Leadership and Faculty

Amber Lautenschlager

Grammar School Principal

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

John Ramsey

Secondary Coordinator, Humanities

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

Jimmy Standlea

Chief Financial Officer,
Athletic Director, Coach

B.A. in Biblical Studies, Midwestern Baptist College (now Spurgeon College)

Martin Beamer

Dean of Spiritual Development,
Ethics and Rhetoric, Logic

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 University

Monica Hicks

College and Career Advisor

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

Natalie McMillen

Admissions Director

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

Anita Arnold

Human Anatomy, Photojournalism

B.S. in Nursing, Willam Carey University

Chris Azure

Bible

Ph.D. in New Testament, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A. in Biblical Languages, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Stacy Brann

First Grade

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

Carrie Breitenstein

Middle School Theatre

B.M. in Vocal Performance, University of Kansas

M.M. in Vocal Performance, Wichita State University

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

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

Colette Clemens

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

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

Melody Craven

Administrative Assistant of Finance

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

Ralph Crawford

Custodian

Emily Duffey

Latin, Humanities

Pursuing Interdisciplinary Studies, Spurgeon College
Interdisciplinary Studies, emphasis in European History and Religious Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia

Jill Dykes

Humanities

B.S. in English Education, Southwest Baptist University

Matthew Edwards

Director of Choirs

B. Mus in Piano Performance, Bob Jones University
M. Mus in Piano Performance, Bob Jones University
Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance, Peabody Conservatory of Music

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

Zach Garrison

Humanities, Faith and Film

B.S. in Elementary Education, Northwest Missouri State University

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 Theological 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

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, Middle School Art

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

Roger Henkemeyer

Facilities Manager

Brian Hettrick

Science Department Chair, Math, Science

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

Chrysti Hettrick

Mathematics, Science

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

Stacy Jenkins

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

Sara Juhl

Third Grade

B.A. in Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Minor in Biblical Languages, Pensacola Christian College

Jennifer Karr

Grammar School Office Assistant

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

Amber Kaspar

Development Coordinator

B.S. in Social Science, Kansas State University

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

Kristi 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 Teacher

B.A. in Criminal Justice, Wayne State College
Certified in K-8, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Abigail Neal

Fourth Grade

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

Sheryl Nelson

Second Grade

B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Central Florida

Lori Norris

PE, Office Assistant

B.A. in Psychology, Central Methodist 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

Carrie Swartz

Fifth Grade

B.S. in Elementary Education, Northwest Missouri State University

Heather Van Wyk

Studio Art

B.F.A. in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, 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 Educational Leadership, Calvary Seminary

Renee White

Fifth Grade

B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Arkansas