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“Science and math are a lens into God’s world. Exploration of science and math is an important piece of a person’s God-filled mind.”
- Dr. Marc Schaubach, Middle School Math and Science Teacher
I grew up in the Tidewater area of Virginia and attended a Christian school from kindergarten to 12th grade. I met my wife in graduate school in Houston, and we got married in 1998. We have two children who are now both in their 20s.
Have you taught or been involved in schools somewhere else prior to FCS? If so, where, and how long?
I spent a year teaching at King’s Christian Academy. I taught at Virginia Western Community College for over a decade.
What post-secondary schools did you attend? Degrees held?
- B.S. from ODU in Biology with a minor in Chemistry
- Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Houston in Biochemistry with a specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics
What or who inspired you to work in education?
While in graduate school, one of my mentors was a world-renowned researcher in brain trauma response; he was also an Episcopalian priest. My talks with him really cemented my understanding of the God of science. He was an amazing inspiration and teacher. I strive to be as good a mentor and educator to others as he was to me.
How many books do you have stacked on your bedside table or in your "To Read" pile?
Too many to get to.
What do you find most compelling or distinct about Christian classical education?
Lectures have their place, but exploration is where learning is. Providing a safe, Christian environment filled with opportunities to get excited about education is very compelling for me.
What do you love about the idea of teaching at FCS or what do you anticipate appreciating the most?
The marriage of academics, Christianity, camaraderie, and encouraging students to become the best version of themselves.
If you have a "life verse" or a verse that is ministering to you right now, what might it be?
Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Savior. (Habakkuk 3:17-18)
If you have a personal life's mission statement, what is it? If not, how might you describe what you feel called to as a believer?
Science and math are a lens into God’s world. Exploration of science and math is an important piece of a person’s God-filled mind.
