Our 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 (previous)
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 is a Texas Association of School Psychologists Affiliate and plans to pursue a Master's Degree in the near future.
Instructional Aid
McKaylah Almanzar
EXPERIENCE:
Creative World Day School - Classroom Aid
Aided teachers in classes ranging from age groups newborn to 8 year olds.
Head of After School Care.
Summer Program — Lead Teacher
Designed constructive curriculum for the children that was both enriching and entertaining.
I accompanied them on field trips, arranged Bible studies and co-led chapels.
Private In Home Caregiver
Short term caregiver for a husband and wife with Parkinson's Disease, as well as their daughter with special needs.
My duties included housecleaning, preparing meals, organizing errands, and teaching their daughter social skills.
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Assistant teaching in formal and informal settings
Classroom Control
Communication via face to face, email and phone call
CPR/FIRST AID Certified
Customer Service
Data Entry
Event Planning/Coordinating Organizing
Valid Drivers Licence
Various Computer Programs such as Excel, Word, etc.
Worship Leading
EDUCATION:
International House of Prayer University, Studied Worship and Theology.
Math
Nathan Bowers
Education
Master of Computer Science: University of Houston Victoria
Bachelor of Science: University of Houston Victoria
Bachelor of Mathematics: University of Houston Victoria
Associates General Studies Science: Victoria College
Associates General Studies Arts: Victoria College
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!
gfojt@crossroadschristianvictoria.com
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.
afolbre@crossroadschristianvictoria.com
Junior HIgh: Math and Science
JD Folbre
Education
B.S., Animal Science, Southwest Texas State University
Pending: Masters for Adult Education from Texas A&M Kingsville
Experience
I am a graduate of New Braunfels High School and Texas State, where I earned a degree in Animal Science. I have a diverse background which includes working for the Texas AgriLife Extension Service as the Ag & Natural Resource Agent for Karnes County. In that role, I designed and implemented educational programs for adult and youth programs. Currently, I work for Marathon Oil as a Production Operator in the Eagle Ford Shale.
I am married to Amy Folbre, who teaches First Grade here at Crossroads Christian School, and we have 3 daughters named Megan, Mary Jane & Molly.
Instructional Aide: Elementary
Angelica Garza
More info coming soon:
Pursuing associates degree.
Russian as a Foreign Language. Algebra
Oksana Greco
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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
oksana@crossroadschristianvictoria.com
Junior High: English and History
Laura Goff
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Education
Magna cum laude: Victoria High School
AA Victoria College
BSED University of Houston Victoria
Certifications
Elementary self-contained grades 1-8
Elementary English grades 1-8
English as a Second Language Supplemental grades 1-8
Gifted and Talented
More info coming soon....
IT and Media Consultant
Karalyn Homan
Education:
Bachelor of Science Inter. Studies University of Houston-Victoria, 2009
Experience:
15 years in education
CURRICULUM DESIGN
SYSTEM DESIGN
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
PRINT & GRAPHIC DESIGN
EMOTIONAL & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Certifications:
TExES/ExCET Certified 2009
CRLA Level III Certified 2007
15 years of tutoring elementary to graduate level students, both privately and professionally
(ie Academic Center at UHV and Sylvan Learning Center).
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!
djones@crossroadschristianvictoria.com
School Lunch Coordinator
Jennifer Lopez
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(361)212-0683
Certifications
Educational Aide I
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: Elementary. PE. Dance.
Erin Montez
More info coming soon...
Instructional Aide: Elementary
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
High School: Math and Science
Rick Streeter
Mr. Streeter started teaching in 1989 and has been teaching for 36 years and spent 31 of those years with VISD. He has a paramedic background and also worked with severe at-risk students at Mitchell Guidance Center.
Eager to bring secondary students into the twenty-first century using a unique combination of education experience coupled with 23 years as a paramedic, both active and teaching, and 36 years of public school service.
- Holds a BS Ed in Chemistry
- Licensed Texas Paramedic
- Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in students.
Education, Honors, and Certifications
BS Ed. Chemistry
Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 1984
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
Provisional Certifications
Texas Teacher 6-12 Chemistry
Texas Teacher 6-12 Physical Science
Texas Teacher 6-12 Government
Texas Licenses
Paramedic
Emergency Medical Services Instructor (EMSI)
Experience
- Science Teacher, Stroman, Memorial and West High Schools, Mitchell Guidance Center, East High School Victoria Ind. School Dist. August 1989 until Present Pre-AP & AP Chemistry, Pre-AP & Academic Physics, Pre-AP & Academic Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Government, Asst. Tennis Coach
- Home Bound Instructor, Gonzales Ind. School Dist. August 1988 - May 1989.
- Computer Teacher, Cotulla Junior High, Cotulla Ind. School Dist. August 1985 - May 1988
- Science Teacher, Lockhart High School, Lockhart Ind. School Dist. August 1984 – May 1985 Pre-AP Chemistry, Chemistry, Physical Science
Key Qualifications
Certified in Secondary Chemistry, Physical Sciences, and Government.
Certified in Emergency Medical Services Instruction including Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biology, and Neurology.
Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct inter-curricular activities.
Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.
Elementary Education
Diane Vancleave
Education
Master of Education: South West Texas University
Bachelor of Science: South West Texas University
Double Major Elementary Education K-8 Special Education K- age 21
Experience
VISD 1989-2017
Certifications:
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Grades (PK-12)
Elementary English
Grades (1-8)
Elementary Self-Contained
Grades (1-8)
Early Childhood Education-Handicapped
Grades (PK-6)
Emotionally Disturbed
Grades (PK-12)
Language and/or Learning Disabled
Grades (PK-12)
We are so happy to welcome Lisa Vasquez as our high school math instructor!
Lisa will be offering both classroom and virtual instruction for all high school math courses.
Bachelor of Science University of Houston Victoria, Mathematics.
14 years teaching instruction
More info soon!
