PRESIDENT

Hazel Smith is an advocate for private Christian education and community engagement. Hazel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Finance from St. Mary’s College. She and her family attend Granger Community Church and have been rooted in the Covenant Christian School community since 2019. Her daughter benefits from the school's Spanish immersion program, fueling Hazel's commitment to its success. Serving on the school board since 2020, Hazel has held various leadership positions, including Vice President, Treasurer, and At-Large Member, before assuming her current role as School Board President.

VICE PRESIDENT

Megan is a local small business owner and Michiana native. She is a Forty under 40 alumni and has devoted countless hours to various organizations in Northern Indiana, often focusing on non profit organizations and building relationships to improve and grow our community. Megan also actively sits on the Board for South Side Inc. in Elkhart, IN. Homeschooled until her junior year of high school, she graduated from Penn High School where she won the coveted Artist of the Year Award. After graduation, Megan headed off to Hyles-Anderson College where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree and Biblical Counseling Certificate. Megan is thrilled that her two sons are enrolled in the Spanish Immersion program here at Covenant Christian School and is so grateful for the wonderful education and spiritual growth they are experiencing. She is a lifelong member of Grace Bible Church in Elkhart, IN., and a valuable substitute teacher here at Covenant Christian School having also served on the Fun & Fellowship, Safety, Marketing and Praying Parent Committees. She continues to bring great ideas, connections, and resources to Covenant Christian as a valued board member.

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven"

TREASURER

Garry Potts is the owner of Professional Permits. Previously, he worked as CFO and Vice-President of 2 local corporations. Garry holds a BA in Accounting from Ball State University. Garry has been married to Jennifer (CCS’s Pre-K teacher) for 25 years and has 4 children and one grandchild. Their daughter is in the fourth grade this year.

Garry is actively involved at Ironwood United Pentecostal Church and serves as Team Lead on the Production Team and the director of the Bible Quizzing Ministry.

Garry is in his second year as a member of the CCS construction committee and his first year on the Finance Committee. He works diligently alongside the other team members to ensure that the proposed projects provide the best return on investment and align with the long-term goals of our school. It is an exciting time to be part of this great school and he looks forward to the opportunity to make it even greater and to see what God has in store for CCS.

SECRETARY

Leroy Sanchez, a Californian native, is dedicated to both his community and his family. With a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management and a Career Technical Education teaching credential in public services, Leroy's professional journey has been diverse and impactful. He not only serves on the board of the St. Joseph County Parks Foundation, he also is an Honored Member of the Fraternal Order of Police South Bend.

Before answering what he felt was a call from Christ to the area, Leroy spent nearly a decade in law enforcement, serving in various roles including Field Training Officer and Vice President of the police union. His commitment to education led him to transition to the educational sector, where he spent five years, three of which were as a Career Technical Education teacher with a focus on public services.

Currently, Leroy serves as a member of the Covenant Christian board of directors, where he has led the Fun & Fellowship Committee for two years. His involvement in the school extends beyond governance; Leroy and his wife, Melissa, have four children, three of whom attend Covenant Christian. This familial connection to the school community inspires Leroy's dedication to strategic initiatives focused on faith, formation, and community building.

In his spare time, Leroy enjoys spending time with his family, leading youth ministry with his wife at their church, nurturing relationships within his community, and continuing to serve as a guiding force in the lives of those around him.

MEMBER AT LARGE

Bridgette Estes is a Saint Mary’s College graduate with a Business Administration degree in Marketing and International Business.

She and her husband have been married 12 years and have two amazing children.

They began attending CCS in 2020 and have loved watching their daughter grow and look forward to having their son join the school in the near future!

They attend River Oaks Community Church in Goshen, IN where she serves in Kids World twice a month. She especially enjoys helping kids memorize their Bible verses and seeing the joy on their faces after their accomplishment.

Her family loves to travel, explore the outdoors and go on adventures together.

MEMBER AT :LARGE

Matthew Smith is a licensed professional civil engineer, working as the Director of Engineering at Anchor Construction, LLC,. He lives in Mishawaka with his wife Julie and three children: Autumn (9), Noah (6), and Madelyn (3). Autumn and Noah currently attend Covenant Christian School (CCS), and Matthew and Julie have been involved with CCS since Autumn started in Kindergarten in 2019.

Since moving to the Michiana area in 2013, the Smith family has been active in their church Michiana Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Granger. Matthew currently serves as Deacon Board Chairman..

MEMBER AT LARGE

Christy Weimer is married to Christian Verziera, is the proud mom of Sofia, who has been in the Spanish Immersion program since pre-school in 2020 and is an active member and part of the children’s ministry team of Epic Church in Mishawaka. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the U. S. Naval Academy in English with a minor in Spanish, a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Baylor University and was honored to be an officer in the U. S. Navy for 22 years. Grateful for the opportunities,

Christy leads a Girl Scout Troop of Brownies at CCS and humbly serves on the board of directors.

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21

MEMBER AT LARGE

I have a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Indiana State University. I am currently a Sr. Designer at Hitachi Global Air Power, formerly Sullair in Michigan City, Indiana. I am married to Valerie Hiser who is currently a teacher/teachers aid at CCS, and we have a daughter Valentina who is in the fifth grade at CCS. I have had the pleasure of going on a few of the field trips with my daughter and her class. We attend Gospel City Church in Granger where Valerie and I have also taken core doctrine classes to increase our knowledge and to be better prepared to spread the gospel of our Lord. I pray to God for guidance before making decisions and planning things that may arise.

A verse I have taken to heart is Matthew 6:34. I used to worry about tomorrow and the next day and so on, so as my faith in Jesus Christ grew, I read Mathew 6:34. “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day it its own troubles” NKJV. So now I just worry about the day that I am in and this grounds me and gives me peace.

MEMBER AT LARGE

Matt and his wife Melina have three daughters attending CCS. Matt earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Philosophy and English Writing from Taylor University. He and his family attend Trinity Church in South Bend. He is the owner of a small family business in Elkhart. He joined the CCS family in 2023 and joined the board in 2024. He currently serves on the Finance Committee and the High School Advisory Committee. Matt and Melina have enjoyed seeing their daughters grow in their Spanish language ability, make friends, learn about God, and be challenged by the curriculum at CCS. Matt and his family enjoy travelling to Guatemala to visit with family, paddle boarding, playing card games, reading books together and, most recently, training the new family dog.