Since 1998, Rachel Wardecke has served as the teacher for grades 4-5-6.  Before coming to BME, Ms. Wardecke attended CUC where she earned her BS degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.  She holds her standard certification from the Seventh-day Adventist Denomination.  Working with grades 4-5-6 for six years at BME, Ms. Wardecke, enjoys teaching about volcanoes, star/moon gazing, about other countries, and reading.  She also desires that her students begin to know Jesus for themselves.  She endeavors to help children to learn responsibility-both academic and personal.  The basics of education continue to be built upon, broadened and strengthened in her classroom.  Besides working in her classroom, Ms. Wardecke works with the school newspaper, The BME HIGHLIGHT. Besides working at school, Ms. Wardecke also attends BMAC where she is the Head Deaconess.  And in her spare time, she enjoys walking, swimming, and reading.