Administration and Support | Middle School and High School | Elementary | School Board
Timothy J. Gambino-- Superintendent
tgambino @ brightmoorcc.org
Tim Gambino earned a BS in Elementary Education from Evangel University (Springfield, Missouri) and a MA in Guidance and Counseling and an EdS Degree in School Administration from Eastern Michigan University. He taught in the Van Buren Public School District for 12 years prior to coming to Brightmoor Christian Church in 1982. From 1982 until 1986, he served as the Christian Education Director of the church. In 1986 he started Franklin Road Christian School under the pastorate of Thomas E. Trask, then Pastor of Brightmoor Tabernacle. Since that time he has served as the superintendent of Franklin Road Christian School. |
Dennis Gerathy
Dennis Gerathy earned his B.A. in History and English from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He went on to earn an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Wayne State University. Professionally, Dennis has taught at the middle school/high school level for 11 years, as well as served as Assistant Principal for 6 years. Additionally, Dennis has coached High School and Little League baseball for 5 years. His professional affiliations include MASSP, and NASSP. |
Gail Sullivan
Gail Sullivan graduated from Oakland University with a B.A. in Elementary Education with minors in Language Arts and Science. She went on to complete her M.A. in Teaching and Curriculum at Michigan State University. She now owns and operates, with her husband, Sullivan Builders LC. For 7 years, she was Co-Director for Royal Family Kids’ Camp in Oakland County. Royal Family Kids’ Camp, Inc. (rfkc.org) is located in Santa Ana, CA. RFKC is a program which provides one-week resident camps for abused and neglected children in the Foster Care System. |
Jeff Bonzelaar
Jeff Bonzelaar holds a B.A. from Southeastern University, as well as an M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Jeff has dedicated the last 19 ½ years to
Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan, and from 1996 to the present, has served there as Executive Director. In addition, from 1996 to the present, Jeff has worked as an Adjunct Professor for Central Bible College-Detroit Extension. He has been a volunteer soccer coach for Redford Soccer Club, and owns Father and Son Lawn Service. Jeff is an ordained Minister with the Assemblies of God. |
Cyndi Bates
Cyndi Bates has played an integral role for Franklin Road Christian School and Brightmoor Christian Church as our accountant. She graduated from Redford Union High School and has extensive experience in bookkeeping in the industries of robotics, automobile, manufacturing, and retail. She has served on the School Board for 6 years. Cyndi’s grandfather, Alonzo Bates, was the founder of Brightmoor Christian Church. |
Keith Wright
Keith Wright holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan-Dearborn. In addition Keith holds a Professional Degree in Management from University of Michigan-Dearborn. Keith worked with DaimlerChrysler Corporation for 31 years. In his last position before retirement, Keith served as Product Quality Senior Manager for the Trenton Engine Plant. Keith is a licensed Professional Engineer with the State of Michigan, and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. |
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