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Rochester Christian School, Inc. (RCS) announced the appointment of Mr. John DeMaster as Principal, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year. In this role, DeMaster will oversee the professional development and evaluation of faculty and staff, as well as being responsible for strategic planning and the overall coordination of academic programs. He began his assignment in Rochester on July 1, 2007.  In welcoming John DeMaster, RCS Board President Jim Niemeier said, “DeMaster brings a wealth of experience from a broad range of Christian schools. We look forward to his leadership as RCS continues to excel in its mission of providing a high quality education that effectively integrates Biblical truths in all areas of life.” DeMaster is a veteran administrator, with over 32 years of experience in Christian schools. He earned his BA in Education (1971) from Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA and after a term of military service, his MA in Elementary School Administration (1984) from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. His background includes extensive study in the areas of Mathematics and Chemistry. As an administrator, DeMaster served as Principal of Christian Heritage School in Cedar Falls, IA (1975-1978), as Principal of Community Christian School, Minneapolis, MN (1978-1984), as Principal of Randolph Christian School, Randolph, WI (1984-1993), and most recently as Headmaster at Twin Oaks Christian School, St. Louis, MO (1993-2007). During his tenure at both the Randolph and Twin Oaks schools, he oversaw their application and acceptance as accredited institutions by Christian Schools International. These accredited schools, like Rochester Christian, are known for their integration of Christian values and academic rigor. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, DeMaster is a credentialed teacher, with certification and experience in the upper elementary levels. In his acceptance, DeMaster noted “I praise God for the opportunities He has given to me to serve in Christian schools and look forward to serving at Rochester Christian School. I believe that God has called me to RCS and has confirmed this call in many ways. I appreciated meeting the RCS staff and board, and look forward to serving with them. Their commitment to Christian education is apparent. RCS has a long history of faithful service to God in education children for Him and, I am honored to become a part of this heritage in Rochester.” DeMaster has relocated to the Rochester area with his wife Ruth Ann. Rochester Christian School, Inc., as a not-for-profit corporation, is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York as an educational institution and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Christian Schools International. |
Rochester, NY 14625