All Staff Directory
Scottie Adams
High School Bible Teacher
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. ACSI certified. At RCS since 2014.
Allison Ailes
4th Grade Teacher
BA, Elementary Education, Purdue University. MA, Arts Leadership and Cultural Management, Colorado State University. State Certified, ACSI in process. Teaching Experience since 2016. At RCS since 2018.
Julia Alberts
2.5’s Preschool Teacher
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
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AA in Science – Colorado Mountain College. BS in Mathematics – CSU. State and ACSI Certified. At RCS from 2012 to present.
Julia Anderson
Assistant Preschool Director
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.
David Ausenhus
High School Dean of Students
BA, Elementary Education & Accounting, Pacific Lutheran University. MA, Educational Leadership, University of Northern Colorado. State Certified. Highly Qualified in Math for the State of Colorado. Teaching experience since 1986. Administrative Experience since 2001. At RCS since 2018
Karen Barker
3’s Preschool Teacher
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
Eight years administrative and logistical experience. Five years leading and directing women’s ministries. RCS Preschool teacher from December 2011 to present.
Hannah Battke
Preschool Teacher
AA Early Childhood Education at Front Range Community College and BA Elementary Education with emphasis in Biblical Studies. 10 years working with Children and teaching at Message of Life Ministries. Preschool Teacher since 2018.
Elizabeth Baugh
High School Music/Vocal Director
BA, Worship Arts – Leadership, Spring Arbor University. State Certified. Teaching Experience since 2018. At RCS since 2019
Sarah Birky
High School English Teacher
BA, Secondary English Education, Colorado Christian University. MA, Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Nebraska Kearney. State & ACSI Certified. Teaching Experience since 2013. At RCS since 2018.
Carson Blair
Middle School History Teacher
BA, History, Covenant College. Post Baccalaureate Licensure Program at UNC in Elementary Ed. M. Ed., UNC. State and ACSI Certified. Teaching since 2010. At RCS from 2011 to present.
Lori Boland
Health Aide
Volunteer at RCS from 2013 to 2017. Health Aide at RCS from 2017 to present.
Julie Boucher
Middle School Art Teacher
BA in Studio Art, emphasis in K-12 Ed., CSU. ACSI and State certified. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Cindy Bowlin
High School Administrative Assistant
High School Office
BA, Social Work, Baylor Univ. Administrative Assistant to the high school principal. At RCS from 2004 to present.
Anissa Brand
Pre-K Teacher
AA, Northeastern Junior College. 1 year UNC. RCS Preschool teacher from 2006 to present.
Erik Brolsma
Middle School History Teacher
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BA, Social Science, Azusa Pacific Univ. ACSI Certified. Teaching since 1991. At RCS from 2007 to present.
Luke Brower
Middle School Bible Teacher
BA English Literature from Cal State Northridge, MDIV from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Former lead pastor and area YoungLife Director. ACSI and State certified. Teaching since 2012. At RCS from 2016 to present.
Jessica Brzeinski
Kindergarten Teacher
AA, Interdisciplinary Studies, Eastern Wyoming College. BA, Elementary Education, Colorado Christian University. Qualified in Linguistically Diverse Education. State Certified, ACSI in process. Teaching Experience since 2008. At RCS since 2018.
Sheila Burgess
Elementary Educational Assistant
BA, Communications and English, Evangel University. Professional Education Assistant Experience since 2014. At RCS since 2018.
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. Teaching since 1999. At RCS from 2013 to present.
Heather Conradson
Assistant to Superintendent and Admission
Attended Central College in Pella, Iowa. Administrative Assistant since 2004. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Heidi Cunningham
Middle School Spanish Teacher
BA in Spanish, Dordt College. ACSI and State certified. Teaching since 1995. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Kris Delehoy
Pre-K Teacher
Teaching since 2001. At RCS from 2013 to present.
Bruce Dick
High School/Middle School Athletic Director, Head High School Boys Basketball Coach
BA, MA in Physical Education, UNC. State and ACSI Certified. Head Coach Boys Basketball. Teaching since 1975. At RCS from 2010 to present.
Kim Dickens
RCS Café Manager
B.S., Personnel Administration & Industrial Relations, University of Wyoming. Professional experience in restaurant management and human resources since 1988. At RCS from 2008 to present.
Christine Ells
4th Grade Teacher
BA, Humanities/Elem. Ed., Fort Lewis College. State and ACSI Certified. Teaching since 1991. At RCS from 2004 to present.
Amy Espedal
Elementary Librarian / K-1st Grade Chapel Teacher
BA in Psychology, McMurry College, M.A. in Elem. Ed., New Mexico State University. Teaching since 1987. At RCS from 1998 to present.
