Kathryn Pepper
Bethel Christian School Director, Teacher for Kindergarten and the Monday-Thursday four year old class
I graduated from the University of Delaware and have Delaware Teaching Certifications in Elementary Education, Special Education and Physical Education. I taught Special Education and third grade for nine years in the public school system. I had a home preschool for four years when our girls were small and then began Bethel Christian School with Keri Faircloth, Kathy Benson, Mary Maurbito and Judy Shulze in 1997, when our youngest daughter, Hannah was ready for preschool.
As a teacher, I love how children can learn anything that is presented in a fun, interesting way. I love how eager children are to learn and am always amazed at the kindness and love they share with their friends. I love spending time with children and love being part of such an important time in their lives.
I have been married to my husband George since 1988! We have a daughter Jen, who lives in Boston with her husband Matt. Our daughter Rebecca, graduated with a B.A.,in History Education and a B.A. in Art History from the University of Delaware. Rebecca played five years of Field Hockey at UD and ran two seasons of Track and Field. Our youngest daughter, Hannah graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education, with a Special Education emphasis and a Disabilities minor. Hannah played Field Hockey for two years at UD and competed three Indoor and Outdoor seasons on the UD Track and Field team, as a Heptathlete. Rebecca now teaches Art at Milford Central Academy and Hannah team teaches first grade in Milton.
I love to spend time with my family, watch my girls compete, travel, help my husband with his teams, garden, read inspiring books and ride my bike around beautiful Lewes!
Bethel Christian School Director, Teacher for Kindergarten and the Monday-Thursday four year old class
I graduated from the University of Delaware and have Delaware Teaching Certifications in Elementary Education, Special Education and Physical Education. I taught Special Education and third grade for nine years in the public school system. I had a home preschool for four years when our girls were small and then began Bethel Christian School with Keri Faircloth, Kathy Benson, Mary Maurbito and Judy Shulze in 1997, when our youngest daughter, Hannah was ready for preschool.
As a teacher, I love how children can learn anything that is presented in a fun, interesting way. I love how eager children are to learn and am always amazed at the kindness and love they share with their friends. I love spending time with children and love being part of such an important time in their lives.
I have been married to my husband George since 1988! We have a daughter Jen, who lives in Boston with her husband Matt. Our daughter Rebecca, graduated with a B.A.,in History Education and a B.A. in Art History from the University of Delaware. Rebecca played five years of Field Hockey at UD and ran two seasons of Track and Field. Our youngest daughter, Hannah graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education, with a Special Education emphasis and a Disabilities minor. Hannah played Field Hockey for two years at UD and competed three Indoor and Outdoor seasons on the UD Track and Field team, as a Heptathlete. Rebecca now teaches Art at Milford Central Academy and Hannah team teaches first grade in Milton.
I love to spend time with my family, watch my girls compete, travel, help my husband with his teams, garden, read inspiring books and ride my bike around beautiful Lewes!
Keri Faircloth
Spiritual Director
I have been teaching at BCS since 1998. I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and am married with 2 sons and a daughter. Some of my interests are cooking, reading and traveling with my family. I also love doing anything outdoors including biking, gardening, camping, hiking and even mowing the grass!
When asked what I like about teaching, I have to say that I just love children! I love the funny things they say, their openness and their innocence. I love watching their faces when they are learning something new or listening to a story. To see their faith grow from that of a 2 year old who has no concept of God to a 5 year old who truly loves and trusts Jesus is unbelievably rewarding.
I’ve had many jobs over the years including Crisis Intervention and social work at Stockley Center and Child Protective Services. I NEVER imagined that I would be a teacher one day. Honestly- children used to scare me a little! About 20 years ago I realized that I was pretty good at story telling. God helped me find a way to put that ability to good use. Now I can’t imagine doing anything else.
Spiritual Director
I have been teaching at BCS since 1998. I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and am married with 2 sons and a daughter. Some of my interests are cooking, reading and traveling with my family. I also love doing anything outdoors including biking, gardening, camping, hiking and even mowing the grass!
When asked what I like about teaching, I have to say that I just love children! I love the funny things they say, their openness and their innocence. I love watching their faces when they are learning something new or listening to a story. To see their faith grow from that of a 2 year old who has no concept of God to a 5 year old who truly loves and trusts Jesus is unbelievably rewarding.
I’ve had many jobs over the years including Crisis Intervention and social work at Stockley Center and Child Protective Services. I NEVER imagined that I would be a teacher one day. Honestly- children used to scare me a little! About 20 years ago I realized that I was pretty good at story telling. God helped me find a way to put that ability to good use. Now I can’t imagine doing anything else.
