Faculty
Linda Allen, teaching Kindergarten for the twelfth year at BCS, has 17 years of elementary teaching experience. She holds the B.S. Ed. from Abilene Christian University and is certified. Linda and her husband Kevin attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ and are parents of two BCS graduates.
Geri Archer, first grade teacher, has 25 years of teaching experience and is in her sixteenth year at BCS. She holds the B.S. Ed. from ACU and is certified. The mother of two BCS students and two graduates, Geri is the co-recipient of 1999 TCSA grant for Christian education. She and her husband Craig attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ. She was recipient of the President’s School Spirit Award in 2010.
Kristen Berry, teaching Chemistry and Physics for the third year at BCS, holds the Bachelor’s of Science in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech University. During college years, she served as a tutor and a research assistant. Kristen and her husband Seth, a BCS alumnus, attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Michele Broadway, teacher of mathematics, holds the Bachelor’s of Music Education from ACU. Michele is a certified teacher with fourteen years of experience teaching band and secondary math and science in Texas public schools; this is her eighth year at BCS. Michele and her husband Mark attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Alicia Brothers, Bio coming soon.
Carolyn B’Smith is teaching third grade for the fifteenth year at BCS. She holds a B.A. from David Lipscomb University, is certified, and has eighteen years of teaching experience in Tennessee and Texas on both secondary and elementary levels. Carolyn and her husband Kit are parents of two BCS graduates, and they attend the Westside Church of Christ, where Kit serves as an elder.
Sylvia Burcham, a first grade teacher, is in her ninth year at BCS. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from ACU with reading and early childhood endorsements and is a certified teacher. Sylvia and her husband Jay are parents of three current BCS students. They attend the Westside Church of Christ.
Chloe Campbell, teaching English for the seventh year at BCS, holds a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (secondary education, English, and theater arts) from Lubbock Christian University and is certified. Chloe and her husband Andrew attend Westover Hills Church of Christ and are the parents of a preschooler.
Efrain Contreras is teaching Spanish for the eighth year at BCS. He holds a B.A. from Interamerican University, Puerto Rico, and is certified in Texas. Efrain and his wife Margaret and family attend Southside Church of Christ.
Jodie Coyle has over 25 years of teaching experience and is now in her twenty-fourth year in BCS fourth grade. Co-chair of the language arts vertical team, Jodie is a certified teacher who holds a B.S. in Education from Sam Houston State University. Jodie and her husband Tim are parents of a BCS graduate, grandparents of a graduate, and grandparents of five current BCS students. They attend the Westside Church of Christ.
Cynthia Davis, who teaches fifth grade, holds a B.B.A. from Abilene Christian University and is a certified teacher. She previously served as BCS Director of Admissions and Special Events and is now in her twelfth year in the classroom. Cynthia and her husband Glenn are parents of a BCS graduate and a current kindergartner. They attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Evelyn Ellis, who is teaching third grade for the ninth year at BCS, holds a B.S. in Education from ACU and is certified. Evelyn is a veteran of 26 years in Christian education, mostly in California, where she served in administration as well as the classroom. Evelyn and her husband David are parents of two BCS graduates, and they attend Westside Church of Christ.
Juliana Ewing, teacher of biology and environmental science for the second year at BCS, holds a B.S. in Biochemistry from Abilene Christian University and M.S. Ed. from Walden University. She has 21 years of teaching experience in Texas and California. Juliana is the parent of a BCS student and is freshman class sponsor. She and her family attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Kaleen Graessle, beginning her nineteenth year as a mathematics teacher at BCS, has 21 years of teaching experience. She holds a B.S. in Physics from ACU and is currently in a Master’s program. Kaleen heads the math department and the math vertical team. She was named TCSA Teacher of the Year in 1999. She and her husband Scott are parents of three BCS students. They attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Tere Hager, secondary librarian, holds a B.S. in Education from ACU and a Master’s in Library Science from TWU. A certified teacher, Tere is in her fifth year as full-time BCS faculty; she has four years of previous classroom teaching experience. She and her husband Mark are the parents of three BCS students, and they attend Westover Hills Church of Christ.
