Vicky Freeman
Mrs. Freeman has been teaching for over 20 years and she currently teaches the fifth and sixth grades. She completed her Teaching and Art Education Degree from Calvin College. She enjoys scrapbooking, sewing, drawing, and, of course, riding her Harley.

Kayla Gardner
Mrs. Gardner has been teaching for over 20 years and she currently teaches the third and fourth grades. She completed her Elementary Education Degree from Mid-America Nazarene University. She enjoys cake decorating, reading, walking, and women’s ministries (Apples of Gold).

Lindsey Rohde
Mrs. Rohde has been teaching for 6 years, and currently teaches Pre-K and Kindergarten. She completed her Elementary Education Degree from Cornerstone University. She serves on the CCA Curriculum Committee and she enjoys being a mother to Naomi (A.K.A. Baby Sweet), reading, doting on her dog, working with youth alongside her husband, and of course, shopping.

Lisa Taylor
Mrs. Taylor currently teaches the first & second grades, and is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint where she obtained her degree in elementary education with three minors: language arts, social studies, and early childhood education.  She has also completed a course through the 4C in Signing With Young Children.  Mrs. Taylor interned at the Early Childhood Center of the University of Michigan-Flint.  She belongs to the Oakland County Reading Council and she serves on the CCA Curriculum Committee.  She has a passion for music - she plays two instruments, the flute and the piano; and she sings in her church choir.  She also enjoys any outdoor sports (she's the reigning badminton champion of the Taylor family!)

Isabelle Florence
Ms. Florence teaches Sign Language classes for all grades (Pre K - 8th).  Ms. Florence has been teaching since 1976. She attended Western Michigan University and graduated with a Social Work degree in 1984. Ms. Florence then went on to graduate school and received a dual Masters one in Speech Pathology/Audiology and another in Blind Rehabilitation Teaching, graduating with honors suma cum laude in 1987.  Ms. Florence has taught computer lab and language arts in a pre-k to 1st grade Montessori school. Ms. Florence has been teaching sign language and interpreter training courses at Mott Community College since 1990. Ms. Florence specializes in teaching deafblind and multiple handicapped individuals. Ms. Florence has been a speaker at numerous workshops, conventions, and camps. Ms. Florence is also involved in organizations such as American Association of the Deafblind, Self Help In Michigan Equalizing the Deafblind (SHIM=db), American Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Self Help for the Hard of Hearing. Ms. Florence is currently serving as President on the board of SHIM=db. Ms. Florence is a dedicated teacher and feels that everyone can learn regardless of any handicap or barrier to learning; everyone has a right to a successful education.

Erin Florence
Miss Florence is the Sign Language TA

Jonathan Anderson

While finishing his studies in Music Education at the University of Michigan - Flint, Mr. Anderson teaches our general music classes to the third through eighth grade students.  He has been teaching piano and vocal lessons for nine years and is convinced that learning music should be an interesting, exciting experience for students of any age.  He is the music director at his church, and loves mentoring kids in any way he can.

Samule & Lidia Placencio

Mr. & Mrs. Placencio teach Spanish to the 5th through 8th grade, Choir to the 3rd through 8th grade and chapel for the 1st & 2nd grade.  Samuel and Lidia met in 2005 while studying at Word of Life Bible Institute in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  While students, they both served in local churches teaching and discipling elementary and high school students.  Both were involved in teaching music (instrumental and choral) and in serving in the orchestra on campus and in praise bands at their local churches.  Samuel is a native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Lidia is a native of Flint, Michigan.  Both Samuel and Lidia were blessed to grow up in Christian homes.  Samuel came to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of eight.  Lidia trusted in Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of fourteen, at the Christian school she attended.  Samuel has been teaching guitar since 1999.  Lidia has been a part of the praise band at her church since 2000.  Samuel teaches acoustic, electric, classical and bass guitar.  He also plays saxophone, hand percussion and drums.  Lidia plays piano, guitar and saxophone.  Both Samuel and Lidia were educated in private schools.  They know the benefits of private schooling and are excited about Cornerstone Christian Academy and the opportunity to teach your children and to be a part of shaping their future. 

SuzAnne Penldey

Mrs. Pendley teaches Kindermusik to the Pre-K through 2nd grade students.  She operates Brava Music where she has been teaching Kindermusik for several years.  Kindermusik is an early childhood music program that engages the child in all areas of learning, and we are very excited to have Mrs. Pendley teaching Kindermusik at CCA.

Theresa Donnan

Mrs. Donnan teaches Gym Class for all grades at CCA.  She is a graduate of Trinity International University with a degree in K-12 Physical Education.  She is also a personal trainer and specializes in corrective exercise and clients with medical conditions such as diabetes and cancer.  She also teaches group fitness classes in all formats.  When she is not enganging in physical activity, she has a strong interest in children's literature, science, language and technology.