All Staff Directory
Scottie Adams
HS Bible Teacher
Room 171
BA Christian Ministries/Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University, Associate of Arts & Theology, Christ for the Nations Institute, Dallas, TX. Over 7 years in youth ministry. Program Director and teacher in Teen Challenge for two years. Licensed pastor since 2006. Two years experience at RCS. ACSI certified.
Julia Alberts
2.5’s Teacher
Room 005 – preschool
AAS degree in Early Childhood Education from Front Range Community College; 2 years at Colorado State University. Group Leader and Director Certified. 20-plus years experience working with children. RCS Preschool JAMS Teacher 2013 to present.
Michele Alcantar
Preschool Music Instructor
3 years of experience traveling and training with a singing group called Primary Focus/Living Proof. RCS Preschool Music and Movement Director from 2003 to present.
Jeremy Anderson
Middle School Math Teacher
Modular 3
AA in Science – Colorado Mountain College. BS in Mathematics – CSU. State and ACSI Certified. Fifth year at RCS.
Julia Anderson
Assistant Preschool Director
Room 209
B.S. Education from University of West Alabama. Over 15 years of experience in working with children. RCS Preschool Teacher and Assistant Director from 2002 to present.
Kendra Appleton
HS English Teacher
Room 175
BA in English Education from Wartburg College. State and ACSI certified. Seven years at RCS.
Shannon Baker
High School Receptionist
HS Office
Attended Oral Roberts University and Tulsa Community College. Two years Admin. Assistant experience.
Deborah Baker
High School English Teacher
BA Modern Languages and Linguistics, French Certificate University of Maryland. MA Humanities and English, College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Maryland and Colorado state certifications in French and English. Twenty years formal teaching experience.
Laura Ballard
3’s Teacher
Room 006 – preschool
Twenty-five years teaching experience. Employed by RCS Preschool since 2004.
Hedy Lu Bares
First Grade Teacher
BA from UNC in Elementary Education with a concentration in Language Arts and a minor in Reading. Pursuing masters in Early Childhood Education and Curriculum Studies. ACSI & State Certified; two years experience.
Karen Barker
3’s Teacher
Room 206 – preschool
BS in Human Development and Family Studies with emphasis in Early Childhood. Seven years of leadership in women’s ministry groups. RCS preschool teacher 2014 to present.
Amanda Barnes
Preschool Director of Art
Room 206 – preschool
Eight years administrative and logistical experience. Five years leading and directing women’s ministries. RCS Preschool teacher from December 2011 to present.
Randy Bell
MS Science Teacher
Room 251
BS in Biology, John Brown University. M.A. Middle Level Ed., UNC. Colorado State Professional and ACSI Lifetime Certified. Thirty-eight years experience and ninth year at RCS.
Carson Blair
Middle School History Teacher
Basement 1
BA, History, Covenant College. Post Baccalaureate Licensure Program at UNC in Elementary Ed. M. Ed., UNC. State and ACSI Certified. Six years experience; five years at RCS.
Tammy Boehler
6th & 8th Bible Teacher
Room 162
BS in Multidisciplinary Studies with emphasis in Religion and Education, Liberty University. Head Coach Middle School Volleyballl. ACSI Certified. Eighteen years experience with 11 years at RCS.
Courtney Bologna
3rd Grade Teacher
Elementary Modular
BA in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Child Education, Bethany University; MA in Teaching, Bethany University. State and ACSI certified. Five years teaching experience; two years at RCS.
Cindy Bowlin
High School Admin. Assistant
HS Office
BA, Social Work, Baylor Univ.
Has worked at RCS for 13 years, primarily as the Administrative Assistant to the high school principal, during which time all three of her children graduated from RCS.
Anissa Brand
Pre-K Teacher
Room 207 – preschool
AA, Northeastern Junior College. 1 year UNC. RCS Preschool teacher from 2006 to present.
Erik Brolsma
7th & 8th Grade History Teacher
Room 160
BA, Social Science, Azusa Pacific Univ. ACSI Certified. Twenty one years experience and 10th year at RCS.
Luke Brower
Middle School Bible Teacher
Room 161
BA English Literature from Cal State Northridge, MDIV from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Four years experience. Former lead pastor and area YoungLife Director. ACSI and State certified.
Melanie Buol
MS Physical Education Teacher
Room: GYM
BS Sports & Exercise Science Physical Education, University of Northern Colorado. Two years at RCS. ACSI and state certified.
