CCA Office

Chief Administrative Officer: Rhonda Pennington

Chief Operations Officer: Kristi Allard

rpennington@canaanca.com

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

rpennington@canaanca.com

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

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Chief Operations Officer: Kristi Allard

kallard@canaanca.com

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

avest@canaanca.com

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

Instructional Assistant: Alice Courtney

tthomas@canaanca.com

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

Instructional Assistant: Alice Courtney

acourtney@canaanca.com

Over sixteen years of experience with students
Three years at CCA
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained

Primary Teachers

First Grade: Danielle Cutter

dmesser@canaanca.com

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

mhopper@canaanca.com

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

kashbury@canaanca.com

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

nbrubaker@canaanca.com

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

mtunny@canaanca.com

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

ahutchinson@canaanca.com

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

ahutchinson@canaanca.com

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

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Fifth Grade: Lesa McGarvey

Fourth Grade: Angela Hutchinson

lmcgarvey@canaanca.com

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:

lmcgarvey@canaanca.com

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

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Middle School

Science: Megan Meadors

mmeadors@canaanca.com

Masters of Arts,

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelors in French,

Northern Kentucky University

Ten years teaching experience
First year at CCA

Mathematics: Josh McClure

josh@canaanca.com

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

rmeyerhoff@canaanca.com

Social Studies: Pete Swango

Language Arts: Rebecca Meyerhoff

pswango@canaanca.com

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
Fourtteen years coaching
- Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
- Two years at CCA

Resource Teachers

Reading Specialist: Aubrey McClure

amcclure@canaanca.com

Masters of Arts
Reading with an emphasis in Elementary Education,

Grand Canyon University

Bachelors of Arts
Cultural Anthropology, Hanover College
Eight years of Experience
Previous Teaching Experience:
Kindergarten
Middle School Mathematics
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained

Literacy Coach: Laurie Hatton

Reading Specialist: Aubrey McClure

lhatton@canaanca.com

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

lhatton@canaanca.com

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

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Title: Teresa Stucker

Reading Specialist: Aubrey McClure

Special Education: Rene Cox

tstucker@canaanca.com

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

tstucker@canaanca.com

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

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Special Education: Rene Cox

Reading Specialist: Aubrey McClure

Special Education: Rene Cox

rcox@canaanca.com

Specials

Librarian: Laverne Kelley

Healthy Minds & Body Instructor: Patty Lee

Gardening Instructor: Melinda Williams

lkelley@canaanca.com

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

Healthy Minds & Body Instructor: Patty Lee

Gardening Instructor: Melinda Williams

mwilliams@canaanca.com

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: Patty Lee

plee@canaanca.com

Seminary College Classes:
- Youth counseling, grief and suicide counseling, training in special education, trauma intervention certified instructional support
Twenty years experience at CCA
One year at Anderson Elementary
Six years as student mentor
Twenty-five years ordained Jr. High/High School youth pastor/counselor
CPI (Cr

plee@canaanca.com

Seminary College Classes:
- Youth counseling, grief and suicide counseling, training in special education, trauma intervention certified instructional support
Twenty years experience at CCA
One year at Anderson Elementary
Six 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

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Music Instructor: Robert Reynolds

rreynolds@canaanca.com

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

rreynolds@canaanca.com

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

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Art Instructor: Lara Dempler

Music Instructor: Robert Reynolds

ldempler@canaanca.com

Early Childhood Education,

Ivy Tech Community College

Training in Special Education and Trauma Intervention Certified Instructional Support
Twenty-eight years of experience
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained

support staff

Student Mentor: Patty Lee

plee@canaanca.com

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 Preve

plee@canaanca.com

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

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Behavior Consultant: Rachel Anderson

randerson@canaanca.com

Bachelor’s Degree
- Psychology,

Hanover College

CPI Certified Instructor
Trauma-informed Approach
Seven years of behavior experience
TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained

Interventionist: Laverne Kelley

lkelley@canaanca.com

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

ldempler@canaanca.com

Early Childhood Education,

Ivy Tech Community College

Training in Special Education and Trauma Intervention Certified Instructional Support
Twenty-eight years of experience
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) trained
TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) trained