Kettering College is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Schultz, PhD, DNP, RN, as its next Dean of Nursing & Academic Excellence. Dr. Schultz will officially begin her role on July 6, 2026.
When Nico Chaij (’15) was a high school student at Spring Valley Academy, he was drawn to God, but not necessarily to ministry. To him, ministry was something only truly holy people could do. And yet, his love of learning led him to study the Bible deeply. He also found joy in his roles as junior class pastor and, later, Student Council’s religious vice president (student chaplain).
Sometimes one seemingly ordinary change can transform life on multiple levels. For Alan Diaz, it started with a move to Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain Academy (BMA). Here, his limited view of ministry was transformed into the realization of a lifelong calling.
Even from the outset, Tony (’82) and Tracey, the parents of student Theron (’27), were struck by the warmth and kindness that consistently define interactions throughout the Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA) community.
Educators at Atholton Adventist Academy believe Adventist schools are called to be evangelism centers—places where faith is lived, shared and nurtured daily. Their theme this year, “Shining His Light, Proclaiming His Love,” reflects that calling.
Oleta Emerson stood in her driveway with tears in her eyes as she waved goodbye to the final van of students. Before they left, she prayed with each vanload and thanked the 20-plus Highland View Academy (HVA) students for spending the day helping her with her family’s farm. It was a simple moment, but one that captured the heart of service- based learning.
Two Spencerville Adventist Academy (SAA) seniors recently discovered that faithful service has a way of multiplying. Ethan Tracey and Aiden Zinke volunteered last December for the annual Clark/Davis Breakfast, a community fundraising event that supports Samaritan Inns, a nonprofit that runs longterm recovery programs for individuals rebuilding their lives after experiencing homelessness, addiction and trauma.
In January 2026, the State of Ohio formally recognized Kettering Health as an official regional campus of Loma Linda University School of Medicine for students’ clinical training.