Marilyn Burns
Secondary Instructional Coach
BA English, minor in Math, Secondary Education endorsement, University of Denver. Twenty two years teaching in Colorado Springs, Denver, and Loveland. Ten years as instructional coach in Loveland schools. Four years at RCS.
Kayla Carriker
2nd Grade Teacher
Room 206
BA Elementary Education and English as a second language. Minor in Reading, University of Northern Colorado. Three years experience; three years at RCS. ACSI and state certified.
Larissa Clark
MS Science Teacher
BS in General Science, Secondary Education, Colorado Christian University. State and ACSI certified. Five years experience; one year at RCS.
Jason Conrad
Elementary P.E. Teacher
BA in Health and Human Performance – University of Montana. Sixteen years experience teaching/coaching, personal trainer. ACSI Certified. Head Coach Girls Basketball. Four years at RCS.
Brenda Cox
HS History Teacher
Room 261
BA in Social Science, CSU. MA Theology, Beacon University. State and ACSI Certified. Twenty years experience; 11 years at RCS.
Richard Dean
HS Math Teacher
Room 266
BS, Mathematics, CSU. State & ACSI Certified. Six years experience; five years at RCS.
Kris Delehoy
Pre-K Teacher
Room 209 – preschool
Nine years teaching experience, public school and private preschool. Director of Jubilee Fellowship’s Preschool in Lone Tree.
Bruce Dick
Secondary P.E. Teacher, MS Athletic Director, Head HS Boys Basketball Coach
Room: Gym
BA, MA in Physical Education, UNC. State and ACSI Certified. Forty two years experience and seven years at RCS. Head Coach Boys Basketball.
Kim Dickens
RCS Café Manager
B.S., Personnel Administration & Industrial Relations, University of Wyoming. Twenty nine years of professional experience in restaurant management and human resources.
Dana Dunlap
Elementary Admin. Assistant
3 years at North Central University of MN, 1 yr. St. Cloud State University. Sixteen years office experience. Eight years at RCS.
Celia Eaby
Middle School Art Teacher
Room 151
BA in Art, minor in Journalism, University of Nevada at Reno. State and ACSI certified. One year at RCS. Thirteen years experience.
Lauren Eberhard
3rd Grade Teacher
Room 153
BA, Elementary Education/ESL emphasis, UNC. State and ACSI Certified. Four years experience.
Christine Ells
4th Grade Teacher
Room 254
BA, Humanities/Elem. Ed., Fort Lewis College. State and ACSI Certified. Nineteen years experience; 12 years at RCS.
Amy Espedal
K and 1st Grade Chapel Teacher
BA in Psychology, McMurry College, M.A. in Elem. Ed., New Mexico State University. Twenty seven years teaching experience; 18 years at RCS.
Justin Ferren
Room B2
B.S. in Bible Teaching and a M.A. in Theological Studies from Columbia International University in South Carolina. Fifteen years of teaching experience in Christian Schools.
Erica Gardunio
Kindergarten Teacher
Room 106
BA in Elementary Education – CCU. Ten years experience in primary education, four years at RCS. State and ACSI Certified.
Pam Gonzales
Office Mgr./ Registrar / Admin/ Assistant to Superintendent
Attended Illinois State University. Twenty-four years school office experience. Fourteen years at RCS.
Brian Goodbar
Middle School Principal
AA in Liberal Arts – Fresno City College. BA in Liberal Studies – CSU Fresno. MS – Education Administration, National University. Ten years teaching experience and 12 years administrative experience. First year at RCS. State and ACSI certified.
Michelle Graff
5th Grade Teacher
Room 256
BA, Elementary Ed., CCU. State and ACSI Certified. Eight years experience.
Betsy Green
Kindergarten Teacher
Room 208
Six years teaching experience in both kindergarten and second grade. BS in Communication Disorders from Texas Tech. Certified K-6 in TX and CO. ACSI certified.
Jenn Griffin
3’s Teacher
Room 201 – preschool
BS, Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, CSU. Four years experience teaching at RCS Elementary. Two years at RCS preschool. State certified.
Peggy Haag
Middle School Admin. Assistant
Associate of Commerce, Mesa College. Nineteen years of office experience; 15 years at RCS.
Daveda Harms
1st Grade Teacher
Room 203
BA, Elementary Ed. & Liberal Arts, UNC. State and ACSI Certified. Twenty-two years experience, nine years at RCS.
Stephanie Herrera
Secondary Choir Teacher
Choir Room
B.A. in Church Music, minor in English, Central Bible College. One year teaching experience; eight years of experience in worship leadership and music ministry. ACSI certified.
