Pre-K

 Kindergarten

 First Grade

 Second Grade

Pre-K

Tracy Ellis
Pre-K Teacher
E-mail: tracye@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4414

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education - Palm Beach Atlantic College

Teaching Experience - 8 years
Years Saved - 30

Tracy has been a Christian since 1978. She graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic College in 1991 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Tracy has taught first grade at Sheridan Hills Christian School and CCA. She has also taught 3 years of Pre-kindergarten at Fort Lauderdale Christian School and is in her 4th year of teaching Pre-K at CCA. Tracy and her husband have been married since 1992 and have 3 children who attend CCA. She enjoys painting, scrap-booking, singing, shopping and relaxing with her family.

Gloria was saved at the age of 8 years old.  She has her Florida CDA certification and has taught and supervised Pre-School in area Christian schools. She has been married to her husband Alan for 34 years and has three married daughters. Gloria loves to read and cross-stitch, but especially loves spending time with her five beautiful grandchildren. Her life verse is Philippians 4:13.

Dawnmarie has been teaching since 1997 and has been at CCA since 2002.  She attended Broward Community College and has attained her National CDA certification for teaching Pre-school Children. Calvary Chapel has been her church home since 1996.  Dawnmarie and her husband Kevin have been married for 10 years and have two daughters, Samantha and Sophia, who attend CCA.

Lyn Wells
Pre-K Teacher
E-mail: lynwells@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4415

Education: CDA Certification

Teaching Experience - 21 years
Years Saved - over 15

Lyn has both taught and supervised Pre-K children in area Christian Schools.  She has been saved since 1992 and has been attending Calvary Chapel since 1994. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, bowling, watching all sports events, doing crafts and reading.

Kindergarten

Mary Anne taught for 12 years at Advent Lutheran School in Boca Raton and has been at CCA since it’s inception. She has been a Christian since 1993 and has been attending Calvary Chapel since 1994, volunteering with Angel Tree and Children's Ministry. Mary Anne has two adult sons and four grandchildren.

Tiffanie Allen
Kindergarten Teacher
E-mail: tiffaniea@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4742

Education:
B.A. in Elementary Education -Wheaton College

Teaching Experience - 9 years
Years Saved - over 20 years

Tiffanie is a graduate of Wheaton College who loves teaching Kindergarten. She has been teaching Kindergarten since 1999.  Tiffanie has two children, who both attend CCA.

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Lori Eynon
Kindergarten Teacher
E-mail: lorie@ccaeagels.org 
Phone: 954-556-4462

Education:
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education -

Teaching Experience -  20 years
Years Saved -  over 30 years

Lori holds a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education.  She has been teaching for almost 20 years and loves children.  She has been a Christian for 30 years and her life verse is Psalm 139:1-6. Lori has been married for 25 years to Scott Eynon who is a local pastor.  She has two boys.  Christopher, who is 22 years old and has his own business in Jacksonville, Florida.  Her younger son, Steven, is attending Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri and is going into ministry.

Kaye taught and served as magnet coordinator for 12 years at Walker Elementary Magnet School of the Arts.  She has been a Kindergarten teacher at CCA since 2000. She graduated from Murray State University with a degree in Elementary Education and most recently received her Masters from Florida Atlantic University in Educational Technology. She has been saved since 1989 and has been involved at Calvary Chapel since 1998.  Kaye and her husband, Ed, have served with Project Angel Tree, in small group ministry and the convalescent ministry.  They have one adult daughter, Tara, who lives in California.

Janell Clark
Kindergarten Teacher
Email: JanellC@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4558

Education: Bachelor of Arts - Westmont College
Early Childhood Certification from Nova University

Teaching Experience - 18 years
Years Saved - over 40 years

Janell has been teaching Early Childhood since 1990.  She grew up in a Christian home in Northern California and met the Lord as a child.  She and her husband, Jay, have been married 29 years and have four grown children.

1st Grade

Linda Berardo
First Grade
E-mail: lindab@ccaeagles.org 
Phone: 954-556-4416

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Charleston Southern University

Teaching Experience - 14 years
Years Saved - over 20 years

Linda loves spending time with her husband and two children, Mark and Hannah. Mark and Hannah both attend CCA. Linda attended Charleston Southern University in Charleston, South Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She has been attending Calvary Chapel, Ft. Lauderdale since 1999.

Tracy has a Masters Degree in Special Ed. from Florida State University and a BS in Elementary. Ed. from Florida Atlantic Univ. She has been teaching since 1993. Tracy was saved in 1988 and has been attending CCFTL since 1994. She is currently a foster mom to a child who attends CCA. She enjoys the outdoors and loves spending time with family and friends.

