Meet the Staff
Stephanie Baker
Director
Stephanie has 25 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 12 years.
"I love working with the staff, children and parents! I love watching them all grow! I love being a part of the spiritual formation of children. I love leading others in this important mission of laying a foundation for the future.
Jaci Chapman
Administrative Assistant
Melanie Gibson
2nd & 3rd grade Social Studies & Writing
Melanie has 17 years of teaching experience and has been with Cornerstone for 9 years.
"I can weave my faith in through what I teach. The Christian environment that is present in this place creates a place where all children can learn and start their journey of faith and life well."
Morgan LaRue
1 year olds
Morgan has 3 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 3 years.
"I love the atmosphere, the love poured out over me and the students daily, and the constant encouragement and push to continue to grow."
Ann Nelson
Older 2 year olds
Ann has 48 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 12 years.
"I love that the teachers can start their day with prayer. I love the calm (as calm as it can be with 1 year olds through 3rd grade) and loving a loving atmosphere at Cornerstone. I love the family feeling and the fact that as we teach colors and shapes, we can tell our students who made those colors and shapes. I love teaching about God's creation of everything! Cornerstone is a great place to be!"
Susie Kamer
1st grade
Susie has 14 years of teaching experience and has been with Cornerstone for 4 years.
"I love the way Christian values and God's wisdom are interwoven into every aspect of learning. I believe children are given an unshakable foundation for their future at Cornerstone."
Liz Miller
2nd & 3rd grade Language & Reading and PreK-3rd grade PE
Liz has 35 years of teaching experience and has been with Cornerstone for 2 years.
"I love the flexibility and class size and the option of praying whenever necessary or if I feel like it!"
Glenda Kinney
Young 2 year olds
Glenda has 31 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 6 years.
"We are not just a staff. We are a family filled with love and care"
April Gibson
Extended Care
April has 15 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 11 years.
"I love everything about Cornerstone! The children, the teachers and Stephanie! It means so much to me to work in a Christian environment."
Tammi Glasgow
3 year olds
Tammi has 12 years of teaching experience and has been with Cornerstone for 10 years.
"I love the Christian environment. I love the families that are here. I love the kids that are respectful and eager to learn. I love the teachers and LOVE our administrator. We really are a school family!"
Brandi Dent
Pre-K
Brandi has 10 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 4 years.
"I love the strong Christian values of the teachers and families and the conscious discipline."
Britnee Baird
Young 2 year olds
Britnee has 9 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 5 years.
"I have the freedom to teach the children about Christ, and I know my child will learn more about Christ's love! I also love that my boss is willing to jump in and help instead of just telling us what to do. The ladies/teachers are great and loving both with the children and parents, and other teachers. It is a great atmosphere!"
Crystal Ussery
Pre-K
Crystal has 18 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 4 years.
"I love that I get to be a part of something special that our community here in Nolan county has. A Christian school to help grow children to love the Lord and to share His love with others."
Alice Gardner
Extended care
Alice has 20 years of teaching experience and has been with Cornerstone for 11 years.
"I love the Christian atmosphere and watching children's eyes light when learning new things. Children are a gift from God! I enjoy getting to love on these precious kids and getting to know them better. This is going to be a great year!"
Cynthia Duncan
Anywhere I am needed
Cynthia has 6 years of teaching experience and has been with Cornerstone for 6 years.
"I love the Christian atmosphere. The people are fun and a pleasant to work with; they are like family. I love meeting the children and their families and working with them."
Sarah Lara
2nd & 3rd grade math & science
Sarah has 14 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 2 years.
"I love the class size and the new friendships that I have made! I love how I am able to pray and teach my class the word!"
Annette Denton
Pre-K
Annette has 37 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 8 years.
"I love how the atmosphere is so loving and joyful!"
Kendal Kinney
Backup substitute
Kendal has 17 years of experience as a substitute teacher and has been with Cornerstone for 5 years.
"I love the beauty of teamwork, and the family loving every child that walks through the doors."
Heather Sauceda
3 year olds
Heather has 2 years of teaching experience and has been with Cornerstone for 2 years.
"I love the family atmosphere and teaching little minds."
Stella Garcia
Older 2 year olds
Stella has 6 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone 6 years.
"I love how we all get along just like family. I love to be able to watch the kids learn and change through the school year."
Jeanne Ellis
Kindergarten
Jeanne has 40 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 1 year.
"I love that I have the opportunity to teach in a Christian school. I feel very honored and blessed to be at Cornerstone."
Marla Mauzey
3 year olds
Marla has 1 year of teaching experience and has been with Cornerstone for 1 year.
"I love the community, goals and love that exists here. The staff is so caring and they want the best for each other as well as the children they teach. Cornerstone is such an encouraging place. Cornerstone strives to take the best care of children and teach them everything from their ABC's to love and God. I am so blessed to be here with amazing people who inspire me to be a great teacher!"
Tanya Monday
Early Childhood
Tanya has 7 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 1 year.
"I love that Cornerstone is a family with a passion for teaching children."
Holly Litton
3 year olds
Holly has 12 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 1 year.
"I love that the people I have met are so sweet, kind, and considerate. I feel blessed to be a part of such a great environment."
Carlie Sterling
4 year olds
Carlie has 3 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 1 year.
"Cornerstone is the most loving place I've ever had the privilege to work. Every person truly cares about being here, and they want to make a difference in the kids. I cannot wait to get started here and cannot imagine a better place for my family."
Carolyn Walker
Art
Carolyn has 40 years of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 3 years.
"I love the Christian atmosphere, how helpful the children are, and the warmth and friendly attitude that everyone here at the school has. Also, I am impressed by how the children take responsibility for their actions (if they spill something, they clean it up)
Dalia Rivera
1 year olds
Dalia has 1 year of teaching experience and has been at Cornerstone for 1 year.
"I love that the people who work here are really committed to their job. They are all very friendly and they make you feel welcome."