Administration

A D M I N I S T R A T I O N

"And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some evangelists,
and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry,
for the edifying of the body of Christ." Ephesians 4:11,12

Mr. Sam Skelton

Mrs. Louise L. Mancini

Mrs. Rhonda Jacobs

Mr. Bill Arterburn

Headmaster

Preschool
Director

Preschool
Assistant Director

Comptroller

Miss Sheila J. Van Es

Mrs. Dede Kendall

Mrs. Minia Cain

Mr. Isaac Carter

Elementary School
Principal

Elementary School
Assistant Principal

Guidance
Advisor

Athletic
Director

Mr. Jeff McMaster

Mr. Paul James

Miss Kellie McInerney

Mr. Frank Baylor

Secondary School
Principal

High School
Assistant Principal

Middle School
Assistant Principal

Maintenance/Grounds
Supervisor

Mr. Sam Skelton, Headmaster

Mr. Skelton is a Liberty University graduate in Business Management and is completing his masters at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Organizational Leadership. Mr. Skelton has worked in Student Development at Liberty University and has served as a Development Director in Private Christian education here in South Florida since 1996. He has served on many non-profit boards statewide and national committees and is a private business owner. He and his wife Kim, sons Austin and Tyler are excited to be a part of the Summit Christian Family.

It is Mr. Skelton's desire to see Summit continue its tradition of excellence as he serves the school families and surrounding community. He has a vision for our school's future and is actively pursuing expansion and growth for the Kingdom of Christ. He is quoted as saying, "I consider my position a ministry and it is a blessing to have so many confirmations from the Lord, that I am at the right place at the right time for the Lord's timing is everything." He is truly honored to have a staff, faculty and administration that exemplifies such a dedication to the Lord's work. Their enthusiasm has spread to the school families and out into the community.

The increase in enrollment, course selection and extra curricular offerings, the addition of the adjacent land for the school's use, a new gymnasium and campus beautification is just the beginning of our growth. Our success comes from the Lord and from Him alone. He often turns to IITimothy 2:15 as one of his life verses. "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." He holds himself and the staff accountable to God who first removes all doubt. It is because of this Mr. Skelton considers it a joy to serve the Lord, the students and families of Summit Christian School.

A D M I N I S T R A T I O N

Comptroller Mr. Bill Arterburn Having completed his BS Finance Degree from Northern Illinois University in 1989, Bill Arterburn spent ten years in the Finance Department at Motorola, Inc. in Boynton Beach. While under their employ, he earned a BA in Divinity at Palm Beach Bible College in 1999, when he joined us as an Economics Teacher and Bible Teacher. He earned his MA in Educational Administration from Pensacola Christian College in 2003. He resides in Boynton Beach with his wife Laurie and their two sons Noah and Jonah.		Secondary School Principal Mr. Jeff McMaster Mr. Jeff McMaster has been married to Nora since January 9, 1988 (they met in Europe on a Christian high school Senior trip) and has two wonderful children, Brittany and Brandon. He has received his bachelor’s degree from Liberty University, and a Master’s degree in marriage and family counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary. Presently, Mr. McMaster is pursuing a Ph. D. in Educational Leadership from Andrews University. Previous experiences includes teaching high school history, math, and Bible, providing guidance counseling, and serving as assistant principal at Florida Bible Christian School; teaching counseling courses at Florida Bible College; K-12 Administrator at Granger Christian School, South Bend, Indiana.

Elementary Principal Ms. Sheila Van Es Miss Sheila Van Es has been at Summit since 1978. She has taught second grade, third grade and fifth and sixth grade math. In 1982, she became the Elementary Principal. Miss Van Es is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. Her undergraduate studies were at Ohio University and Florida Bible College. Her graduate work was at Nova University. She is a mother of two, Danielle, a 2002 Summit graduate, and Austin, a middle school student, whom she adopted as infants. Miss Van Es sees that the elementary school maintains an excellent reputation for academics. She has an open-door policy for her parents and students. They have a confidence that she is overseeing their academic and spiritual growth. Her favorite verse is Jeremiah 33:3, “Call unto me and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Miss Van Es looks to the Lord for wisdom and guidance as she prays for her students and their families.		Assistant Elementary Principal Mrs. Dede Kendall Dede Kendall has been the Elementary Assistant Principal at Summit Christian School since 1992. She earned her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and taught kindergarten in Texas prior to returning home to Florida. Through her leadership she has fostered a warm and caring environment for the elementary school. She loves creating and presenting the weekly chapel messages for the elementary students. Her heart’s desire is for children to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and to grow in their faith. Off campus she is a conference speaker and enjoys spending time with her five grandchildren and hiking with her husband, Gary.

Preschool Director Mrs. Louise Mancini Mrs. Louise Mancini has been the Preschool Director at Summit since 1987 and in early childhood education since 1978. Her other responsibilities include planning and coordinating Elementary Camp programs and directing the Extended Care program. Mrs. Mancini earned her National Child Development Associates Degree from Palm Beach Community College and her Early Childhood Administrators Credential from Florida Atlantic University. She also serves on the Board for the Child Care Advisory Council of Palm Beach County. Mrs. Mancini has been married to Andy since 1974, has two grown married daughters, Tracy and Jaime, and is a proud grandparent happy to see her grandchildren thriving at Summit Christian School.		Assistant Preschool Director Mrs. Rhonda Jacobs Mrs. Rhonda Jacobs has been with Summit's Preschool since 1992, assisting briefly in the classroom and then as an Administrative Assistant. As the current Assistant Director, her years of experience and cheery professionalism enhance the efficiency and organization of the Preschool. She has been married to Vann since 1983 and has a teenage son who is a senior SCS (Ben) and one son that is currently enrolled at Nova Southeastern University (Brandon).


Assistant High School Principal Mr. Paul James Paul James was called to Summit Christian School to teach and minister to our students after earning an M.A. in Human Relations at Liberty University, where his studies focused on Christian marriage and family counseling. Mr. James is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS). He is the author of Forever After: A Preplanned Passing is a Precious Gift (ISBN: 0-595-24981-7) and is currently writing Men of God: Wimps or Warriors? Prior to joining the Summit family, Mr. James served for twenty years at the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) as a civilian engineer, and for six years as a sales representative and business owner. The Lord has gifted him with a wonderful wife, Joyce, and four precious children: Kayla, Nolan, Connor, and Ryan.		Guidance Advisor Mrs. Minia Cain Minia Cain has been a part of the Summit Christian family since 1997. She has taught Accounting, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Consumer Math, Economics, World History, and Geography in the Middle School and the High School. Currently Mrs. Cain is serving the Summit Christian parents and students as the Middle School and the High School Guidance Advisor. She also enjoys assisting with the Middle School and the High School Choir. Before joining Summit Christian School Mrs. Cain was employed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc. She retired from Publix with twenty years of service. She has been married to her High School sweetheart, Craig, for twenty six years and has a son, Andrew, who attends Summit Christian. Off campus Mrs. Cain enjoys the beach, boating, jet skiing, and riding on the back of her husband’s motorcycle.

		Middle School Assistant Principal Miss Kellie McInerney Miss Kellie McInerney is originally from the Jersey Shore. She has lived in the West Palm area since graduating with a B.A. from Monmouth University in December of 1998. While in FL she worked at PBAU in several positions including Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Student Judicial Coordinator, and Resident Director. Miss McInerney also graduated from Faith International Training School and is currently pursuing her M.A. in Christian Counseling. While at Summit she taught 11^th and 12^th grade Bible and is currently serving as the Middle School Assistant Principal.