Cristi Monshi
First Grade Teacher
E-mail: cristim@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4491

Education:
Bachelor's in Elementary Education - Florida Atlantic University

Teaching Experience - 8 years
Years Saved - over 8 years

Cristi holds a Bachelor's Degee in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University. She has been teaching since 2000. She also got saved in 2000 and has been attending Calvary ever since. Cristi and her husband, Mazi, have been married since December 2003. Cristi has been involved in Children’s Ministry and is presently serving in the Women's Ministry. She enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, reading, and scrapbooking.

Dawn holds a degree in Elementary Education from St. Joseph’s College in New York and began teaching in 1997.  She moved to Florida in 1997 and previously taught in the Broward County Public School System.  Dawn was saved in 2001 and has been attending Calvary Chapel for 5 years.  She has a daughter who is in college.  Dawn enjoys spending time with her family, watching football, reading, and listening to music.

Karen earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary Education from Florida Gulf Coast University in the Spring of 2006. This is her third year teaching at CCA, where she serves as a first grade teacher. She has been attending CCFL since 1992. Karen came to the knowledge of Jesus Christ at a very young age, but has been walking strong with Him for the last 8 years.  She has volunteered in several ministries here at Calvary, including Children’s, Café, Youth, and Resource Ministry. She has also served on staff in the bookstore. Some of her favorite activities include reading, watching movies, listening music, shopping, playing sports and spending time with her family and friends.

2nd Grade

Irene Contento
Second Grade Teacher
E-mail:  irenec@ccaeagles.org  
Phone: 954-556-4486

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, University of Florida


Teaching Experience - 8 years
Years Saved - 12 years

Renie graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in Elementary Education.  Renie taught in the Broward County School System for 8 years and joined the staff at CCA in 2008.  Renie has been a Christian since 1996 and has attended Calvary Chapel since 1998.  She has been married to her husband, Bryce for 14 years.  They have two children, Gabriel and Olivia, both attend CCA.  Renie enjoys singing, camping, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Kathy Agarth
Second Grade Teacher
E-mail: kathya@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4482

Education:
BS in Elementary Education - University of Southern California
Certification in Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, and Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities - California State University Fullerton

Teaching Experience - Over 20 years
Years Saved - Over 10 years

Kathy graduated from the University of Southern California with a BS in Elementary Education.  She completed her certification in Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, and Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities from California State University Fullerton and Georgia State University.  She has taught children in grades PreK–6th grade since 1985 in the states of California, Georgia, and Virginia. Kathy and her family moved to Florida 4 years ago from Virginia.  She has been married to her husband David for 25 years.  They have four children, Julie, Kim, Katie, and Joshua.  Katie and Joshua attend CCA.  She serves in the Liquid Ministry at Calvary Ft. Lauderdale.

Dianna Brumby
Second Grade Teacher
E-mail: diannab@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4556

Education:
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education - Liberty University
Masters in Educational Leadership - Florida Atlantic University

Teaching Experience - Over 5 years
Years Saved - Over 20 years

Dianna holds a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Liberty University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University. She has been teaching since 1999 and has been at CCA since 2003. Dianna came to know the Lord in 1980 and has been a part of Calvary since 1993. She enjoys playing volleyball, shopping, and going to the beach.

Jaclyn teaches second grade at CCA with her mother Janell, who teaches Kindergarten.  She is one of four children and grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jaclyn also coaches Cross Country.  She received her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Westmont Colllege in Santa Barbara, CA and is currently working on her Masters in Reading Education at Florida Atlantic University.

Gina taught in the public schools for 12 years, and this is her third year at CCA. She got married in November of 2007 to a wonderful, godly man named, Stephan. She has a three year old son, Cody who attend the Eagle's Nest, and her 14 year old step-daughter, Sierra, attends a Christian school in Kentucky. Gina enjoys going to the gym, running, and spending quality time with her new husband and precious son.

3rd Grade

Holly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a Child Development Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Holly taught Pre-school for 9 years and 3rd grade for 2 years.  Holly has a wonderful daughter that will be attending CCA, as well. Holly was saved in 1998. She has been attending Calvary Chapel since 2004 and serves in the Woman’s Ministry as the greeting coordinator. Holly values her time spent with the Lord, her daughter, her family and fellowshipping with friends. She enjoys listening to music, especially Christian Hiphop. Holly loves sunflowers and butterflies as they represent Christ in her life.

