Faculty
The school is blessed to have a group of teachers who are enthusiastic about their subject matter, care deeply about each student, are committed to modeling Christ in their lives and are determined to learn and apply the Classical model of education in new and better ways each year. We consider our faculty to be our greatest strength, and many of our teachers have been on staff for most of the school’s existence. Through the care and nurturing of the students by our faculty, deep relationships are built and an overall sense of the school as a “family” is developed, which transcends any statistics on student/teacher ratios. Our teachers are able to mentor the students both in and out of the classroom.
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Mrs. Schmidt Administrator B.S in Biology from Oakland University Subjects taught at CLA : 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade Science Number of years teaching at CLA: 3 years Other teaching experience: 3 years at Teenworks, Lansing MI – Taught High School Math and Science 6 years as a Professional Trainer |
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Mrs. Pearson Kindergarten Teacher B.S. Home Economics from Iowa State University Number of years teaching at CLA: 8 years |
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Mrs. Kohnert B.A from Rhema Bible College Subjects taught at CLA : K-6 Grade Physical Education, K-2 Art, Kindergarten Enrichment Number of years teaching at CLA: 6 years Other teacher experience: 3 years at Zion Christian School |
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Mrs. Sandoval 1st Grade B.A. Psychology from Oakland University Number of years teaching at CLA: 9 years Other teaching experience: Coordinator for the Phoenix Arizona chapter of Literacy Volunteers of America where Mrs. Sandoval trained tutors to teach reading to adults who were illiterate. |
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Mrs Claus 2nd Grade B.A. History and Elementary Education from Hillsdale College Number of years teaching at CLA: 5 years Other teaching experience: 1 year teaching ½ grade split |
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Mrs. Boyle 3rd Grade B.B.A. Economics and Finance Baylor University MBA – Finance and Marketing University of Notre Dame Number of years teaching / assisting at CLA: 4 years |
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Mrs. Flora 4th Grade B.S. Elementary Education from Oakland University Number of years teaching at CLA: 1st year Other teaching experience: Clarkston Campus of Oakland Christian School Taught 4th and 5th grade split for 3 years |
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Mrs. Smalley 5th Grade Bachelor of Science in Education from Central Michigan University Major: Special Education. Minor: Elementary Education Number of years teaching at CLA: 1st year Other teaching experience: Prior to coming to CLA, I spent the previous 10 years teaching at Mt Zion Christian School in Waterford, MI. |
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Mrs. McRoberts 6th Grade B.S. Degree in Math/Computer Science from Lawrence Tech. University B. B.A from Lawrence Tech University Subjects taught at CLA : 6th Grade, 11th and 12th Grade Calculus and Physics. Previously Mrs. McRoberts taught all secondary math classes at CLA Number of years teaching at CLA: 12 years Other teaching experience: Public school Math tutor Homeschool K-6 Activities outside of classroom at CLA: Sports: Athletic Director 2005-2006 school year, Tennis Coach, Cheerleading Coach, Softball Coach, Ski Club Sponsor Academic: Math League, Math Olympics |
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Mrs. Porter 6th Grade B.A from Auburn University Subjects taught at CLA : 6th Grade, English, 7th Grade Literature, 3rd – 6th Grade Latin Number of years teaching at CLA: 4 years Other teaching experience: The Potter’s School – Middle School English Maple Home School Cooperative – High School English Elementary Latin Private tutoring in English and Latin |
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Miss Barrett B.S from The University of Michigan in K-8 Education – Major: Language Studies – Minor: Social Studies Postgraduate Studies in Special Education with an Emphasis on Learning Disabilities Subjects taught at CLA : 7th-10th Grade English & 7th/8th Grade Geography/Michigan History Number of years teaching at CLA: 2 years Other teaching experience: Teaching Kindergarten, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades for 6 years Teaching 7th and 8th grades for 13 years |
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Mrs. Regualos B.A. in History and Social Science and Secondary Education from Grove City College Subjects taught at CLA : Western Civilization I and III, Logic (9th grade), Algebra (7th grade), and 5th and 6th grade Latin Number of years teaching at CLA: 13 years Activities outside of classroom at CLA: Sports: JV and Varsity Volleyball Coach Academic: Film Club, Drama Club Awards, Scholarships, Special Recognition: Fulbright Scholar – studied at American School of Classical Studies in Athens Greece 2006 National Honor Roll of Teachers – 2006 |
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Mr. Lewis B.A. in Philosophy and Literature from Wayne State University Masters in Ancient Near East and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University Subjects taught at CLA: 7th and 8th grade Latin, Rhetoric I and II, Bible Context, Classical Literature, and British Literature Number of years teaching at CLA: 3 years Other teaching experience: 2 years at William Tyndale College – Mr. Lewis taught Hebrew and Hebrew Bible. Activities outside of classroom at CLA: Member of Society of Biblical Literature, American Academy of Religion Awards, Scholarships, Special Recognition: Presented his paper at the Society of Biblical Literature Conference in Scotland – 2006 |
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Mr. Kane B.S from Wayne State University B.A from University of Detroit Subjects taught at CLA : 5th-6th Grade Art Number of years teaching at CLA: 13 years Activities outside of classroom at CLA: Sunday School – Sunday School Director |
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Mrs. Mituta B.A. in Education with a major in Instruction of the Visually Impaired from Argentina Subjects taught at CLA: Spanish I and II Number of years teaching at CLA: 3 years Other teaching experience: Mrs. Mituta has taught spanish at RARA (Rochester-Avon Recreation Authority), Romeo Community Schools, for Adult Education. Also, for three years she has been teaching English as a second language to students who come from Spanish speaking countries for the Pontiac School System. |
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Mrs. Priebe Bachelor of Music from the University of Evansville IN Subjects taught at CLA : K-12 Vocal Music Number of years teaching at CLA: 5 years Other teaching experience: 11 years private lessons for flute, guitar, voice and piano. Music classes in Pre-schools Head Start Programs. Provide music therapy services throughout Oakland Schools. Awards, Scholarships, Special Recognition: Board Certified Music Therapist, Fulbright Finalist in her senior year in college to study Music Therapy in Australia. |
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Mrs. Rosa B. A from Western Michigan University M.F.A in Medical and Biological Illustration from University of Michigan Subjects taught at CLA : 3rd and 4th Grade Art, 7th – 12th Grade Secondary Art,7th – 9th Grade Art History Number of years teaching at CLA: 5 years Other teaching experience: 1 year at Cambridge Academy, Auburn Hills, MI 2 years at Vienna Christian School, Vienna Austria – secondary Graphic Arts and Publishing Activities outside of classroom at CLA: 3rd Grade Room Mom |
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Mr. Wilson B.A from Oral Roberts University Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary Subjects taught at CLA : 9th-12th Grade Bible Number of years teaching at CLA: 6 years |
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Mr. Greenleaf Gym Teacher & Lunchroom Supervisor Number of years at CLA: 3 years Mr. Greenleaf has two children attending CLA |
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Mrs. Elliott Office Staff 1 year at Boston College 1 year at Central Michigan University Number of years at CLA: 5 years Mrs. Elliott has 2 sons that have graduated from CLA. One is currently a USA Marine serving in Iraq. |
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Mrs. Buss Assistant to the Administrator B.S in Human Resources from Oakland University Number of years at CLA: 14 years Mrs. Buss has two children that have attended CLA |
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Mrs. Gould Bookkeeping Staff Associate degree in Accounting from Green River Community College, Washington State Number of years at CLA: 5 years Mrs. Gould has three children attending CLA |
























