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Karin Bourquin

Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Education:

  • 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

Rachel Brabec

Elementary P.E., Typing Teacher, Classroom Aide

Education:

  • A.A. in process

Experience:

  • CCS Alumna
  • CCS Classroom Aide for one year
  • Serves at her home church

Martha Bryant

Classroom Aide

Education:

  • B.A., Social Work from Murray State University

Experience:

  • Retired HR Director for the U.S. Attorney’s Office
  • Associated with CCS since 2012

Anthony Dials

4th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Education:

  • Air Force Associates Degree

Experience:

  • United States Airforce Technical Sergeant and Munitions Supervisor
  • Multiple medals
  • Trained and supervised individuals and teams

Cayla Elliot

1st Grade Homeroom Teacher

Education:

  • Valedictorian Diploma 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

Tracie Elliott

Classroom Aide

Education:

  • 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, Consumer Math Teacher

Education:

  • 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

Elis Gomez

Classroom Aide

Education:

  • A.A. (in process)

Experience:

  • Sunday School teacher for 15 years
  • Taught homeschool for 7 years

Bilingual: Brazilian Portuguese and English


Melissa Keller

Art Teacher

Education:

  • 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 Teacher

Education:

  • A.A., Liberal Arts and Humanities, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, and Film and Media Studies
  • B.A., Theology, William Jessup University

Experience:

  • English Tutor
  • Student Ministries Director
  • Editor

Barbara Leigh

Classroom Aide

Education:

  • A.A., Intercultural Studies
  • B.S., Psychology from CSUS, Summa Cum Laude

Experience:

  • 11 years of teaching experience
  • Taught homeschool for 14 years

Sharon Lowery

Admissions Director, 5th Grade Team Teacher

Education:

  • B.A., Political Science with a History Minor from Whittier College, Cum Laude
  • Executive Fellowship, Capital Fellows Program at CSUS, 1997/98

Experience:

  • Taught homeschool for 14 years
  • CCS family since 2009

Rene Markey

3rd Grade Homeroom Teacher

Education:

  • 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

Education:

  • A.A., Social Sciences from American River College
  • Currently enrolled in CSUS
  • 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 Teacher

Education:

  • B.A., Liberal Studies with a minor in History 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 Teacher

Education:

  • 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 Coordinator

Education:

  • 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 and H.S. Teacher

Education:

  • Valedictorian Diploma 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

5th Grade Homeroom Teacher, Head of Academics

Education:

  • 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 Teacher

Education:

  • 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 Director

Education:

  • B.A., Child Development and Theatre Arts Minor from CSUS

Experience:

  • Over 15 years working with preschool age children
  • At CCS since 2013