Mr. Roger Byrd is the Principal of Prior Lake Christian School.  He also teaches the students in the Senior High Learning Center.  Mr. Byrd is a graduate of Pillsbury Baptist Bible College and Central Theological Seminary.  He has been serving the Lord in churches and Christian schools since 1975.  This is his 22nd year at Prior Lake Christian School. He says that his favorite subject when he was in school was Math. He says he liked Math because he enjoyed mind problems and challenges in games, quizzes, and Math. One of the reasons Mr. Byrd enjoys working at Prior Lake Christian School is because he likes working with the students. He enjoys seeing them learn new concepts and becoming friends with them. Mr. David Miller is the Upper Elementary Learning Center Teacher.  I consider it a privilege to minister at Prior Lake Christian School.  The Lord has carefully directed my steps.  Allow me to share a few different aspects of my life.  I was raised in a large family (twelve brothers and sisters).  From my early youth, education has been of great interest to me.  I especially enjoy Math, English, and History.  I completed my Bachelor of Science Degree at Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in 1977.  My vision for my students is for them to desire Christ and His presence, and have a great passion to serve Him. Miss Leah Byrd is the Lower Elementary Learning Center Teacher. My life has basically mirrored that which the Apostle Paul stated in II Timothy 3:15, "and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which were able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus." Shortly after my conversion at the age of five, I began to hear God calling me into the full time ministry of teaching in a Christian day school. Scripture states to, "neglect not the gift that is in thee" and "walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called." Therefore, I have lived my life in light of this principle. I was a teacher's assistant throughout my high-school years, and taught in various children's church groups.  I graduated from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a heavy emphasis on child development and psychology. It excites me now to be teaching at Prior Lake Christian and to be given the opportunity to love and exhort my students while watching them grow up in the "knowledge and admonition of the Lord." Mrs. Alina Burtman is the Kindergarten Teacher.      She counts it a privilege to be serving the Lord at PLCS because it has been her dream to become a Kindergarten teacher ever since she was a Kindergartener herself.  When she was little,  Mrs. Burtman had her very own pretend classroom.  It was equipped with little plastic desks and even a teacher's cabinet.  She  has completed two years of Bible college majoring in Bible and Elementary Education and minoring in Speech.  She has also taught in various preschools in the area.   Her favorite verse is Jeremiah 33:3 which states, "Call unto me and I will answer thee and show thee great and might things which thou knowest not."  If you ask her, she will tell you the best part about being a Kindergarten teacher is teaching the children to love God more. Pastor Ronald Groschel is the Pastor of Prior Lake Baptist Church. He said that his favorite subject in school was Science. Pastor Groschel enjoyed Science because he liked to learn how things worked. Pastor Groschel enjoys serving at Prior Lake Baptist Church because he is confident that this is where God would have him be. He also enjoys it because he says, "The people of the church have been such a joy to pastor." Pastor Groschel says that one of his most memorable experiences was the building program. "God helped us do what no one thought possible."                                      Mrs. Bonnie Byrd is the secretary at Prior Lake Christian School Mrs. Byrd has been the secretary at Prior Lake Baptist Church and Christian School for 21 years. She said that one of her favorite subjects in school was Science. She enjoyed Science because she enjoyed studying animals and nature. Mrs. Byrd likes working with Prior Lake Baptist Church and School because she enjoys being part of the Church's ministry. She also enjoys working with the people who have dedicated their hearts and lives to serving the Lord. One of the most memorable experiences Mrs. Byrd has had was the remodeling and additions to the Church building. Mrs. Byrd said, "It was especially memorable and increased my faith to see how the Lord provided the funds and continues to bless our church financially."

Prior Lake Christian School
5690 Credit River Road
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Phone: 952-447-2824