Tammy has a Bachelor's degree in Pre-K/Primary Education from Barry University. She has been teaching since 2003 and saved since 1992. She has served in the mission field in Peru, Israel, and England. She loves to read and to bake. She has been married to her amazing husband Rick since July 2007. She has 2 cats named Stuart and Ming and a Chihuahua named Sam.

Sharon Whitley earned a Bachelors degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University.  She is currently certified by the state of Florida for grades K-6. Sharon grew up in a Christian home in Southern California and met the Lord as a child. She and her husband Terrill have three children: Austin, Kyle, and Tori. Austin attends Liberty University, while Kyle and Tori both attend CCA. Sharon enjoys reading, scrap booking, and going to the beach.

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University. Beginning in 1989, she taught 11 years in the Broward County School System and then God led her to teach in Christian education. Lisa is married to Bob Nance, and they have two daughters, Sarah and Alyssa, who both attend CCA. Lisa was saved shortly before becoming a teen-ager. Their family has been attending Calvary Chapel since 1999. Lisa is originally from Buffalo, New York. She loves the Lord and enjoys reading, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.

Gretchen received a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois. She started teaching at CCA in 2005. Prior to CCA, she taught for eight years in Broward County Public Schools. Gretchen and her husband, Aaron, have been married since 1997. They have one son, Zachary, who was born in 2002. Gretchen has been a Christian since 1994.

4th Grade

Leatrice Martin
Fourth Grade Teacher
E-mail: leatricem@ccaeagles.org 
Phone: 954-556-4741

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Relations - University of North Carolina
Master of Education - Florida Atlantic University

Teaching Experience - 10 years
Years Saved - Over 20 years

Leatrice Martin holds a Masters of Education degree from Florida Atlantic University and a BS in Industrial Relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been working in the education field - public and Christian - since 1999. Leatrice was saved in 1979. She has been a Sunday School teacher for six years. Leatrice and her husband, Mike have been married for 16 years and have one son who attends CCA. She enjoys scrapbooking and traveling.

Cindy Holden
Fourth Grade Teacher
E-mail: cindyh@ccaeagles.org  
Phone: 954-556-4487

Education:
Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern University

Teaching Experience - 20 years
Years Saved - Over 30 years

Cindy received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern University in St. Davids, PA. She has taught early childhood education in Christian schools for 20 years. Cindy has been married to Neil (CCA teacher) for 29 years. They have two sons, Derek (CCA teacher) and Tyler. Tyler resides in Colorado with his new wife, Emerald. Cindy was born into a believing family and enjoyed a personal relationship with Christ her entire life.

Holly Veith
Fourth Grade Teacher
E-mail: hollyv@ccaeagles.org 
Phone: 954-556-4424

Education:
Bachelor's in Exceptional Student Education - Florida Atlantic University

Teaching Experience - 10 years
Years Saved - 29 years

Holly Veith was saved June 14, 1979. She was blessed to be brought up in a Christian home, and after graduating from Hollywood Christian, she attended Cedarville College in Ohio. While working on her degree at Cedarville she meet her now husband Doran Veith. Doran and Holly were married in 1991 and moved to Florida. Holly holds a Bachelors degree in Exceptional Student Education from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and a certification in K-6 General Education. After working for eight years in Broward County Public Schools, God called her to serve at CCA. Holly and her husband Doran have three sons, Austin, Bryce, and Colton who all attend CCA.

Ken has his Bachelors degree from Florida Atlantic University. He has been a Christian since 1996 and has been attending Calvary Chapel ever since. He realized his love for teaching while serving in Children’s Ministry. He met Tamara, his wife, while serving as part of an outreach and they have been married five years. They had their first child, Jonah, August 3, 2007. Ken and Tamara both love the outdoors, camping and most sports.

Pamela earned a Masters of Elementary Education degree from Florida Atlantic University and a BS degree in Marketing.  She has taught 4th and 5th grades for over 10 years and will be starting her third year here at CCA.  Pamela has been walking with the Lord since 1989 and feels blessed to attend Calvary Chapel as she continues to grow in the Lord.  She has been married to her husband , Tom, for over twenty years and have two daughters, Krystan who is attending college at Palm Beach Atlantic and Alexandra who attends High School at CCA.  Besides being passionate about teaching, Pamela enjoys traveling, reading, boating, and spending time with her family.

5th Grade

Debbie Gregory
Fifth Grade Teacher
E-mail:debbieg@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4424

Education:
Bachelors in Arts - Florida Atlantic University and is certified in Elementary Education by the state of Florida.

