Religion
With the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, religion classes provide personal growth experience for students. Students will be familiarized with the Old Testament, New Testament, other religions, and contemporary issues in the world today. One semester of UCHS religion is required for each year a student attends UCHS.
COURSES OFFERED
Religion 9 Old Testament Studies, Religion 10 New Testament Studies, Religion 11 Comparative Religions, and Religion 12 Contemporary Issues.
Pre-requisites and further details can be found in COURSE CATALOG.
JONATHAN GUELZOW
EDUCATION
B.A. Concordia Teacher's College, River Forest, Illinois
M.Ed. Wagner College, Staten Island, New York
EXPERIENCE
Principal, St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC
Principal, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Brandon, FL
Principal, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Hollywood, FL
Teacher, St. John Lutheran Church, Staten Island, NY
Religion Teacher, UCHS
JERRY WILLARD
EDUCATION
B.S. Social Science Education, Appalachian University (Boone, NC)
M.A. Social Science Education, Appalachian University (Boone, NC)
Graduate of the UNC-Chapel Hill Principals' Executive Program
EXPERIENCE
Teacher & Coach, Warren County Schools (NC)
Teacher & Coach, Newton-Conover City Schools
Curriculum Coordinator, Newton-Conover High School
AP & Honors American Government Teacher & JV Basketball Coach, Wando High School (Charleston, SC)
Principal/Lead Teacher, Newton-Conover Health Science High School
Principal and History Teacher, UCHS (Hickory, NC) 2010-2016
History, Religion, & Debate Teacher, UCHS, 2010-present
Principal, 2022-2023