WACHE School · Fall 2026
Meet the teachers and know what to bring
Class information, posted materials, and the commitments that matter during the semester.
By class
The semester at a glance
Alaina · Hour 2 · 10:25–11:25 a.m.
Guitar 101
Joel Sprayberry · W184
A beginner course in guitar care, basic music theory, technique, chords, strumming, and playing songs. No previous guitar experience is expected.
Bring / prepare
- A tuned guitar every Monday. The first-day notice says to place instruments in the Choir Room on arrival and pick them up before leaving.
- Any printed music or chord sheets you are using.
- Standard WACHE supplies.
Class expectations
- Respect classmates and the instrument.
- Practice at least 20 minutes a day at home.
- The posted course outline starts with guitar anatomy, strings, simple songs, open chords, and strumming. It notes that the sequence can adjust to the class’s aptitude.
Posted materials reviewed: Class information sheet · Posted syllabus · Meet the teacher page. The original files remain in the family’s WACHE member portal.
Alaina · Hour 3 · 12:05–1:05 p.m.
Iron Chef
Sarah Benson · C263
A hands-on cooking course built around mystery-box challenges, team cook-offs, and judged dishes. It develops food safety, flavor balancing, kitchen organization, teamwork, and time management.
Bring / prepare
- Standard WACHE supplies.
- A readiness to take part in food preparation and cleanup. Ingredients and tools are provided through the class fee.
Class expectations
- Wash hands before cooking and follow kitchen-safety directions.
- Use safe knife skills, avoid horseplay, and ask an adult when unsure.
- Help clean the kitchen at the end of class and work respectfully with the team.
Posted materials reviewed: Class information sheet · Meet the teacher page. The original files remain in the family’s WACHE member portal.
Alaina · Hour 4 · 1:10–2:20 p.m.
High School PE
Claire Valeri · E113
Fitness testing, strength and endurance work, games, team activities, short health lessons, goal setting, and personal fitness challenges in a supportive setting.
Bring / prepare
- Athletic clothes, tennis shoes, a water bottle, and yoga blocks.
- Standard WACHE supplies.
Class expectations
- Arrive ready to move, give your best effort, and respect classmates, the teacher, and equipment.
- Complete the posted weekly activity, reflection, nutrition, or fitness-log work outside class.
- The syllabus moves from goal setting and fitness testing through strength, nutrition, endurance, agility, lifestyle fitness, final testing, and a final-day Olympics.
Posted materials reviewed: Class information sheet · Posted syllabus · Meet the teacher page. The original files remain in the family’s WACHE member portal.
Allie · Hour 2 · 10:25–11:25 a.m.
She is Strong (Proverbs 31:25)
Nicole Netherton · Fellowship Hall
A Christ-centered class combining beginner-friendly mat Pilates and stretching with devotional discussion about strength, confidence, identity, and friendship.
Bring / prepare
- Exercise mat and water each week.
- A hand towel if wanted and comfortable clothes to move in. The teacher allows a change into Pilates-friendly clothes for class, then back into WACHE-appropriate clothes afterward.
Class expectations
- Participate with a good attitude; movement modifications and water pauses are available.
- Stop and tell a leader if something causes unusual pain or discomfort.
- The posted 13-week sequence progresses from introductory Pilates to moderate and optional advanced work, with discussions on faith, identity, courage, wisdom, relationships, service, and hope.
Posted materials reviewed: Class information sheet · Posted syllabus · Meet the teacher page. The original files remain in the family’s WACHE member portal.
Allie · Hour 3 · 12:05–1:05 p.m.
Theater Tech
Jennifer Dubeansky & Lindsey Neal · E129
The behind-the-scenes work of a live production: lighting, makeup, props, sound, and stage design for The Good News.
Bring / prepare
- Standard WACHE supplies each week.
- Any occasional at-home project requested by the teachers; simple craft supplies may be needed.
Class expectations
- Bring a positive, creative, collaborative attitude and stay accountable for assigned work.
- Some weeks may have light homework, script reading, or a small project.
- Tech Week and both performances are required.
Dates to protect
- Sunday, November 29, 2:00–6:00 p.m.: load-in at White Settlement Baptist Church.
- Tuesday–Thursday, December 1–3, noon–5:00 p.m.: Tech Week rehearsals.
- Friday, December 4, from noon through the 7:00 p.m. performance.
- Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. performance.
Posted materials reviewed: Class information sheet · Meet the teachers page. The original files remain in the family’s WACHE member portal.
Allie · Hour 4 · 1:10–2:20 p.m.
Level Up: Life Skills
Jennifer Tynes · E124
A home-economics and practical-life course covering budgeting, organization, healthy living, personal responsibility, job skills, household basics, and car care.
Bring / prepare
- Basic WACHE supplies: scissors, glue sticks, pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, and colored pencils or markers.
- A phone for research, or a laptop if no phone is available. Store ads are available instead.
Class expectations
- Work steadily on the semester project at home; it is presented during the last two weeks.
- Be respectful, focused, and ready to participate.
- The posted sequence includes budgeting, finances, sewing, communication, job skills, household repairs, tire changing, forms, cleaning, and organization.
Dates to protect
- Week 9: take home and care for the flour-sack baby.
- Week 12: present the project and bring a dish to share for the celebration, with its recipe and ingredient list.
- Week 13: remaining presentations and celebration.
Posted materials reviewed: Class information sheet · Meet the teacher page · Posted syllabus. The original files remain in the family’s WACHE member portal.