Teaching Experience - 15 years
Years Saved - Over 12 years

Debbie has a Bachelor of Arts from Florida Atlantic University and is certified in Elementary Education by the state of Florida. She has been teaching at Calvary Christian Academy since it’s inception in 2000. Debbie began attending Calvary Chapel in May 1996 and was saved in August 1996. She has two children, Geoffrey and Jennifer, who attend CCA.

Betsy Mayell
Fifth Grade Teacher
E-mail:betsym@ccaeagles.org 
Phone: 954-556-4551

Education:
Bachelors in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology and Bible from Liberty University.

Teaching Experience - 20 years
Years Saved - Over 30 years

Betsy holds a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology and Bible from Liberty University. She taught in schools in Virginia, California, Texas and Florida. Betsy accepted Christ at eight years of age. She and her husband, Carmen, have four children and have attended Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale since 1993. Their son Ben has attended CCA since its inception and currently in high school at CCA. Some of Betsy’s interests include spending time with her family, reading, tennis and encouraging children to become all God has created them to be.

Jennifer Scotland
Fifth Grade Teacher
E-mail: jennifers@ccaeagles.org 
Phone: 954-556-4508

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration - C.U.N.Y. Baruch College
Master of Education - Mercy College

Teaching Experience - 9 years
Years Saved - Over 21 years

Jennifer earned a Masters of Education degree from Mercy College and a BA in Public Administration from C.U.N.Y Baruch College in New York. She taught in the New York City Public Schools for six years before moving to South Florida in 2005, with an additional two years of teaching in the South Florida Public school system and now in her second year here at CCA.  Jennifer has been saved since 1984 and is married to her best friend Cecil; she has two wonderful children, Aaron and Micaela who also attend CCA. She enjoys singing and is currently doing so with the choir, and is an avid reader, collector of children’s books and loves writing poetry.

Erika Lourens
Fifth Grade Teacher
E-mail:erikal@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4737

Education:
Bachelors in Education Degree in Elementary Education from Pretoria College of Education in South Africa.

Teaching Experience - 19 years
Years Saved - Over 5 years

Erika holds a Bachelor of Education Degree in Elementary Education from Pretoria College of Education in South Africa and has been teaching since 1989. She enjoys spending time with her family and supporting them in their various outdoor activities, and when she has quiet time she loves to read. She has been saved since 2002 and has called Calvary Chapel her church home since then. She and her husband have been married since 1991 and have two children, who both attend CCA. Erika loves to share the Gospel with children and watch them grow spiritually.

Leslie Vasquez
Fifth Grade Teacher
E-mail:lesliev@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4489

Education:
Bachelors in Science degree from San Jose State University in California.

Teaching Experience - 7 years
Years Saved - Over 20 years

Leslie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from San Jose State University in California. After moving to Florida, she completed her certification in Elementary Education from Trinity International University. This is Leslie's second year teaching at CCA and previously taught at Florida Bible Christian School for five years. Leslie became a Christian in 1980. She has been married to Henry since 1983 and they have three children. Ryan is in college and Brittany and Gabriela both attend CCA. Some of Leslie’s favorite activities are scrap booking, cross stitching, sewing, and decorating.

Elementary Specials

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Eslyn Bryan
Elementary Latin and 7th Grade Mathematics
E-mail:eslynb@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-905-5340

Education:
Master of Arts Biblical Studies - Reformed Theological Seminary
Master of Arts (Intercultural Studies) - Reformed Theological Serminary


Teaching Experience - 24 years
Years Saved - over   years

Eslyn has served as a Christian educator for twenty-four years.  She has taught in Guyana, Trinidad, Jamaica and also in South Carolina, Florida, and Texas.  She is married to Dr. Anthony s. Bryan and God has bless them with a son, Joseph.

Jim holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education from SUNY/Potsdam and a Masters in Educational Technology from Florida Atlantic University. He has been teaching since 1978, including nineteen years at Pine Crest School before coming to CCA in 2001. Jim has been a Christian since 1991 and has called Calvary Chapel his church home since then. He is presently serving in the Active Word and Love Out Loud ministries. Jim and his wife, Ann, have been married since 1987 and have three children, Chris, Brooke, and Allie.

Monica earned a Bachelor of Music from Nyack College in Nyack, New York. She has been teaching since 2002. Monica taught music at a NYC public school in Brooklyn prior to moving to Fort Lauderdale. Monica has been saved since 1986. She married her childhood sweetheart, Marcos, on March 31, 2001. Some of her favorite activities are attending musical productions, singing, and spending time with her husband, friends and family.