Becky Hood
Early Education Office Manager
Over 20 years ministry experience with children ages birth to Kindergarten. More than 30 years Administrative experience. RCS Preschool Office Manager/Bookkeeper/ Registrar from 2006 to present.
Patty Hoppe
Elementary School Principal
BS from Illinois State University, Major in Elementary Education / Minor in Reading. MA from University of Northern Colorado in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. 22 years teaching grades 1-5. Six years as an Elementary Administrator. CO State and ACSI certified.
Amy Horner
Pre-K Teacher
Room 209 – preschool
AA in Liberal Arts from Colorado Christian University.
RCS Preschool teacher from 2011 to present.
Caleb Howard
HS Math Teacher / Math Dept Head
Room 262
BS, Main Math Education & Physics, CSU. Masters in Math Education, University of Northern Colorado. Head Volleyball Coach. State and ACSI Certified. Eleven years experience; 11 years at RCS.
Allen Howlett
Superintendent / Pastor
BS, Math Ed., CSU. MA Ed., Supervision and Instruction, Univ. of Phoenix. State and ACSI Certified Administrator. Twenty-seven years of experience in education and 20 years in Administration.
SuzAnne Howlett
Elementary PE Teacher
BA, Kinesiology: emphasis in Physical Education K-12, Minor in Special Education, University of Northern Colorado, 11 years teaching experience, 14 years coaching experience, State and ACSI Certified. Five years at RCS.
Mary Hupp
3’s Teacher
Room 006 – preschool
Twenty years experience working with children. RCS Preschool employee 2000 until present.
Katie Jones
5th Grade Teacher
Room 208
BA in Elementary Education – Moody Bible Institute. Master’s in Curriculum and Instructions, CCU. Five years experience in primary education; 4 years at RCS. ACSI certified.
Kendra Keller
4th Grade Teacher
Room 253
BA Elementary Education, MA Special Education, emphasis in teaching gifted and talented, UNC. Thirty-two years experience.
State and ACSI certified.
Carrie Koch
Middle School Technology
Modular One
BA in Mathematics and Psychology from North Central College, Naperville, IL; MS in Mathematics Education from University of Illinois, IL. Fifteen years teaching experience in middle and high school; first year at RCS. ACSI and State certified.
Kaye Kohler
HS Spanish Teacher
Room 170
BA in Spanish, UNC. MA in Theology, Beacon University. Thirteen years experience at RCS. State and ACSI certified. Twenty-two years teaching.
Debbie Koons
2.5’s Teacher
Room 005 – preschool
four years ministry experience working with children ages birth to Kindergarten. RCS Preschool teacher from 2011 to present.
Laura Korell
Second Grade Teacher
Room 204
BA Elementary Education and minor in Music from University of Northern Colorado. State and ACSI Certified. First year at RCS.
Chris Krueger
Secondary Band Teacher
Room A208
Bachelors of Music in Music Education and Tuba Performance. Masters of Music in Music Education and Instrumental Conducting, CSU. Eleven years experience; three years at RCS. State and ACSI certified.
Helen Kueckelhan
RCS Café Operations
Graduated Westminster HS, Attended US Air Force, trained in Morse code. Over 10 years experience in schools.
Jessica Kurtz
MS Math Teacher
Modular 2
BA in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Math, UNC. MA in Educational Leadership, American College of Education. State certified. Ten years experience; one year at RCS. ACSI and State certified
Cynthia Lewis-Jessup
Librarian
Room 207
BA, Religion, University of Puget Sound. Masters in Library Science, St. John’s University, N.Y. Temporary State and ACSI Certified. Eight years experience. Fifth year at RCS.
Becky Lohr
High School Admin. Assistant
Eleven years in service related experience, six years RCS Elementary Teacher Aide, six years RCS Athletic Office.
Rogene Lowe
High School Principal
BA, Management & Business Administration, Univ. of Phoenix. MA, Curriculum & Instruction, Colorado Christian Univ. State and ACSI Administrator Certified. Twenty-five years experience in education and 18 years administration experience. Six years at RCS.
Allison Loyer
3rd Grade Teacher
Room 154
BA in Applied Human Sciences, Colorado State University; MA in Elementary Education, University of Northern Colorado. Two years experience, 2 years at RCS. State and ACSI certified.
Bill Markham
Director of Technology
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. AA Electronics
Thirty-three years of Information Technology experience; 18 years at RCS.
Karen Markham
Finance Clerk
AA, Business/Secretarial Science and AA, Theology, Beacon University. Thirty years of Administrative Assistant experience. Five years at RCS.
