Faculty & Staff

At Lafayette Christian School, we believe teachers do more than deliver lessons—they model Christ’s love, mentor students, and partner with families. Our faculty and staff bring years of experience, advanced training, and a heart for ministry into the classroom each day. Together, they create a nurturing, academically challenging environment where students are encouraged to grow in knowledge, character, and faith.

Administration & Staff

  • Rene Gomez

    Head of School

  • Vikki Stringham

    Upper School Principal

  • Melissa Ward

    Lower School Principal

  • Amber Donnett

    Discovery Cottage Director

  • Amanda Jordan

    Early Learning Center Director

  • Brittney Hein

    Collaborative Director

  • Jarred Pike

    Athletics Director

  • Josette Green

    School Counselor

  • Mark Davis

    Director of Development

  • David Curry

    Chief Operations Officer

  • Caleb Bridwell

    Director of Admissions

  • Wanda Peterson

    Family Relations

  • Caroline Nivens

    Administrative Assistant

  • John Cipolla

    Superintendent of Schools

  • Valerie Harpe

    Community Relations

  • Kelly Vanlaarhoven

    Facilities Manager

  • Teri Barintine

    Lunchroom Manager

Elementary

  • Sarah Tusing

    Librarian

  • Mallory Pike

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Molly Channell

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Courtney Bowen

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Lori Hart

    Kindergarten Teacher

  • Emily Matheny

    Kindergarten Teacher

  • Tracy Hulstine

    First Grade Teacher

  • Charity Pike

    Second Grade Teacher

  • Lisa Leathers

    Second Grade Teacher

  • Dorothy Watson

    Third Grade Teacher

  • Elizabeth Glenn

    Resource Teacher

  • Lizzy Manrique

    Third Grade Teacher

  • Vince Surowic

    Physical Education Teacher

Intermediate School

  • Maggie Fernandez

    Math & Science Teacher

  • Jeremy Wilson

    Bible and History Teacher

  • Joy Bryant

    Language Arts and Reading Teacher

Upper School

  • Nick Nehring

    Math & Science Teacher

  • Megan Guidry

    Math & Science Teacher

  • Billy Bryant

    History and Bible Teacher

  • Kate Stringham

    Math Teacher

  • Whitney Humphries

    Science Teacher

  • Kevin Payne

    Bible Teacher

  • Kevin Probst

    Bible & History Teacher

  • Susan Prestridge

    English Teacher

  • Emily Thomas

    Science & Math Departments

  • Erica Bridwell

    History & English Teacher

Fine Arts

  • Maddie Williams

    Music Department

  • Roy Bowden

    Art Teacher

  • Darlene Shaw

    Drama and Chorus Teacher

Discovery Cottage

  • Patricia Kelly

    Occupational Therapist

  • Heather Johnson

    Discovery Cottage Teacher

  • Shannon Wain

    Discovery Cottage Teacher

  • Robert Burnett

    Discovery Cottage Teacher

  • Michelle Maloy

    Discovery Cottage Teacher

  • Renee Johnson

    Discovery Cottage Teacher

  • Jamie Clifton

    Discovery Cottage Teacher

Collaborative

  • Elizabeth Powell

    4th Grade Teacher

  • Joanna Nehring

    Fifth & Sixth Grade Teacher

  • Judy Deising

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Jennifer Cochran

    First Grade Teacher

  • Hannah Brackett

    Second Grade Teacher

  • Hannah Chaffin

    Third Grade Teacher

Early Learning Center

  • Brittany Ranow

    Administrative Assistant

  • Bridget Kistler

    Administrative Assistant

  • Doretha Houston

    Lead Teacher Infant

  • Jamie Dorrough

    Lead Teacher - Infants

  • Jess Garrett

    Lead Teacher One Year Olds

  • Brittany Meadows

    Lead Teacher One Year Olds

  • Cierra Murphy

    Lead Teacher Two Year Olds

  • Patricia Spradley

    Lead Teacher One Year Olds

  • Selena Reagan

    Lead Teacher Two Year Olds

  • Hannah Livingston

    Lead Teacher Two Year Olds

  • Velma Holt

    Lead Teacher Two Year Olds

  • Tamara Sutton

    Lead Teacher Three Year Olds

  • Jessica Blakley

    Lead Teacher Three Year Olds