Middle School
Craig Barney | 5th-8th Band
Mr. Barney brings the world of instruments to life. His enthusiasm for music and ability to connect with students make him an effective member of the CCA faculty. He is also the middle school assistant boys’ basketball coach. Email Craig Barney at cbarney@ccalions.org
Read MoreTed Busenitz | Bible, Middle School
Ted Busenitz graduated from Berean Academy then Calvary Bible College with a dual major in Education and Advanced Biblical Studies. From there he taught at a school for missionary kids in the Philippines for two years before moving back to teach at a Wichita area school. He and his wife, Leslie, are both enjoying teaching at…
Read MoreDavid Crow | Physical Education
David Crow is a graduate of Wichita State University and spent eleven years working in the Wichita Public Schools before coming to CCA. Mr. Crow has been the Physical Education teacher for the elementary and middle school physical education programs for twenty-four years. Personal Philosophy of Education: “I believe that Christian Education is what we…
Read MoreCheryl Knocke | General Music Teacher & Vocal Director
Cheryl Knocke began her fourth year as our Kindergarten – 6th grade General Music Teacher and Middle School Vocal Director in the 2015-2016 school year. Cheryl received her Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance and Music History from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and her K-12 Music Education Certification from Emporia State University. …
Read MoreMaria Knott | Paraprofessional | Explore Therapist
Mrs. Knott is a Paraprofessional and Math Therapist for the Explore program at CCA. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and her family lived in several places which included Texas, California and TN, since her father was in the Navy. She received her BA in Music with an emphasis in Business Administration in 1994 from…
Read MoreJennifer Lancaster | Explore Therapist
Mrs. Lancaster grew up in Wichita and attended Wichita State University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. After 5 years of teaching music, she stayed home to raise her son and daughter. When her son was in 2nd grade, he was diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia. During her journey to learn how…
Read MoreJean Manning | K-8 PE Teacher and Coach
Jean Manning I believe that physical temple maintenance is the goal of physical education and that my ministry here at CCA is to teach my students skills for life-long physical and spiritual fitness, remembering that our goal is to honor God in all we do (Corinthians 6:19-20). My Bachelor of Christian Education is granted from…
Read MoreSheri Martin | Explore Therapist
In a search for a school that could best meet the learning needs of their daughter, Mike and Sheri Martin were thrilled to discover the Explore Program. Believing in the importance of a high quality Christian education, they now have five children attending CCA and Sheri is teaching Alphabetic Phonics in the Explore Program! After…
Read MoreDana Oswald | Science, Middle School
Dana Oswald primarily grew up in the Wichita area, attending CCA for much of elementary and middle school. She attended Tabor College and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. Dana also graduated from Wichita State University with a Master’s Degree in Education and an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. During this time, she won…
Read MoreBetty Powell | Sixth Grade
Betty Powell graduated magma cum laude from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. with a degree in Education. She taught for 3 years in the Topeka Public Schools in special education. She and her husband Tony have 4 children: Katie, John, Grace and Tony. All four have attended CCA from kindergarten through 8th grade.…
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