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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
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Rachel Brabec
Elementary P.E., Typing Teacher, Classroom AideEducation:
- A.A. in process
Experience:
- CCS Alumna
- CCS Classroom Aide for one year
- Serves at her home church
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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
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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
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Cayla Elliot
1st Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- 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
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Tracie 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
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Cindi Garrisi
Classroom Aide, Consumer Math 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
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Elis Gomez
Classroom AideEducation:
- A.A. (in process)
Experience:
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Sunday School teacher for 15 years
- Taught homeschool for 7 years
Bilingual: Brazilian Portuguese and English
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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
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Jared Lee
6th Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- 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
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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
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Sharon Lowery
Admissions Director, 5th Grade Team TeacherEducation:
- 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
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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
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Diana Petrash
Classroom AideEducation:
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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
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Heather Reeves
2nd Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- 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
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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
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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
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Hayley Uttinger
Elementary and H.S. TeacherEducation:
- 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
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Kate Uttinger
5th Grade Homeroom Teacher, Head of AcademicsEducation:
- 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
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Delinda Winter
TK TeacherEducation:
- 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
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Erin Winter
TK DirectorEducation:
- B.A., Child Development and Theatre Arts Minor from CSUS
Experience:
- Over 15 years working with preschool age children
- At CCS since 2013