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Jim Desmarchais, Superintendent
Jim Desmarchais is thrilled to be a part of the Christian education at Gilbert Christian Schools. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and grew up in Pittsburgh, Southern California, and Toronto, Canada. Jim received his bachelor's degree at the University of Toronto and his master's degree at the University of Phoenix in Educational Administration. He has taught elementary physical education and sixth grade. At the administrative level, he served as the assistant principal at Rhodes Junior High, the principal at Barbara Bush Elementary School (which was named an A+ School), and later as principal of Robert Frost Elementary School in Mesa. Jim also served three years as the children's pastor at East Valley Bible Church. He currently attends New Valley Church and leads the junior high ministry. Jim brings a passion for working with children and families and is excited about the opportunity to be part of what God has planned at GCS. Jim is married to Natasha and has two sons, Christopher and Steven who will be attending Gilbert Christian this year.
email: jdesmarchais@GilbertChristianSchools.org
Adam Rasmussen, Assistant Principal
Adam Rasmussen brings 15 years of experience in Christian Education to his role at GCS. He has a B.A. from Northwestern College and M.A. in Educational Ministries from Wheaton College. His certificate in K-12 Administration is from the Association of Christian Schools International.
email: arasmussen@GilbertChristianSchools.org
Ann Flagg, Curriculum Director
Ann Flagg received both her bachelor's degree in Journalism and English and her post-degree certificate in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University. Her M.Ed. is from Clarion University. Ann has written curriculum and articles for Scholastic and The Education Center. She has taught students for 20 years, working in preschool to college.
email: aflagg@GilbertChristianSchools.org
Janet Oitzman, Athletic Director
Janet Oitzman holds her bachelor's degree in Business Management with an accounting minor from Mankato State University in Minnesota. She moved to Arizona in 1986 where she managed a real estate appraisal office and then owned and operated a home inspection business. She married her husband, Jeff, in 1990, and they currently have two teenage daughters, Ashley and Paige, who have attended GCS since 2001. Janet has coached the varsity women's basketball team at GCS for six years.
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