Houseparents 1B (Boys)

Steve & Patty Sark

Steve and Patty Sark came to Ben Lippen in 2015 when Steve accepted the position of International Student Program Director.  Patty has taught Pre-K4 at Ben Lippen since 2020.  Steve and Patty met while studying at Liberty University in 1989 and were married in 1995.  They both hold bachelor’s degrees from Liberty and Steve received his master’s degree in TESOL from Columbia International University in 1991.  Before coming to Ben Lippen, the Sarks worked in China for 22 years in a variety of teaching roles in Tianjin, Shenyang, Kunming, and Shangri-la.  They have four children:  Josiah, Emily, Jacob, and Sarah; the three oldest graduated from Ben Lippen and Sarah is currently a student in the upper school.

Contact Information:
Steve.Sark@BenLippen.com
Patty.Sark@BenLippen.com

Houseparents 2B (Boys)

Mark & Jessica Thompson

Mark and Jessica have been houseparents at Ben Lippen since 2023.  Before meeting at Columbia International University, both spent time overseas as missionary kids.  Mark was in Cambodia and Jessica was in Mexico.  They enjoy playing soccer, rock climbing, swimming, and anything outdoors.

 

Contact Information: 
Mark.Thompson@BenLippen.com

 

Houseparents 3B (Girls)

Tim & Connie Lewis

Tim and Connie have served as houseparents at Ben Lippen School since the fall of 2014. They are proud parents of seven, grandparents to ten, and recently became great-grandparents. Connie holds a degree in Bible from Columbia International University, and Tim earned both a B.S. in Business and an M.B.A. from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. With years of life experience and a strong commitment to faith and family, they love creating a warm, supportive environment for the students in their care. Tim and Connie are deeply thankful for the opportunity to invest in students’ lives and truly cherish being part of the Ben Lippen community.

Contact Information:
Tim.Lewis@BenLippen.com
Connie.Lewis@BenLippen.com