Staff & Faculty
Michael Hunter | Head of Schools
Michael Hunter is in his eleventh year on staff at CCA. He has twenty years of experience in the field of education. Eight of those years were spent as a classroom teacher, and twelve years in Christian school administration. Mr. Hunter has a B.A. in Educational Studies from Tabor College and a Masters in Administrational School…
Read MoreKenny Waddell | Middle School Principal | Athletic Director | HS Principal
Kenny Waddell is originally from Derby, Kansas, where he grew up and went to high school. He graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in sports administration in 2007. He also played baseball there from 2003-2006. Kenny has a master’s degree in educational administration from Wichita State University. This is Kenny’s 9th year at CCA. He was the…
Read MoreDr. Pamela Martin | Academic Dean
Dr. Pamela Martin began serving at Central Christian Academy in 2011 after she and her family returned to Kansas from Arizona. Her educational background includes a doctorate in educational leadership at Wichita State University and a master of education from the University of Phoenix. She completed her undergraduate work in nursing and Spanish at Mid-America Nazarene…
Read MoreStephanie Owens | Business Office/Development Assistant
Stephanie Owens joined the CCA team in the summer of 2015 and works in the business office. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology / Criminology from The University of Oklahoma and loves to cheer on her Sooners. Stephanie grew up in Oklahoma City and moved to Wichita in 2006 after marrying her husband, Mark.…
Read MoreCindy Fields | Health Coordinator
Cindy has been serving as CCA’s Health Coordinator since 2001. Her medical background began in respiratory therapy and as an EMS volunteer. During her hospital work, she met her husband Tim and they were married in 1984. They moved to Texas and there she worked respiratory therapy and began taking classes for Ministry and Emergency Medical Training. After…
Read MoreCraig 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 MoreMaeEtta Brenner | Kindergarten Aide
MaeEtta has served as a kindergarten aide for 8 years at CCA and feels blessed to be a part of that team. She has been married to her husband Brad for 28 years and they have two children. Bethany attended CCA and is a senior at KSTATE and Joshua is an 8th grade student at CCA.
Read MoreLeAnn Burdick | Library-Media Specialist
LeAnn Burdick is currently in her 6th year. She feels blessed to be able to combine her passion for books and Christian education. She also teaches Kindergarten Technology. LeAnn grew up in South Dakota and attended earned an Associate degree at North Dakota State College of Science. She then attended Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee,…
Read MoreLeslie Busenitz | Fourth Grade
Leslie Busenitz grew up in Protection, Kansas, and attended Trinity International University, where she received a B.A. in Elementary Education. While teaching 5th grade in the Augusta school district, she earned her Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist from Fort Hays State University. After three years of teaching, God called her to move to Thailand…
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…
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