Pacific Northwest Christian College Faculty and Staff
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Bob Nash

President

Instructor – Human Performance / Practicum

Doctor of Education in progress at Grand Canyon University, AZ
B.S., Math and Physical Education, Washington State University
M.Ed., Counseling/Psychology, Washington State University

Bob Nash has been involved in public and private Christian school education for nearly 31 years as a Teacher, Counselor, Athletic Director, Principal and President. In addition, for 10+ years Bob was called by Liberty Christian School to perform many of the duties listed above and raise a substantial amount of funds for special projects within the school. Bob formed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Gather 4 Him ministries in 2005, which developed through a regional youth event called “The Gathering” and created Gather 4 Him Christian College in 2008 which was re-named in 2021 to Pacific Northwest Christian College. He is excited to see what the Lord is going to do as his ministry is expanding to take more territory for Jesus Christ. You can contact Bob at: bob.nash@pnwcc.edu

Bob Nash

President

Instructor – Human Performance / Practicum

Doctor of Education in progress at Grand Canyon University, AZ
B.S., Math and Physical Education, Washington State University
M.Ed., Counseling/Psychology, Washington State University

Bob Nash has been involved in public and private Christian school education for nearly 31 years as a Teacher, Counselor, Athletic Director, Principal and President. In addition, for 10+ years Bob was called by Liberty Christian School to perform many of the duties listed above and raise a substantial amount of funds for special projects within the school. Bob formed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Gather 4 Him ministries in 2005, which developed through a regional youth event called “The Gathering” and created Gather 4 Him Christian College in 2008 which was re-named in 2021 to Pacific Northwest Christian College. He is excited to see what the Lord is going to do as his ministry is expanding to take more territory for Jesus Christ. You can contact Bob at: bnash@pnwcc.edu

Kelli Templeton

Dean of Academic Affairs

Registrar

Doctor of Education in progress at Grand Canyon University, AZ
B.S., Biology, Washington State University
M.S., Environmental Science, Washington State University
M.A., Specialized Ministry, Western Seminary

Kelli Templeton

Dean of Academic Affairs

Registrar

Doctor of Education in progress at Grand Canyon University, AZ
B.S., Biology, Washington State University
M.S., Environmental Science, Washington State University
M.A., Specialized Ministry, Western Seminary
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Dr. Diana Petty

Head of Faculty/Instructor Science, Mathematics

B.S., Physics, Sofia University, Bulgaria
M.S., Physics, Major Meteorology, Sofia University, Bulgaria
Doctor of Philosophy-Atmospheric Science, Nagoya University, Japan

Math & Science Tutor.  http://mathtutor3cities.weebly.com/

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Dr. Diana Petty

Head of Faculty/Instructor Science, Mathematics

B.S., Physics, Sofia University, Bulgaria
M.S., Physics, Major Meteorology, Sofia University, Bulgaria
Doctor of Philosophy-Atmospheric Science, Nagoya University, Japan

Math & Science Tutor.  http://mathtutor3cities.weebly.com/

Mark Taylor

Head of Biblical Studies/Instructor – Biblical Education

B.S., Biblical Studies, Western Baptist College (Corban University), OR
M.A., Biblical Studies with a New Testament Emphasis, Denver Seminary, CO

Mark Taylor

Head of Biblical Studies/Instructor – Biblical Education

B.S., Biblical Studies, Western Baptist College (Corban University), OR

M.A., Biblical Studies with a New Testament Emphasis, Denver Seminary, CO

Administrative Team

Shelley Griggs

Bookkeeper 

A.S., Accounting, Blue Mountain Community College

Angela Orozco

Financial Aid

B.A., Business Administration, Washington State University

Robbie Fiocchi

Admissions and Student Life Director

A.A., Biblical Studies, Gather 4 Him Christian College

B.A., Christian Studies, Grand Canyon University, 2021 – present

Hannah Templeton

Office Manager

A.A. Biblical Studies, Pacific Northwest Christian College

B.A., Business Management, Grand Canyon University, 2022 to present

Ben Rodriguez
Ben Rodriguez

Athletic Director

B.S., Exercise & Health Science, Bryan College

M.B.A., Sports Management, Bryan College

Adjunct Faculty

Laurie Bender

Instructor – Communication Skills

B.A., Secondary English Education, Oklahoma Baptist University
M.Ed., English as a Second Language, Texas Wesleyan University

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Larry French

Instructor – Humanities

B.S., Secondary Physical Education, Western Oregon University
M.Ed., Health, Oregon State University

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Jacob Morris

Instructor – Biblical Education

B.S., Biblical Studies, Moody Bible Institute
Th.M., Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary

Karel Coppock

Instructor – Church History

B.A., English, University of Washington
M.Div., Trinity Evangelical and Divinity School

Dan Wodrich

Instructor – Bible Study Methods

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Washington State University
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Washington State University
M.A., Christian Studies, Regent College, Canada
M.A., Applied Theology, Regent College, Canada

Jeff Bennett

Instructor – Biblical Studies

B.A., History & Religion, Whitworth University

Taylor Vickerman

Instructor

B.A., Christian Studies, Grand Canyon University,

M.A. in Counseling, Western Seminary, 2022 to present

Emily Vickerman

Instructor 

B.A., Ministry Leadership, Northwest University

M.A. in Counseling, Western Seminary, 2022 to present

Vanessa Braudrick

Librarian

B.A., English, Eastern Washington University

MLIS, Library and Information Science, San Jose State University, 2021- present 

 

Kyle Nash

Instructor – Student Success

MA Business Administration, Western Governors University, UT

B.A., Industrial Psychology, Corban University

 

Nolan Frantti

Instructor – College Writing

MA Business Administration, Western Governors University, UT

B.A., English Literature, Washington State University

 

Morgan Miller

Instructor

A.A., Health Information and Medical Billing, University of Phoenix

B.S., Health Informatics and Technology, Western Governor’s University

Michael Patterson

Instructor 

B.S., Theology, Western Baptist College

M.A., Counseling, Liberty University;

Ph.D., Biblical Counseling, Trinity Theological Seminary

 

Diane Pfaff

Instructor

B.S., Microbiology, University of Michigan;

M.A., Secondary Education, Simpson University

 

Dr. Darrell Puls

Instructor

Biblical Education, Humanities

B.A., Music Education, Western Michigan University
M.A., Educational Leadership, Western Michigan University
Doctor of Religious Studies, Trinity Theological Seminary
Peacebridge Ministries – Founder and President  http://conflicttopeace.com/

Joe Svoboda

Instructor 

M.A., Intercultural Studies, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, CA

Master’s Certificate, International Studies, John Hopkins University – Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies

B.A., Asian Studies, minor in Mandarin/Chinese, Oklahoma City University, OK

 

Board Members

Pete Firth, Richland, WA

Chair

Marilyn French, Kennewick, WA

Vice Chair

Doug Guy, Kennewick, WA

Treasurer

Kyle Nash, Richland, WA

Secretary

Timothy Koglin, Kennewick, WA

Member

Derek Higgins, Kennewick, WA

Member

Brian Talbot, Mattawa, WA

Member

Jon Patterson, Pasco, WA

Member

Michael Patterson, Hermiston, OR

Member

Dennis Higgins, Richland, WA

Member

Jason Jarrett, Richland, WA

Member

Kim Klippert, Kennewick, WA

Member