Kimberly Martin
Kindergarten Teacher
Room 104
BA in Liberal Studies, California State University; MA Elementary Education, University of Northern Colorado. State and ACSI certified. Three years experience; two years at RCS.
Sara Mathews
HS Science / College Prep Teacher
Room 265
Bachelor of Science Zoology, Colorado State University. Master of Science Curriculum and Instruction, University of Scranton. ACSI Professional License. 13 years experience in Christian Schools. Eight years experience teaching ACT/SAT exam preparation; three years at RCS.
Michele Mayes
Nurse
BSN in Nursing from Eastern Mennonite University. Nurse for 21 years and school nurse at RCS for three years.
Carl McCutchen
High School Technology Teacher
Room 273
BA, Journalism, CSU. MA, Education, University of Phoenix. Professional journalist for over 10 years. State and ACSI Certified. Five years experience; three years at RCS.
Home Phone: Voice Mail Ext. 330
Website: RCS Tech Class website
Jeannette McNair
Elementary Admin. Assistant
AA, Applied Science & Court Reporting, Front Range Community College. 9 years office experience.
Sue Meyer
Elementary Teachers’ Aide
Twenty-eight years experience, including 8 in Christian Schools. Licensed nurse from Our Lady of Fatima in RI
Angie Miller
5th Grade Teacher
Room 255
BS, Elementary Ed., KSU. State and ACSI Certified. Fifteen years experience; 10 years at RCS.
Penny Moldenhauer
ES Academic Coach
BA, Elementary Education, Minor in Science Education, University of Northern Colorado. Thirty-five years teaching experience, serving six years in professional development as an academic coach. Four years at RCS.
Tiffany Morissette
RCS Café Support
Dental assistant for 13 years.
Brittena Mugno
Enrichment Teacher
Room 206 – preschool
RCS Gymnastics/worship dance specials Preschool Teacher from 01/09-06/11.
Graduated from Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.
Jenny Murrow
Middle School Admin. Assistant
AA Applied Science & Business Administration, Johnson County Community College. Fifteen years Administrative Assistant experience.
Pam Neet
Elementary Teacher’s Aide
Studied Para Education & Special Education, University of Denver. Fifteen years experience.
Marty Olson
4th Grade Teacher
Room 250
BA, Social Sciences, CSU. BA, Education, UNC. ACSI Certified. Eighteen years experience; 8 years at RCS.
Debby Onda
Pre-K Teacher
Room 207 – preschool
RCS Preschool teacher from 2005 to present; Lunch Bunch coordinator for two years; Rez nursery volunteer for seven years; five years Elementary School Administrative Assistant; Attended USC and Cal State University at Los Angeles, Business and Computer Science.
Brenda Otteman
High School Science Teacher
Room 274
Fifteen years teaching experience, first at RCS. B.A. in Biology and a M.A. in ESL through the University of Northern Colorado. Has taught all sciences to students as young as 5th grade through AP level courses. ACSI and State certified.
Tiffiany O’Neill
MS English
Room 166
BA, English, Political Science Minor, UNC. Eleven years experience; 10 years at RCS. ACSI certified.
Olivia Pahlau
1st Grade Teacher
BA in Early Childhood Education and Human Development, Colorado State University. State and ACSI certified. Three years experience; two years at RCS.
Tiffany Peltz
Office/Teacher Aide
BS in Hospitality and Event Management from Johnson & Wales University in Denver. Nine years of administrative experience. One year experience Birth-Kindergarten children’s ministry.
Jake Pence
High School History Teacher
Room 260
BA in History – University of Massachusetts; MA in Teaching – UNC. ACSI and State Certified. Head Coach High School Boys Hockey. Four years experience; four years at RCS.
Kim Potkonjak
4’s & Preschool Enrichment Teacher
Room 201 – preschool
BS, Home Economics/Business Management, Western Illinois University. 9 years of experience in children’s ministry; RCS Preschool teacher from 2008 to present.
Nicole Pranger
HS Spanish Teacher
Room 161
BA in Spanish K-12 Teaching and ESL endorsement, University of Northern Colorado. State and ACSI certified. One year teaching experience.
Jane Radford
Secondary Guidance Counselor / Dean
BS, PE/Health, minor in Science, English, Culver-Stockton College. Masters in Counseling, University of Nevada Las Vegas. State and ACSI Certified. Forty-three years experience; 14 years at RCS. ACSI and State certified.
Michelle Rich
2nd Grade Teacher
Room 205
BA, Elementary Ed., CCU. State and ACSI Certified. Five years at RCS.
