During Renew, junior Bella Bouman had an unforgettable internship at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland! She teamed up with a Structural Dynamics Test Engineer at NASA’s cutting-edge Integration and Testing Complex—a facility that includes the Spacecraft Systems Development and Integration Facility, home to the largest clean room in North America.

At Timothy Christian Schools, academic excellence isn’t accidental. It’s engineered. Every week, before most students even arrive, our teachers gather for deep collaboration, reflection, and innovation. These early morning PLCs are more than just meetings. They are the driving force behind customized instruction, student engagement, and real-time problem solving that empowers every learner in every classroom.

Small groups are the engine that drives student growth. At Timothy Christian Schools, customized approach to learning pairs real-time data with targeted instruction, ensuring every student gets exactly what they need. 

Christ-centered small-group learning at Timothy Christian Schools: Jeannette Lloyd leads 4th–6th graders to unlock every student’s potential.

At Timothy Christian Schools, every child has the opportunity to take charge and fully explore their leadership abilities. Whether it’s in robotics, mentoring younger students through the Kindness Crew, mastering strategy in chess club, or performing in drama or band, these activities encourage leadership and innovation. Timothy students are inspired to lead with boldness.

At Timothy Christian Schools, academic rigor goes beyond the textbook. In Mrs. Pasek’s middle school classroom, it’s hands-on, personalized, and deeply thoughtful.

Three middle schoolers tackled challenges and teamwork to take Timothy Christian Middle School all the way to the World Championships.

When Timothy Christian Schools senior Ryan Bochat walked into the DuPage County Coroner’s Office on the first day of his internship, he knew it wouldn’t be your typical high school experience. It wasn’t—and that’s exactly what made it so valuable.

How Hope Erickson transformed the Trojan Café into a hands-on classroom where students learn real-world skills and entrepreneurial leadership.

Timothy Christian Schools students are doing more than learning business—they’re leading it. With record-breaking finishes, real-world simulations, and growing national recognition, DECA and VEI are launching a new generation of confident, purpose-driven innovators who are ready to compete—and called to lead.

What began as a one-person department has grown into a Nationally recognized business program where students lead, compete, and thrive. Through innovation, high standards, and a deeply rooted sense of purpose, Kendra Lee has transformed business education at Timothy Christian Schools — and she’s just getting started.

From Mock Trial to cross country, DECA to early graduation, one Timothy Christian Schools senior didn’t just follow the path—she forged her own. With bold faith, academic drive, and the support of a Christ-centered community, she’s headed for a future in medicine—and a life of purpose that goes far beyond achievement.

With a graceful swoop and an umbrella in hand, Timothy Christian Schools senior, Maggie Crichton, flew across the Huizenga Auditorium—effortlessly, confidently. Gasps turned into roaring applause as the audience rose to their feet, swept up in the magic of the moment. But it wasn’t just the flight that dazzled—it was the way she commanded the stage with poise, joy, and energy.

For more than 30 years, one extraordinary educator has built not one, but two powerhouse academic teams at Timothy Christian Schools. Under the steady leadership of Carlton Rink, ACES and Scholastic Bowl have become synonymous with excellence—winning titles, breaking records, and shaping generations of high-achieving students along the way.