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 Angie Stough - K Rebecca Goin - Art, Physical Education Stacy Hacket - Music Ktina Kagel - Specials |
Grammar school (Schola Grammaticae)
students thrive in a setting in which most subjects are taught by a main "homeroom" teacher. Katie Arrington - 1st Lisa Fetty - 2nd Stacy Hackett - 3rd Sara Pemberton - 4th Cynthia Spiggle - 5th Shannon Maddox - 6th Rebecca Goin - Art, Physical Education Stacy Hackett - Music Ktina Kagel - Specials |
Middle School
(Schola Logicae) students begin to receive more varied and advanced courses. These courses are taught by a wider variety of teachers. Kelly Peters - Science, History Joshua Dewey - Literature, Science, PE Stacy Hackett - Music Kelly Kittle - Math |
High School
(Schola Rhetoricae) requires of our teachers the highest degree of specialization. Clara Jo Cunningham - Science Joshua Dewey - Literature, History, Rhetoric, Bible, PE Kelly Peters - Bible, Rhetoric, History Kelly Kittle - Math, Art Stacy Hackett - Music |
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Mrs. Clara Jo Cunningham, Head of School BS Biology, Bridgewater College MS Biology, James Madison University Upper School 20+ years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Shannon Maddox, Lead Teacher
Private Preschool Owner/Teacher 6th Grade 10 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Angie Stough
BA Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberty University Kindergarten 5 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Katie Arrington
BS Special Education, Elementary Education, and English, Liberty University 17 years teaching experience 1st Grade [email protected] |
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Mrs. Stacy Hackett
AS Accounting, National College BS Multidisciplinary Studies, Liberty University 3rd Grade, Music 17 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Sara Pemberton
BFA Painting and Printmaking, minor in art history, VCU 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. Kelly Kittle
BS Math, concentration in Education, VA Tech 18 years teaching experience Upper School [email protected] |
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Mr. Kelly Peters
BA Science in History, Urbana State University Master's Degree Curriculum and Instruction, Regent University Upper School 15+ years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mr. Joshua Dewey
BA Biblical Studies, Liberty University Upper School 3 years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Ktina Kagel
AA Human Services, John Tyler Community College Specials 25+ years teaching experience [email protected] |
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Mrs. Rebecca Goin
Associate's for Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy, CVCC Associate's Degree in Nursing, Centra College of Nursing BS Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing Art, Physical Education 4 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 20+ years teaching experience [email protected] |
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
2026-2027 Doug Pijanowski, Chair Melissa Small, Vice Chair Bob Dunnam Jane Harris Clara Jo Cunningham Shannon Maddox, Secretary |
Parent Teacher Fellowship Officers
2026-2027 Rebecca Goin, President Kim Pijanowski, Treasurer Kathy Dickerson, Secretary Mary Cangialosi, Parent Liaison Cynthia Spiggle, Teacher Liaison |