k4-12 Grades
Meet Our Staff
Vanessa Jodock
Dean of Students
I am Mrs. Jodock and I have he privilege of being the Administrator and a teacher at FHL Academy. Before God impressed upon my heart to start a Christian School, I taught in Chicago Public Schools for 13 years followed by 15 years in Bagley Elementary. God blessed me immeasurably by giving me an opportunity to mix my two passions (missionary work and teaching) by opening FHL Academy. He also blessed me with a Godly husband (Paul) four sons Adam, Anton (Brita), Logan, Mark, (Alexis) and five beautiful grandchildren. I love to spend time with my family (including my dog Abby), read my Bible and listen to praise music and hang out at the lake/beach. I also enjoy getting together with my five sisters and their families at big family events. I am so grateful to work with your children and be ale to help them progress academically, as well as spiritually.
Teri Strandlien
1st & 2nd Grade
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Shannon Johnson
5th & 6th Grade
Hello, I am Mrs. Johnson and I am excited to be teaching your children this year! I love Jesus and teaching, so FHL is a great school to be apart of. I live in Pinewood, with my husband, Mike, and three sons. Chris (18), Kyle ( 16), and Cole (15) have attended FHL since it opened in 2016, and they love the school as much as I do! I graduated from BSU in 2013 with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. I have been teaching in the classroom for 10+ years. I started in Mahnomen in 2013 as a Kindergarten teacher and moved into 3rd grade. I have now taught k-6th grade and cant decide what I love the most. They all have their own fun perks! I have the privilege of teaching art this year for elementary.
Tim Hoyt
Jr. & Sr. High Math
I’m Mr. Hoyt. I have been a mathematics and Bible teacher at FHL for 5 years. I grew up in Rapid city, South Dakota. I graduated from Oak Hills Christian College in 2004 with a BA in youth Ministry and Biblical Studies. I married my beautiful wife, Tarah in 2006. We have four children: Lucas, Ava, Isabell, and Eli. I have been a youth Pastor for 10 years at Grace Chapel. Things that I hope people know about me: I love Jesus, I love my family, I care about people, I like sports, and the 49ers are my favorite team. Teaching at FHL is lots of fun. God is working in the life of every kid and it is fun to be a part of.
Lisa Swanson
Jr. & Sr. High Science & Bible
Welcome to FHL! My name is Lisa Swanson. I teach 7th-12th grade science and 11th-12th grade Bible. Some of my favorite things are Jesus, family, and encouraging others to develop their God given gifts. I also enjoy the Hebrew language, and am intrigued by Hebrew Word Pictures. My hobbies include quilting, photography, and Bible study. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, with more than 30 years of experience working in ER/ICU and as a nurse leader/educator. The transition to teaching has provided a wonderful opportunity to encourage the love of discovery in the lives of young people, both intellectually and spiritually. It is an opportunity that I thank God for everyday!
Tracie Dunaway
School Chef
Hi, I am Tracie Dunaway. This is my second year cooking for the kids at FHL. I am married with 4 kids, two that attend FHL. I've always had my hands in cooking somewhere since I was 16 as a second job. After high school, I went to Northwest Tech and received my degree in dental assisting. The 20 years prior to this, I spent at Bagley Dental. After the office was sold, I signed on to do some weekend dental at Camp Ripley, which I still do occasionally. I knew God had a plan for me; I trusted Him, and it lead me here. I enjoy everyday I get to spend with my kids and yours.
Jinnan Johnson
K4-Kindergarten
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Wendy Nelson
3rd & 4th Grade
Hello! I am Mrs. Nelson and I am so excited to be teaching your children this year! I am a wife of 20+ years and a mother of five children -- Jackson (19), Cora (15), Charlie (14), Jefferson (12), and Annika (8). We live on a hobby farm in rural Bagley and we have horses, pigs, dogs, cats, and a chinchilla on our farm. Things I enjoy doing are taking photos, singing/playing guitar, riding horses, and crafting. I was a home school teacher to my children for 7+ years before beginning teaching at FHL. I have always enjoyed working with children through Awana, VBS, 4H and doing daycare. I began teaching at FHL Academy in January of 2019. I have an AAS in Graphic design through BSU and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education through Grand Canyon University. I love teaching at FHL because our foundation is on the Word of God in everything that we do. I love seeing children learn more about Jesus and grow closer to Him each and every day! God has brought me on a journey that has required me to rely fully on Him and I am eager to see how He works on me and in my students this year!
Bridget Moore
Jr. & Sr. Language Arts
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Scott & Cathy Paavola
Jr. & Sr. High Music, Drama & Home Ec
We are Scott and Cathy Paavola and we have 3 daughters. Joy, Eisabeth, and Iris. We have been in the area since 2000and have home schooled from 2006 until 2017. We then made a move to begin working with FHL Academy,Scott with music and Cathy with the 1st and 2nd grade language arts classes. We currently teach in the middle to high school grades. Scott was trained in music at UWS and has many years of giving lessons and in using music in ministry. He will continue to give music lessons, work with the worship teams and musical productions. The classes that Cathy will teach are Drama and Home - Ec for the 5th-12th grade classes. She also does private tutoring.
John Swanson
Jr. & Sr. High History
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