

Educating Minds ~ Transforming Hearts for Christ
Administration

Mrs. Jennifer Chase
School Administrator
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MS Non-Profit Administration & Social Work, University of Kansas
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BS Social Work, Kansas State University
Mrs. Chase brings nearly 30 years of Christian ministry and educational leadership experience, and carries a contagious enthusiasm and authentic passion for Christian worldview education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Kansas State University and a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Administration and Social Work from the University of Kansas. Mrs. Chase served as the Director of the Braided Cord Cooperative, which provides educational opportunities and community for homeschool families in the Greater Binghamton, NY region. Mrs. Chase has taught as an adjunct professor at Davis College in Johnson City, NY, and served on the Board of Trustees at Davis College. She previously worked as a professional counselor for the Christian Counseling Center in Johnson City, NY and served as the Executive Director of the Pregnancy Crisis Center in Wichita, KS. Mrs. Chase has traveled nationally to speak at Christian education conventions, women’s conferences, marriage retreats, fundraising banquets, Christian colleges and churches.
Mrs. Chase has been married to her husband, David, for 29 years. They are active members of Gracepoint Church in Vestal, NY. Two of the Chase's daughters have graduated from RCCA and attend Cairn University and Clarks Summit University respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Chase's two younger daughters attend RCCA. Mrs. Chase's favorite things are God's Word, laughter, a really good book, basketball, and leading others in encouragement to find their passions and gifts from God - to discover ways they can be the very best in all that they endeavor on this side of heaven - especially while parenting and teaching children.
Faculty & Staff

Mrs. Melissa Brink
2nd Grade Teacher
BS Elementary Education & Bible,
Clarks Summit University
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Mr. Mike Demetros
7th-12th Boys' Health Teacher
M.Ed, Special Education,
University of New Mexico; B.S. Physical Education, Ithaca College

Miss Ashley Lane
PreK3 & PreK4
Bachelors of Religious Education,
Concentration in Counseling, Davis College

Mrs. Leslie Meyers
9th-12th Math Teacher;
School Guidance Counselor;
Class of 2024 Advisor
MS Education / Curriculum Development,
SUNY Cortland
MA Counseling, Clarks Summit University
BS Education / Math, SUNY Cortland

Mrs. Kathy Platz
7th-12th Grade Science
Class of 2023 Advisor
MS Occupational Therapy, Boston University
BA Chemistry/Science, Gordon College

Mrs. Jill Smith
4th Grade Teacher
MS Elementary Education; BS Music Education
Pensacola Christian College

Mr. James Head
Athletic Director
Bachelors of Religious Education,
Concentration in Organizational Leadership, Davis College

Mrs. Christine Lane
7th-12th English; Creative Writing; Student Council Advisor
BA English & Elementary Education,
Houghton College

Miss Kelly Peters
Elementary Teacher Aide
Bachelors of Religious Education,
Concentration in Early Education, Davis College

Mrs. Sandra Rising
Kindergarten
BS in Elementary Education & Bible,
Clarks Summit University

Mrs. Lisabeth Colton
6th Grade Teacher
M.Ed. Curriculum Design and Mathematics,
Concordia University
BS Early Secondary Math Education,
Faith Baptist Bible College, SUNY Cortland

Mrs. LuAnne Ferrill
7th-12th History; Debate; Speech
BS Social Studies & Secondary Education, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Mrs. Judy Hermanovitch
5th Grade Teacher
M.Ed, Cabrini College
B.S. Education, Temple University

Mrs. Kristie Kreis
K-12th Art Teacher
B.S. in Physical Therapy
B.A.in Psychology from the University of Buffalo

Miss Denise Maassen
Middle School Math; Spanish I-IV
MS Education Administration,
Bob Jones University
BA German, Bob Jones University

Mr. Jerry Platz
7th-12th Bible,
7th-12th Computer Applications, Physics
B.S Life Sciences & Biochemistry
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M.Div, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

Mrs. Ginny Shea
PreK-12th PE Teacher
Elementary Teacher Aide
JV Girls' Basketball Coach
B.S. Early Childhood Education
& Elementary Education,
Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama
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Mrs. Dominica Woolsey Rising
Aftercare Coordinator;
Preschool Teacher's Aide
B.S. Liberty University
Lunchroom Volunteers
Mrs. Becky DePriest
Mrs. Sandy Griffis
Dr. Alyssa Leonard
Mr. Gregg Lissner
Jackie Sanders
Terri Sanders
Mr. Tom Slawta
Mrs. Brita Terry
Mrs. Sherry Hessler
Mrs. Michaela Wyse
Mrs. Victoria Lethbridge
Substitute Teachers
Mrs. Becky DePriest
Mrs. Sandy Griffis
Dr. Alyssa Leonard
Dr. Benjamin Luce
Mrs. Jill McFadden
Mr. Tom Slawta
Mr. Eddie Smith
Mrs. Tiffany Swan
Pastor Tim Swan
Mrs. Brita Terry
Other School Volunteers
Mr. Randy Hessler- Building Maintenace
Mr. Larry Griffis- Athletic Bus Driver
Mrs. Alyssa Leonard- PTO Director
Mr. Joe Leonard- Lawn Maintenance
