Director. Superintendent.
Shannon Mitchamore
Send EmailOur Director's commitment to students, parents, and the community is demonstrated in her passion for the classroom. She understands that no two students enter a classroom with identical abilities, experiences, or needs. Culture, language proficiency, background knowledge, learning style, readiness to learn, and other dynamics can vary widely.
Her experience teaching differentiated and direct instruction takes each student’s unique goals, interests, and needs into account, creating effective instruction and activities to accommodate them.
Education
University of Houston: Bachelor of Science Psychology, classes on Human Development with an emphasis in counseling.
University of Houston: Second degree, BA in English Literature, pending.
Experience
10 years of volunteer work in both women’s and children’s ministries.
10 years in public and private school instruction both college preparatory and special education. Classroom instruction includes the following: Social Studies, Honors English, Writing for College and Career, Journalism, Speech, Teen Leadership, Art, Special Education: ELAR and Inclusion.
2 years Dell Computer Corporation, Finance Associate, Higher Education K-12
2 years Dell Computer Corporation, Software Analyst
Special Education, Cade Middle School
Certifications:
Special Education EC-12, Intern Certificate
Professional Development:
Over 72 hours of professional development: Education Practices for Students with Learning Disabilities and Emotional/Social Disorders, Education Practice for Students with Cognitive Disorders, Classroom Management; Capturing The Visual, Auditory & Kinesthetic Learner, How The Brain Learns, Engaging Students, Time Management in the Classroom, Components of Effective Lesson Planning, Formal Assessment, Mental Health Issues in Schools, Questioning Strategies and Feedback, Teaching Strategies that Work, Technology in the Classroom, Reading for the Secondary Teacher, Understanding the TEKS, Child Development and Motivation to Learn, Components of Effective Instruction, Reading for the Elementary Teacher, Teaching English Language Learners, The Texas Educator Code of Ethics, Differentiating Instruction, Preparing for the Profession, Special Populations in the Classroom, Characteristics of Effective Teachers, Special Education in the General Education Classroom, Applying Cl Mgmt Strategies and Techniques, Techniques of Classroom Management, Theories of Classroom Management, Community of Learners, Field Observation and Reflection.
Shannon has two children, is active in her community and has volunteered in the children’s ministry.
Having raised her own children in both public school and home school, Mrs. Nalls understands why parents choose CCS. She is a published author, professional editor, political activist, has worked in many various business environments, and spent time as a stay-at-home wife and mom.
As assistant to the director and acting Principal, Mrs. Nalls serves as the Parent Liaison and Education Coordinator of Crossroads Christian School.
Under the direction of our Director and Principal, Mrs Nalls serves as an educational leader in the planning, coordination, and directing of activities and programs related to the administration of CCS.
Mrs. Nalls assists in the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities. She interprets and implements the curriculum program while considering individual school needs. Additionally, she assists in providing leadership to the professional staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short range plans for the school.
Her role as Education Coordinator is a dual role. In the classroom Mrs. Nalls is the high school English instructor and serves as liaison between teachers, parents, students, and administrators. On the Administrative side, she coordinates student enrollment and placement, creating and managing courses and academic records, and supports all areas of the instructional program.
Mrs. Nalls assists the principal in the overall administration of the school and assumes leadership of the school in the absence of the principal.
Assists in the supervision of student enrollment, records, and attendance.
Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in professional growth programs.
Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy.
Supervises the reporting and monitoring of students, with follow-up student/parent contact where necessary.
Has knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minors.
Overall, Mrs. Nalls implements successful programs for our students by helping parents get the information and support they need to ensure their child's academic and social success. She coordinates with administrators, families, teachers, and students to bridge the gap between home and school and supports our parent-school partnership.
Education
LeTourneau University, 2006 -- B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Education, Language Arts, and Social Studies
Experience
Middle School Language Arts
Staff Writer for Northeast Texan, an independent conservative newspaper
Certifications (prior certs)
4-8 Language Arts and Social Studies
Fitness Coach: Junior High
Kim Dunaway
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Instructional Aide: Elementary
Gina Fojt
Send EmailGina Fojt is a mentor and role model for each and every student. You can tell she wants to see our youth succeed both spiritually and academically by the way she takes every student to heart. Her influence, example and expertise are vital and share in the vision we have to impact the lives of each and every student here.
