
Laura Krum was born in Denver, CO, but moved around a lot as her father was an SDA Pastor and Air Force Chaplain. She attended Weimar College 30 years ago and met her husband Leland here. She enjoys young people of any age, but her favorite group is teens. She has four children and has fun observing their similarities and differences. Laura enjoys traveling, hiking, gardening, reading, and just time to think. She has been a home school mom, substituted and aided in an elementary school, and most recently worked eight years at Heritage Academy in Tennessee, where she was vice-Principal for the last three before moving here in 2019. Laura values good communication and strives to improve her own. Her ultimate desire is to lead others to experience the peace she has found in Jesus and His promises.

“Dean the Dean” began working at the academy in 2016 as the Assistant Boy’s Dean, before becoming Bible teacher in 2017. Now working as the boys “Dean”, his desire is to see the young men of Weimar Academy become strong spiritual leaders, and that the entire student body would be drawn into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Dean is married to Dorling, his wife of 6 years and together they have 2 cats. Dean is also the host of the “Why They Did That” Podcast.

Teresa Serl comes to us from Texas where she has lived most of her life. She is excited to be a part of the team at Weimar Academy as the Registrar. She looks forward to working with young people and seeing what God has planned for this year.

Luisa Morales has worked as a Math teacher for the past eight years. She enjoys teaching it very much, especially when she sees a student beginning to enjoy math for the first time. She worked in math related fields in industry until called to become a math teacher. In the past eight years, she has had the opportunity to teach young people from 5th through 12th grade and cannot decide which one she likes teaching best. Her favorite part of teaching math is connecting the topic with the Bible, for which much prayer and Bible study is needed. Luisa also enjoys walking on a sunny day, and studying history, especially the history of the Seventh- Day Adventist pioneers. Her desire is to transmit love for the truth in younger generations, and set an example for the joy of learning about God through math or any other intellectual courses, for that matter.

David Pasos has been an educator for over 25 years. He has taught in the Florida Conference and Carolina Conference for 20 of those years. His last school was in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. David ‘s personal philosophy of education is to bring an awareness of an almighty God that is Creator of all things; to show students Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve. David is married to his beautiful wife Dily. He has two kids who will be attending Weimar University this year. When given the opportunity David loves exploring the outdoors, riding dirt bikes, and has a love for archery. His passion is to teach young people about the love of Christ and help them develop a better relationship with Him.

Karen Smith was born in Manchester, Jamaica and emigrated to Florida at the age of 17. She was brought up in a Seventh-Day Adventist home; however, she traces her “Coming to Jesus moment” back to 2005 when she attended a General Conference session and was given a copy of the Incredible Power of Prayer by Roger Morneau. The reading of that little book opened her eyes to the reality that God still answers prayer today just as he did in Biblical times. This realization led her to develop a deeper appreciation for prayer and a determination to seek God’s counsel and guidance in every decision. Karen taught science at J P Taravella high school in Coral Springs, Florida for 15 years. After leaving the public school system, she taught at NAPS Abundant Life Academy in Sawyerville, Alabama. In addition to teaching, she enjoys reading, trivia, puzzles, and mission work. Karen’s greatest desire is that God would teach her so that she may teach his precious children his ways. She claims Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way that thou should go: I will guide thee with mine eye” as a personal promise and an assurance of God’s answer to her request.

Andrés Mendoza is an enthusiastic and energetic music educator with a Masters of Music from Central Michigan University. Since 2012 he has served as a music educator and music director, teaching, conducting, and traveling extensively with his ensembles throughout the US and Canada. He is currently a member of the faculty at Weimar University and Weimar Academy, where he is fulfilling his calling to lead students to develop their God-given talents to the fullest, fostering love and appreciation for music as a form of expression and worship.