2015–Present
B.S. Elementary Education, Sterling College
Masters in School Leadership (MASL), Baker University
At Central Christian Elementary, it is our goal to develop academically prepared students through a Christ-centered education and to help them develop a Biblical worldview. The Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ are woven into the total educational program through grade-level curriculum. Most, but not all, of our curriculum is from biblical worldview publishers. Our worldview carries throughout our music and art program, physical education, weekly chapels, service-learning projects, etc.
Teachers provide a nurturing environment for students while encouraging them toward our ultimate goal: the yielding of their lives to God and the development of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Other things you might like to know about us:
Elementary chapels occur weekly and include praise and worship music followed by biblically-based teaching. This happens through guest speakers, skits, biblically-based lessons, PowerPoints, object lessons, etc.
Music programs are always a delight and are held at Christmas time and then again in the spring.
At Central we like to have fun in other ways too! Some of our elementary celebrations include the following:
Grandparents Day in September
Grades 2-5 Family Math Night in October or November
Operation Christmas Child in November
Thanksgiving class parties in November
Kindergarten Wannabe Day in November
Christmas class parties in December
Pre-K–Grade 1 Family Reading Night in January
Kansas Day celebration in January
100 Days of School Celebration in January/February
Fourth Grade Wax Museum in February
Valentine's Day class parties in February
Read Across America Celebration in March
Kindergarten Exploration & First Grade Preview in March
First Grade Circus in March/April
Easter class parties in March/April
Awards Assembly at the end of the year
Because we value the parent-school partnership in each child’s education, we hold Parent-Teacher conferences twice a year, in October and in February. We do evening conferences as well as daytime conferences in order to accommodate our working families, but regular communication happens frequently during the school year as well.
100th Day of School
Read Across America
Glow Run
4th Grade Wax Museum
Grandparents Day
K–2 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
Elementary Principal
2015–Present
B.S. Elementary Education, Sterling College
Masters in School Leadership (MASL), Baker University
First Grade Teacher
1989–Present
B.S. Elementary Education, Bethel College
Third Grade Teacher
2022–Present
B.S. Elementary Education, Liberty University
Fifth Grade Teacher
2022–Present
B.A Elementary Education, Emporia State University
Library Attendant
2015–Present
Child Development Associate Certificate, Johnson County Community College
Vocal Music Instructor
2012–Present
B.M.E. Music Education, Washburn University
M.M.E Music Education, Wichita State University
Literacy Services Specialist
2021–Present
Biblical Studies Certificate, Emmaus Bible College
Advanced Literacy Interventionist Specialist Course, Fundamental Learning Center
Kindergarten Teacher
B.S. in Education, Fort Hays State University
Second Grade Teacher
1990–Present
B.S. Elementary Education, Calvary Bible College
Fourth Grade Teacher
2011–Present
B.A. Elementary Education, Tabor College
PE Instructor
2021–Present
B.S. Exercise and Sports Science, Oklahoma Baptist University
Art Instructor
2014–Present
B.S. Biology, Fort Hays State University
Instrumental Music Instructor
2024–Present