Meet Our Teachers
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Janet Brittingham
I am married with two daughters. I have worked at Bethel since 2010 with the two year old children. Prior to Bethel I taught at a Montessori school in Pennsylvania. I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating. I love spending time with family and traveling with my daughters' dance competition team. Both my daughters are former students of BCS. They are exceptional students, as a direct result of the educational foundation they received from BCS. Bethel goes above and beyond the standard curriculum and challenges each child to achieve his or her own goals. I am proud to be part of the Bethel family! |
Laura Knutsen
I have a bachelor's degree in Geography from UMBC. My husband Kris and I have two daughters, Heidi and Bridget. I began working at Bethel when Heidi started in the three year old class in 2002. I love to travel and I love art, from wood burning to painting and carving. I'm always crafting something. I love seeing the children get excited about what they are learning and if I can instill a love of books in each of my students, I am happy. Some may not know that I know sign language and was in the sign language choir called Hands in Harmony for 15 years. I also worked as an analyst for the National Security Agency for 17 years. |
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Regina LeGates
I am a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School and attended Delaware Tech and Salisbury University. I received my Early Childhood Teacher Certificate from the Department of Education and a Para Professional Certificate. For the past 19 years, I have enjoyed working at Bethel Christian School. I work in many capacities, from enrolling students, to financial aspects, to teaching in the classes for three year old children. For me, it’s always exciting to see the children grow both socially and academically, and watching them apply and use what they have learned is so rewarding. My own three children had the opportunity to attend Bethel and received a strong educational foundation that prepared them for their future school years. My children are my life and growing fast. I love and enjoy watching them grow into young adults. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, gardening, the beach, walking and biking in my hometown of Lewes. 
Tammy Serman
I am a graduate of Delaware Tech Adult Division TECE 1 and TECE 2 and a certified preschool teacher. My family includes my husband, David, a son Tyler and his wife Blair, a son Evan, and my youngest son Britt. I am also blessed to still have my dad to care for! In my spare time, I love to decorate, pot flowers for my patio, visit Lancaster, PA, Cape May, NJ and the Orlando , FL area with my family and play with my "grand dogs" Bubba and Mason. I love to watch Britt play baseball! As a teacher, I love seeing children's faces when a "teachable moment" occurs and I love when they "get it". I love the innocence of a young child, seeing their cute smiles and sharing a good morning hug with them. I enjoy life and am happy to say I am a cancer survivor! |
George Pepper
I am a proud graduate of Cape Henlopen High School. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Masters Degree from the University of Delaware. I have enjoyed teaching and coaching for the past 41 years in the Cape Henlopen School District. My favorite aspect of teaching is seeing the "ah ha" moment as a new skill is learned. I am married to Kathy and have three daughters, Jennifer, Rebecca and Hannah. I have enjoyed "paying it forward" by coaching track and field athletes and cherished the time I coached Rebecca and Hannah in both cross country and track and Field. I enjoy spending time with my family, carpentry, woodworking, biking, traveling and riding my moped around town. 
Edie Sipos
I have been teaching at Bethel for 11 years. I love working with the three year old children because they are so much fun and are so interesting. They keep me young at heart and I look forward to each school day. I retired from public education 11 years ago and have a degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in Human Resources. I enjoy reading, crafts, quilting and travel. My husband Joe and I have three daughters and 5 grandchildren that we love to spend time with. |
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Beth Smith
I'm a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School with a Bachelor of Science degree from Salisbury State College and a Master of Instruction from the University of Delaware. I retired from 37 years of teaching in the Cape Henlopen School District, where I taught mostly Kindergarten and for two years taught first grade in the Lewes and Milton communities. I was given the pleasure of teaching the first full day Kindergarten class in the Cape Henlopen School District.
As a teacher,it's exciting to see the world open up to young children as they enter school. The progress they make throughout the year, as they explore and learn is amazing. Beginning to read is a thrilling experience for them!
I'm pleased to join the team at Bethel Christian School. As a member if Bethel United Methodist Church and a resident of the Lewes community, I've watched the school grow and become a respected preschool and Kindergarten in this area. I look forward to working with the four year old children and preparing them for Kindergarten.
I'm a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School with a Bachelor of Science degree from Salisbury State College and a Master of Instruction from the University of Delaware. I retired from 37 years of teaching in the Cape Henlopen School District, where I taught mostly Kindergarten and for two years taught first grade in the Lewes and Milton communities. I was given the pleasure of teaching the first full day Kindergarten class in the Cape Henlopen School District.
As a teacher,it's exciting to see the world open up to young children as they enter school. The progress they make throughout the year, as they explore and learn is amazing. Beginning to read is a thrilling experience for them!
I'm pleased to join the team at Bethel Christian School. As a member if Bethel United Methodist Church and a resident of the Lewes community, I've watched the school grow and become a respected preschool and Kindergarten in this area. I look forward to working with the four year old children and preparing them for Kindergarten.