Mark Roggy
Athletic Director
BA in Social Science/Minor in Physical Education – UNC. MA in Athletic Administration – UNC. 38 years education experience. ACSI and State Certified. Head Football Coach. Three years at RCS.
Trudi Romero
Elementary Teachers’ Aide
BS, Psychology & Sociology, University of Wyoming. Fourteen years volunteer experience in Christian Ed. including past teacher assistant experience. Eight years Teacher Aide experience at RCS.
Deborah Romey
MS English/History Teacher
Room B3
BA Secondary Education, emphasis in Language Arts, UNC. Twelve years experience. Thirteen years experience; two years at RCS. ACSI and state certified.
Cathi Roth
Preschool Director
Room 203 – preschool
Director of RCS Preschool March 2000 to present. Twenty-five years experience working with children.
Seventeen years Administrative experience.
Dana Sailer
2.5’s Teacher
Bill Scott
HS Science Teacher
Room 270
BS, Biology, CSU. Thirteen years experience. Six years at RCS. ACSI Certified.
Amy Scott
Director of Development/RCS Foundation Secretary
Operations, Event Coordinating and Marketing Development for over 17 years. Four years at RCS.
Cami Shupe
Second Grade Teacher
Room 103
BA in Psychology from Seattle Pacific University; four years elementary experience, first year at RCS. ACSI certified.
Mark Silvers
High School Art teacher
Room 151 (MS), A209 (HS)
BFA and MA in Fine Arts from the University of Tulsa, also attended two years at Oral Roberts University. More than 25 years of professional experience in art and teaching. Ten years at RCS. ACSI certified.
Angela Smith
Secondary Drama Teacher
Auditorium
BFA, Musical Theater, Webster University Conservatory of Theater Arts. Fifteen years of Professional Acting/Directing experience. Six years experience in education. Eight years experience as a competitor and teacher/coach of Competitive Speech and Debate. Lifetime member of the National Speech and Debate Association currently holding the coaching Degree of Superior Distinction. ACSI certified. Six years at RCS.
Levi Smith
Athletics and Activities Assistant
Athletic Office
Attended Meramac Community College. Owner/Operator of his own company. Multiple years coaching football, drama and speech debate.
Stephanie Snell
Cafe
Banner medical group for 18 yrs. One year at RCS.
Kerry Snyder
HS Bible Teacher
Room 172
Associate Degree, Grossmont – Cuyamaca College. BA Christian Ministry, Bethel University. Masters of Divinity, two years at Bethel Seminary. 18 years experience in youth and pastoral ministries. Ordained Pastor. ACSI certified. Three years experience; three years at RCS.
Debbie Stevenson
RCS Café Support
BS, Interior Design, Florida State University. Sunday School Teacher for over 17 years. Five years at RCS.
Alex Stockton
HS English
Room 174
BA, Secondary English Ed., Minor in Spanish, MA, Educational Administration – Grand Canyon University. Five years experience; five years at RCS. ACSI and State Certified.
William Stults
Elementary Art Teacher
Room 201
BS in Elementary Art, University of Wyoming. 10 years experience. Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University. State certified K-12 Art in the states of Wyoming and Colorado. Two years at RCS.
Vanessa Valdez
3’s Teacher
Seven years of ministry work with children ages birth to Kindergarten. RCS preschool teacher from 2017 to present.
Sue Vessiny
3’s Teacher
AA, Citrus College, Azusa, CA. RCS Preschool Art Assistant and teacher from 2008 to present.
Stephen Walter
Elementary Music Teacher
BA in Music K-12 Education, University of Northern Colorado. One year experience; one year at RCS. State and ACSI certified.
Jason Wapnick
HS Math and Science Teacher
Room 271
BS in Mathematics, Secondary Education, Dordt College. State and ACSI certified. One year experience; one year at RCS. RCS graduate.
Sheri Webb
Kindergarten Teacher
Room 105
BA, Childhood & Family Studies, UNC. ACSI Certification. 22 years experience. 10 years at RCS.
Casey White
1st Grade Teacher
Room 101
BS in Early Childhood Education, John Brown University. Three years experience; two years at RCS. State and ACSI certified.
Tim Wilson
K-5th Grade Computer Teacher
Elementary Computer lab
BS Civil Engineering, University of Arizona, 16 years in children ministry, 17 years IT experience. Two years experience; two years at RCS. ACSI certified.
Randy Wolf
Director of Maintenance & Security
Ft. Lewis College – business management. Multiple years in children ministry and multiple years owner/operator handyman and landscape business.