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Cindy Garrisi
Classroom Aide, Consumer Math Teacher
Education:
- 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
Martha Bryant
Classroom Aide
Education:
- 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
Kate Uttinger
7th Grade Homeroom Teacher, Geometry Teacher
Education:
- A.A., Liberal Studies, Sierra College
- B.A., English, CSUS, Summa Cum Laude
Experience:
- In Christian education since 1995
- Staff writer for Leben magazine
Joan Pollard
8th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Education:
- B.A., Elementary Education, Western Baptist Bible College
Experience:
- 14 years teaching experience in Christian education prior to CCS
- At CCS since 2011
Maya Clark
Junior High Team Teacher, Ladies P.E. teacher, yping Teacher
Experience:
- 5th Grade homeroom teacher at CCS 2011-2016
- Junior High & High School teacher at CCS 2019-current
- Taught homeschool for 12 years
John Kane
Jr. & Sr. High Team Teacher
Education:
- B.A., Pastoral Theology, International Baptist College and Seminary
- M.A., Theology, in progress
Experience:
- 30+ years teaching Bible in local churches
- 22+ years in pastoral ministry
- At CCS since 2019
Rachel Wills
High School Teacher, High School Counselor
Education:
- B.A. in Political Science and French from Grove City College
- M.A. in Government with a Certification in Mid-East Politics from Regent University
Experience:
- CCS Alumnus and Valedictorian
- Teaching at CCS since 2012
Tim French
High School Teacher, Choir & Praise Band Director
Education:
- B.S. in Biology with Chemistry Minor, Bob Jones University
Experience:
- Taught outside of Cornerstone for 2 years
- At CCS since 2005
Greg Uttinger
High School Teacher, Bible Oversight
Education:
- A.A., Physics & Philosophy, Shasta College
- B.A., Secondary Education- Physics & Mathematics, Dordt College
Experience:
- 30+ years of teaching experience in Christian education
- At CCS since 1995
Ryan Sisneros
Jr. & Sr. High PE teacher; High School Leadership
Melissa Keller
Jr. & Sr. High School Art Teacher
Education:
- BA in 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
- Homeschooled for 4 years
Kathy Rose
Drama Teacher, On Stage
Education:
- SJ Delta College, Music Major
Experience:
- Drama Assistant at CCS since 1998
- Directed numerous children’s choirs
- Lifetime of performances: Singing groups, public speaking, community theater, worship teams
Cayla Elliot
BASS, classroom aide
Education:
- Valedictorian Diploma from Cornerstone Christian High School
Experience:
Gail Begin
Music Teacher
Education:
- 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