Leadership and Faculty - Faith Christian Academy

Matthew Greco

Head of School, Spanish

B.S. in Spanish Literature, Wichita State University
M.S. in Educational Leadership, Calvary University

Amber Lautenschlager

Grammar School Principal

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

Brian Hettrick

Secondary School Principal, Science

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

Jimmy Standlea

Chief Financial Officer,
Athletic Director, Coach

B.A. in Biblical Studies, Midwestern Baptist College

Martin Beamer

Assistant to the Head of School,
Dean of Spiritual Development,
Ethics and Rhetoric

B.A. in Christian Ministry, Spurgeon College
M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Pursuing a Th.M. in Philosophy, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Pursuing a Ph.D. in Ethics, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Jean Auxier

Dean Of Faculty and Curriculum Development, Humanities

B.S. in Elementary Education, Missouri Western State College

Monica Hicks

College and Career Advisor

B.S. in Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia

Natalie McMillen

Admissions Director

B.S. in Organizational Communications, Northwest Missouri State University

Linda Armstrong

Humanities Department Chair, Humanities

B.A. in International Relations, Stanford University
M.A. in Comparative Government, Georgetown University

Anita Arnold

Photojournalism, Human Anatomy

B.S. in Nursing, Willam Carey University

Dara Bock

Third Grade

B.A. in Intercultural Studies, Spurgeon College

Stacy Brann

First Grade

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

Amy Brink

French

B.A. in Psychology, Truman State University
M.B.A., Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

Katie Broadus

Office Manager, Coach

Pam Bruner

Grammar School Physical Education, House Governess, Coach

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

Amanda Buckley

Second Grade

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

Coty Caponetto

Secondary Office Assistant

Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts, Longview Community College
B.S. in Psychology/Sociology, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Colette Clemens

Assistant Athletic Director, Grammar School and Middle School Physical Education, Coach

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

Melody Craven

Accounts Receivable, Office Assistant

Ralph Crawford

Custodian

Emily Duffey

Latin, Humanities

Pursuing Interdisciplinary Studies, Spurgeon College
Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia

Rebecca Egli

Humanities

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

Derek Fawcett

Mathematics, Technology Coordinator

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

Amy Gay

Office Assistant

B.A. in Spanish and Sociology, Iowa State University

Jacob Gibler

Bible, House Governor

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

Megan Gibler

First Grade, Coach

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

Svea Goertzen

Marketing Director, Editorial Advisor

B.A. in English, University of Kansas

Joan Guy

Second Grade

B.S. in Elementary Education and Hearing Impaired, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S. in Education, Southwest Baptist University

Becky Halloran

Third Grade

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

Danielle Heater

Kindergarten

B.A. in Elementary Education, Graceland University

Melanie Heintzelman

Grammar School and Middle School Art

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

Roger Henkemeyer

Facilities Manager

Chrysti Hettrick

Mathematics, Science

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

Amy Jaggars

Preschool

A.A.S. in Early Childhood Development and Education, Penn Valley/Maple Woods Community College

Stacy Jenkins

Kindergarten

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

Jennifer Karr

Grammar School Office Assistant

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

Becky McCullison

Fourth Grade

Associate degree in Bible and Education, Ozark Christian College
B.S. in Elementary Education, Missouri Southern State University
M.S. in Reading, Pittsburg State University

Kristin Miller

Kindergarten

B.S. in Biology, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Stephanie Miller

Strings, Orchestra

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

Jenny Naber

Preschool

Abigail Neal

Fourth Grade

B.S. in Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
M.S. in Educational Leadership, Pensacola Christian College

Lori Norris

Office Assistant

Jeff Overton

Mathematics, Science

B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology, minor in Chemistry and Mathematics, University of Oklahoma

John Ramsey

Humanities

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

Heather Schouten

Latin, Choir

Bachelors of Music, University of Central Missouri
Pursuing a graduate degree in Choral Conducting, Houghton College

Whitney Standlea

Music Department Chair, Grammar School Music

B.A. in Sociology, Park University

Ronda Stoker

Humanities, Latin

B.A. in Elementary Education, Park University

Liz Thomas

Preschool

B.A. in Child Development, Southeast Missouri State University

Heather Van Wyk

Studio Art

B.A. in Fine Arts, Iowa State University

Travis Weeks

Mathematics and Science Department Chair, Logic, Mathematics

B.A. in Middle School Education, University of Missouri-Kansas City
M.S. in Education, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Renee White

Fifth Grade

B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Arkansas