--- title: Worthington Christian School Parent Blog | Ruth Beschta description: Ruth taught sixth-grade science and social studies at Worthington Christian School for 32 years. Prior to coming to WC, she taught elementary school in southwest Virginia and coordinated a preschool program called Small Smiles at the YMCA. She and her husband Terry have two adult children. Ruth is passionate about cultivating a love of learning in her students. She wants her students to see the hand of God at work in the universe that He has created and in the history that He has directed, responding by offering up their lives to God. When not teaching or spending time with her seven grandchildren, Ruth enjoys gardening, biking, and cooking. --- - [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 6-8 ## Ruth Beschta ![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Blog%20Authors-9.png?width=35&name=Copy%20of%20Blog%20Authors-9.png) Ruth taught sixth-grade science and social studies at Worthington Christian School for 32 years. Prior to coming to WC, she taught elementary school in southwest Virginia and coordinated a preschool program called Small Smiles at the YMCA. She and her husband Terry have two adult children. Ruth is passionate about cultivating a love of learning in her students. She wants her students to see the hand of God at work in the universe that He has created and in the history that He has directed, responding by offering up their lives to God. When not teaching or spending time with her seven grandchildren, Ruth enjoys gardening, biking, and cooking. ## Recent Posts ###### 1 min read ## [Getting a Smart Start to Middle School](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8/getting-a-smart-start-to-middle-school) By [Ruth Beschta](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8/author/ruth-beschta) on Aug 15, 2019 1:00 PM [![](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/hubfs/moren-hsu-VLaKsTkmVhk-unsplash.jpg)](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8/getting-a-smart-start-to-middle-school) Transitioning from fifth grade to sixth grade is a big jump. There are usually many adjustments that new middle schoolers must make as they make this transition. They may be changing classes for the first time, dealing with a locker for the first time, learning how to interact with several teachers instead of just one or a few, grappling with more challenging class content, navigating new social dynamics and much more. Here are a few ways to help your tween get a start smart to middle school: Topics: [Middle School](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8/topic/middle-school) [Continue Reading](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8/getting-a-smart-start-to-middle-school) [All posts](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades6-8/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. All rights reserved.