Worthington Christian welcomes Amanda Prestridge as a Fourth Grade Teacher in the Lower School. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Bible and Education from Ozark Christian College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Missouri Southern State University. Amanda comes to WC having previously served as a Seventh Grade English Teacher at the Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Hebei, China. Amanda and her husband, Tom, have four children, and they attend Dublin Baptist Chinese Church.

We asked our new staff members several “getting to know you” questions; we hope you enjoy learning a bit more about Amanda!

What is something people might be surprised to find out about you?
I enjoy learning new things, like juggling and sign language!

What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
Chicken with mashed potatoes and my grandma’s homemade rolls.

If you could quickly and easily learn any new skill, what would it be?
To speak Spanish.

What makes a “good day” at school?
A good day at school is when students ask lots of questions and share their ideas with everyone.

Who was your favorite teacher in school, and why?
Mrs. Edwards was my English Teacher and Creative Writing Teacher all throughout high school. She was the strictest teacher I ever had, but also the most amazing because she had such faith in all of us.

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Listen twice as much as you speak – you’ll learn twice as much!

What is a passage of Scripture you turn to for encouragement?
Romans 8:37-39.