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About Us

At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students and introducing them to the great minds, great works, great events, great discoveries, and great art of the centuries. We believe knowledge which endures is worth student attention; we believe studying minds of the past helps us understand and shape our future; we believe wisdom is developed by reflectively considering ideas in light of the Christian worldview.

Watch a short video to see what makes Bear Creek unique.

Hear from Our Alumni

Hugh Foskett

Class of 2004
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Hugh Foskett

Hugh graduated in 2004.

Hanna Bauermeister

Class of 2016
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Hanna Bauermeister

Hanna graduated in 2016.

Will McCahill

Class of 2009
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Will McCahill

Will graduated in 2009

Hear from Our Teachers

Bethany Wong

ENGLISH TEACHER
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Bethany Wong

ENGLISH TEACHER

Bethany Wong has been teaching since 2011 and joined Bear Creek's Middle School faculty in 2021. As an English teacher, Dr. Wong has the privilege of showing students that words matter, God matters, and all the best stories are true. B.A. English, University of Pennsylvania; M.Sc. Literature and Society, University of Edinburgh (UK); Ph.D. English, University of California, Santa Barbara

James Besaw

LATIN TEACHER
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James Besaw

LATIN TEACHER

Jim Besaw was born and raised in North Clarendon, VT, but is most recently from Philadelphia. He loves teaching biblical studies and has a passion for helping young people learn how to critically think about their faith. He enjoys snowboarding, weight lifting, reading, and traveling. B.A. Theological Studies, University of Valley Forge; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary

Kelsey Thompson

BAND TEACHER
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Kelsey Thompson

BAND TEACHER

Kelsey Thompson began teaching at Bear Creek in 2016, after teaching in public school for four years. She is an active member of Brass Band Northwest, where she plays baritone. She loves teaching across the divisions at Bear Creek and having students in class from grade 5 until graduation. B.M. Music Education, Central Washington University with Minor in Musical Theater Education M.Ed., Northwest University

Hear from Students

Follow Bear Creek senior Sebastian (Sebas) as he interviews Upper School students to find out what they love about Bear Creek.

Explore Our Programs

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Preschool Ages 3 – 5

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Lower School Grades K – 4

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Middle School Grades 5 – 8

Upper School Group

Upper School Grades 9 – 12