Jami Evans
ES Teacher’s Aide
Medical Assistant, diploma from Institute of Business & Medical Careers. Working with kids since 2016. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Tami Fauth
High School English and Social Studies
Justin Ferren
High School Bible Teacher
B.S. in Bible Teaching and a M.A. in Theological Studies from Columbia International University in South Carolina. Teaching since 2000. At RCS 2016 to present.
Amy Fetzer
Pre-K Teacher
BS in Graphic Design from Missouri Western State University. Post graduate studies in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and Art Education. 7+ years of ministry work with children ages 3 through 6th grade; 3 years of experience teaching preschool; 2 years of experience teaching kindergarten.
Olivia Gallagher
2nd Grade Teacher
BS, Special Education and Middle Childhood Early Adolescence, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. State Certified, ACSI in process. Teaching Experience since 2014. At RCS since 2018.
Lisa Goodbar
Middle Physical Education Teacher
BA degree in Education from CSU,Fresno. Former 4th grade teacher. In education since 1989. ACSI in process. At RCS since 2019.
Brian Goodbar
Middle School Principal
AA in Liberal Arts – Fresno City College. BA in Liberal Studies – CSU Fresno. MS – Education Administration, National University. State and ACSI certified. Taught from 1994 to 2004. Administrator since 2004. At RCS from 2016 to present.
Michelle Graff
5th Grade Teacher
BA, Elementary Ed., CCU. State and ACSI Certified. Teaching at RCS from 2009 to present.
Betsy Green
Kindergarten Teacher
BS in Communication Disorders from Texas Tech. Certified K-6 in TX and CO. ACSI certified. Teaching since 2010. At RCS from 2016 to present.
Jenn Griffin
3’s Preschool Teacher
BS, Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, CSU. Four years experience teaching at RCS Elementary. State certified. Teaching at RCS preschool since 2014.
Heather Guck
Middle School Bible Teacher
BA, Elementary Education and Military Science, University of Northern Iowa. MA, Education and Leadership, Graceland University. State Certified, ACSI in process. Teaching Experience since 2016. At RCS since 2017.
Inta Hand
3rd Grade Teacher
BS in Elementary Ed., Union College, Lincoln, NE. ACSI and State certified. Teaching since 1995. At RCS since 2017.
Katie Harrington
High School Math Teacher
BA, Mathematics with an Emphasis in Secondary Education, University of Northern Colorado. State Certified. Teaching experience since 2015. At RCS since 2019.
Becky Hood
Early Education Office Manager
Ministry experience from 1983 to present with children ages birth to Kindergarten. Administrative experience since 1979. 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. CO State and ACSI certified. Taught from 1989 to 2011. Elementary administrator since 2011. At RCS from 2013 to present.
Tess Howell
3rd Grade Teacher
BS Elementary Ed., Sterling College. ACSI and State certified. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Michelle Ireland
2nd Grade Teacher
BA, Elementary Ed., CCU. State and ACSI Certified. Teaching at RCS from 2012 to present.
Rachel Isler
5th Grade Teacher
BA Liberal Studies in Elementary Ed. with emphasis in Spanish, CA State University of San Marcos. ACSI and State certified. Teaching since 2009. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Shonda Jobe
Middle School Admin. Assistant
BA in Business Management, Texas Christian University, 1998. At RCS from 2019 to present.
Elizabeth Kleiber
4th Grade Teacher
BS in Elementary Ed., William Carey University in Miss., M.Ed. in Mathematical Curriculum & Development, University of Concordia. ACSI and State certified. Teaching since 2007. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Carrie Koch
MS Dean of Students/Guidance Counselor
BA in Mathematics and Psychology from North Central College, Naperville, IL; MS in Mathematics Education from University of Illinois, IL. ACSI and State certified. Teaching since 1999. At RCS from 2016 to present.
Debbie Koons
2.5’s Preschool Teacher
Four years ministry experience working with children ages birth to Kindergarten. RCS Preschool teacher from 2011 to present.
Chris Krueger
Secondary Band Teacher
Bachelors of Music in Music Education and Tuba Performance. Masters of Music in Music Education and Instrumental Conducting, CSU. State and ACSI certified. Teaching since 2006. At RCS from 2014 to present.
Chad Lanzo
Middle School Science Teacher
BA English with a Journalism Concentration with a minor in Sport and Exercise Science from Fairfield University. Dean of Students and teacher/football coach at Charter School for at-risk youth in Connecticut from 2004-2016. Middle School Science Teacher/Basketball Coach in NYC from 2016-2019. At RCS since 2019.
Sarah Layne
2.5’s Teacher
BA in Visual Arts with an emphasis in Art History from UNC. 10+ years experience working in children’s ministry.
Becky Lohr
High School Administrative Assistant
Six years RCS Elementary Teacher Aide. Admin Assistant at RCS from 2010 to present.
