Mr. Sarr – Headmaster
Mr. Jonathan Sarr grew up in Central California and attended Washington State University, where he met his wife, Sonja. They have lived in the Marysville area since they got married in 1999. They have two Raggants still in school and their oldest two graduated in 2023 and 2025. Jonathan serves as a pastor at Trinity Evangel Church and has been headmaster of ECS since it opened in 2012. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys sports, reading, movies, swinging kettlebells, and endless projects around his family’s little farm. Email Mr. Sarr – jsarr@evangelcs.org
Mrs. Pakinas – Administration
Mrs. Erin Pakinas was born and raised in Lake Stevens, then ventured to Bellingham where she finished a degree at WWU in Elementary Education. In 2004, following a long stint as a gadabout substitute teacher, she landed a full-time job and a wonderful husband. After 4 years at the middle school level, she headed home to raise kids and homeschool them. In 2017, their five lovely daughters, Kiana Jo, Claire, Daphne, Jane, and Esther, joined the ranks of the Raggants, and Mrs. Pakinas followed in 2018. The Pakinas family has lately bought a farm in the Snohomish Valley and are dreaming about what fruit (figurative and literal) God might bear in this new venture! Email Mrs. Pakinas – epakinas@evangelcs.org
Mrs. Bone – Manager of All Things
Mrs. Aisha Bone was born and raised in Seattle, when it was beautiful and clean. When she was 15, she moved to Everett and attended Snohomish High School, where she saw the love of her life for the first time. After graduation, Aisha immediately entered the workforce at a retail clothing store and one day, got the attention of her husband when he came to shop. They got married in 2009, and Mrs. Bone continued to work outside the home, until 2012 when her oldest daughter was born. She worked as a homemaker full-time, while welcoming another daughter in 2013, and a son in 2016. In 2022, Aisha accepted the role of Administrative Assistant at ECS. All 3 of her children are Raggants, and she LOVES that they are together all day! When Mrs. Bone isn’t at school, you will most likely find her with her family doing whatever they are doing. Some of Aisha’s favorite activities include backyard chicken keeping, growing flowers, backpacking & hiking, paddleboarding, singing; making and drinking (lots of) good coffee. Email Mrs. Bone – abone@evangelcs.org
Mrs. Hall – Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Jolie Hall was born in Southern California and moved to Washington when she was in the 7th grade. She graduated from Cascade High school and then earned an Associates degree from Edmonds Community College. She currently lives in Marysville with her husband of 24 years and their youngest daughter, Addison. Her oldest daughter graduated from ECS in 2020 and is a newlywed. Jolie started as a weekly volunteer when ECS opened in 2012 and took on more classroom responsibilities each year following that. Jolie became a full-time teacher in 2015 and continues to love what she is allowed to do by the grace of God. In her spare time, Jolie enjoys learning new skills, knitting, crocheting, running, traveling, gardening, tending to her chickens, watching football, and eating good food with family and friends. A favorite quote of Jolie’s is, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” It encourages her because she wants to go big and hard for God’s glory. By God’s grace we’ll hit big things as we aim at big things! Email Mrs. Hall – jhall@evangelcs.org
Mrs. Liden – Grammar Music and Art Teacher
Mrs. Anna Liden was raised in Arlington, Washington. She met her husband Dave at Shiloh Bible Camp and after marriage they moved to Lynchburg, Virginia where she attended Liberty university for Studio art. They had their first son in VA and moved home and had 5 more! She homeschooled for several years before they locked arms with ECS and they have 6 current Raggants. They live in Arlington and have lots of chickens and plenty of work to do. Anna enjoys spending time with her husband Dave, hiking, singing, playing instruments, drawing, gardening, reading, and coffee. Email Mrs. Liden – aliden@evangelcs.org
Mrs. Hevia – 1st Grade Teacher
Mrs. Riva Hevia was born and raised in North Dakota and attended North Dakota State University, where she received a B.A. in Education and met her husband Emerson. They moved to the Everett in 1996 to work in Aerospace. In 2005, the real work began when she became a mother. They have two children, Bazen and Zander. After homeschooling for several years, she found ECS and joined the Raggants. When she’s not at ECS, you will likely find Riva outdoors. She loves sunshine, art, words, cooking, hosting, exploring and is always game for the next adventure. Email Mrs. Hevia – rhevia@evangelcs.org
