--- title: Worthington Christian School Parent Blog | Jim Parrish description: ​Jim is the current interim Head of School and Lower School principal for Worthington Christian School. Before moving to his administrative role, Jim taught 5th grade at WC and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. Jim married his college sweetheart, Terri, in 1986, and they have two grown children who are both married and gainfully employed. Jim is passionate about helping people move forward in their role, whether as a teacher, parent, or spouse. In the fall of each year, if you listen closely, you will hear him cheering on the football Buckeyes of The Ohio State University. --- - [VISIT WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WEBSITE](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) - [![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) ![WC Logo](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Light%20Backgrounds.png)](https://www.worthingtonchristian.com/) [![DOWNLOAD VIEWBOOK](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5627441/c9015685-d41c-4099-a319-5e3b3dacf482) - [Ages 3-K Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Grades 1-5 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Grades 6-8 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Grades 9-12 Blog](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ## Navigating Your Child's Education: Grades 1-5 ## Jim Parrish ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Author%20Images/Jim%20Parrish.png?width=35&name=Jim%20Parrish.png) ​Jim is the current interim Head of School and Lower School principal for Worthington Christian School. Before moving to his administrative role, Jim taught 5th grade at WC and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. Jim married his college sweetheart, Terri, in 1986, and they have two grown children who are both married and gainfully employed. Jim is passionate about helping people move forward in their role, whether as a teacher, parent, or spouse. In the fall of each year, if you listen closely, you will hear him cheering on the football Buckeyes of The Ohio State University. ## Recent Posts ###### 2 min read ## [Why is Good Friday good?](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/why-is-good-friday-good) By [Jim Parrish](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/author/jim-parrish) on Apr 14, 2022 8:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Kids%20Easter.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/why-is-good-friday-good) When it comes to Holy Week and Easter as believers who are adults, we can have a good understanding of the events that lead up to Resurrection Sunday from our reading of Scripture and listening to Bible teaching over the years. We are able to grasp, at least on some level, Jesus' words, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here. He is risen!” These words, found in Luke’s gospel, are what the two beings dressed in white stated to the women who ventured to the grave that third morning after Jesus’ crucifixion. This is a passage that all believers in Christ should get excited about as His resurrected life means life for us.  Topics: [Elementary School](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/elementary-school) [Parenting](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/parenting) [Faith](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/faith) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/why-is-good-friday-good) ###### 2 min read ## [School is Work](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/school-is-work) By [Jim Parrish](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/author/jim-parrish) on Sep 3, 2019 7:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Mother%20and%20daughter%20working%20in%20the%20garden.jpeg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/school-is-work) The next time a mirror comes into view, take a long look at the reflection. Be careful not to zoom in on that extra set of lines that popped up this past summer or the hairline that is retreating faster than a beaten army. What is seen is not just a person but an image. Humans are image-bearers. The image we bear is that of God, according to [Genesis 1:26](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A26&version=NIV). There are many truths that we embody because we are made in the image of our Heavenly Father. One truth is that of being *workers*. This is clear from the scriptural account of Creation. Topics: [Elementary School](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/elementary-school) [Parenting](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/topic/parenting) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/school-is-work) [All posts](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5/all) ### Featured ### SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE MORE HELPFUL ARTICLES FOR NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/WC%20Assets%20(Logos%20and%20Fonts)/Logos/Horizontal%20Academic%20Logo%20for%20Dark%20Backgrounds.png) Worthington Christian School is Columbus, Ohio's leader in K-12 grade Christian education. - BLOG MENU - [Navigating Ages 3-K](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/ages3-k) - [Navigating Grades 1-5](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades1-5) - [Navigating Grades 6-8](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8) - [Navigating Grades 9-12](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12) ###### Contact Us 614-431-8215 [info@worthingtonchristian.com](mailto:info@worthingtonchristian.com) 6675 Worthington-Galena Road Worthington, OH 43085 ###### Subscribe ©2020 Worthington Christian School, Inc. 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