Ana Bofinger
Classroom Aide, Typing and Coding TeacherExperience:
- CCS Alumna
- Student Tutor and Bible Group Leader
- CCS High School Vice President
Karin Bourquin
Kindergarten Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.S., Child Psychology and Music from Missouri Western State College
Experience:
- At CCS since 2019
- Child Development Laboratory Teacher at Arizona State University, 1990-2000
- Behavior Specialist at Applied Behavior Consultants, 2001-2003
- Children Ministries Director at church, 2009-2014
Martha Bryant
Classroom AideEducation:
- B.A., Social Work from Murray State University
Experience:
- Retired HR Director for the U.S. Attorney’s Office
- Associated with CCS since 2012
Rachel Clark
Elementary P.E., Playground SupervisorEducation:
- A.A. in process
Experience:
- CCS Alumna
- CCS Classroom Aide for one year
- Serves at her home church
Anthony Dials
4th Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- Air Force Associates Degree
Experience:
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United States Airforce Technical Sergeant and Munitions Supervisor
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Multiple medals
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Trained and supervised individuals and teams
Cayla Elliott
1st Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- Valedictorian from Cornerstone Christian High School
- A.A., Early Childhood Education from American River College
- A.S., General Science from American River College
- B.A., Child and Adolescent Development focused in Elementary Education from CSUS, Cum Laude
Experience:
- CCS Alumna
- At CCS since 2019
Tracey Elliott
Classroom AideEducation:
- B.A., English/Communications with a Minor in Christian Studies from Simpson University
- ACSI Certified Teacher K-8
Experience:
- Taught 6 years prior to CCS
- At CCS since 2012
Cindi Garrisi
Classroom Aide, H.S. TeacherEducation:
- B.A., English and Communication Studies from Westmont College, Cum Laude
Experience:
- Associated with CCS since 2013 as a parent and Helping Hand Volunteer
- Substitute teacher prior to CCS
Emily Guydyk
5th Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- A.A., English, Liberal Arts, and Humanities from Sierra College
- B.A., Medieval and Modern Studies, UC Davis
Experience:
- CCS Alumna
- Multiple years in tutoring ESL students at the elementary, high school, and college levels
- Taught 6th-8th grade Math prior to CCS
Melissa Keller
Art TeacherEducation:
- B.A., Fine Art from College of Charleston, South Carolina
Experience:
- 10 years in graphic design
- Associated with CCS since 2014 as a parent and Helping Hand Volunteer
- Taught homeschool for 4 years
Trinity Keller
Classroom AideExperience:
- CCS Alumna
- Bible Group Leader
- CCS High School President
Jared Lee
6th Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- A.A., Liberal Arts and Humanities, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, and Film and Media Studies
- B.A., Theology from William Jessup University
Experience:
- English Tutor
- Student Ministries Director
- Editor
Barbara Leigh
Classroom AideEducation:
- A.A., Intercultural Studies
- B.S., Psychology from CSUS, Summa Cum Laude
Experience:
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11 years of teaching experience
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Taught homeschool for 14 years
Rene Markey
3rd Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.A., Liberal Studies with English Supplement from CSUS
Experience:
- 20 years working with children in church ministry
- Substitute teacher
- At CCS since 2018
Diana Petrash
Classroom Aide, BASS SupervisorEducation:
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A.A., Social Sciences from American River College
- Currently enrolled in CSUS
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Future goal is to become an Educator
Experience:
- At CCS since 2021
- Serves in Teen Ministry at her home church
Heather Reeves
2nd Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.A., Liberal Studies with a History Minor from the Master’s University
- CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Experience:
- Taught outside CCS for 4 years
- At CCS for over 20 years
Anna Silchuk
Elementary Music TeacherEducation:
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B.A., Music – Violin from University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music
Experience:
- Lake Tahoe Music Festival
- Placer Pops Chorale and Orchestra (First Chair)
- Slavic Chorale and Orchestra
- Multiple Church Worship Teams
- Private Business: Silchuk Violin Studio
Bilingual: Ukrainian and English
Mary Lee Sonke
H.S. Counselor, Librarian, Book It CoordinatorEducation:
- B.A., Elementary Education from Covenant College
- M.Ed., Integrated Curriculum and Instruction from Covenant College
Experience:
- Developed curriculum for elementary history and literature
- 7 years combined teaching experience in Christian education and homeschooling
- Associated with Cornerstone since 2011 as a parent and Helping Hand Volunteer
Hayley Uttinger
Elementary, J.H, and H.S. TeacherEducation:
- Valedictorian from Cornerstone Christian High School
- A.S., Social and Behavioral Sciences from Sierra College
- B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders from CSUS, Summa Cum Laude
Experience:
- CCS Alumna
- Cornerstone teacher for two years
- Barton Tutor (dyslexia) for two years
- Behavioral Therapist for Autistic Children
- Sunday School and VBS Teacher
Kate Uttinger
7th Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- A.A., Liberal Studies from Sierra College
- B.A., English from CSUS, Summa Cum Laude
Experience:
- In Christian education since 1995
- Staff writer for Leben magazine
Delinda Winter
TK AideEducation:
- College of the Sequoias, 1 year
Experience:
- 12 ECE units from Los Rios Community College
- 40 years working with children in church nurseries, preschools, and children’s ministries
- At CCS since 2017
Erin Winter
TK Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.A., Child Development and Theatre Arts Minor from CSUS
Experience:
- Over 15 years working with preschool age children
- At CCS since 2013