PRE-K TEACHERS

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.

Janea Pierce has a bachelor’s degree child and family studies from Tarleton State University. Ms. Pierce is currently pursuing her teacher certification.

Gina Ellis has a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from University of Texas at Tyler. Ms. Ellis holds the following certifications: Self-Contained (Grades 1-8), Early Childhood Education (PK-K), English (Grades 1-8), Reading (Grades 1-8) and English as a Second Language endorsement (Grades 1-8).

KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

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

Kaytlynn Butler has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Stephen F. Austin University. Ms. Butler holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Core), English as a Second Language endorsement and Gifted and Talented.

Candelaria Sumpter has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Grand Canyon University. Ms. Sumpter holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6^th (Core) and Special Education EC-12.

Andrea 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).

SECOND GRADE TEACHERS

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.

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).

THIRD GRADE TEACHERS

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.

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.

Anya Valdez has a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies in English from the University of North Texas. Ms. Valdez holds the following certifications: Grades EC-4 (General Education), Grades 1-6 (Self-Contained), Science of Teaching Reading and English as a Second Language endorsement.

FOURTH GRADE TEACHERS

Samantha Hinckson has a master’s degree in administration and supervision from Liberty University and a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Florida Atlantic University. Ms. Hinckson is currently pursuing her teaching certification.

Regina Reardon has a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences and mathematics with a minor in sociology from Morris College. Ms. Reardon is currently pursuing her teaching certification.

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.

FIFTH GRADE TEACHERS

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.

Dakota McCoy has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Angelo State University. Ms. McCoy holds the following certifications: Grades 4-8 (Science).

SIXTH GRADE TEACHERS

LaShawna Glass-Davis has a master’s degree in organizational management and human resources and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ashford University. Ms. Glass-Davis is currently pursuing her teaching certification.

Karia Tucker has a master’s degree in early childhood education with an emphasis on curriculum instruction from the University of Central Missouri and a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from the University of Central Missouri. Ms. Tucker holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Core).

SEVENTH GRADE TEACHERS

Beverly McCants has a master’s degree in theological studies with a minor in Christian scriptures from Dallas Baptist University and a bachelor’s degree in communication studies with a minor in psychology from University Texas at Arlington. Ms. McCants is currently pursuing her teaching certification.

Shawnte Mess has a master’s degree in educational leadership from Drake University and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from University of Iowa. Ms. Mess holds the following certifications: Grades EC-6 (Generalist), and Special Education (Grades EC-12) English as a Second Language endorsement.

Marlana Swann has a bachelor’s degree in biology from The University of Texas at Austin and is pursuing a master’s degree in medical science from University of North Texas Health Science Center. Ms. Swann is currently pursuing her teaching certification.

EIGTH GRADE TEACHERS

Charles Toussaint has a master’s degree in education curriculum and instruction (urban education) from Liberty University and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education (history) from Wiley College. Mr. Toussaint holds the following certifications: Grades 7-12 (History).

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).

Ana Martinez has master’s degree in biology with a minor in neuroscience (adolescent brain development) from University of Texas at Arlington and a bachelor’s degree from Dallas Baptist University. Ms. Martinez is currently pursuing her teaching certification.

SPECIALISTS

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.

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.

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.

Elizabeth Peirce teaches Middle School 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).

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.

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).

Sabrina Bone is an Educational Diagnostician. Ms. Bone has a Master of Education from Lamar University and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Ms. Bone holds the following certifications: Grades 4-8 (Generalist), Grades EC-12 (Special Education) and Educational Diagnostician. She has an English as a Second Language endorsement.

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).

Tomas Martinez teaches Middle School Physical Education. 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.

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.

Jailene Marrero teaches Elementary Art. Ms. Marrero has a bachelor’s degree in art education from the University of Texas at Arlington. Ms. Marrero holds the following certifications: EC-12 (Art).

Penny Stephens is a Reading Specialist. Ms. 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.