April Hejl is teaching second grade for the seventh year at BCS. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Oklahoma Christian University and is certified. April and her husband Jeffrey, a BCS alumnus, are parents of two BCS students and members of the Westover Hills Church of Christ.
Brooke Hollingsworth, teacher of math and Bible, has a B.S. from Harding University, a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Master of Arts in Theology from Austin Graduate School of Theology. Brooke is in her third year at BCS. She and her husband Brent are parents of two BCS students and attend Westover Hills Church of Christ.
Sharon Howard is teaching kindergarten for her fifteenth year overall and her second year at BCS. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from ACU, has completed graduate courses at Texas Women’s University, and is certified. She and her husband Richard are parents of a BCS student and attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Carrie Hunter is teaching fifth grade for the seventh year at BCS. She has a B.S. in Education from Oklahoma Christian University and is certified in both elementary and secondary classroom. Carrie was an honor graduate of BCS in 2001. She attends the Round Rock Church of Christ.
Cissy Johnson teaches eighth grade science and algebra, now in her eighth year at BCS. She holds the B.S. in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma and is certified. Cissy and her husband Deon are the parents of a BCS graduate and are longtime members of the Church of Christ.
Jessica Love is in her fourth year at BCS, teaching English and Bible and serving as the yearbook adviser. She holds a B.A. in English from Harding University and is certified; she is completing work on a Master’s degree. Jessica serves as co-chair of the language arts vertical team and is also junior class sponsor. She and her husband Joel attend Cameron Road Church of Christ.
D’Lanna Mason, Guidance Counselor, has over 13 years’ experience working in higher education. She has a B.S. in Human Services Counseling from Old Dominion, an M.A. in Educational Psychology from Tennessee Tech University, and an Ed. D. from Vanderbilt University in Higher Education Administration. She and her family attend the Westover Hills Church of Christ.
Michelle Mohrmann teaches middle school science and elementary computer and is in her sixth year as a BCS teacher. She has a B.S. in Education from the University of Texas at Austin and is certified. She and her husband Lee are parents of three BCS students. They attend Round Rock Church of Christ.
Craig Moore is in his sixth year at BCS, teaching history and English. He has a B.A. in English and Bus. Admin. from West Texas A&M and an M.L.S. from the University of North Texas; he is a certified teacher. Craig and his wife Dia attend University Avenue Church of Christ, where he serves as an elder.
Lori Morin teaches art and is chair of the Fine Arts department and vertical team. She holds a B.A. in Art from SWMSU and certification from Eastern Illinois University. Lori has over twenty years of teaching experience and is now in her eleventh year at BCS. She serves as TAPPS 4A state art director and was named TAPPS Fine Arts Teacher of the Year in 2006. She and her late husband Juan are parents of two BCS students. The family attends Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Glenda Morrow, fourth grade teacher, is teaching for her thirteenth year at BCS. She holds a B.S. in Education from North Texas State University and is certified. Glenda leads the science vertical team. She and her husband Mark are parents of three BCS graduates. They attend the Leander Church of Christ, where Mark serves as an elder.
Sandra Morrow, elementary librarian, has a B.A. in education from ACU and certification in Library Science from UT Austin. Sandra has over thirty years of experience in teaching and library, including 27 years at BCS. She is the creator of the Children’s Crown, Crown Gallery, and Lamplighter Award reading programs. She was named both TCSA and NCSA Educator of the Year for 2001. Sandra and her husband Troy are parents of two BCS graduates. They attend the Westover Hills Church of Christ.
Cindy Nestor teaches middle school English and sponsors the middle school cheerleaders. She has a B.B.A. from University of Houston and certification from LeTourneau University. Cindy has taught five years in Children’s Ark and one and a half years on the BCS faculty. She and her husband Mike are parents of two BCS students, and the family attends Westside Church of Christ.
