CCA Office
Chief Administrative Officer: Rhonda Pennington
Chief Operations Officer: Kristi Allard
Chief Operations Officer: Kristi Allard
- Masters: Education Administration
- Bachelors: Education
- Experience:
- Educator, Principal, District Administrator
- National & International Experience:
- Working with Experts in Education Providing Professional Development for Educators/Administrators through the National Association of Middle Level Educators (Association of
- Masters: Education Administration
- Bachelors: Education
- Experience:
- Educator, Principal, District Administrator
- National & International Experience:
- Working with Experts in Education Providing Professional Development for Educators/Administrators through the National Association of Middle Level Educators (Association of Middle Level Educators)
Community
- Online Davis Economic Educator Award
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Board President Secretary
- Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Board President
Chief Operations Officer: Kristi Allard
Chief Operations Officer: Kristi Allard
Chief Operations Officer: Kristi Allard
- Bachelor's of Science
- Indiana State University School of Health and Human Performance
- Over Eighteen Years Experience:
- Office Administration, Materials Management, Buyer, Finance, Data Entry
Administrative Assistant: Ashley Banks
Chief Operations Officer: Kristi Allard
Administrative Assistant: Ashley Banks
- Associate’s of Applied Science,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Certificate in Criminal Justice,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Experience:
- Six years Office Administration
- Eight years School Bus Driving
- Over ten years of school, classroom setting experience
- Five years at CCA
Kindergarten
Kindergarten: Tyla Thomas
- Master´s Degree: Curriculum & Instruction,
Western Governors University
- Bachelor's of Education:
- Early Childhood Education/Mild Intervention, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
- Twenty years experience
- Previous Teaching Experience:
- Preschool
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
- CPR Certified
Primary Teachers
First Grade: Danielle Cutter
First Grade: Danielle Cutter
First Grade: Danielle Cutter
- Bachelor's Degree
- Elementary Education,
Indiana University Southeast
- Twelve years experience
- Eleven years at CCA
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
First Grade: Michele Hopper
First Grade: Danielle Cutter
First Grade: Danielle Cutter
- Bachelor of Arts
- Psychology,
Hanover College
- Elementary Education Certification, Hanover College
- Associates Degree:
- Early Childhood Education,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Twenty-two years of experience
- Eight years at CCA
- Previous Teaching Experience:
- Preschool
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
- CPR Certified
Second Grade: Kylee Ashbury
First Grade: Danielle Cutter
Second Grade: Kylee Ashbury
- Bachelor's Degree
- Psychology,
Western Governors University
- Six years teaching experience
- Two years at CCA
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
- CPR Certified
Third Grade: Natalie Brubaker
Third Grade: Natalie Brubaker
Third Grade: Natalie Brubaker
- Bachelor's Degree
Healthcare Administration,
Purdue University Global
- Graduated as Suma Cum Laude
- Transition to Teaching, Teachers of Tomorrow
- Four years of teaching experience
- Three years at CCA
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
- CPR Certified
Third Grade: Melissa Tunny
Third Grade: Natalie Brubaker
Third Grade: Natalie Brubaker
- Master's Degree
Indiana University School of Education
- Seven years at CCA
- Over thirty years teaching experience
- Virtual online instructor for State of Indiana over sixteen years
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
Intermediate Teachers
Fourth Grade: Angela Hutchinson
Fourth Grade: Angela Hutchinson
Fourth Grade: Angela Hutchinson
- Masters Degree
- K-8 Computer Science and Technology, Oklahoma Christian University
- Bachelor's Degree
- K-6 Elementary Education, Indiana University Southeast
- Associates Degree
