Welcome to Cornerstone Christian School, Bellevue Nebraska

Teri Lynn Schrag Administrator Teri Lynn Schrag, the administrator, has her bachelor’s degree in elementary education with her master’s and endorsement in K-12 administration. She is currently working on her doctorate in educational leadership and has 20 years of classroom experience. Her favorite verse is Isaiah 43:1, “But now, this is what the Lord says- He who created you, o Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; and you are mine.” Her email is tlschrag@cornerstonechristianschool.org.	Michele Caldwell Office Manager Michele Caldwell is the office manager. She is currently pursuing her associates in paralegal and later her bachelor in Business Management. She has over 15 years of office administration experience and has been with CCS for 6 years. Ms. Caldwell’s favorite verse is Isaiah 49:16. “See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.” She can be reached at office@cornerstonechristianschool.org.
Lisa Deese Elementary School Receptionist Lisa Deese is the receptionist. Mrs. Deese has over five years of office experience and has been at CCS for two years. Her favorite verse is Ephesians 3:20-21, “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.” She can be reached at office@cornerstonechristianschool.org.	Rene Sprunger - rsprunger@cornerstonechristianschool.org M.S. & H.S. Receptionist Rene’ Sprunger is our middle/high school receptionist. Mrs. Sprunger has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education. She taught in Christian and public schools as well at Grace University. She has four years office experience. Her favorite verse is Psalms 121:2, “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” She can be reached at rsprunger@cornerstonechristianschool.org.
Eva Goossen - egoossen@cornerstonechristianschool.org Kindergarten Eva Goossen, our kindergarten teacher, has a master's degree in early childhood education. This will be Eva's first year of teaching. Mrs. Goossen's favorite verse is Matthew 6:34 "Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."	Jessica Songster - jsongster@cornerstonechristianschool.org Kindergarten Jessica Songster, our kindergarten teacher, has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an English language learners endorsement. This is her second year of teaching. Her favorite verse is in II Corinthians 12:9, "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me."
Perrin Musselman - pmusselman@cornerstonechristianschool.org Kindergarten Paraprofessional	Jan Morrison - jmorrison@cornerstonechristianschool.org First Grade Janet Morrison, our first grade teacher, has a bachelor of science in education with an endorsement in early childhood. She is teaching her 20th class of kindergarteners or first graders. One of her favorite Bible passages is Psalm 138. Verses 2-3 say “I will bow down toward Your holy temple and will praise Your name for Your love and Your faithfulness, for You have exalted above all things Your name and Your word. When I called, You answered me: You made me bold and stouthearted.” Her email is mjanetmorrison@gmail.com.
Dawn Burkett - dburkett@cornerstonechristianschool.org Second Grade Dawn Burkett, the second grade teacher, has a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education and a bachelor of science degree in Biblical studies. She has taught for ten years. Mrs. Burkett's favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 40:30-31. "Even youth grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall. But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings as eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not be faint." She can be reached at dawncburkett@gmail.com	Amy Pfortmiller - apfortmiller@cornerstonechristianschool.org Second Grade Amy Pfortmiller is our second grade Language Arts teacher. She has a BS in elementary education, an early childhood endorsement and an English Language Learners endorsement. She also holds a minor in Biblical Studies from Grace University. Her favorite passage of the Bible is: Philippines 4: 6-7, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let mind dwell on these things.” (NASB). She can be reached at APfortmiller@cornerstonechristianschool.org
Karen Moritz - kmoritz@cornerstonechristianschool.org Third Grade Karen Moritz, the third grade teacher, has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with an emphasis in Spanish and a master’s degree in learning disabilities and behavior disorders. She has taught for eighteen years. Mrs. Moritz's favorite verse is Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." She can be reached at mrs.mortiz@gmail.com.	Anna Keeney - akeeney@cornerstonechristianschool.org Third Grade Anna Keeney, our third grade teacher, has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She has been teaching for 24 years. Her favorite Bible passage is Corinthians 13:3-8, “If I give all I posses to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trust, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails.” She can be reached at akeeney@cornerstonechristianschool.org.
Lisa Binko - lbinko@cornerstonechristianschool.org Fourth Grade Lisa Binko, the fourth grade teacher, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education with an Endorsement in Early Childhood Development. This is her 17th year as a part of the CCS family and her 13th year on staff. Romans 1:16, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, and then to the Gentile.” is her favorite verse. Her email is lbinko88@gmail.com.	Amy Gilbert - agilbert@cornerstonechristianschool.org Fourth Grade Amy Gilbert, the fourth grade teacher, graduated with a bachelor's degree in elementary education with endorsements in reading and early childhood. This is her ninth year of teaching at CCC. Her favorite Bible passage is Psalm 89:1-2 "I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself." She can be reached at agilbert@cornerstonechristianschool.org.
