PRE-K TEACHERS

Miranda Cole has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Texas. Ms. Cole holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Core), English as a Second Language endorsement, and Science of Teaching Reading.

Lucy Suryadi has a master’s degree in teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education, master’s degree in child development from the University of La Verne, and a bachelor’s degree in human development from Pacific Oaks College. Ms. Suryadi holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Core) and Science of Teaching Reading.

KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

Katie Pierce has a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from National University. Mrs. Pierce is certified to teach Grades EC-6 and an also holds an ESL Supplemental Certificate.

Mason Wrobel has a bachelor’s degree in biology with a concentration of biomedical sciences from Tarleton State University. Mr. Wrobel holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Core) , Science of Teaching Reading, and English as a Second Language endorsement. Mr. Wrobel also coaches volleyball, cross country, and soccer for Chapel Hill Academy middle school.

FIRST GRADE TEACHERS

Karen Elliott is a 1^st grade teacher. She has a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Southwest Texas State university. Mrs. Elliott holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Generalist) with English as a Second Language supplemental.

Daphne Havens is a First Grade Teacher. She has a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University. Mrs. Havens holds the following certifications: English as a Second Language Generalist Grades (EC-4).

SECOND GRADE TEACHERS

Megan Freymuth has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Tarleton State University. Ms. Freymuth holds certifications in grades EC-6^th (Generalist), Science of Teaching Reading, and English as a Second Language.

Ricardo Palacios has a master’s degree in teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education and a bachelor’s degree in music from Texas A&M International University. Mr. Palacios holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Core).

Kathy Sunshine is a 2^nd grade teacher. She has a master’s degree in education from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. She has a bachelor’s degree in human service from Texas A&M University in Texarkana. Ms. Sunshine holds the following teaching certifications: early childhood through fourth grade generalist, early childhood through twelfth grade special education, and kindergarten through twelfth grade English as a second language (supplemental).

THIRD GRADE TEACHERS

Michelle Adams is an Elementary Educator, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Texas Wesleyan University and a double Master of Education, in Gifted & Talented as well as Second Language Education & Culture. Ms. Adams holds the following certifications in the State of Texas, EC-4 Generalist, 4-8 ELA, Reading, and Social Studies, along with EC-4 ESL endorsement.

Lana Runnels has a master’s degree in lay ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and master’s degree in teaching from Texas Women’s University, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mississippi State University. Ms. Runnels holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Core) and English as a Second Language endorsement.

Courtney Wrobel has a master’s degree in the art of teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education and a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from Tarleton State University. Ms. Wrobel holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6th (Core), English as a Second Language endorsement, and Science of Teaching Reading.

FOURTH GRADE TEACHERS

Lisa Blair-Cox has a bachelor’s degree in English from University of Texas at Arlington. Ms. Blair-Cox holds the following certifications: Grades 4-8 (Generalist) and English as a Second Language endorsement.

Cheryl Smith received a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with a focus in Education from Dallas Baptist University. She also completed an alternative teaching certification program through Texas Teachers Association. Mrs. Smith holds a certification in Grades EC-6 (Generalist) as well as an English as a Second Language endorsement.

FIFTH GRADE TEACHERS

Teri Foster has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Azusa Pacific University. She holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Core) and 4-8 (Core).

Penny Stephens has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Western Montana College of the University of Montana and is currently working on a master’s degree in educational administration from Lamar University. Ms. Stephens holds the following certifications: Grades 1-8 (Elementary Self-Contained); PK-K (Early Childhood); English as a Second Language endorsement.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

Vicki Delgado has a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish from Texas A&M University. She also holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the College of St. Joseph in Rutland, VT. She is certified in English, Spanish and ESL (6-12).

Cameron Lawrence has a degree in mechanical engineering from University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Philander Smith College. Mr. Lawrence holds the following certifications: Grades 4-8 (Mathematics).

Roderick Scott has a master’s degree in educational leadership from American College of Education and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Business Management from Abilene Christian University. Mr. Scott holds the following certifications: English and Reading (Grades 4-8); Special Education (Grades EC-12); Generalist (Grades EC-4); English as a Second Language Generalist (Grades EC- 6); Advancing Educational Leadership; English, Language, and Reading (Grades 4-8); T-TESS Appraiser; English as a Second Language endorsement and is pending a Principal certification.

Rodi Jane Teve is a 7/8 grade Science teacher. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southern Nazarene University. Ms. Teves holds the following teaching certifications: Life Science Grades 7-12.

