Goodbye Whittier

Dear Palm View Family:


Last week’s announcement that our beloved school was closing after 25 years was one of the most difficult and emotional days of my life. As many of you know, once I realized that there was no way for me to figure out how to keep the school afloat during this economic period, I turned in my resignation, still hoping against hope that something would work out, and with no real idea what my family would do next. I thank the board for extending the timeline this week in order for new families to enroll.

As some of you have heard by now, I was called after the meeting on Monday and offered another position at Bethel Life Christian School in Wichita, KS. During the course of this week, we have decided to accept that offer. My wife and I will be introduced to their congregation on Sunday morning, May 2nd.  In the evening, we will be introduced to the city of Wichita at the 10,000 seat Intrust Arena where I will share my vision of what quality Christian education can be during the schools annual fundraiser. Much of that vision has come to be reality over the last five years I’ve been involved at Palm View. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives. I don’t think many people realize the quality and caliber of the faculty we have had over the years. My hats are off to them for doing such an innovative and creative job with few resources.

As the school year winds down and as I enter this transition period, my focus will be on final celebrations of our graduates. Our team will continue quality instruction through the very end of the year. Please continue to pay your tuition bills on time in order that we can pay their salaries.

I have enjoyed our friendships, and covet your prayers. The one thing I have been constantly reminded during this time is simply this – The Lord prepares a path for those that seek Him. Walk in His ways and you will never go wrong.

To those that have known us during our 23 years in Whittier, we will announce a date for a final going a party sometime in June. We would welcome your presence!