Cathy Andrews
Instructional Supervisor, 6th Grade Team TeacherEducation:
- B.A. Liberal Studies with English Concentration from California State University, Sacramento, Summa Cum Laude
- ACSI Multiple Subject Certificate
Experience:
- At CCS since 1999
- Taught homeschool for 12 years
Jessica Conklin
Admissions Director, 4th Grade Homeroom TeacherExperience:
- Associated with CCS since 2016
- Worked as Children’s Director at church for last 10 years
Karin Bourquin
Kindergarten Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.S. in Child Psychology and Music from Missouri Western State College
Experience:
- Child Development Laboratory Teacher at Arizona State University 1990-2000
- Behavior Specialist at Applied Behavior Consultants 2001-2003
- Children Ministries Director at New Hope Christian Fellowship Church 2009-2014
Patricia Yarbrough
1st Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.A. in English, Thomas Edison State College
Experience:
- 4 years experience in education prior to CCS
- At CCS since 2017
Tracey Elliott
1st Grade Aide, BASS SupervisorEducation:
- B.A. in English/Communications from Simpson University with a Minor in Christian Studies
- ACSI Certified Teacher K-8
Experience:
- Taught 6 years prior to CCS
- Employed by CCS since 2012
Heather Reeves
2nd Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.A. Liberal Studies with a minor in History from the Master’s College
- CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Experience:
- Taught outside CCS for 4 years
- At CCS from 1994 – 1997, and 2005 – present
Cindy Garrisi
Classroom Aide, Consumer Math TeacherEducation:
- B.A. in English and B.A. in Communication Studies, Cum Laude, from Westmont College
Experience:
- Substitute teacher prior to CCS
- Associated with CCS since 2013
Rene Markey
3rd Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.A. Liberal Studies with English Supplement, California State University, Sacramento
Experience:
- 20 years working with children in church ministry
- Substitute teacher in San Juan Unified School District & Victory Christian School
- At CCS since 2018
Ginger Nagy
4th Grade Team TeacherEducation:
- B.A. Liberal Studies from California State University, Sacramento
- H.R. Certification from CSUS School of Continuing Education
Experience:
- Taught at CCS since 2014
- Children’s Church Leader since 1990
Dawn Peterson
4th & 5th Grade Art Teacher, Assistant LibrarianEducation:
- B.A. in Liberal Studies from Cal Poly Pomona
Experience:
- Taught outside CCS for 13 years
- Employed by CCS since 2016
Susie Stavness
5th Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.A. in Education from CSUS
- CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Experience:
- Taught for 5 years prior to homeschooling children
- Taught homeschool classes for 9 years
- Employed by CCS since 2016
Sharon Lowery
5th Grade Team Teacher; Playground SupervisorEducation:
- B.A., Whittier College, Political Science Major, History Minor, Cum Laude
- Executive Fellowship, Capital Fellows Program, Sacramento State, 1997/98
Experience:
- 14 years homeschool teacher
- Cornerstone family since 2009
Flossie Cusick
6th Grade Homeroom TeacherEducation:
- B.S. in Agricultural Economics and Finance from Rutgers University
Experience:
- Taught outside CCS for 15 years
Sarah Beaman
Elementary P.E. Teacher, AideExperience:
- 8 years working in behavioral therapy with autistic children
- Sunday School teacher
- Helping Hands Volunteer at CCS for over 4 years
Martha Bryant
Classroom AideEducation:
- B.A. in Social Work from Murray State University
Experience:
- Retired HR Director for the U.S. Attorney’s Office
- Associated with CCS since 2012
Mary Lee Sonke
Librarian, Book It CoordinatorEducation:
- B.A. in Elementary Education from Covenant College
- M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum and Instruction from Covenant College
Experience:
- Associated with Cornerstone since 2011
- 7 years combined teaching experience in Christian education and homeschooling
- Developed curriculum for elementary history and literature
Gail Begin
Music TeacherEducation:
- B.A. in Liberal Arts from California Lutheran University
- K-8 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Experience:
- 25 year member of Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC)
- Private instructor of piano, clarinet, and violin
- At CCS since 2016