STAFF DIRECTORY | Berean Academy

Administration

David Funk
Head of School

David Funk has been involved in Christian school education for thirty-eight years, both as a teacher and administrator. He has a bachelor's degree in elementary education, a master's degree in educational administration from Cornerstone Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI., and a specialist in education degree in educational administration from Wichita State University.

Born in Wichita, KS, Mr. Funk is a native Kansan with deep roots in this part of the state. He has been married to Alicia Funk for fourty-two years, and together, they have raised three sons who all attended Christian schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. These sons have given them nine grandchildren. In his free time, Mr. Funk enjoys walks with his wife, reading, playing with his grandchildren, the occasional golf outing, and being outdoors exploring God's creation.

Jason Wine
Principal 7th - 12th Grade

Mr. Wine earned a bachelor's degree in history from Wichita State University. He earned a master's in historical theology from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. He is starting his twenty-third year at Berean Academy.

In his spare time, Mr. Wine enjoys spending time with his wife, Kirstin, and his three daughters. He enjoys reading history, theology, and philosophy. He also loves spending time in the outdoors: hunting and fishing.

Joni Nord

Principal K - 6th Grade

Mrs. Nord earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bethel University-St. Paul. She earned a master's degree in family education from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. This will be her twenty-first year teaching and twelfth year at Berean Academy.

Mrs. Nord grew up in northern Minnesota, and God has made Kansas her family's home for eighteen years. Her husband, Ryan, is a mechanical engineer at Bender Steel, Whitewater is their hometown, and together they have three children. She enjoys cheering on her kids, reading, and the Minnesota Vikings. Her life verse is Micah 6:8, "He has shown thee, o man. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God."