CREDENTIALS
Education:
Word Processing and Administrative Support
Experience:
Victoria Bank & Trust: Data Entry Clerk II, Proof Department, 6 years
Regional Steel Products: Accounting Supervisor, 7 years
VISD: Substitute, 2 years
Volunteer:
Cobra Homeschool Volleyball coach
Camp Counselor, Camp Bandina
Co-coordinator for VBS
Her experiences with education, volunteer work and parenting bring her to this school.
She is an active member of her church, has 3 children and has been married for 17 years.
Over 5 years volunteer work in children’s ministries and, in her spare time, is also a caregiver. She loves teaching, camping and volleyball and loves being a servant of the Lord!
Instructional Aide: Elementary
Amy Folbre
I love Crossroads Christian School because…
“As a parent and employee, it is clear we are here to foster a life-long love of education through each child’s unique learning style. Every day I am reminded of how blessed I am to be working with other dedicated Christian educators.“
Education and Training:
Military Veteran
Education Paraprofessional Certification
Various Data and Word Processing
Experiences:
PC Wholesale, San Antonio: Sales Manager/Marketing
USAA, San Antonio: New Member Sales
Pawnee ISD: Long-term Sub., Librarian, HR and Payroll
After School Care Coordinator
Three Rivers ISD: Substitute
Volunteer:
Served on Church Vestry at St. Phillips Episcopal, Beeville
Sunday School and Cowboy Camp Mentor, Brush Country Cowboy Church
Personal:
Mrs. Folbre, her husband and three daughters live on a ranch in DeWitt County. Where they are involved in family oriented agricultural and livestock projects.
Making a positive difference in each child’s life is her everyday mission.
Russian as a Foriegn Language. 9th and 10th grade English
Oksana Greco
Education
Master of Arts: History and Social Sciences June 1993
Simferopol State University Simferopol, Ukraine
5-year Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
Experience
Teacher of Social Sciences Head of Preparatory Department
Kryvyi Rih Commercial College Ukraine August 1995 to July 2004.
Taught introductory courses in Sociology, Economics, and History of Culture, planning in administering instructional programs, motivating students to develop skills and knowledge needed for post graduate and career opportunities.
Lead and managed Preparatory Department, creating courses for post secondary education, retraining and career changing, planning and executing college marketing and PR campaigns.
Certifications (prior certs)
Social Studies Grades 4-8
History Grades 8-12
Social Studies Grades 8-12
Instructional Aide: Elementary
Laurene Hornstein
Education:
Bachelor of Science - Recreational Administration Southwest Texas State University now known as Texas State
Teaching Certification - University of Houston Victoria - elementary education
Experience:
*One year teacher’s aide Dudley Elementary School
*One year first grade teacher at Dudley Elementary School.
*Twenty-seven years teaching at Goliad ISD: 12 years in second grade and 15 years teaching fourth grade reading and writing.
She was a grant recipient for four years which allowed her fourth grade students to participate in writing instructional camps with The Writing Academy. In 2015, she was awarded “Innovator of the Year” by The Goliad Education Foundation for these grants.
Math and Science High School.
Glenn Howard
Lead teacher responsible for scheduling teachers and students, tracking student progress during placement. Communication with parents, students, staff, and administration. Developed curriculum to meet state and local standards of student achievement.
Initiated level system based on student progress to encourage student participation and success and to encourage improved student attendance.
Improved student performance to enhance better grades, improve self-respect and self-worth, set goals for future success and job market and future goals.
Managed and reviewed yearly campus improvement plan.
Consulted on Advisory Council and Attendance Improvement Board.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Biology/Chemistry Southwestern OSU
Experience
Lead Teacher
Science Club Sponsor
Science and Math with Laboratory Teaching Skills
Sylvan Learning Center; June 2015 to present
Secondary Science Teacher
Victoria ISD, August 1991 to June 2015
Secondary Science Teacher
Calhoun County ISD, August 1989 to June 1991
Certifications
Teacher Certification Texas A&I Kingsville
Instructional Aide: Special Ed., Resource, Inclusion and Mainstream Classrooms
Debra Jones
Send EmailMrs. Jones brings 30 years of public school experience to Crossroads Christian School where she worked with students of all levels in the mainstream classroom and various programs such as Inclusion, Ace and Life Skills.
