Walk into the gym at Maranatha Christian Academy, and chances are you'll hear more than just kids playing or basketballs bouncing. You'll hear laughter, cheers, and the steady encouragement of Mr. Campbell.
To students, Mr. Campbell's the reason to get to gym class quick and early. To colleagues, he's a living example of faith in action. And to those who know him outside of school, he's the one restoring a piece of family history—his dad's 1940 Ford Coupe.
For Mr. Campbell, teaching PE isn't about turning students into athletes—it's about helping them grow their character. "God's given everyone certain gifts," Mr. Campbell said. "Maybe you weren't blessed with the same natural ability as somebody else, but that doesn't mean you can't work your way to, or even better in some instances. [...] it's just teaching that perseverance and overcoming, because [...] God gives us gifts, but then you still have to work to polish them and cultivate them."
Outside of school, Mr. Campbell has been working on restoring his father's 1940 Ford Coupe—a project that hasn't been quick or easy, but one that speaks to his values about faith, hard work, and family legacy.
"There's something about working on a car," Mr. Campbell reflected, "especially one that's got history and meaning behind it. You can't rush it. You just have to be faithful to the process, trust that it'll come together, and keep moving forward."
