Middle School

In Middle School, students focus not only on academic subjects but also on developing important life skills. These include meeting deadlines, using organizational tools effectively, working respectfully and cooperatively with others, learning from mistakes, and consistently giving their best effort.

English / Language Arts (ELA):
Middle School ELA emphasizes strategies to improve reading comprehension and fluency. Students regularly practice effective communication, both verbal and written. Learning is demonstrated through a variety of activities, including individual, partner, and group work on classroom assignments and projects, literature circles combining individual work and group discussion, read-aloud sessions with classroom discussions, grammar practice, and vocabulary expansion exercises.

Social Studies:
Social Studies is taught through a Biblical worldview, integrating reading, verbal, and written communication skills. The curriculum is divided into four years:

Year One: Early history of the United States, starting with the settling of North America and concluding with the establishment of the early government.
Year Two: Study of ancient civilizations.
Year Three: Exploration of world history from approximately AD 1000 to modern times.
Year Four: A return to American history, reviewing the fight for independence, the founding of the government, and concluding with the Civil War.

Bible:
Middle School Bible classes focus on studying God’s Word and its application to daily life. Discussions center on living out God’s truth through attitudes, actions, and behavior. Emphasis is placed on the shared beliefs of Christians, fostering unity rather than division.

Our Middle School Team

Mrs. Mitchell

Language Arts, Social Studies, Bible Teacher

Mrs. Mitchell was raised in a loving church home where she learned about God and His Word from an early age. She came to know Jesus as her Savior at a young age, deeply moved by the understanding that He paid the price for her sin out of His great love. This conviction led her to repent and commit her life to following Him—a relationship she continues to grow every day. She is grateful that God is faithful to His promises and never leaves His children alone. Originally from a small town in Oklahoma, Mrs. Mitchell attended West Coast Christian College in Fresno, California, earning an Associate of Arts in General Business with a minor in Bible. She later completed a degree in Elementary Education at Southwestern College in Winfield in 2008. Following this, she joined WCA Middle School as a teacher and earned an endorsement to teach English Language Arts for grades 6-8. Married for 35 years to her college sweetheart, Thomas Mitchell—a minister and current pastor in Winfield—Mrs. Mitchell values family deeply. They are blessed with two grown sons, a daughter-in-law, and four grandchildren. For Mrs. Mitchell, teaching is a calling rather than just a profession. She draws from her personal educational experiences, years in children’s ministry, and her roles as a daughter, minister’s wife, mother, and grandmother. Romans 8:28 resonates strongly in her life: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” She is passionate about equipping her students academically, practically, and spiritually, investing in their growth as whole individuals prepared for life.

Mrs. McNeil

Middle School Math Teacher and WCA Spanish Teacher

Mrs. Chelsea McNeil brings over 14 years of teaching experience and holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration. Known for her hard work, focus, and upbeat attitude, she is organized and joyful in the classroom. Mrs. McNeil finds great fulfillment in teaching, especially in witnessing her students grasp new concepts and grow academically. All students love being in her Spanish class, where she creatively engages them in learning. She even starts the school day with a student count led in Spanish, and thanks to her influence, students can often be heard praying in Spanish during circle time. Mrs. McNeil continuously thinks of creative ways to help students learn, many of which involve hands-on activities and, of course, eating! Her walk with God deepened through marriage and becoming part of a church community, where she has taken on leadership roles in Bible Study classes. Trusting in God’s guidance, Mrs. McNeil made the transition to WCA to better support her family, as her child has been part of the WCA community since preschool. She feels truly blessed to serve as both a teacher and a parent within the WCA family.

Mr. Wylie

Middle School Science Teacher

Coming Soon!