgeous great-granddaughters-I have pictures! Our grandson, Rob and his wife live in Sweetwater with our handsome great-grandson-I also have pictures! Gary and I are very thankful for how close they live to us. If you want to know my philosophy of teaching, I feel that a teacher needs to be touchable for children to become teachable. The children of SCS have greatly touched my heart. I strive daily to let them know how much they are loved by me and the wonderful God we serve. |
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Gale Rodgers (2nd and 3rd Grades)
Email: grodgers@snyderchristian.com
Mrs. Rodgers grew up on the banks of Bull Creek at Knapp in Scurry County. She attended Ira ISD for all twelve years of her early education. She attended Western Texas College and Texas Tech, having graduated from both. Ira ISD became her school home once again, this time for 26 years as a classroom teacher. Whether a student or teacher, she was very involved in many UIL activities and sports. After retiring, she became the Educator for Scurry County Museum. Gale is affiliated with the Snyder Lions' Club, Delta Kappa Gamma, and Scurry County Retired Teachers. She attends church at First Presbyterian Church. Two of her proudest accomplishments are of being mom to Lindsey and Jennifer and GiGi to Tyler, Kensey, Kaitlee, and Evan. They fill her heart with joy and pride. She has one brother, Art White, two nephews, Blake and Wes, and one niece Danielle. Their children are who made Gale great! Brayden, Zack, Jaxon, Jentry, Jossy and Mak are her great nephews and nieces. Eclectic would best describe her interests. Texas Tech sports, Ira Bulldog sports, several professional team sports, music of all genres (don't ask her about her favorite group!), theater, concerts, movies, history, collections of her favorite things, friends and family. |
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Beverly james (4th and 5th Grades)Email: bjames@snyderchristian.com
Mrs. James graduated from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin with a Bachelor’s degree in Literature and received a lifetime teaching certification. She recently retired from the public school system after 29 years of teaching grades first through fifth. Her family is very important to her. She and her husband, Lucky, are very involved in the lives of their two children, Jennifer and Zach, as well as their two grandchildren. “I have been so blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of so many young people’s lives and education. I am looking forward to this next chapter at Snyder Christian School.” Jennifer Haynes (6th and 7th grades)Email: jhaynes@snyderchristian.com
Mrs. Haynes acquired a Bachelor’s degree in public relations and graphic design from Angelo State University. Realizing she would never have peace in her career until she listened and followed God’s will for her, she returned to school. She then received her second Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from LeTourneau University. She taught four years in a Christian school and five years in public education. She has two children, Jori and Jaxton. Her husband, Jeremy, is the site supervisor for Mitsubishi Power Systems in Fluvanna. Like the song says, the children really are our future. It’s important for us to bring them up in the “nurture and admonition of the Lord”. (Ephesians 6:4) |
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Ashleigh Jenkins (physical education)
Email: ajenkins@snyderchristian.com
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