Meet the Teachers
Jeff Schrock
Jeff Schrock of Toledo, IL, has been married to his wife Robin for 39 years. Together they have three grown and married children and nine grandchildren. Jeff owned and operated Schrock Custom Woodworking, Inc. for many years before launching Benchworx, a mobile woodworking program designed to educate young people on the art of woodworking and safely using hand tools. Becoming a grandfather a few years ago reiterated to Jeff the importance of teaching the next generations about life and faith.
Levi Schrock
Hi, my name is Levi Schrock, and I am one of the teachers at Benchworx! I attended Kentucky Christian University where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Bible and Ministry with an emphasis in youth and family. My love for woodworking began when I was a little boy running around helping my dad (Jeff Schrock) in his cabinet business. Since I was a young boy, I have enjoyed working with different tools and building things out of wood and now I get to help teach others about one of my passions. Being a student minister, I get to work with youth of all ages and help them succeed in life. I also love teaching students new skills and helping them develop passions that allow them to use the gifts and talents they possess. Since I started teaching at Benchworx, I have enjoyed seeing the excitement and creativity that they students have for woodworking!
Theodore Ferguson
Hi, my Name is Theo and I am the assistant teacher for the 2024 classes we offer at Benchworx. I am a Junior attending Cumberland Highschool. All my life I have loved art, by taking this jobs it's allowed me too transfer my love for all mediums of art to your children. Falling in love with the industrial art of woodworking I've created some original projects for our builders such as a pontoon boat, a plant holder, and a record player. As an artist I want to bring a creative mindset to the structure of woodworking. The smiles of achievement when the builders show off their finished project just warms my heart. I am also the social and office for Benchworx as well as the photographer.