Melanie Lilly - mlilly@cornerstonechristianschool.org Fifth Grade Melanie Lilly, the fifth grade teacher, has a bachelor's and master's degree in elementary education. She has taught for 14 years. Mrs. Lilly's favorite verse is Philippians 4:8-9. "Finally brothers, whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think on these things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put into practice. And the peace of God will be with you." She can be reached at mrs.lilly.ccs@gmail.com.	Kendra Williams - kwilliams@cornerstonechristianschool.org Fifth Grade Kendra Williams, the fifth grade teacher, has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and is working towards her master's in literacy. This is her second year teaching. Mrs. Williams' favorite verse is Psalm 121:1-2. "I lift my eyes up to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." She can be reached at kendra.williams1124@gmail.com.
Kendal Ring - kring@cornerstonechristianschool.org 6th Grade Bible & History	Susan Nylin - snylin@cornerstonechristianschool.org Elementary and Middle School Technology and Middle School Math
Deb Dommel - ddommel@cornerstonechristianschool.org 7th Grade Advisor Deb Dommel have received a BA in Bible and completed post graduate studies for her teaching certification. Mrs. Dommel teaches middle school science and elementary technology. She has taught for a total of 16 years. Her teaching is guided by Revelation 4:11: “You are worthy, our Lord and God to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things and by your will they were created and have their being,” and Ephesians 1:18-19 “I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” She can be reached at deb.dommel@gmail.com.	Renee Hanson - rhanson@cornerstonechristianschool.org 8th Grade Advisor Renee Hanson, the middle school English and 7th and 8th grade history teacher, has a bachelor's degree in French and English, as well as a bachelor's in elementary education. She has taught for more than twenty years. A favorite scripture of hers is Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace.....to give you a future and a hope." Mrs. Hanson’s email is PnRHanson@aol.com.
Alyssa Dennis - adennis@cornerstonechristianschool.org High School Alyssa Dennis has a bachelor of arts in English from Creighton University and is our high school English teacher. She taught high school English for 6 years before starting a family. Mrs. Dennis's favorite verse is Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Her email is adennis1016@gmail.com.	Susan Leighty - sleighty@cornerstonechristianschool.org High School Susan Leighty is the high school mathematics and science teacher. She also teaches 8th grade algebra. She has a bachelor's of science degree with a minor in mathematics. This is Susan's first year with Cornerstone. Her favorite Bible verse is Revelation 1:8, "'I am the Alpha and the Omega,' says the Lord God, 'who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.'" Her email is smleighty@gmail.com.
Mark Lambert - mlambert@cornerstonechristianschool.org Music Mark Lambert, our music teacher, has a bachelor’s degree in K-12 vocal and instrumental Music Education. This is his 2nd year teaching at CCS. His favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.” He can be reached at Mark_Lambert05@Hotmail.com.	Kaleb Renfro - krenfro@cornerstonechristianschool.org M.S. & H.S. Physical Education and CCS Athletic Director Kaleb Renfro is the middle/high school physical education and Athletic Director. He teaches 6-10th grade PE, 10th grade Bible, sport nutrition and sports medicine. This is his first year of teaching at CCS. His favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” He can be reached at krenfro@cornerstonechristianschool.org.
Coleen Crow - ccrow@cornerstonechristianschool.org Physical Education and Art Coleen Crow, the elementary Art and P.E. teacher, has a bachelor's degree in elementary education with an endorsement in early childhood education. She has taught for seventeen years. Mrs. Crow's favorite verse is John 5:24, “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” Her email is ckcrow@hotmail.com.	Joshua Kozak - jkozak@cornerstonechristianschool.org M.S. & H.S. History Department Joshua Kozak has a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with an endorsement in history as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical studies. This is Joshua’s first year with Cornerstone. His favorite Bible verse is Matthew 10:22, “All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.” He can be reached at Joshua.kozak@hotmail.com
Sharon Phelps - sphelps@cornerstonechristianschool.org H.S. Spanish Sharon Phelps is our high school Spanish teacher. She has been teaching for 5 years. Her favorite Bible verse is Zephaniah 3:17, “The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”. She may be reached at SPhelps@cornerstonechristianschool.org.

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