Administration, Faculty, and Staff

Pastor Terry Swanson - Senior Pastor

Terry Swanson was born and raised on a farm outside of Sioux City, Iowa until he left to attend Bible college where he met Vicki Wilson from Brewer, Maine. They were married in 1986 and began serving the Lord as school teachers in Geigertown, Pennsylvania. In 1991, they moved to Maine and became members of Faith Baptist Church in Orono where Terry was asked to serve as a deacon and then the minister of music. It was during this time that they had their four children: Allyssa, Devon, Ryan, and Lindsay.

In 2003, the Lord called Terry into full-time pastoral ministry, serving first as assistant pastor at Clinton Baptist Church and then as senior pastor in churches in both Maine and Iowa. In 2013, they moved to Wisconsin, where Terry accepted the position of Dean of Men and Professor of History at Baptist College of Ministry.

In August of 2024, Terry Swanson had the privilege of accepting the senior pastorate position at Faith Baptist Church of Deltona, Florida. He and his wife now serve faithfully to meet the needs of the people in the church and surrounding community. Pastor Swanson also leads chapel and 6th-12th grade boys’ Bible class at Deltona Christian School. 

Mr. Philip Herchenroder - School Principal

Phillip Herchenroder grew up attending Deltona Christian School starting in 1st grade, after his parents, Pastor Byron and Mrs. Bev Herchenroder, finished their service as missionaries to Mexico. Phillip graduated from DCS and went on to attend Pensacola Christian College where he got his undergraduate degree and eventually his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. 

Phillip and his wife, Laurie, began working at DCS in 2004, and Phillip served as assistant principal. In 2005, he became school principal and has continued since that time. Mr. H, as he is often referred to, has a heart to see students and families understand the gospel and trust Christ as their Savior, as well as help students succeed academically to prepare for their future. 

Mrs. Heather Mitchell

Mrs. Mitchell serves as the Lower School Assistant Principal.

Miss Elizabeth Dedic

Miss Dedic serves as the K3 Preschool Class teacher and offers private piano lessons at the Lower/Upper school campuses. 

Mrs. Alison Liberatore

Mrs. Liberatore serves as the VPK Preschool K4-A Class teacher and assists with Lower School daycare. 

Mrs. Bev Herchenroder

Mrs. Herchenroder has served for many years as our pastor’s wife and church secretary, and retired from these positions when her husband, Pastor Byron Herchenroder, retired as senior pastor in August of 2024. She now serves as a teacher’s assistant at the Lower School. 

Mrs. Elizabeth Peyton

Mrs.Peyton serves as the VPK Preschool K4-B Class teacher. 

Mrs. Lisa Tishken

Mrs. Tishken serves as the Kindergarten K5 Class teacher. 

Miss Sydney Snider

Miss Snider serves as the 1st grade teacher. 

Mrs. Tracey Herchenroder

Mrs. Herchenroder serves as the 2nd Grade teacher. 

Mrs. Sharon Williamson

Mrs. Williamson serves as the 3rd Grade teacher. 

Mrs. Michelle Neal

Mrs. Neal serves as the 4th Grade teacher. 

Mrs. Cindy Skiver

Mrs. Skiver serves as the 5th Grade teacher. 

Miss Elisha Dedic

Miss Dedic serves as the Treasurer, Lower School office, and middle school and high school girls assistant for PE. 

Miss Esther Sellers

Miss Sellers serves as the Lower School office receptionist.

Mrs. Vicki Swanson

Mrs. Swanson serves as our Pastor’s wife in many ministries of Faith Baptist Church, and teaches Lower School art classes. 

Miss Julie Swanson

Miss Swanson serves as the Kitchen Manager and a daycare teacher for the Lower School. 

Mrs. Sue Wilkinson

Mrs. Wilkinson serves on janitorial staff and a teacher for Lower School daycare. 

Miss Pearl Sellers

Miss Sellers serves on janitorial staff and a teacher for Lower School daycare. 

Mrs. Laurie Herchenroder

Mrs. Herchenroder serves as the Upper School assistant principal, Office Manager for Lower/Upper School, and teaches middle/high school girls Bible, Life Management, and Financial Literacy. 

Miss Katie Smith

Miss Katie Smith serves as the teacher for 6th grade Homeroom, 6th grade History, English, Spelling and Reading, Spanish, Girls PE, and Study Halls. 

Mr. Ken Stratton

Mr. Stratton serves as the teacher for 7th grade Homeroom,  6th and 7th grade Math, 7th and 8th grade History, American Government and Economics, and Study Hall. 

Mrs. Kara Stoughton

Mrs. Stoughton serves as a teacher for 8th grade Homeroom, 6th-8th grade Science, Consumer’s Math, Speech/Drama, and Study Hall. 

Mr. Walter Snider

Mr. Snider serves as the teacher for 9th-10th grade Homeroom, 7th-12th grade English, Music Appreciation, and offers private and group strings lessons at the Lower and Upper School campuses.   

Mrs. Lisa Stratton

Mrs. Lisa Stratton serves as a teacher for 11th-12th grade Homeroom, 8th grade Pre-Algebra, and High School Math and Science classes – Chemistry, Algebra I and II, Matter and Energy, and Biology. 

Mrs. Lindsay Snider

Mrs. Snider serves as the Upper School office receptionist, church secretary, and teaches private art lessons. 

Pastor Byron Herchenroder

Pastor Herchenroder retired in August 2024 from serving as our senior pastor of Faith Baptist Ministries. He now serves as a the head of our maintenance department for the Upper and Lower Schools. 

Mr. Clayton Johnson

Mr. Johnson serves as a security and maintenance worker for the Upper and Lower Schools. 

Mr. Matt Williamson

Mr. Williamson serves as a maintenance worker for the Upper and Lower Schools. 

Mr. YanCarlos Lopez

Mr. Lopez serves as a grounds worker for the Upper and Lower Schools. 

All of our teachers have one or more of the following qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any subject
  • Three or more years of K-12th grade teaching experience
  • Special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in K-12th grade subjects

 

Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors. Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to the acting directors of the respective campuses:

  • Heather Mitchell – Acting Director at the Lower School (1404)
    • Address: 1200 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725
    • Email: heather.mitchell@deltonachristianschool.org
  • Phillip Herchenroder – Acting Director at the Upper School (4589)
    • Address: 935 Howland Blvd., Deltona, FL 32738
    • Email: philliph@deltonachristianschool.org

Reports of misconduct committed by administrators at either campus should be made to Pastor Byron Herchenroder, President of Deltona Christian School and Faith Baptist Ministries.

  • Pastor Byron Herchenroder – President
    • Email: pastorbyron@deltonachristianschool.org

Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted in the Ethics in Education Document in the Faculty/Staff Manual (and is available for review at the main offices at both campuses) and on our Web site at www.deltonachristianschool.org.