Jana Crollard PE
Mrs. Crollard earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education with an emphasis in History from Whitworth University. Her teaching experience spans 12 years and multiple subjects including Language Arts, Geography, Reading and Physical Education. She has also coached soccer, track and volleyball. Because she loves to participate with her students, you'll often find her in Gundy Hall playing a new PE game, cheering on her students as they accomplish things they didn't think they could do, or encouraging students to step out of their comfort zone and try new things! She enjoys teaching at Crosspoint because God is at the center of everything we do.
Bill Durham HS Biology, Health
Ben Dykstra Woodworking, Interior Design
Phil Fernandes HS Bible, Weights
His accomplishments include a PhD in Philosophy of Religion from Greenwich University, a Doctor of Ministry from Veritas International University, a Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty University, and a Bachelor of Theology from Columbia Evangelical Seminary. He is also the pastor of Trinity Bible Fellowship, Vice-President of the International Society of Christian Apologetics, and an Adjunct Instructor at Northwest University. His 25 year teaching career spans the collegiate, seminary, and high school levels. A peek inside his classroom will find him engaged in a biblical and philosophical discussion with his students. He loves Crosspoint because he can teach in a Christian community that loves Jesus, His Word, His truth, and His people!
Julianne Haag HS History
Ms. Haag has a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University. Her career experience includes serving in the United States Army Reserves and in Social Services to provide housing for homeless youth and females who have been trafficked. Currently, she is attending Western Governor's University to receive a Masters of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education. She loves discussing history, the biblical accounts, and connecting the two together for her students.
Alisa Hanson K-12 Learning Specialist
Lauren Healy Drama
Rebekah Holmes MS/HS Music
Hillary Huff 9th & 10th Grade English
Chris Kay HS Math
Tonya Kipple Psychology
Mrs. Kipple has a Bachelor of Science triple major from Carson-Newman University in Education, Special Education and Psychology, a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins University in Special Education, and more than 100 post graduate credits in Education, Special Education and Administration. She has spent her 30+ year career in public or private school education and as a Children's Pastor. Inside her classroom, you'll find an abundant amount of laughter and smiles as her students physically, kinesthetically, and emotionally experience a concept being taught through an engaging and fun activity. She loves teaching at Crosspoint because of the close relationships the students and faculty have and the love and support they show each other! Christ is honored and glorified daily. She love to scuba dive, kayak and spend time with her family.
Elsie Kong College Counselor, College Prep
Sherrin Landis HS History
Josh Mathews HS Bible, Lifetime Fitness
Colleen Pagaard Yearbook, International Program Director
Mrs. Pagaard has been a university instructor and high school teacher for the past 12 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Tulsa. When you visit her classroom, you'll find her engaged with her students in informed discussions, working collaboratively on yearbook spreads, or helping students research historical topics. She loves teaching at Crosspoint because she has the freedom to align critical thinking and competent scholarship with a Gospel-centered worldview.
Rebecca Parker Art
Mrs. Parker has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts with an Emphasis in Fine Arts from the University of Alaska and has been teaching for ten years in both public and private schools, and with at-risk youth. Because she's a firm believer in practicing the art form alongside her students, you can always find her in the ceramics or art studios covered in paint or clay! She enjoys teaching at Crosspoint because the small school environment provides more individualized attention for each student and positively impacts the student’s emotional and academic success!
Will Primiano MS History
Heather Raley MS Bible
Heather Raley has been teaching at Gateway Christian Schools for over a decade. She previously taught middle school English and is now joyfully teaching middle school Bible and praying over spiritual life in chapels and around campus. Heather graduated with a Bachelors of Social Work from Azusa Pacific University and strives to work with and know every student from a lens of curiosity and social-emotional behavior. Every class starts with highs and lows, prayer, and God’s word. Curiosity behind human behaviors is a favorite study in her free time. Heather graduated with a Masters of Arts in Teaching and an English endorsement from Seattle Pacific University. Heather and her husband, Dave, are blessed with two daughters; both of whom attend Crosspoint. Heather and her family are very involved at newlife North Kitsap. In her free time Heather loves to read about trauma informed resiliency, garden, kayak, bike ride, eat good food, and make memories with her family.
Charles Schmuck MS Science
Danielle Smith 11th & 12th Grade English
Julie Smith MS Mathematics
Kendall Ventura HS Math
Alisa Weis MS English
Mrs. Weis has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Writing from Whitworth University and a Masters in Secondary Education (English) from University of Phoenix. Before teaching at Crosspoint, she worked in public schools, wrote numerous articles for local papers and published two historical fiction books, Swiftwater and The Emblem. She finds the staff and students at Crosspoint refreshing and is thrilled to teach here after praying for this position for several years. When she's not teaching or writing, Mrs. Weis enjoys running, hiit classes, and spending time with her husband and two middle schoolers on their small farm in Olalla.
Henrietta Yabney HS Engineering
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