Lighthouse Academy
Training the next generation for Christ one child at a time. The families of the Gospel Lighthouse Church desired a quality Christian education for their children. After much prayer, Lighthouse Academy opened its doors in August of 1988. The academy has been such a blessing to many in the community. Students are loved, nurtured and challenged to become the best they can be for Jesus! The alumni of Lighthouse Academy are leaders in their corners of the world. Former graduates are now working as teachers, professors, nurses, management, sales, beauticians, military, coaches and some are in the ministry. Most are leaders in their local church. While all have not stayed in Floyd, each have taken a little “piece” of Floyd with them, spreading "SON"shine wherever they go. Lighthouse Academy has proven Christian education doesn't cost - it pays! One of Lighthouse Academy's objectives has always been teaching each child how to live for Jesus by implementing biblical principles in their lives. Our hopes are for each of the students of Lighthouse Academy to become a productive citizen in their communities. We thank God for the fruit of Christian education.
Lighthouse Academy Staff
Kate Jenkins
Danielle Lamminen
Chris Newman
Rachel Nolt
Rebekah Zeiset
Rebekah Fox: Receptionist
Leslie Trettin: Children's Pastor
Nancy Scherer: Art Teacher
Deb Hocking: Art Teacher
Dixie Phillips: Music Teacher
Lucy Robbins: Drama Instructor
Pastor Paul Phillips: Principal
Lighthouse Academy Staff
Kate Jenkins
Danielle Lamminen
Chris Newman
Rachel Nolt
Rebekah Zeiset
Rebekah Fox: Receptionist
Leslie Trettin: Children's Pastor
Nancy Scherer: Art Teacher
Deb Hocking: Art Teacher
Dixie Phillips: Music Teacher
Lucy Robbins: Drama Instructor
Pastor Paul Phillips: Principal
MEET LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY TEACHERS
Danielle Lamminen
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Danielle Lamminen received her bachelor of music degree from North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Danielle is married to Ryan and they have four children: Dylan, Caleb, Amelia, and Henry. She graduated from Lighthouse Academy in 1998.
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Chris Newman
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Chris Newman received her bachelor of science degree in elementary Christian education from Hyles-Anderson College. Chris has three children: Tim, Laura, and Andy who graduated from Lighthouse Academy. She has one granddaughter who attends Lighthouse Academy.
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Rachel Nolt
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Rachel Nolt is a 1997 graduate of Lighthouse Academy. She received her teaching degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Communicative Arts from North Central University. She and her husband Wil have six children. |
Kate Jenkins
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Kate Jenkins received her elementary teaching degree from the University of Northern Iowa. She has four children: Chase, Lola, Avery, and Jada. Chase is an 2023 graduate of Lighthouse Academy. Lola is a 2025 graduate of Lighthouse Academy. Avery and Jada are students at Lighthouse Academy. |
Leslie Trettin
Leslie Trettin is proud to be the wife of Luke. She is a graduate of Lighthouse Academy and is the children's pastor of Gospel Lighthouse. She is a graduate of North Central University. Leslie and Luke have three children: Xan, Jairus, and Claire.
Rebekah Zeiset
Rebekah Zeiset teaches K-2nd grade at Lighthouse Academy. She is married to Lyndon and the couple is blessed with four children: Savannah, Isaiah, Adrielle, and Marshall.
