Faith Christian Academy

Private Christian, classical, collaborative school (PreK-12th grade)

Administration

Andrew Ferrell, J.D.

Head of School, Rhetoric

Certificate of Completion
Word of Life Bible Institute
B.A., Business Marketing (minor, Bible)
Cedarville University
J.D., Liberty University School of Law

Peter Freund

Chief Financial Officer

B.A., Political Science and Government
University of Kansas

Amber Lautenschlager

Grammar School Principal

B.S., Elementary Education
B.S., Middle School Education
Southwest Baptist University

John Ramsey

Secondary Coordinator, Logic, Rhetoric

B.A., Bible and Christian Ministry
Point Loma Nazarene University
M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary

Jean Auxier

Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Development, Humanities

B.S., Elementary Education
Missouri Western State University

Jimmy Standlea

Athletic Director, Coach

B.A., Biblical Studies
Midwestern Baptist College

Bobbi Switzner

Assistant Athletic Director

B.S., Business Administration, Finance
Park University

Megan Gibler

Office Manager

A.A.S., Sign Language
Metropolitan Community College
Pursuing B.A., Christian Ministries
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Colette Clemens

Admissions Director, Grammar School Physical Education

B.S., Physical Education
M.S., Secondary Administration
Northwest Missouri State University

Natalie McMillen

Director of Development

B.S., Organizational Communications
Northwest Missouri State University

Monica Hicks

College and Career Advisor

A.A., Liberal Arts
Longview Community College
B.S., Human Environmental Sciences
University of Missouri-Columbia

Svea Goertzen

Communications Director

B.A., English
University of Kansas

Grammar School

Jennifer Pense

Prekindergarten Lead

B.S., Interdisciplinary Students (Kindergarten-Sixth)
Austin Peay State University

Jessica Machado

Prekindergarten Assistant

Danielle Heater

Kindergarten

B.A., Elementary Education
Graceland University

Julie Irving

Kindergarten

B.S., Mathematics (Secondary Education)
Southwest Baptist University
M.A., Missiology
Crown College

Alanna Kunkel

Kindergarten

B.A., Elementary Education
Northern Kentucky University

Stacy Brann

First Grade

B.A., Business Administration
Truman State University
M.B.A., Stephens College

Mendy Christensen

First Grade

B.A., Socialogy
University of Indiana
Graduate Certificate, Early Education
Pacific Lutheran University
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix

Amanda Buckley

Second Grade

B.A., Elementary Education (minor, Bible)
Cedarville University
M.A., Library Science
University of Central Missouri

Sheryl Nelson

Second Grade

B.S., Elementary Education
University of Central Florida

Sarah Carpenter

Third Grade

B.S., Elementary Education with Early Childhood Emphasis
William Jewell College
M.S. Ed. Reading
Northwest Missouri State University

Becky Halloran

Third Grade

B.S., Psychology (minors, business administration and office management)
Southwest Baptist University
B.S., Elementary Education
University of Kansas

Rebekah Adams

Fourth Grade

B.A., Biblical Studies
Central Bible College
B.S., Education (Secondary Education)
Missouri Western State University

Jacki Dorris

Fourth Grade

B.A., Fine Arts
Valdosta State University
M.A., Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University

Carrie Swartz

Fifth Grade

B.S., Elementary Education
Northwest Missouri State University

Renee White

Fifth Grade

B.S., Elementary Education
University of Arkansas

Pam Bruner

Grammar School Physical Education, House Governess, Coach

B.A., Psychology (minor, Business)
Oregon Institute of Technology
M.A., Elementary Education
Southern Oregon University

Melanie Heintzelman

Grammar School, Secondary Art

Pursued a B.A., Fine Arts
Christian Brothers University

Whitney Standlea

Fine Arts Department Chair, Grammar School Music

B.A., Sociology
Park University

Secondary

Jacob Gibler

Bible Department Chair, Bible, House Governor

B.A., History for Secondary Education
Northland Christian College
M.A., Biblical Languages
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Aaron Day

Bible

B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies in Religion and Music
Liberty University
M.Div., Pursuing doctorate
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Cullan Fritts

Humanities, Photojournalism

B.A., Biblical Studies
Spurgeon College
M.Div., General
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Eric Stanley

Bible, Greek

B.A.
Maranatha Baptist University
M.A.
Heart of America Theological Seminary
M.Div.
Liberty University

Rebecca Egli, Ph.D.

