Two administrators rehired at Upland Christian Schools

Charles Chiappone, dean of technology, and Doug Porterfield, the girls' volleyball coach and dean of visual and performing arts, are back at work, according to a letter sent to parents Tuesday by interim Superintendent Paul A. Kienel.

"We are following Dr. Kienel's advice and recommendations as we review the management of Upland Christian Schools and the future direction of the school," said James B. Stewart, corporate secretary of the Anaheim District of the Church of the Nazarene.

Chiappone, along with his wife, Susan, a school administrator, and Porterfield were fired during school Nov. 12.

"Mr. Porterfield is a man of integrity, and to have him back is welcome news," said Steven Wagner, who has a daughter on the volleyball team. "His termination was wrong, and the girls have shown their support for him in the most effective way they could - by winning matches."

Kienel was hired last week by the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene to be the interim superintendent for Upland Christian Schools during its integration with Western Christian Schools.

Upland Christian Schools was run by the Upland First Church of the Nazarene, but it has been under the supervision of the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene since late September, when district Superintendent Ray Doane declared the Upland First Church a "church in crisis" due to financial troubles.

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