Toledo Christian Alumni Award
Carrie Quinn Gorsuch graduated from Toledo Christian in the first graduating class of 1987. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Cedarville University in 1991, followed by a Master of Education degree from the University of Toledo. Carrie currently teaches fifth grade at Toledo Christian and this is her 17th year at the school. Two of her three children have graduated from TC-Jacob Sandlin (class of 2017) and Laura Sandlin (class of 2020).
Carrie attends Boulevard Christian Church in Sylvania, Ohio where her husband, Scot, serves as the minister. She leads the women’s ministry at Boulevard including Bible studies, a Ladies Tea, as well as serving on the Worship Team.
One of her favorite Bible verses matches her call to teach. Deuteronomy 6:5-9, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them be a symbol on your forehead. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.”
I fondly remember my time at TC being surrounded by a solid group of friends and faculty that encouraged me to pursue my goals and deepen my faith in Christ. Nearly 30 years later that foundation has led me to a life in service to Christ in both my work and as I lead my family. In 1997, I married Jessie Silvieus who I met at Cedarville University. Together we have four children. Isaac, our oldest, just graduated from Cedarville University and was married to his wife Grace. Abby is 17, Lilly 14 and Naathan 12 and they currently attend Monclova Christian Academy.
As I roamed the halls of TC with a camera in my hand for journalism class or edited another “movie” with my high school friends, I fell in love with storytelling through a lens. After graduation at TC (class of ’95), I attended Cedarville University where I graduated with a degree in Broadcast Communications and a minor in Bible. In 1999, my career began at a new Christian television station in my hometown called WLMB-TV 40 where I have now served for over 25 years as the Senior Vice President of Production. Over the years, I’ve led WLMB’s production teams to create talk shows, debates, cooking shows, live events, game shows, preaching programs, and both nationally and internationally syndicated programs. Several projects have won awards from the National Religious Broadcasters Association as well as multiple Telly Awards. A current favorite project that I lead for WLMB is RadiantTV where our production team travels the country to dozens of US National Parks filming scenery that is edited together with Scripture verses and instrumental music blessing many people all over the country and around the world.
Also, my passion for worship was kindled at an early age when I began playing drums in Jr. High Chapels at TC. I still continue to play drums as a part of Toledo Vineyard Church’s worship team where I have been a member for over 22 years.
I have made it my life goal to glorify God in everything I do, and I still remember the words from Coach Dennis Rabb, “Only what’s done for Christ will last.” These words based on Matthew 6:19 were spoken in the fall of 1992 before the TC boy’s cross-country team was a top finisher in the regionals advancing to the state meet. Mr. Rabb showed us old trophies from his attic and told us how none of them really matter. In a passionate speech and with tears in his eyes, he challenged our team to serve Christ and pursue the things that really matter rather than chase the temporal things of life that only collect dust. I am thankful for the memories and my time at TC. The education and life lessons I received while there have prepared me for a great future.
David graduated from Toledo Christian in 2003 and went on to receive a Finance degree from Ohio State. He is a Certified Financial Planner, and the President and Partner at Munn Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2009. He is passionate about encouraging and equipping Christians to live out the model of Biblical stewardship and generosity found in 1 Timothy 6:17-19.
David and his wife, Bethany, have been married for 17 years and have three children. They are members at Westgate Chapel and actively serve in multiple areas including leading a life group, children’s ministry and the Finance Committee.
David has been on the Finance Committee at TCS since 2014, and was on the Board of Directors for 7 years, serving both as President and Treasurer.
Dave McWhinnie is a 1992 Toledo Christian graduate and has been a pivotal member of the TC community for many years.
After graduation, he attended Taylor University receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business Systems. He worked for Smith Barney Investments after college, before returning to Toledo and becoming the TC Development Director in the early 2000s. Since then, Dave has served at TC in many capacities, including Soccer Coach, Basketball Coach, a member of the TC Foundation board, and as a parent himself, with both of his children graduating from TC.
Dave was instrumental in building a strong and sustainable basketball program here at Toledo Christian. He served as the boys head basketball coach for 20 years, leading them to 18 straight winning seasons and 342 career wins.
Dave would like to thank all his former players, coaches, parents, and administrators - “I couldn’t have asked for a better group to work with.” Thank you also to his family, wife Joy and kids Cole and Maggie for all their love and support.
Dave’s dedication to TC and investment into the lives of hundreds of athletes and TC families will be felt for years to come. We are proud to recognize Dave as an exceptional TC Alumni and forever an eagle!
Matt French was presented the TC Alumni Award on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the TC Homecoming Football Game!
After high school, Matt attended Cedarville University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Matt has been involved with his family business, AMPS Industrial Electrical, since high school, and in 2008 became part-owner. He is also the proud owner of Sabco Craft Equipment, which he purchased in 2019.
Matt is actively involved in his church, serving as an elder, teaching Sunday school, and leading small groups. Cooking, trying out new recipes, and golfing are some of his favorite activities that involve his family. Matt loves TC basketball, it is a high point of the cold winter months for him. He has enjoyed coaching his kids basketball teams over the years and getting to know other TC families and students through that. He is thankful for the support and care that TC has shown his whole family and is happy to assist in providing that for other families.
Please join us in showing Matt our appreciation for all that he has invested into our TC Community! Thank you Matt and Congratulations!
Elisa Roush and Jason Quinn received the TC Alumni Award on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the TC Homecoming Football Game.
Elisa Roush is a 2003 graduate of Toledo Christian. Elisa obtained her undergraduate degree in English Literature from Wheaton College and her Master’s in Education from Regent University in K-12 Special Education with a reading specialist endorsement. In 2009 Elisa returned home to Toledo Christian to join the TC faculty as a Remedial Reading Specialist and has dedicated herself for the past 12 years in working individually with our TC students to help them improve and further develop their reading skills. We are so proud to have Elisa not only as a part of the TC Alumni, but also a part of the larger TC community and are grateful for her compassion and her heart for her students. Congratulations Elisa!
Jason Quinn is a 1992 graduate of Toledo Christian. After leaving the halls of TC, Jason graduated from Cedarville College with a bachelor’s in Marketing. Jason and his wife Nicole, currently own 2 local businesses, Freeze Daddy’s and Bellagio Window Fashions. They have four children, all of whom attend Toledo Christian. Jason has been an instrumental member of the TC Community giving of his time and resources for the betterment of the school’s mission. He has been a coach, volunteer, corporate sponsor, and for the past 7 years he has served on the Toledo Christian Alumni Association Board ensuring that TC Alumni feel connected to one another and back to the school. Toledo Christian is truly blessed to have Jason and his family as a part of our amazing community and we are so thankful for all that you have done for the school! Congratulations Jason!
Grant Sims received the TC Alumni Award on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the TC Homecoming Football Game.
Not long after starting his full time job, God sparked a passion in Grant’s heart and he was driven to start the Toledo Christian Alumni Association, where he currently serves as president of the association. We are so thankful for Grant’s vision and his passion for connecting Alumni back into the TCS community. Thank you Grant for making a lasting impact on the TCS community.
TC Homecoming Football (Fall 2012)
TC Homecoming Football (Fall 2011)
TC Banquet (Fall 2010)