She has specific training in Classroom Management, Job Coaching, Teen Poverty, Teen Suicide Prevention, Autism, CPI, Special Ed., ACE, 504, Computers, Front Office, Nurses Office and Math, Reading, Science and History.
Mrs. Jones is friendly, outgoing, reliable, dedicated and we are looking forward to working with her here at CCS!
We have added a new staff member to our family at Crossroads Christian School who has over 40 years of experience in all areas of academics. Analisa Kennedy came to us this year as a “Nana”, volunteering her time and skill set. When it was determined that we could benefit from her experience in Grant Writing, Curriculum Development, Special Education Modifications and Adaptions, Enrichment Development, Staff Development, Post Graduate and Military Programs, we knew she needed to be part of our staff.
Ms. Kennedy has a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Lutheran College with a major in Elementary Education, minors in History, English, and Geology. Her Master’s Degree of Curriculum and Instruction is from Corpus Christi Texas A & M. The portfolio of all of the workshops, trainings, and programs she has attended as well as conducted over the last 40 years is massive.
Mrs. Kennedy has taught grades 2nd thru running an alternative and credit rescue high school in Rockport, Texas. She also served as a Resident Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston Victoria for many years. She is well versed in the design and development of individual programs for children of all ages and abilities.
Mrs. Kennedy received the Corpus Christi Caller Times, South Texas Teacher of the Year in 1995 and was also recognized by Duck’s Unlimited International for the Wetland’s Curriculum, Cygnet, that she wrote for the environmental group. The Texas Education Agency also recognized Mrs. Kennedy for her ability to create individual programs designed to assist At Risk students to seek graduation with a purpose, Military, Trades Schools, College, or viable employment with in their interest and level.
Mrs. Kennedy welcomes conferences with parents as an effort to bridge the gap between parents, staff, curriculum, and student likes and dislikes.
So please feel free to contact her for conferences. She is on campus MTW
Stephanie Ledwig ~ Fitness Coach Grades 1-6Director/Instructor
Ledwig Dance Academy
In 2012, Stephanie choreographed the Victoria East High School Fine Arts Department musical, The Wizard of Oz. She was inducted into the VEHS International Thespian Society as an Honorary Member for her choreography in the musical. She also choreographed the VISD musical Little Shop of Horrors in 2013 and Willy Wonka in 2014. Stephanie is currently an instructor and choreographer with the Victoria East High School Golden Saber Dance Team. She has choreographed numerous competition dances for the dance team. Stephanie has received perfect scores for her choreography. In 2013 at the Austin Celebration Talent Competition, Stephanie's choreography for the junior company ballet dance won best choreography out of the entire competition. Stephanie choreographed field routines for the Nixon-Smiley HS Dance Team in 2014.
Stephanie brings the same passion she has for her individual students to Crossroads! At her dance studio, she strives to make dance fun for her dancers while teaching them proper technique, discipline, performance, and the latest dance moves. She encourages her staff to see the potential in every student and help them reach that potential in dance and in life. Her curriculum is personally created to maximize development. Together, our program teaches fitness to the individual. Our method will develop them in physical skills, emotional maturity, wellness and happiness.
- Bachelor's of Science in Communication at the University of Houston-Victoria
- Stephanie is on the provider list for VISD's off-campus PE program where students can receive PE credit.
Where your heart meets your feet
5803-B John Stockbauer Dr. Victoria, TX 77904 ledwigdanceacademy@mail.com (361) 541-6005
Reading Specialist: Dyslexia
Jennifer McAngus
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Education
M.S. Educational Leadership, August 2010 Lamar University
B.S. Business/Accounting emphasis May 1983 Louisiana Tech University
Certifications
Texas Principal Certificate Standards
Generalist grades 4-8
Generic special-education grades pre-K - 12
Elementary self-contained grades 1-8
Professional Development Appraisal System PDAS
Instruction Leadership Development ILD
Experience
coming soon...
Instructional Aide: Special Ed., Resource.