- Science of Education,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Early Literacy Endorsement Pk-5
- Twenty-two years experience in education
- Eleven years at CCA
- Previous
- Masters Degree
- K-8 Computer Science and Technology, Oklahoma Christian University
- Bachelor's Degree
- K-6 Elementary Education, Indiana University Southeast
- Associates Degree
- Science of Education,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Early Literacy Endorsement Pk-5
- Twenty-two years experience in education
- Eleven years at CCA
- Previous Teaching Experience:
- Pre-K, First Grade
- Google Level 1 and 2 Certified
- Indiana Master Naturalist
- STEM Coach
- Indiana STEM Ecosystem WESC Region 2 Advisory Board Member
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
- CPR/AED Certified
Fifth Grade: Lesa McGarvey
Fourth Grade: Angela Hutchinson
Fourth Grade: Angela Hutchinson
- Principal Certification,
Indiana Wesleyan University
- Graduate Degree,
Indiana Wesleyan University
- Undergraduate Degree,
Indiana University Southeast
- Twenty years of teaching experience,
Previous grades taught:
Title l- K-6
Grades taught: K-3, 5 & 6 - One year at CCA
- Orton Gillingham (OG) trained
- LETRS trained,
Subjects taught:
- Principal Certification,
Indiana Wesleyan University
- Graduate Degree,
Indiana Wesleyan University
- Undergraduate Degree,
Indiana University Southeast
- Twenty years of teaching experience,
Previous grades taught:
Title l- K-6
Grades taught: K-3, 5 & 6 - One year at CCA
- Orton Gillingham (OG) trained
- LETRS trained,
Subjects taught: Phonics, Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies - Previously coached Volleyball & Track
- CPR Certified
Middle School
Science & French Instructor: Megan Meadors
Science & French Instructor: Megan Meadors
Science & French Instructor: Megan Meadors
- Masters of Arts,
Northern Kentucky University
- Bachelors in French,
Northern Kentucky University
- Ten years teaching experience
- First year at CCA
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
- CPR Certified
Mathematics: Josh McClure
Science & French Instructor: Megan Meadors
Science & French Instructor: Megan Meadors
- Bachelors of Arts:
- Theological Studies, Boyce College
- Five years of Experience
- Certified in Math, Science, & History
- College & Career Readiness for CCA
- Level 1 Google Certified
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
Language Arts: Rebecca Meyerhoff
Science & French Instructor: Megan Meadors
Language Arts: Rebecca Meyerhoff
Social Studies: Pete Swango
Science & French Instructor: Megan Meadors
Language Arts: Rebecca Meyerhoff
- Masters of Arts:
- Organizational Leadership (MAOL), Indiana Wesleyan University
- Bachelors of Arts:
- Organizational Leadership & Supervision,
Purdue University
- Five Years, Assistant Director / Director of HR
- Ivy Tech Madison & Columbus
- Fourteen years coaching
- Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
- Two years at CCA
Resource Teachers
Reading Specialist: Aubrey McClure
Reading Specialist: Aubrey McClure
Reading Specialist: Aubrey McClure
- Masters of Arts
- Reading with an emphasis in Elementary Education,
Grand Canyon University
- Bachelors of Arts
- Cultural Anthropology, Hanover College
- Six years of Experience
- Previous Teaching Experience:
- Kindergarten
- Middle School Science
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
Literacy Coach: Laurie Hatton
Reading Specialist: Aubrey McClure
Reading Specialist: Aubrey McClure
- Masters Degree,
Indiana University Southeast
- Bachelor's Degree,
Ball State University
- Indiana Professional Educator's License: General Elementary 1-6 7/8 non-departmental, Kindergarten Endorsement, Early Literacy Endorsement
- 30+ years experience all grades K-5
- Taught at Southwestern Elementary School for 25 years
- Taught at
- Masters Degree,
Indiana University Southeast
- Bachelor's Degree,
Ball State University
- Indiana Professional Educator's License: General Elementary 1-6 7/8 non-departmental, Kindergarten Endorsement, Early Literacy Endorsement
- 30+ years experience all grades K-5
- Taught at Southwestern Elementary School for 25 years
- Taught at Rykers' Ridge Elementary 5 years.
