Elementary
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 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 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 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 MoreDarla Hedstrom | Fifth Grade
Mrs. Hedstrom grew up in Mulvane, Kansas. She graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education. After several years of being a stay at home mom, a door opened at Central Christian Academy Preschool where she taught for 6 years. God then led her to teach at CCA. She loves teaching in…
Read MoreJennifer Hollinger | Kindergarten
Mrs. Hollinger grew up in Wichita, Kansas and attended Friends University, where she received a B.A. in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education in 1991. She spent 10 years teaching kindergarten in the Wichita Public Schools. During that time she taught in Inclusion classrooms and also “looped” 3 years taking her kindergarteners to…
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…
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