Director. High School English and History.
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 is a Texas Association of School Psychologists Affiliate and plans to pursue a Master's Degree in the near future.
Administrative Assistant. Office Manager.
Angelique Villarreal
Send EmailMrs. Villarreal, affectionately known 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.
Her role as Administrative Assistant and Office Manager is a dual role. As Administrative Assistant Mrs. Villarreal serves as liaison between teachers, parents, students, and the director. She coordinates student enrollment and placement, managing courses, academic records, and sensitive documents, supporting all areas of the instructional program. As Office Manager, she is responsible for most of the clerical work in the school, including a variety of documents (e.g., agendas, minutes, etc) for the purpose of communicating information and/or creating documentation in conformance with established guidelines. She is the point person for prayer, support, maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, and errands, all while answering correspondence, complaints and queries.
It’s no secret how amazing she is and we would be lost without her!
avillarreal@crossroadschristianvictoria.com
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
Instructional Aide: Elementary
Amy Folbre
Send EmailI 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
High School 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.
Russian as a Foriegn 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
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High School Math and Science. SAT Prep
Sara Hull
Send EmailHi my name is Sara Hull, this will be my first year working at Crossroads Christian School. I am from Victoria, Tx and have lived here my entire life. I am married and have two boys, one is eight years and old and the other is two. For the last two years I have been honored to have the opportunity to stay at home with my youngest child and am now excited to be working with children again. I am currently on the path to getting my teaching degree. I am blessed to be able to have the opportunity to work with children and spread the message of God.
Education:
Continuing in college
Many training hours in classroom management, positive discipline, and CPR and First Aid
Experience:
First Baptist Daycare lead teacher with experience of working with birth to five years old, 6 years
VISD pre-k teachers aide, 1 year
shull@crossroadschristianvictoria.com
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
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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...
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
Instructional Aid: Elementary. Drama Program Coordinator
Stephanie Petrash-Ross
Stephanie Petrash-Ross is a singer/songwriter, and experienced music teacher from Victoria, Texas. Stephanie is passionate about empowering and developing the creativity within students of all ages. For the last three years, she taught K-12th music, dance, vocals, guitar, drama, and Bible at Faith Academy. She has written and produced several plays providing a variety of opportunities for students to grow their gifts. Stephanie is the co-founder and lead singer of Southern Drive band, performing at local venues for over seven years. She and her five year old son Leslie love to explore the outdoors and travel together in their free time. Stephanie is excited about working with the children of CCS and is looking forward to a great year!
Junior High: Math and Science
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.
srisken@crossroadschristianvictoria.com
Instructional Aid: Elementary
Tori Sauseda
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Instructional Aid: Elementary
Jennifer Smith
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Teacher's Aid
Rane Villarreal
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