Leslie Thomas has a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minor in Education and Dance from Texas Woman’s University. Mrs. Thomas holds the following certifications: Grades EC-4 (Generalist), Grades 4-8 (Generalist), EC- 12 Physical Education, 8-12 Dance, 8-12 Computer Science, EC -12 Technology Applications, 6-12 Business Education, 6-12 Family and Consumer Sciences and EC – 12 Special Education and English as a Second Language endorsement.

SPECIALISTS

Jennifer Baldwin is a Special Education Inclusion Teacher. Ms. Baldwin has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Paul Quinn College. Ms. Baldwin holds the following certifications: Grades EC-4 (Generalist), Grades EC-12 (Special Education) and has an English as a Second Language endorsement.

Hazel Banfield is an English as a Second Language Specialist. Ms. Banfield has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Ms. Banfield holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Core) and English as a Second Language endorsement.

Madison Bukovich is an elementary music educator and has a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Wayland Baptist University. Mrs. Bukovich is certified to teach in grades EC-12 music education.

Stephanie Green is the Special Populations Coordinator. Ms. Green received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Special Education from Texas Woman’s University in 2016. She currently holds a Texas Teaching certificate in Generalist EC-4, Special Education EC-12, and Principalship. This is Ms. Green’s 19th year in the field of education.

Annette Hayes is a Dyslexia Specialist. She has a master’s degree in education with a concentration in administration from Concordia University and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Dallas Baptist University. Ms. Hayes holds the following certifications: Educational Aide III, Grades PK-12(Special Education), Grades 4-6 (Generalist), and Grades EC-12 (Principal), and English as a Second Language endorsement.

Elizabeth Peirce teaches Elementary Art. Ms. Peirce has a bachelor’s degree in ceramics from the University of North Texas. Ms. Peirce holds the following certifications: Grades K-12 (Art).

Stephen Madrid teaches Middle School Theatre Arts. Mr. Madrid has a bachelor’s degree in theatre from Hardin-Simmons University. Mr. Madrid holds the following certifications: Grades EC-12 (Theatre) and Grades EC-6 (Core).

Tomas Martinez teaches Middle School Spanish. Mr. Martinez has a Master of Educational Leadership and Policies Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington and a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas at Arlington. Mr. Martinez holds the following certifications: Grades EC-12 (Physical Education), Grades 8-12 (English Language Arts and Reading), and English as a Second Language endorsement.

Kristin McCoy is a Speech Language Pathologist. She has a master’s degree in speech language pathology from University of North Texas and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Oklahoma Baptist University. Ms. McCoy holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association

Parker Robinson teaches Elementary School Physical Education. Mr. Robinson has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a minor in coaching from Texas Wesleyan University. Mr. Robinson holds the following certifications: Grades EC-12 (Physical Education).

Minerva Serrano is the Special Programs Coordinator. Ms. Serrano has a Master of Education in Bilingual English as a Second Language from Texas Woman’s University and a bachelor’s degree in elementary from Texas Wesleyan University. Ms. Serrano holds the following certifications: Grades 1-8 (Elementary Self Contained), Grades PK-K (Kindergarten), Grades PK-8 (Bilingual/ESL), Grades PK-12 (Supervisor), and Grades PK-12 (Mid-Management Administrator).

Ryan Shephard is the PBIS Coach. Mr. Shephard has a master’s degree in special education and applied behavior analysis from Texas A&M. Mr. Shephard holds the following certification: Grades EC-6 (Generalist), Special Education (Grades EC-12) and English as a Second language endorsement.

Rolando Sifuentes teaches Middle School Computer Science and is CHA’s Technical Specialist. Mr. Sifuentes has a bachelor’s degree in science from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. Mr. Sifuentes holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Generalist), Grades 4-8 (Science), and an English as a Second Language endorsement.

Margie Simpson is has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Edward’s University.  Ms. Simpson holds the following certifications: Serve Safe Certification through the National Restaurant Association, Grades EC-4 (Generalist), Core Subjects EC-6, Gifted and Talented Supplemental EC-6 and English as a Second Language EC-6.

Kristen Stoelzle is a middle school art and photography teacher. She has a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Texas Christian University. Ms. Stoelzle holds the following certifications: Grades EC-12 Art, English as a Second Language Supplemental, and Life Science Grades 7-12.

Priscilla Walker  is a Gifted and Talented Teacher for Kindergarten through 8^th grade. Ms. Walker has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from William Carey University. Ms. Walker holds the following certifications: Grades 4^_8 (Generalist).

Andrea Williams teaches Middle School PE/Athletics. Ms. Williams has a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies education from Texas Wesleyan. Ms. Williams holds the following certifications: Grades EC-12 (Special Education) and Grades EC-6 (Core).