TEACHERS MATTER
It is not enough to have a great philosophy of education, a great building, the best curricula, and the latest technology. Teachers matter.
Teaching is a profession. Our teachers are both well-educated and experienced. Teaching is also a calling, a gift, and a ministry. Our teachers have articulated their faith and sense of calling.
They confirm their calling day by day and student by student.
Cornerstone not only has great teachers, but also great teachers working together in a great environment to teach.
It makes a difference.
Scroll down to meet our teaching staff, administration, and school board.
Teaching is a profession. Our teachers are both well-educated and experienced. Teaching is also a calling, a gift, and a ministry. Our teachers have articulated their faith and sense of calling.
They confirm their calling day by day and student by student.
Cornerstone not only has great teachers, but also great teachers working together in a great environment to teach.
It makes a difference.
Scroll down to meet our teaching staff, administration, and school board.
Cornerstone's teachers by "school"
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Pre-school prepares students for school. At Cornerstone, preparation includes an appropriate and comprehensive academic program in a small nurturing setting.
Sandy Burchett - K4 Shannon Maddox - K Angie Stough - K LeAnne Carter - Art, Physical Education Sandra Landry - Music Ktina Kagel - Specials |
Grammar school (Schola Grammaticae)
students thrive in a setting in which most subjects are taught by a main "homeroom" teacher. Bev Kendrick - 1st Lisa Fetty - 2nd Stacy Hackett - 3rd Jessie Rogers - 4th Cynthia Spiggle - 5th Christy Hurley - 6th LeAnne Carter - Art, Physical Education Sandra Landry - Music, Theater Ktina Kagel - Specials Mary Beth Snyder - Specials |
Middle School
(Schola Logicae) students begin to receive more varied and advanced courses. These courses are taught by a wider variety of teachers. Josiah Cook - 7th Missy Meeks - 8th Susan Shorter - Latin, Logic Mary Beth Snyder - Art, Physical Education, Electives Sandra Landry - Music, Theater Ktina Kagel - Math, Specials, PE |
High School
(Schola Rhetoricae) requires of our teachers the highest degree of specialization. Clara Jo Cunningham - Science, Math Joshua Dewey - Literature, History, Rhetoric, Bible Josiah Cook - Thesis Ktina Kagel - PE, Specials Mary Beth Snyder - Music, Electives |
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Mrs. Susan Shorter, Head of School/Principal
BS K-8 Education, Liberty University MEd Educational Leadership and Supervision, Longwood University Latin, Logic, Rhetoric 30+ years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Clara Jo Cunningham, Upper School Lead Teacher BS Biology, Bridgewater College MS Biology, James Madison University High School Math, Science 20 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Shannon Maddox, Lower School Lead Teacher
Private Preschool Owner/Teacher Kindergarten 8 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Angie Stough
BA Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberty University Kindergarten 3 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Bev Kendrick
BA Early Childhood Education, Lynchburg College 1st Grade 30+ years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Stacy Hackett
AS Accounting, National College BS Multidisciplinary Studies, Liberty University 3rd Grade 15 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Ms. Jessie Rogers
BS Biology, Liberty University MS Biology, Virginia Tech 4th Grade 3 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Cynthia Spiggle
BS Liberty University MEd University of Virginia 5th Grade 25+ years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Christy Hurley
BS in Education from Liberty University 6th Grade 2 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mr. Josiah Cook
BA Biblical Studies, Liberty University MA Theological Studies, Liberty University 7th Grade [email protected] |
Mr. Peters
BA Science in History, Urbana State University
Master's Degree Curriculum and Instruction, Regent University
Middle School
15+ years teaching experience
[email protected]
BA Science in History, Urbana State University
Master's Degree Curriculum and Instruction, Regent University
Middle School
15+ years teaching experience
[email protected]
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Mrs. Ktina Kagel
AA Human Services, John Tyler Community College Math, PE, Specials 25+ years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Mary Beth Snyder
BS Nursing, Pensacola Christian College Specials, Electives 7 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Sandra Landry
BM Music Education, William Carey College MM Piano Pedagogy, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Music and Theater 40+ years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Dr. Geoffrey Hubler, School Chaplain
BA, West Chester University MDiv, Philadelphia Theological Seminary PhD, Coventry University in collaboration Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University Ordained presbyter and pastor since 1988 Currently pastor Christ Church, Appomattox Lifetime Member Oxford Union Debating Society Chapel services 23 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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OUR GOVERNING BODY
Cornerstone Christian Academy is an independent Christian and classical school that is governed by its school board. The Cornerstone School Board is elected by the members of the Cornerstone Christian Academy Parent Teacher Fellowship (CCAPTF) at designated meetings. Its policies are developed in harmony with the approved by-laws. Cornerstone acknowledges the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the true head of our school. We further acknowledge the authority of the Bible as the Word of God. As described in the by-laws of Cornerstone, the powers of the Cornerstone Christian Academy Parent Teacher Fellowship, the school board, executive committee, principal, headmistress, teachers and others should always and actively be subjected to the Lord Jesus Christ and the Bible through prayer, study, contemplation, and the godly wisdom of humility.
The Parent Teacher Fellowship sets a wonderful example of Christian service. The officers mobilize and represent the many volunteers who do so much to help and and enrich the school.
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Cornerstone Christian Academy School Board
2024-2025 Matt Torrence, Chair Bob Dunnam, Vice Chair Kirk Corders, Treasurer Kelly Cole Chrissy Martin Susan Shorter Clara Jo Cunnigham, Secretary |
Parent Teacher Fellowship Officers
2023-2024 Chrissy Martin, President Rebecca Goin, Vice President Dixie Martin, Treasurer Kathy Dickerson, Secretary Leanne Carter, Parent Liaison Tammy Stratton, Parent Liaison |