Mrs. Hathaway – 2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Ronica Hathaway was born in Oregon and moved to Bellevue, WA, when she was in the 2nd grade. Ronica attended Interlake Highschool and graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Forest Resource Management which she used to reach her goal of becoming a National Park Ranger. During the years she worked at Independence National Park in Philadelphia, she met and married her husband, Jeff. They moved back to the PNW to be closer to family where Ronica hung up her Stetson to homeschool their four children, serve as their church’s AWANA Cubbies Director. When their children had finished their homeschool journey, Ronica went back to “rangering” for Everett Parks on Jetty Island in the summers and spent the rest of the year as a full time substitute teacher for Everett School District’s. When Ronica isn’t at school, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, gardening, knitting, crocheting, singing and making soap by. Email Mrs. Hathaway – rhathaway@evangelcs.org
Mrs. Johnson – 3rd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Brianna Johnson was born and raised in Arlington, WA, the fourth of five kids. She had the blessing of becoming a follower of Jesus at a very young age and was always very involved in her church, serving locally and overseas at various times throughout her teen years. Brianna graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, MO, with a B.A. in Cross-cultural Ministry in 2007. In July of that year she married Joel, and a few months later, they became U.S. Missionaries to Utah, where they spent the next 4.5 years. They returned to Washington and Brianna served as the Children’s Pastor at Arlington Assembly for 5 years. During that time, their daughter Jaelyn was born in 2014. A week later, Joel’s career took a turn after being a first responder for the Oso Mudslide and he now serves as the chief for Darrington Fire. In 2018, Brianna took a teacher position with Arlington Christian School and later worked in the office. When a position became available at ECS, where Jaelyn had been enrolled for the previous two years, Brianna jumped at the opportunity to get back into the classroom and be with her daughter. In any spare time, Brianna enjoys traveling, singing, decorating, playing games, DIY projects, and doing puzzles. Email Mrs. Johnson – bjohnson@evangelcs.org
Mrs. Nunziato – 4th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Amy Nunziato was born and raised in Racine, WI. She came to faith during her college days at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, where she also received a B.S. in Special Education. She taught in Special Education both at the elementary and middle school level for many years. Beyond the classroom, she has served with Bible Study Fellowship, Youth for Christ, and served overseas as a missionary in the Honduras. In 2005, she was introduced (by mutual friends) to her husband, Doug Nunziato, of Augusta, GA. She and Doug courted “long distance” until they married in September, 2006. Along with Amy, Doug was also interested in pursuing a life serving the Lord in ministry. After their marriage, they continued to pursue this call of the Lord together as a small family to serve in cross-cultural mission work. Amy and her husband and, at the time, their two young children, studied the Spanish language in Costa Rica to serve in church planting work in Spain. The Lord subsequently led them to serve in the ministry of mission aviation at MATA (Mission Aviation Training Academy), where Doug trains and mentors aviation students. Residing in Marysville, WA, Amy homeschooled their two children several years before enrolling them at ECS, where they continue to joyfully attend. Amy enjoys spending time with her husband Doug and their children, talking on the phone with her mom, traveling to new places, walking/hiking, nature journaling/drawing, gardening, and enjoying a cup of coffee with a friend. Email Mrs. Nunziato – anunziato@evangelcs.org
Mr. Walton – 5th Grade & Science Teacher
