
Karin Bourquin
Kindergarten Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.S., Child Psychology and Music, 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

Rachel Brabec
Elementary P.E., Typing Teacher, Classroom AideEducation:
- A.A. in process
Experience:
- CCS Alumnus
- CCS Classroom Aide for one year
- Serves at her home church

Martha Bryant
Classroom AideEducation:
- B.A.,Social Work, Murray State University
Experience:
- Retired HR Director for the U.S. Attorney’s Office
- Associated with CCS since 2012

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 Elliot
1st Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- Valedictorian Diploma, Cornerstone Christian High School
- A.A., Early Childhood Education, American River College
- A.S., General Science, American River College
- B.A., Child and Adolescent Development focused in Elementary Education, CSUS, Cum Laude
Experience:
- CCS Alumnus
- At CCS since 2012

Tracie Elliott
Classroom AideEducation:
- B.A., English/Communications, Simpson University with a Minor in Christian Studies
- ACSI Certified Teacher K-8
Experience:
- Taught 6 years prior to CCS
- At CCS since 2012

Cindi Garrisi
Classroom Aide, Consumer Math Teacher, Coding TeacherEducation:
- B.A., English
- B.A., Communication Studies, Westmont College, Cum Laude
Experience:
- Associated with CCS since 2013
- Substitute teacher prior to CCS

Elis Gomez
Classroom AideEducation:
- A.A. (in process)
Experience:
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Sunday School teacher 15 years
- Taught homeschool 7 years
Bilingual: Brazilian Portuguese; English

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

Jared Lee
6th Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.A., Theology, William Jessup University
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A.A., Liberal Arts and Humanities, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Film and Media Studies
Experience:
- English Tutor
- Student Ministries Director
- Editor

Barbara Leigh
Classroom AideEducation:
- A.A., Intercultural Studies
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B.S., Psychology, CSUS, Summa Cum Laude
Experience:
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11 years teaching experience
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Taught homeschool for 14 years

Sharon Lowery
Admissions Director, 5th Grade Team TeacherEducation:
- B.A., Political Science Major, History Minor from Whittier College, Cum Laude
- Executive Fellowship, Capital Fellows Program, Sacramento State, 1997/98
Experience:
- Taught homeschool 14 years
- CCS family since 2009

Rene Markey
3rd Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.A., Liberal Studies with English Supplement, CSUS
Experience:
- 20 years working with children in church ministry
- Substitute teacher
- At CCS since 2018

Diana Petrash
Kindergarten AideEducation:
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A.A., Social Sciences, American River College, Sacramento
- Currently enrolled in CSUS
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Future goal is to become an Educator
Experience:
- One year experience
- Serves in Teen Ministry at home church

Heather Reeves
2nd Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.A., Liberal Studies with a minor in History, the Master’s College
- 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,UOP 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 /English

Mary Lee Sonke
H.S. Counselor, Librarian, Book It CoordinatorEducation:
- B.A., Elementary Education, 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

Hayley Uttinger
Elementary and H.S. TeacherEducation:
- A.S., Social and Behavioral Sciences
- B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders, CSUS
Experience:
- CCS Alumnus
- Cornerstone teacher two years
- Barton Tutor (dyslexia) two years
- Sunday School and VBS Teacher
- Behavioral Therapist Autistic Children

Kate Uttinger
5th Grade Homeroom Teacher, Head of AcademicsEducation:
- A.A., Liberal Studies, Sierra College
- B.A., English, CSUS, Summa Cum Laude
Experience:
- In Christian education since 1995
- Staff writer for Leben magazine