Pre K 3 - 12th Grade WCA receives no local, state, or federal funding.
We appreciate any and all donations!
(580) 256-1877
Randall Gabrel
Headmaster
Mr. Gabrel has been the Headmaster at WCA since 2015 and a Board Member since 2010. He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech. He owns and operates B&G Productions, a successful oil and gas operation. He has two daughters who attend the school. Mr. Gabrel enjoys cycling, being outdoors, and working with his horses. He is a strong advocate for science and the Creation theory.
Jodi Johnson
Secretary
Mrs. Johnson has been working at WCA since 2017. She is the smiling face you see when you come in the front door. She has a son that has been attending WCA since he was in Pre-K 3. Being a former missionary in Africa, she loves to travel and experience new things.
Taryn Cordell
Assistant Headmaster
Mrs. Cordell has been with the school since 2015. While here she has done a variety of jobs from teaching to administrative duties. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Her granddaughter attended WCA from 2010-2017. She has been self-employed her whole life, doing many things involving dry goods and the service industry.
Amanda Barron
Science & Tutoring
Mrs. Barron has taught at WCA since 2015. While here she has served as an on-site substitute and the science lab teacher. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She has experience working with students of all ages and in special education. She has two sons, one of whom attends WCA.
Leslie Chandler
Pre-K 3
Mrs. Chandler began teaching PreK 3 at WCA in 2021. She also works with children at her church. She is well loved by her students.
Stephanie Cline
Pre-K 4
Mrs. Cline joined our WCA Family in 2022. We are excited to have her!
Hollee Helm
Classroom Assistant
Mrs. Helm started as a classroom assistant at WCA in 2021. She has assisted in many classrooms, from PreK to High School. Our teachers are thankful to have her.
Masyn Hunter
Classroom Assistant
Ms. Hunter began as a classroom assistant for 3rd & 4th grade in 2022. We are thankful to have her!
Amy Chase
Upper Learning Center 7th-12th
Mrs. Chase has been working at WCA since 2012. She has taught a variety of ages from Pre-K, 7th-12th grade. She has a Bachelor's degree in Instrumental Music Education. She is actively invovled with children's ministries at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church. She has 3 children, all of whom are attending WCA.
Susie Waddel
1st & 2nd
Mrs. Waddel has been teaching at WCA since 1999. She has taught 1st-4th grade throughout her career here. She loves using the Abeka curriculum because it is Christian-based. She says that she is continually learning new things every year from the curriculum and the children. She is an avid sports lover, softball being her favorite.
Jim Evans
Music Instructor
Mr. Jim joined the WCA Family in 2022. He makes music a lot of fun for the students and we are blessed he is with us!
Debi Denney
3rd & 4th
Mrs. Denney has been teaching at WCA since 2010. She has taught different ages, such as Kindergarten, 3rd-4th, and all ages of homeschool students. She was the winner of the 2017 Pioneering Woman of Industry Award. She is a member of First Baptist Church in Woodward. She has been married to her husband, Mike, since 1971. She has 4 children and a lot of grandchildren, 4 of which attended WCA in the past. She loves to spend time with her family, read, and garden.
Robert Dwinelle
MLC (5th & 6th)
Mr. Dwinelle has been teaching at WCA since 2009. He has taught grades 3rd-12th during his time here.
Pam Stevens
Music Assistant
Pam accompanies Mr. Jim on piano for chapel and music class. The great Duo!
Angela Bay
Physical Education
Coach Bay is very active in bike riding and competing. She enjoys training the students to give their best and helping them learn to work as a team. She has been teaching PE at WCA since 2020. She was also a PreK 3 teacher for a couple years prior. We are thankful to have her energy!
Lynn Gabrel
Librarian
Mrs. Gabrel was born and grew up in Zimbabwe, Africa. She has always loved books and used to spend any money she got on books ever since she could read. She has volunteered in the library since 2012. The kids are encouraged to be a part of Truth Readers, which is our reading program. Truth Readers mainly consists of character-building Christian books. Yes, some people do still read books made of paper, and we encourage our kids to read!
Terry Whitewater
Art
Ms. Whitewater has been teaching art at WCA for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade since 2017. We are blessed to have her talents teaching and in other areas.
Jimmy Waddel
Custodian
Jim has been the janitor at WCA since 2018 and taking care of the grounds for many years before that. He is a tremendous joy to have on staff and always has a smile for everyone.
Kristi Shepherd
Kindergarten
Mrs. Shepherd began teaching Kindergarten at WCA in 2021. She is amazing with the students. Her family moved here when her husband took a pastoral position at a church. She has two kids of her own in college.