Mr. Josh Walton was planted and watered in Washington State. He met and married his wife Carin at church camp and now has two boys who are Raggants and a little girl who is counting the days until she will become one as well. When not teaching 5th grade, Josh will often be found discussing and learning about all things related to barrel-aged spirits and modern firearms. The Walton family lives east of Arlington in a small cabin with a five-acre wooded “playroom” and a seasonal swimming “pool” also known as the Stillaguamish river. Email Mr. Walton – jwalton@evangelcs.org
Mr. Liden – 6th Grade Teacher
Mr. Dave Liden was born and raised mostly in Centralia, WA. He met his wife Anna of 12 years at Shiloh Bible camp in Aberdeen, WA. He married in 2008 and shortly thereafter began the journey of raising 6 kids: Peter, Silvanus, Benaiah, Apollos, Cornelia, and Magnolia. He spent 10 years at Boeing before joining the ECS team. He has a bachelors in Theology from Liberty University and is currently working on his Masters of Divinity from Western Seminary. All six of his kids are currently Raggants, but prior to ECS were homeschooled. He loves Jesus and the Bible! He enjoys hanging out with his wife, reading, spending time with his kids in any way, woodworking, hiking, kayaking and all things in the great outdoors. Email Mr. Liden – dliden@evangelcs.org
Mrs. Bowers – Omnibus Teacher and Admin
Mrs. Leila Bowers grew up in Western Washington, graduating from Snohomish High School and Everett Community College via Running Start. She received her BA in English from the University of Washington, meeting Mr. Bowers at Home Depot where she had been working through school. After earning her MA in English from the University of Virginia, she and Mr. Bowers got married and have three teenage daughters at ECS: Merian, Lucy, and Edith; and will soon have twin boys Ransom and Russell join the Raggant ranks. She has taught at Everett Community, Puget Sound Christian College, and Northwest University, but is most excited about the Classical model and getting to serve at ECS. Email Mrs. Bowers – lbowers@evangelcs.org
Mr. Lugg – Math, PE, and Omnibus Teacher and Media
Ian Lugg was born right here in Everett, WA and grew up in the Lake Stevens/Marysville area. He graduated from fellow Marysville Christian school, Grace Academy, and now teaches secondary here at ECS with all of his five children in attendance as well. He married his life-long friend, Kim (who also attended Grace Academy), right out of college and moved to North Carolina at age 21 to attend Shepherd’s Theological Seminary where he received his Master of Arts of Pastoral Ministry. After moving back, they have been apart of the ECS community even before sending their firstborn, Job Luther, to attend Kindergarten. He now serves as a teacher of one of our Omnibus courses, PE teacher, secondary math, and various other courses while also being the resident “Steward of All Things Video and Social Media”. Ian has a continual desire to learn more, to be interested in all the subjects and mediums that God has given us and to lead in laughter and gratitude – the standard we call our students to here at Evangel Classical. After all, Laugher is WAR! Email Mr. Lugg – ilugg@evangelcs.org
Miss Sarr – Latin, Logic, Math
Abbie Sarr has lived in the Marysville area all her life and has been a Raggant as long as ECS has been in existence, since her kindergarten year. After graduating in 2025, she came back to teach. When she is not teaching, she enjoys playing soccer and sewing, feasting and fellowshipping, dancing and doing hair, lifting weights, making food, playing piano, doing nails and generally enjoying God’s Creation. Email Miss Sarr – asarr@evangelcs.org
Dr. Weinberg – Math, Science, and Omnibus Teacher
Since the age of 3, Dr. Grant Weinberg has grown up in the Arlington, Marysville, and Lake Stevens area. He went to Grace Academy in Marysville from K—12 and played soccer, basketball, and golf at the varsity level. He graduated in 2009 and attended Everett Community College for a year and took Mrs. Bowers’ English 101 class there while working for his father’s granite company. He then married his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Weinberg in 2014. Dr. Weinberg sold Chevrolets at Roy Robinson for 4 years while getting his Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management and his Master’s of Business Administration from Western Governor’s University. He then spent a year working as a Registered Investment Advisor with MassMutual in Bellevue before coming to ECS to teach Math and Science in 2018. Dr. Weinberg has two current and three future Raggants. He has lots of interests including golf, smoking meats, chess, and reading most any book about any subject that sounds interesting from a knowledgable author. Email Dr. Weinberg – gweinberg@evangelcs.org