My name is Rhonda Cruz and I started my teaching career at Lincoln Christian School before it was a school. The school had not technically opened and I was asked to “Tutor- '' which meant “Teach” three students who were “homeschooling together” in the new school building. I had graduated from Oral Roberts University with a Biology degree, but I had halted my pursuit of any additional school or a career. Instead, I married Marcos Cruz and had two boys within the first four years. It was through that experience of tutoring science here, that I discovered the gift I had in teaching. I have taught many sciences in my career at Lincoln- Physical Science, Chemistry, Biology, AP Biology, and 7th Grade science and I have enjoyed them all. Currently, I teach Biology and AP Biology, and next year I will be teaching a new course offering- Zoology. I have 22 years of experience in teaching. I am still inspired by God’s creation today as I was back then, and love to teach how creation show’s the wisdom of the Creator.
Marcos and I are enjoying the “Empty Nest” stage of life. We have four grown children and three grandchildren. All four of our children attended and graduated from Lincoln. We are honored to be investing in the lives of the next generation. I have been involved at church in the Nursery/Preschool department for 32 years which means today I am serving the second generation. I love getting a front row seat in seeing God’s goodness and faithfulness continue as young people follow the plan and purpose God has in their life.