Cindy Morgan
Retired from VISD after 28 years of service, including:
Nursing (CNA)
Life Skills
Special Needs (PCD)
Ace Unit
One-on-One
Final 8 years as Student Success Facilitator
Started on-campus clubs such as:
Builder's Club
Grandparents raising Grandchildren
Watch Dogs (Dads of Greater Students)
Girl Scouts
Recycling
Kiwanis club - www.kiwanis.org/clubs/member-recoures/service/leadership
- Remain active as campus liaison for West H.S., Cade, and Howell Middle
Schools
ACTS Retreat facilitator for Special Needs and Adults
Volunteer Work
Christmas Bell Ringing
HEB Feast of Sharing
Kiwanis Bike Ride and Pancake Breakfast
Inclusion. Reading Intervention. Handwriting.
Marian Nichols
Send EmailMrs. Nichols has 40+ years’ experience in public school elementary education where she taught multiple grade levels and specialized in reading with various groups of children. In her spare time, she works at Sylvan Learning Center where she has spent 10+ years as a tutor in beginning reading, academic reading, and math with 2 years’ experience in iPad for Academic Reading.
CREDENTIALS
Education:
Baylor University, B.A., Elementary Education
Math and Science Junior High
Sabrina Risken
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Education:
Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
Certifications:
Certified. ESL certified
Experience:
MD Anderson cancer research. 9 years Public education.
More info coming soon…
Spanish: High School
Ellen Sauseda
more info coming soon
Instructional Aide. Sign Language.
Jessica Taylor
Send EmailJessica has been a Communication Facilitator in the public school programs for RDSPD students who are deaf and hard of hearing. She assisted with the language needs, communication access and instruction for these students which varied greatly.
Mr. Taylor is a native Texan and resident of Victoria for the last 20 years. He and his wife of ten years share three children, two of whom are in college and working successfully throughout the US. Mr. Taylor recently left the oilfield to pursue his lucrative passion of “flipping” vehicles by renovating them inside and out before reselling. His other hobbies include installing all types of electronic systems, volunteering with Cub Scouts and helping coach children’s basketball and baseball. He looks forward to being surrounded by others at Crossroads Christian who have opened their hearts to Jesus.
Hello....My name is Cheri Trlicek.(whoa....what a name ! Right?!.."Trill-la-check") I am elated that God has provided the way for me to teach at this amazing school. I am newly retired and ready to jump into teaching and learning with your children. I have thirty-two years experience in public education: 19 years at 3rd, 4th grade, 1 year in resource grades 2-5, and fourteen years in middle school with Social Studies/History and Avid and Teen Leadership. Teaching in my passion and my ministry, not my job. My Bachelor of Science degree is from the University of Houston with a specialization in English. I am passionate about learning new things and having fun. My last five years have given me opportunities to prepare kids for college while teaching the AVID curriculum and in counseling and instilling leadership skills in students.
I am a wife of 28 years , mother, daughter, sister and Christ follower. My husband and I serve in our church of Parkway Baptist. We have 3 beautiful children: Leah-25, Garrett-21, Devin-13 and our new son-in-law Dustin. I love cats, traveling, antiquing, finding ways to have fun and building relationships with people. I am an advocate for children and love to see them successful.
I am looking forward to meeting each of you in person.
Blessings!
- Cheri Trlicek
CREDENTIALS
Education:
Bachelor of Science – University of Houston
Certifications:
Certified
Experience:
Thirty-two years' experience in public education: 19 years at 3rd, 4th grade, 1 year in resource grades 2-5, and fourteen years in middle school with Social Studies/History and Avid and Teen Leadership. My last five years have given me opportunities to prepare kids for college while teaching the AVID curriculum and in counseling and instilling leadership skills in students.
Administrative Assistant. Office Manager.
Angelique Villareal
Send EmailMrs. Villarreal, affectionately known to the students as Miss V., has been a valuable asset since the doors first opened at Crossroads Christian. Her skills include everything from giving hugs to organizational renovation. As a mom to five CCS students, master multi-tasker, and the first smiling face you meet in the office, Miss V keeps the staff and school running smoothly.
English and History Junior High
Diane Wagner
Send EmailEducation
Bachelor of Science: Education. Minor: Reading and History. Texas State University, formerly Southwest Texas State
Experience
31 years of teaching including experience at Dudley, De Leon, Crain, and Cade. Grades 1-7; writing specialist/marketing.
Nominated Who's Who of American Teachers.
Nominated HEB Teacher of the Year.
Certifications
GT and ESL certified.
Stephanie Ledwig ~ Fitness Coach Grades 1-6