Laura Morris has a Masters' in Instructional Technology from the New York Institute of Technology and a Bachelors in Business Management from Shippensburg University.  She is married to Frank and has a son Brendan who attends CCA. Laura enjoy cooking for family, friends, and co-workers.

Elaine has earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Nova Southeastern University as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Education in Art Ed. from the University of Miami. She was brought to the Lord in 1987 and has been attending Calvary Chapel with her family since 1998. She has 3 sons. Elaine started teaching in 1980 and has been on staff at CCA since 2001. She enjoys the arts.

Nanette completed an Associates Degree in Fine Art Ocean County Community College in NJ. Then transferred to Parson's School of Design in NYC and received her BFA/ Fashion Design. By God's leading, is CCA's Middle School Art teacher, and is finishing her 2nd Bachelor's in Elementary Education. She serves in Prayer Ministry, and Womens Ministry. She does NOT enjoy sweet food, but loves being around children even when she's not at CCA.

Mary Kavanaugh
Elementary Librarian
E-mail:maryk@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4440

Education:
Bachelors in Science in Elementary Education

Teaching Experience - 25 years
Years Saved -   35 years

Mary holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and has been involved in Christian Education for 23 years, with 2 years prior in Public Schools.  Mary has been a Christian since 1973 and began attending Calvary Chapel in 1999. Mary is a widow, blessed with four wonder sons, three great daughters-in-law, and seven awesome grandchildren, 4 girls and 3 boys.

Kimberly earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and has been teaching music since 1987. She has been saved since 1986 and has been attending Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale since 1987. She and her husband, Dean, are the parents of two children, Clayton and Elise, who attend CCA. Kimberly enjoys playing the flute, boating, snorkeling, jazzercise, reading and spending time with her family.

Melissa has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Florida Atlantic University. This will be her fifth year at CCA teaching PE.  Her hobbies are playing sports, shooting pool, and likes to fish. She is happily married and has one daughter.

David graduated from Pensacola Christian College in 2000 with a BA in Bible, he then received a degree in applied photography in 2002. In 2007, he received a Masters degree from the United States Sports Academy. David has been blessed with a beautiful wife and two delightful children. Some activities he enjoys are playing sports and working on his reef aquarium.

Darci Schattinger
Dance Teacher
E-mail:darcis@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4559

Education:

Teaching Experience - 9 years
Years Saved - Over 20 years

Darci has been a Christian since 1987. Her ballet training in NY has enabled her now to teach ballet for the Lord. She also has served many years in crisis pregnancy centers counseling and in abstinence training. She and her husband Jeff have two children. Linzi and Ryan who attend CCA. Darci enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and decorating.

Elizabeth Contini
Drama Teacher
E-mail:elizabethc@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4661

Education:

Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education - Trinity International University


Teaching Experience - 6 years
Years Saved - 19 years

Elizabeth has been a born-again believer since 1989.  Her and her husband, John have been blessed with three wonderful children: Kathleen, Johnny and Mary.  Kathleen attends Samford University, Johnny is in high school and Mary is in middle school.  Elizabeth attends First Baptist Church of Ft. Lauderdale and has been a part of the Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant for the last 17 years.  She has helped and lead preschool worship for 10 years.  Elizabeth also serves as Co-chairperson for Social events on the Lauderdale Debutante Committee.  Traveling with her family, going to the beach, reading, decorating, and Beth Moore Bible Studies are some of the things that she enjoys outside of school.  Her favorite thing to do on the weekends is to cook a nice Italian meal for her family while her dog, Romeo, hangs out in the kitchen.

Jeanne Lozano
Science Lab Teacher
E-mail:jeannel@ccaeagles.org
Phone: 954-556-4510

Education:
Bachelors of Science in Biblical Studies & Human Resource Management- Trinity College
Master in Reading - Nova-Southeastern

Teaching Experience -13 years
Years Saved - over 20 years

Jeanne holds an AA in Elementary Education from Miami-Dade Community College, a BS in Biblical Studies and Human Resource Management from Trinity College, a MS in Reading from Nova-Southeastern. Her background experience includes elementary and secondary teacher, reading specialist, and curriculum and instruction. She enjoys reading, snorkeling, music, and collects children’s picture books. Jeanne has been saved since 1986. She has two grown children, Ashley who teaches high school Biology in Washington, D.C., and Matthew who attends Seminole College in Orlando.