Rogene Lowe
High School Principal
BA, Management & Business Administration, Univ. of Phoenix. MA, Curriculum & Instruction, Colorado Christian Univ. State and ACSI Administrator Certified. Taught from 1981 to 1987. Administrator since 1997. At RCS from 2001 to present.
Kacey Lowe
High School English Teacher
BA in Theatre, Point Loma Nazarene University. MA in Teaching English, Western Governors University. At RCS since 2018.
Amy Magruder
Elementary School Music
BA Music Performance, UNC. ACSI certified. Teaching since 2004. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Bill Markham
Director of Technology
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. AA Electronics. Technology experience since 1983. At RCS from 1999 to present.
Kimberly Martin
Kindergarten Teacher
BA in Liberal Studies, California State University; MA Elementary Education, University of Northern Colorado. State and ACSI certified. At RCS from 2015 to present.
Nyssa Mathews
Middle School History and English Teacher
BA, English and Secondary Education, University of Northern Colorado. State Certified, ACSI in process. Teaching Experience since 2017. At RCS since 2018.
Sara Mathews
High School Science / College Prep Teacher
Bachelor of Science Zoology, Colorado State University. Master of Science Curriculum and Instruction, University of Scranton. ACSI Professional License. Teaching since 2002. At RCS from 2013 to present.
Madison McCreery
2nd Grade Teacher
BA, Elementary Education, University of Northern Colorado. State Certified, ACSI in process. Teaching Experience since 2016. At RCS since 2018.
Carl McCutchen
High School Technology Teacher
BA, Journalism, CSU. MA, Education, University of Phoenix. Professional journalist for over 10 years. State and ACSI Certified. At RCS from 2012 to present.
Jeannette McNair
Elementary Admin. Assistant
AA, Applied Science & Court Reporting, Front Range Community College. Office experience since 2007. At RCS from 2011 to present.
Angie Miller
5th Grade Teacher
BS, Elementary Ed., KSU. State and ACSI Certified. Teaching since 1990. At RCS from 2007 to present.
Melanie Miller
Middle School Physical Education Teacher
BS Sports & Exercise Science Physical Education, University of Northern Colorado. ACSI and state certified. At RCS from 2014 to present.
Melissa Miller
Middle School Math Teacher
BS in Mathematics and BS in Math ED., University of Georgia. ACSI and State certified. Teaching since 2014. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Tiffany Morissette
RCS Café Support
Dental assistant for 13 years. At RCS from 2014 to present.
Jenny Murrow
Middle School Admin. Assistant
AA Applied Science & Business Administration, Johnson County Community College. Administrative Assistant experience since 2001. At RCS from 2012 to present.
Hedy Lu Neidigh
First Grade Teacher
BA from UNC in Elementary Education with a concentration in Language Arts and a minor in Reading. Masters in Early Childhood Education and Curriculum Studies. ACSI & State Certified. Teaching since 2004. At RCS from 2016 to present.
Lucas Ness
5th Grade Teacher
BA, Elementary Education/ Geography, University of Northern Colorado. State Certified, ACSI in process. Teaching experience since 2016. At RCS since 2018.
Ariel Noel
Preschool Teacher
AAS in Medical Technology from Front Range Community College. 4 years of experience in children’s ministry.
Debby Onda
Pre-K Teacher
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.
Jim Orth
Middle School Science/Math Teacher
Athletic Director and Principal. CAMLE (Colorado Association of Middle Level Educators) Board Member. Honored to serve with staff at RCS! At RCS since 2019.
Ciera Osterlund
Middle School Choir Teacher
BA, Music Education: Vocal/General Piano/K-12. Licensure UNC, 2018. Participated in the Broadway Teachers Workshop in New York City. Leader with Timberline Student Ministries for the past 4 years. ACSI pending and State Licensed. A Fort Collins Native. At RCS since 2019.
Brenda Otteman
High School Science Teacher
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. Teaching since 2001. At RCS from 2016 to present.
Tiffiany O’Neill
Middle School English
BA, English, Political Science Minor, UNC. ACSI certified. Teaching since 2005. At RCS from 2006 to present.
Tiffany Peltz
Office/Teacher Aide
BS in Hospitality and Event Management from Johnson & Wales University in Denver. Administrative experience since 2006. Birth-Kindergarten children’s ministry from 2016 to 2017. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Jake Pence
High School History Teacher
BA in History – University of Massachusetts; MA in Teaching – UNC. ACSI and State Certified. Head Coach High School Boys Hockey. Teaching at RCS from 2013 to present.