- Worked with First Steps of Indiana - Developmental Therapist and Intake Coordinator
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
- CPR Certified
Title: Teresa Stucker
Reading Specialist: Aubrey McClure
Special Education: Rene Cox
- Master's of Science
- Elementary Education, w/ Language Arts and Kindergarten Endorsements,
Indiana University Southeast
- Over thirty years of experience
- Nine years at CCA
- Previous Teaching Experience
- K-6 Math and Language Arts
- First, Fourth - Sixth Grade Science
- Fourth Grade Social Studies
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) t
- Master's of Science
- Elementary Education, w/ Language Arts and Kindergarten Endorsements,
Indiana University Southeast
- Over thirty years of experience
- Nine years at CCA
- Previous Teaching Experience
- K-6 Math and Language Arts
- First, Fourth - Sixth Grade Science
- Fourth Grade Social Studies
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
- CPR Certified
Special Education: Rene Cox
Reading Specialist: Aubrey McClure
Special Education: Rene Cox
- Master's of Education,
Indiana Wesleyan University
- Bachelor’s of Secondary English Language Arts,
Indiana University Southeast
- Twenty years teaching Experience in:
English Language Arts,
Early Childhood Education, Business, & Accounting
- Over ten years experience in
Extra-Curricular Events:
Spell Bowl Coordinator & Coach: 10 yea
- Master's of Education,
Indiana Wesleyan University
- Bachelor’s of Secondary English Language Arts,
Indiana University Southeast
- Twenty years teaching Experience in:
English Language Arts,
Early Childhood Education, Business, & Accounting
- Over ten years experience in
Extra-Curricular Events:
Spell Bowl Coordinator & Coach: 10 years
Academic Super Bowl Coordinator & Coach: 3 years
Yearbook & Publications: 10 years
Middle School Tennis: 10 years
Enrichment programming: 3 years
Hanover College Summer Academy Coordinator
- First year at CCA
Specials
Librarian: Laverne Kelley
Gardening Instructor: Melinda Williams
- Masters Degree
- Elementary Education,
University of Louisville
- Bachelors Degree
- Elementary Education, Georgetown College
- Fifty years experience
- Fifth Grade: Thirty-three years
- K-8
- Kentucky Lifetime Teaching Certificate
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
Gardening Instructor: Melinda Williams
Gardening Instructor: Melinda Williams
- Early Childhood Education,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Ten+ years of experience
- Two years at CCA
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
- CPR Certified
Healthy Minds & Body Instructor: Rachel Schafer
Healthy Minds & Body Instructor: Rachel Schafer
- Associates Degree:
General Studies,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Four years experience
- Two years at CCA
- CPR Certified
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Music Instructor: Robert Reynolds
Music Instructor: Robert Reynolds
Music Instructor: Robert Reynolds
- Co-founder of the Mavericks; winning:
- One Grammy Award
- Two Country Music Association Awards
- Three Academy of Country Music Awards
- South Dade High School Graduate
- Six years experience at CCA
- Five years experience in teaching
- Five years experience in Teaching / Mentoring in Recording & Songwriting
- Experience in teaching in Eu
- Co-founder of the Mavericks; winning:
- One Grammy Award
- Two Country Music Association Awards
- Three Academy of Country Music Awards
- South Dade High School Graduate
- Six years experience at CCA
- Five years experience in teaching
- Five years experience in Teaching / Mentoring in Recording & Songwriting
- Experience in teaching in Europe in the 2000's
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
Art Instructor: Lara Dempler
Music Instructor: Robert Reynolds
Music Instructor: Robert Reynolds
- Early Childhood Education,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Training in Special Education and Trauma Intervention Certified Instructional Support
- Twenty-eight years of experience
- Twelve years at CCA
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
support staff
Interventionist: Laverne Kelley
Instructional Assistant: Brittany Hitchel
Instructional Assistant: Lara Dempler
- Masters Degree:
- Elementary Education, University of Louisville
- Bachelors Degree
- Elementary Education, Georgetown College
- 48+ years experience
- Fifth Grade: 33 years
- K-8
- Kentucky Lifetime Teaching Certificate
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
Instructional Assistant: Lara Dempler
Instructional Assistant: Brittany Hitchel
Instructional Assistant: Lara Dempler
- Early Childhood Education,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Training in Special Education and Trauma Intervention Certified Instructional Support
- Twenty-eight years of experience
- Twelve years at CCA
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
Instructional Assistant: Brittany Hitchel
Instructional Assistant: Brittany Hitchel
