Larry Davolt, Principal

“Mr. D” became Principal in the Summer of 2020. His desire is for FSCH to continue the tradition of “Quality Education in a Christian Environment.” Mr. D came to FSCH soon after graduating from Pittsburg State University. Two generations of students have passed through his science classroom since the fall of 1991. He has taught classes from junior high Earth Science to senior level Physics and Calculus. Mr. D especially enjoys teaching high school Bible. He is also “Mr. Fix-It,” and has been involved in building maintenance since he started teaching. Mr. D received his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Hobe Sound Bible College in 2023.

Mr. D lives in Cherokee, Kansas, and attends a small rural church (Monmouth Trinity Holiness) in the McCune area, that he also pastored for 15 years. Larry and his wife, Kris, have been married since 1988, and have 3 grown children: Nathan, Faith, and Tim, and seven grandchildren. When he is not at school, he is either working on things like cars and houses, or serving as an EMT in Cherokee County, KS.

Mr. D’s sense of accomplishment comes from the success of his students, and the verse, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” 3John 1:4 NKJV

Jeremy Budy, Assistant Principal

Jeremy began teaching at FSCH in the fall of 2001. He is also an alumnus, and attended FSCH for all 12 years of school, graduating in 1996. He became the Assistant Principal of FSCH in 2020.

Mr. Budy received his Bachelor of Education in Social Studies in 2001 from Pittsburg State University. He teaches all upper-level Social Studies courses, as well as Algebra I, 7^th Grade Math, Bible, and PE. He is also the Athletic Director, and coaches the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams.

Mr. Budy lives in Fort Scott with his wife, Amy. They have 3 children: Dominick, Mackenzie, and Kynleigh.

Along with teaching, Mr. Budy runs a lawnmowing business in Fort Scott. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, and hunting.

Larissa Hunter 

Miss Hunter is committed to educating students in a Christ-centered, warm, loving and safe environment. She believes that working together with parents will help ensure the success of the student in the classroom. She endeavors to build a strong academic and spiritual foundation for little learners.  She believes that learning should be a lifelong pursuit, and that learning can be fun.

Miss Hunter earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Hobe Sound Bible College in 2004. She has been teaching preschool and kindergarten classes at FSCH since 2014.

Miss Hunter enjoys spending time with her family, and baking, and feels blessed to share in the lives of all of her students and their families.

Ryan Kellenberger

Ryan Kellenberger graduated from FSCH in 2005 and began teaching junior high and high school math and science in 2020. He previously taught math for the school district in Bronaugh, Missouri. Mr. Kellenberger holds Bachelor’s degrees from Pittsburg State University in Mathematics Education and Finance, and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting from Kansas State University.

Mr. Kellenberger became a teacher because he wanted the opportunity to show Christ to young people on a daily basis. He enjoys seeing young people succeed, both as students and as people.

Ryan is excited to teach at FSCH where he can unashamedly share his love for God to his students, without governmental restriction. He is humbled and excited to be able to invest in students at the school that was such a blessing to him.

Ryan is married to Adrienne, and they live in Fort Scott with their four children.

Esther Arnold 

Mrs. Arnold has taught at FSCH for over 35 years. She received her teaching degree from Mid-America Nazarene University.

Mrs. Arnold teaches 5^th and 6^th Grades at FSCH, and loves interacting with her students.

Mrs. Arnold is married to Victor, and they have two grown children, Alex and Kaitlyn. In her free time, she enjoys collecting vintage items, growing flowers, and spending time with her family and Australian Shepherd dogs on their farm in Fort Scott.

Karen Avery 

Mrs. Avery began teaching 1^st and 2^nd Grades at FSCH in 2020.

Mrs. Avery graduated high school from Independence Bible School in Independence, Kansas.
She attended Independence Community College and graduated with an Associate’s Degree
in Elementary Education. She then went on to attend Hobe Sound Bible College, and
graduated with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, and a Bachelor’s in Intercultural
Studies (Missions).

Mrs. Avery became a teacher ultimately because she felt God’s calling to this field of work. She
has always loved working with and being around children. She did not know what she wanted
to be until after graduation from High School. She always felt very strongly that she would be
working with children. Teaching children to love God, to learn, and to love learning is her passion. She enjoys many things about teaching, but her favorite thing is seeing children
realize how much God loves and cares for them.

Mrs. Avery lives in Fort Scott with her husband, Mike, and their four children. They enjoy spending time together, and with their dogs, Buddy and Winnie.

Karen Schellack 

Karen Schellack started teaching at FSCH in 2006. She attended Hobe Sound Bible College, Kansas City College and Bible School, Missouri Southern State College, Draughon Business College, and Nazarene Bible College to complete her degree.

Mrs. Schellack considers teaching her ministry. The success of her students is a high priority for her. She teaches primarily Junior High, along with High School Speech, Keyboarding, and Yearbook.

Mrs. Schellack and her family moved to Fort Scott from Overland Park in 2002. Karen and her husband, Allen, enjoyed more than 44 years of marriage before his passing in 2025. Together, they raised two sons, Dustin and Josh, and were blessed with 3 granddaughters.

Mrs. Schellack enjoys music, history, flea markets, flowers, and time with her family.

Bethany Blubaugh, Secretary

“Mrs. Blu” has served as the secretary of FSCH since 2022. She graduated from FSCH in 1999, and is passionate about the school and the importance of Christian Education, especially in today’s world. After staying home with her own children for 15 years, she was thrilled when the opportunity to become secretary presented itself. Not only does she get to serve the school she loves, but she also gets to see her own children throughout the day.

Mrs. Blu’s favorite thing about her job is being able to interact with students on a daily basis, and being able to meet their needs, big and small. She enjoys the family atmosphere at FSCH among her co-workers, students, and families.

Mrs. Blu lives in Fort Scott with her husband Brad, and their 3 sons: Max, Grant, and Reed. She enjoys, birdwatching, fishing, coffee, traveling, and being with her family and friends.

Sarah Pridey

Sarah Pridey has been teaching at FSCH since 2005.  Mrs. Pridey knew in First Grade at FSCH that that she was called to become a teacher, and teaching has become her passion.  Her greatest joy in the classroom is seeing the elated look of accomplishment on her students’ faces. Mrs. Pridey has served in several positions at FSCH, including Kindergarten, 1^st and 2^nd Grades, and Upper Elementary Reading and Language Arts. Mrs. Pridey is now teaching High School Language Arts, Junior High Home Economics and Spanish, and is the Music Director for all grades.

Mrs. Pridey attended FSCH from preschool through twelfth grade. She graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She went on to earn a Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary in 2016, and is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene. She serves as Children’s Pastor at Garnett Church of the Nazarene.

Sarah lives in Fort Scott, and has 3 precious children: Ashton, Savannah, and Gunner.  They enjoy music, the Jayhawks, and family time.