Nicole Pilgrim
3rd Grade Teacher
BS Interdisciplinary Studies with emphasis in reading, Texas A&M University. ACSI and State certified. Teaching since 2009. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Kim Potkonjak
4’s & Preschool Enrichment Teacher
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
High School Spanish Teacher
BA in Spanish K-12 Teaching and ESL endorsement, University of Northern Colorado. State and ACSI certified. Teaching at RCS from 2015 to present.
Jane Radford
High School Guidance Counselor
BS, PE/Health, minor in Science, English, Culver-Stockton College. Masters in Counseling, University of Nevada Las Vegas. State and ACSI Certified. Taught from 1968 to 2010. Guidance Counselor at RCS from 2011 to present.
Emily Ritzer
Elementary School Art
BA in Visual Art, Milliken University. MA Elementary Ed, Benedictine University. State and ACSI certified. Teaching since 2009. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Deborah Romey
Middle School English/History Teacher
BA Secondary Education, emphasis in Language Arts, UNC. ACSI and state certified. Teaching since 2003. At RCS from 2014 to present.
Cathi Roth
Preschool Director
Director of RCS Preschool March 2000 to present. Experience working with children since 1989.
Seventeen years Administrative experience.
Cyrus Salehi
High School History Teacher
BA, Psychology, Sonoma State University. ACSI in process. Teaching Experience since 1997. At RCS since 2018.
Bonnie Scherr
Elementary School Academic Coach
B.A. in elementary education, with an emphasis in early childhood, UNC. MA in elementary reading, UNC. Teaching since 1986, and coaching since 2006. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Bill Scott
High School Science Teacher
BS, Biology, CSU. ACSI Certified. Teaching since 2001. At RCS from 2010 to present.
Austin Scott
High School Bible Teacher
Licensed pastor, BA in Youth Ministries, West Coast Bible College and Seminary. Masters in Christian Studies, Luther Rice University. Youth ministry pastor since 2011. RCS graduate. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Cami Shupe
Elementary Bible Teacher
BA in Psychology from Seattle Pacific University. ACSI certified. Teaching since 2007. At RCS from 2016 to present.
Mark Silvers
High School Art teacher
BFA and MA in Fine Arts from the University of Tulsa, also attended two years at Oral Roberts University. Professional experience in art and teaching since 1991. ACSI certified. At RCS from 2007 to present.
Angela Smith
Secondary Drama and Forensics Teacher
BFA, Musical Theater, Webster University Conservatory of Theater Arts. Fifteen years of Professional Acting/Directing experience. 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. At RCS since 2009.
Levi Smith
Athletics and Activities Assistant
Attended Meramac Community College. Owner/Operator of his own company. Multiple years coaching football, drama and speech debate. At RCS from 2016 to present.
Rachel Spencer
High School Math Teacher
BS, Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentrations in Education, Math, and Psychology, LeTourneau University. State Certified & ACSI In Progress. Teaching Experience since 2018. At RCS since 2019.
Debbie Stevenson
RCS Café Support
BS, Interior Design, Florida State University. Sunday School Teacher for over 17 years. At RCS from 2012 to present.
Alex Stockton
High School English
BA, Secondary English Ed., Minor in Spanish, MA, Educational Administration – Grand Canyon University. RCS graduate. ACSI and State Certified. At RCS from 2011 to present.
Lindsey Van Leeuwen
Preschool Teacher
BA, Liberal Studies and MA, Education, Azusa Pacific University. State and ACSI certified. Teaching since 2017. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Emily Van Pelt
Cafe
AAS in Telecommunications and Television Production, Pikes Peak Community College. Licensed Cosmetologist, Maui Academy of Cosmetology. Fifteen years experience in customer service industry, three years in food service, one year in restaurant management. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Brooke Vander Wal
Director of Development
Bachelor of Arts, CSU. Fifteen years experience in nonprofit development, event planning and marketing. At RCS from 2017 to present.
Annie Vecchio
4’s Preschool Teacher
BS in Chemistry from Kansas Wesleyan University with a minor in biology. Six years of experience leading small groups. 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.
Jason Wapnick
High School Math
BS in Mathematics, Secondary Education, Dordt College. RCS graduate. State and ACSI certified. At RCS from 2015 to present.
Casey White
1st Grade Teacher
BS in Early Childhood Education, John Brown University. State and ACSI certified.Teaching since 2013. At RCS from 2014 to present.
Carol Wicks
Middle School Technology Teacher
BS, Education, Northern Illinois University. MS, Education and Instructional Technology, Northern Illinois University. State Certified, ACSI in process. Teaching Experience since 1996. At RCS since 2018.
Tim Wilson
K-5th Grade Computer Teacher
BS Civil Engineering, University of Arizona, 16 years in children ministry. IT experience since 1999. ACSI certified. Teaching at RCS from 2014 to present.
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. At RCS from 2015 to present.