Instructional Assistant: Brittany Hitchel
- Associate of Science:
General Studies/ Psychology,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Southern Indiana School Bus Driver Academy
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
- Three years at CCA
Instructional Assistant: Rachel Schafer
Instructional Assistant: Melinda Williams
Instructional Assistant: Brittany Hitchel
- Associates Degree:
General Studies,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Four years experience
- Two years at CCA
- CPR Certified
Instructional Assistant: Melinda Williams
Instructional Assistant: Melinda Williams
Instructional Assistant: Melinda Williams
- Associates Degree:
Early Childhood Education,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Over ten years of experience
- Two years at CCA
KITCHEN & MAINTENANCE
Kitchen Director: Catherine Deen
Custodial/Maintenance Assistant: Bill Gregg
Kitchen Director: Catherine Deen
Cook: Kayla Ferguson
Custodial/Maintenance Assistant: Bill Gregg
Kitchen Director: Catherine Deen
- Associates of Applied Science ,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Four years Food Service Experience
- Four years at CCA
- Safe Serve Certified
- CPR Certified
Head Custodian: Brenda Smith
Custodial/Maintenance Assistant: Bill Gregg
Custodial/Maintenance Assistant: Bill Gregg
Custodial/Maintenance Assistant: Bill Gregg
Custodial/Maintenance Assistant: Bill Gregg
Custodial/Maintenance Assistant: Bill Gregg
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
Transportation
Bus Driver: Patty Spillman
Bus Driver: Patty Spillman
Bus Driver: Patty Spillman
Nineteen years CDL experience
Seven years driving at CCA
Bus Driver: Bill Gregg
Bus Driver: Patty Spillman
Bus Driver: Patty Spillman
Forty-two years CDL experience
Seven years driving at CCA
Bus Driver: Ashley Banks
Bus Driver: Patty Spillman
Bus Driver: Ashley Banks
Eight years CDL experience
Five years driving at CCA
Bus Driver: Brittany Hitchel
Bus Driver: Brittany Hitchel
Bus Driver: Brittany Hitchel
Three years CDL experience
Three years driving at CCA
Bus Driver: Brenda Riley
Bus Driver: Brittany Hitchel
Bus Driver: Brittany Hitchel
Thirty-six years CDL experience
Two years driving at CCA
other services
Certified Medical Assistant: Kayla Ferguson
Kort Kids Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist
Certified Medical Assistant: Kayla Ferguson
- Associates of Applied Science :
Ivy Tech Community College
- Technical Certificate in Medical Assisting
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Ten years working in Family Practice Clinics
- CPR Certified
Community Liaison: Patty Lee
Kort Kids Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist
Certified Medical Assistant: Kayla Ferguson
- Seminary College Classes:
- Youth counseling, grief and suicide counseling, training in special education, trauma intervention certified instructional support
- Twenty years at CCA
- One year at Anderson Elementary
- Five years as student mentor
- Twenty-five years ordained Jr. High/High School youth pastor/counselor
- CPI (Crisis Prev
- Seminary College Classes:
- Youth counseling, grief and suicide counseling, training in special education, trauma intervention certified instructional support
- Twenty years at CCA
- One year at Anderson Elementary
- Five years as student mentor
- Twenty-five years ordained Jr. High/High School youth pastor/counselor
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
- TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) Coach
- National Disaster Preparedness
- Tornado Awareness Certified
- IN Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide Certifications:
- Suicide Prevention
- Internet Safety
- Identifying Abuse and Neglect
- Sexual Abuse Prevention
Behavioral Consultant: Rachel Anderson
Kort Kids Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist
Kort Kids Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist
- Bachelor’s Degree:
- Psychology,
Hanover College
- CPI Certified Instructor
- Trauma-informed Approach
- Nine years of behavior experience
- Six years at CCA
- TBRI Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained
- Corporation Test Coordinator
Kort Kids Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist
Kort Kids Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist
Kort Kids Occupational Therapist & Speech Therapist
Programs
After School Program, CLAW Director: Kayla Hogston
After School Program, CLAW Director: Kayla Hogston
After School Program, CLAW Director: Kayla Hogston
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Indiana Substitute license
- Certificate in Welding,
Ivy Tech Community College
- Over fourteen years experience with students
- One year at CCA
Athletic Director: Scott Davidson
After School Program, CLAW Director: Kayla Hogston
After School Program, CLAW Director: Kayla Hogston
- Bachelor's of Communication, Indiana State University
- Over Fifteen years of youth and adult sports programming
- IHSAA licensed official since 1989
- Three years at CCA
