https://www.thedepotchristianschool.org/aboutus daily 0.75 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a0c04993b38b5e3d1486c0/38d2d944-ad6f-43e1-a0d3-242074ad03c6/founders+collage+for+squarespace.jpg The Depot Christian School - Rebecca Ballard (left), Marla Ray (middle), and Katie Finkenbinder (right) came together in the spring of 2022 after receiving a calling from the Lord to have a presence in downtown Greenville. Their hearts and passion for discipling students has transformed into a new adventure in one of the most historic places in Greenville, the Katy Depot. Their hope and vision is for students to learn to connect in community while exploring their God-given passions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a0c04993b38b5e3d1486c0/f074b3e6-09fe-4ad8-b17e-4732f10d5899/IMG_1452.JPG The Depot Christian School - Principal and Elementary Teacher and Co-Founder of DCS Katie Finkenbinder is a graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce. She has a BA in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies. She has 17 years of teaching and coaching in various capacities including public school, private Christian school, and homeschooling. She has completed training for dyslexia coaching and has experience teaching students with various learning differences. Katie is a Greenville native has been involved in the community since early childhood. She resides in Greenville with her husband. Her passion for discipling students in walking with Christ is the main focus of her role as principal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a0c04993b38b5e3d1486c0/22de757e-1997-43d2-adc3-905c3b872ee6/Marla+Ray+2025+school+pic.jpg The Depot Christian School - Pathway Counselor, Junior High & High School Teacher, Co-Founder of DCS Marla Ray is a graduate of Howard Payne University. She has a BA in Christian Studies, a minor in Music, and an emphasis in English. She has 24 years of teaching experience in various capacities including public education, private Christian education, and private music instruction. She is a vocal coach for TMEA (Region to State) auditions. Marla resides in Greenville with her husband and their 3 boys, who are now all in college. Currently studying at Harvard University’s Extension School, Marla is seeking ALM candidacy in English. She has a love for aiding junior high and high school students in the pathway that God has chosen for them and is looking forward to partnering with families to guide their students on that journey. Marla Ray is a graduate of Howard Payne University. She has a BA in Christian Studies and Music and a minor in English. She has 22 years of teaching experience in various capacities including public education, private Christian education, and private music instruction. She is also the Region 3 Middle School Choir Coordinator. Marla resides in Greenville with her husband and their 3 boys. She has a love for aiding students in the pathway that God has chosen for them and is looking forward to partnering with families to guide their students on that journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a0c04993b38b5e3d1486c0/87c1e83a-0952-459b-8f0e-f1cd3bc0b5d1/Marleny+2025+school+pic.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a0c04993b38b5e3d1486c0/8c3707b0-42a8-471a-a761-a1c5721d50a1/Tara+2025+school.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a0c04993b38b5e3d1486c0/6a412dd2-0161-4da6-bd0a-d3acd1308012/IMG_1449.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a0c04993b38b5e3d1486c0/9ed5c1bd-3caa-4e56-b38c-2c7485fc62c7/IMG_1451.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a0c04993b38b5e3d1486c0/044e6190-f026-425b-b918-486916a53037/rebecca+head.jpg The Depot Christian School - Retired Teacher and Co-Founder of DCS Rebecca Ballard is a graduate of the University of North Texas. She has a BA in English Linguistics as well as French and a minor in history. She has a total of 27 years teaching experience including homeschooling, private Christian school, adult education classes, and private French classes. Rebecca resides in Greenville with her husband and 2 daughters. She is active in various organizations in Greenville and has a passion for connecting with people. https://www.thedepotchristianschool.org/home daily 1.0 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a0c04993b38b5e3d1486c0/1654723285261-2WQ3PYBXZ5TF9QG11C1R/unsplash-image-AWidiBoRO08.jpg Home - Philosophy of Education Each student is a unique creation bearing the image of God. Our philosophy is that instruction is to be individualized according to this design. Education of mind, body, and spirit is essential to equip students for the life to which He has called each person. The staff of the Depot strives to engage each student in the process of learning by providing active, informative, and exciting lessons which will bring understanding of our Lord through the world in which He has placed us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a0c04993b38b5e3d1486c0/1654722867023-8G2NVX9HIBY0PZ2CBE83/unsplash-image-S3nUOqDmUvc.jpg Home - Our Mission The mission of The Depot is to lead children to Christ and to disciple them as a unique and new creation in order to further His Kingdom. https://www.thedepotchristianschool.org/contact daily 0.75 2024-09-24 https://www.thedepotchristianschool.org/prospectivefamilies daily 0.75 2023-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62a0c04993b38b5e3d1486c0/1654727706812-WZ03SWG6HEFX1GA9MVKK/unsplash-image-ArH3dtoDQc0.jpg Prospective Families https://www.thedepotchristianschool.org/what-we-believe daily 0.75 2022-06-10