Sandy Patterson, second grade teacher, is in her tenth year at BCS and has thirteen years of prior experience. Sandy has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Southwestern University and is certified. She and her husband Dale are parents of a BCS graduate and a current student. They attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
David Peyton, P.E. and Bible teacher and coach, holds a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Texas A&M and an M.S. in missions from ACU. He is a certified P.E. instructor. He served 11 years as a missionary in the Philippines and is teaching and coaching for the sixth year at BCS. David is married to sixth grade teacher Karen Peyton and is the father of two current BCS students and a graduate.
Karen Peyton teaches middle school math and Bible in her seventh year on the BCS faculty. She holds a B.S. in Agricultural Economics and a B.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M, and she is certified. Karen and her husband David are parents of two current BCS students and a graduate. They attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Travis Pollard, band director, holds the B.M. in Music Education from Tennessee Tech and the M. M. from UT Austin. A certified teacher, Travis also teaches music history, Bible, and 4th grade music. He has two years’ teaching experience in Tennessee and is in his sixth year at BCS. Travis was the recipient of the President’s School Spirit Award in 2009. He and his wife Amanda attend the Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Cindy Singleton directs the BCS theater department, teaches speech and health, and coaches oral events for interscholastic competition. She holds a B.A. in linguistics from UT Austin and is certified; she is in her twentieth year at BCS. She and her husband Kent are parents of two BCS graduates and three current students. They attend the Christlife Church of Christ in Lakeway.
Paul Sladek, who teaches P.E. and coaches high school athletics, holds a B.S. in Communications from ACU and is completing P.E. certification. Paul is a member of TAHPERD and the NFCA. He is also an ACE and NFHS certified softball coach. This is Paul’s fifth year of teaching at BCS, and he is a graduate of Brentwood Christian School. He previously taught in Lockhart ISD. Paul attends Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Becky Stewart, middle school English and history teacher, is in her 40th year of teaching and her 34th year at BCS, where she assists with teacher supervision. She holds a B.A. from the University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education from UT Austin and is certified. Becky was named the first TCSA Teacher of the Year in 1991 for Outstanding Contributions to Christian Education. She attends Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Sondra Strietelmeier, teacher of K-3 music, holds a B.A. in Fine Arts from ACU and a Master’s of Music in vocal performance from UT Austin. She completed one year and a practicum toward a Master’s in Music Therapy at SMU. She is teaching for the fifteenth year at BCS. Sondra and her husband Fred are parents of a BCS graduate and attend Westside Church of Christ.
Diane Troutman, Kindergarten teacher, has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Harding and is certified. Diane has over eight years of K-1 experience and three years of experience as an aide at BCS. She and her husband Brant are parents of two BCS students and attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Missy Weaver, who teaches music and directs all choirs and Encore, is teaching for the fifteenth year at BCS. She has a B.A. in Music Ed. from Lubbock Christian University and is certified. Missy was named TAPPS Fine Arts Teacher of the Year in 2003 and TCSA Teacher of the year in 2010. She has taken high school choirs to six state championships. Missy attends Cameron Road Church of Christ.
Jonathan Weed serves as adviser for the Bear Facts school newspaper, which was the TAPPS 2009 and 2010 State 4A champion. Now in his thirteenth year at BCS, he also teaches history, geography, economics, journalism, and Bible. Jonathan graduated from BCS, holds a B.A. in History from ACU and a B.J. in Journalism from UT Austin, and is certified. He and his wife Amber are parents of two preschoolers. They attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
Sandy Wiles, computer teacher for the sixth year at BCS, has over five years of previous teaching and administrative experience in Christian schools. She holds a B.B.A. in Business Education from Harding University and is certified. Sandy and her husband Ben are parents of two BCS graduates. They attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.
