Mrs. Atchley and her husband have lived in Central Oregon for the past seven years, and they have two daughters who will be attending Central Christian this year. 

She has Bachelor of Science in History from Southern Oregon University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Southern Oregon University

Mrs. Atchley always knew that she wanted to teach secondary social studies. She says, "there is never a dull moment with 7-12th graders. Their authenticity is unmatched, and it makes every day unique. I love social studies because it provides evidence of God's work in different time periods, landscapes, and cultures. Through social studies, students learn more about the people and places God created and make connections to bigger ideas. It is a joy to be a part of their learning and see the appreciation students develop for our history and God's creation.  I strive to build strong relationships with my students and their families! I pray you'll see this through my communication, classroom environment, and the lessons I design.  God is so good, and I am so thankful to have the opportunity to teach at a school where my faith doesn't have to be separate from my teaching practice. I can't wait to meet the students and families at CCS and begin to develop relationships that will hopefully last a lifetime. I look forward to my daughters attending school at CCS this upcoming year, and I'm excited to see what God has in store!"