Humanities Department Chair

B.A., History
University of Missouri-Kansas City
M.A., History
King’s College-London
Ph.D., History
University of California-Davis

Jill Dykes

Humanities

B.S., English Education (7th-12th grade) and Social Studies/History (7th-9th grade)
Southwest Baptist University

Zach Garrison

Humanities, Film

B.S., Elementary Education
Northwest Missouri State University

Thomas Hext

Humanities, Ethics

B.A., Business Administration (emphasis in Economics)
Pittsburg State University
M.A., Theological Studies
Pursuing Ph.D., Applied Theology
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Helen Stead, PhD

Rhetoric

B.A., English, MFA, Creative Writing and Media Arts
University of Missouri-Kansas City
MFA, Creative Writing and Media Arts
University of Kansas

PhD, English Literature
University of Tennessee

Travis Weeks

Mathematics Department Chair, Mathematics, Science

B.A., Middle School Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
M.S., Educational Leadership
Calvary Seminary

Rachael Adkins

Mathematics, Logic

B.A., Psychology and Human Relations
Ohio Christian University
M.A., Teaching
University of Louisville

Derek Fawcett

Mathematics, Technology Coordinator

B.S., Integrated Mathematics
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
M.A., Educational Technology
MidAmerica Nazarene College

Chrysti Hettrick

Mathematics, Scheduling Coordinator

B.A., Communication Disorders and Sciences
M.A., Communication Disorders and Sciences
Wichita State University

Brian Hettrick

Science Department Chair, Science, Honor Society Adviser

B.A., Management and Human Relations
MidAmerica Nazarene University
A.A.S., Sign Language Interpreter Training
Johnson County Community College

Tammy Fox

Science

B.S., Biology
Houghton College

Ronda Stoker

Language Department Chair, Latin

B.A., Elementary Education
Park University

Danielle Butler

Latin

B.A., Anthropology and History
M.A., Intercultural Studies, TESOL
Wheaton College

Carrie Breitenstein

Theater

B.M., Vocal Performance
University of Kansas
M.M., Vocal Performance
Wichita State University 

Kaitlin Gray

Art

A.S., Occupational Therapy
Penn Valley Community College
Plein Air Colorist Course Certification
Colley Whisson Mentorship
Tucson Art Academy

Daniel Loganbill, DMA

Choir, Music

BME, Vocal Emphasis
John Brown University
MM, Vocal Performance, DMA, Vocal Performance and Church Music, Choral Conducting
University of Kansas

Stephanie Miller

Strings, Orchestra

B.A., Music Education
Grove City College
M.A., Music History
Conservatory of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Liz Smith

Drama

B.A., Theatre
University of Northwestern-St. Paul

Staff

Tori Barden

Barista, Koinonia Cafe’

Coty Caponetto

Secondary Office Assistant

A.A., Liberal Arts
Longview Community College
B.S., Psychology/Sociology
University of Missouri-Kansas City

Heather Casey

Office Assistant

B.S., Hospitality Management (minor, Business)
Ohio State University
M.S., Health and Wellness
Liberty University

Curtis Crane

School Protection Specialist

B.A., Criminal Justice
University of Northern Colorado

Melody Craven

Administrative Assistant of Finance

A.A., Accounting
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
B.S., Psychology
Missouri State University
Ed.M., TESOL
State University of New York-Buffalo

Ralph Crawford

Custodial Staff

Kim Freund

Front Desk Receptionist

B.A., English (minor, Bible)
Cedarville University

Heather Henkemeyer

Custodial Staff

Stacy Jenkins

Department Assistant

B.S., Elementary Education (Early Childhood)
Missouri Western State University
M.S., Education: Reading
Northwest Missouri State University

Jennifer Karr

Grammar School Office Assistant

B.A., English and Religious Studies
University of Dayton
M.A., Theology
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Stephanie Kimmel

School Nurse

Megan Pudenz

Administrative Consultant

B.S., Elementary Education
M.Ed., Information Science and Learning Technologies
University of Missouri-Columbia
Ed.S., School Administration
Arkansas State University 

Aprill Richardson

Office Assistant

B.S., Majors in Music Education and English Education
M.A., Music, Flute proficiency
Pensacola Christian College

Jamison Seaver

Facilities Manager

Beki Sidener

Office Aide

B. A., Liberal Arts (minors, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Film Studies)
University of Missouri-Kansas City

Scott Souder

Custodial Staff