Cheryl Billante

Cheryl Billante graduated with an undergraduate degree from Harding University, a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and a doctorate with an emphasis in neurolaryngology from Vanderbilt. She retired from biomedical research in the Vanderbilt Department of Otolaryngology in 2012. She is married to Mark, an orthopedic surgeon, and their son is a student at BCS. They are members of the Westover Hills Church of Christ. She has served on the board since 2011.

Wade Benton

Board Member

Wade Benton is a Senior Project Manager with HNTB Corporation. He received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from The University of Texas. Wade is a member of the Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ and began his service on the board in 2016. He is married to Suzy, a BCS elementary teacher, and they are the parents of two BCS students.

Kip Fluitt

Kip is a hardware developer for Apple Inc. in Austin. He holds an A.A.S. from Texas State Technical College, a B.A. from Abilene Christian University, and an M.B.A. from Oklahoma State University. He has been a member of the BCS board since 2012. He and his family worship at Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ, and he and his wife Frances have two children at Brentwood Christian School.

Pete Howell

Board Member

Pete Howell is the owner of DentBusters, Inc. He attended Texas Tech University. A member at the Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ, he has served on the board since 2008. He is married to Melanie, director of the Children’s Ark Preschool, and they are the parents one BCS student and one graduate.

Brian Jackson

Board Member

Brian Jackson is a partner and co-owner of Jackson & Carter PLLC. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Abilene Christian University and received his J.D. degree from the University of Houston School of Law. A member of the Round Rock Church of Christ, Brian has served on the board since 2007. He is married to Kristi and they are the parents of three BCS students.

Jan McClellan

Board Member

Fred Strietelmeier

Board Member

Fred Strietelmeier is an electrical engineer retired from IBM. He received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He also received a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Rice University. He also serves on the board of the Austin Graduate School of Theology. Fred is a member of the Westside Church of Christ and has served on the board since 1996. He is married to Sondra, a BCS fine arts teacher, and they are the parents of a BCS graduate.

Brian White

Brian White is the Managing Partner of 9Gauge Partners, LLC, a management consulting firm. He earned a BBA degree in Accounting from Texas State University and is a licensed CPA in the state of Texas. He serves as a deacon at Westside Church of Christ in Round Rock and joined the BCS Board in 2016. He is married to Christie and they are the parents of two BCS students.

Michelle Alexander

Suzy Benton

Summer Best

Jeri Birdwell

Jeri Birdwell is in her third year as a high school English teacher. Jeri holds a B.A. in English and a minor in German from the University of Texas. Jeri was named Teacher of the Year, 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 at Manor Excel Academy and was a 4-time recipient of the Teacher of the Month award while at Pflugerville High School. Jeri is a member of Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Michele Broadway

Carolyn B’Smith

Carolyn B’Smith is teaching third grade for the twenty-first year at BCS. She holds a B.A. from David Lipscomb University and has twenty-three years of teaching experience. 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

Cynthia Davis

Cynthia Davis, who is now the MS Math teacher, holds a B.B.A. from ACU. She previously served as BCS director of admissions, special events, and fifth grade teacher and is now in her eighteenth year in the classroom. Cynthia and her husband Glenn are parents of a BCS graduate and a current student.  They attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Evelyn Ellis

Evelyn Ellis, who now teaches fifth grade at BCS, has a B.S. in education from ACU. Evelyn has thirty-two years of teaching experience with thirty-one being in Christian education. Evelyn and her husband David are parents of two BCS graduates, and they attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Britney Gittinger

Britney Gittinger was previously a Kindergarten aide and is now teaching second grade.  She graduated from ACU with certification in Reading and Language Arts.  Britney is also a parent to two BCS students.

Kaleen Graessle

Brandon Greene

Brandon Greene is the new High School Computer and Personal Finance Teacher.  He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a BS in Finance and Business Administration.  He also has a Master’s of Economics and will be coaching Boys Basketball.

Tere Hager

Julie Ann Harper

Julie Ann Harper is new to BCS this year.  She is teaching Kindergarten and graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor in Early Childhood and a Masters in Reading.

Jimmie Harper

Jimmie Harper is in his fourth year at BCS and teaches US History, World History and Bible. He holds a B.S. in social science from Harding University with a minor in Biblical studies.

Brooke Hollingsworth

Brooke Hollingsworth, in her ninth year at BCS, teaches math and Bible. She has a B.S. from Harding, an M.A. in theology from Austin Graduate School of Theology, and a Ph.D. in math from UT Austin. She and her husband Brent are parents of two BCS graduates.  They attend Westover Hills Church of Christ.

Carrie Hunter

Carrie Hunter is teaching middle school social studies after eleven years at BCS as fifth grade teacher. She has a B.S. in Education from Oklahoma Christian and is certified in both elementary and secondary education. Carrie is a graduate of BCS and is in her thirteenth year of teaching.

Cynthia Hutson

Cynthia Hutson, K4 teacher previously taught second grade for eight years at BCS.  She holds a B.S. in elementary education from ACU and a master’s in education from Texas Woman’s University. Cynthia and her husband Darrell are parents of three BCS students and members of the Leander Church of Christ.

April Jones

April Jones joins us this year as the new fourth grade teacher. She has a B.A in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Biblical Studies and Missions from Harding University. She also holds a Master’s in Reading.

Kathy Jones

Kathy Jones is the new fifth grade aide. She is a grandmother to two BCS students.

Amber Kidd

Amber Kidd is returning to BCS as the K4-8th grade Computer Teacher.  She previously taught MS Math at BCS.  Amber graduated from York College and the University of Phoenix.  She and her husband Josh worship at Westside Church of Christ where he serves as Minister of Youth.

Russell Larson

Michelle Mallett

Danielle McGhee

Danielle McGhee, secondary librarian for the sixth year at BCS, holds a B.A. from Howard University and an M.S. in library science from North Carolina Central University. She is a member of the East Side Church of Christ.

Paul Morrow

Lori Nesslage

Lori Nesslage serves as the Admissions Testing Coordinator and as a Teacher Aide in Elementary. Lori also served BCS for many years as a substitute before joining BCS on a permanent basis. She has a B.A. in elementary education from University of Southern Colorado. She has been here twenty years. Lori and her husband, Doug, are parents of a BCS graduate and they attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Sandy Patterson

Travis Pollard

Denise Redden

Denise Redden, is in her fifth year at BCS with three years as an Elementary Teacher Aide in K4.  She is a graduate of Austin Graduate School of Theology and Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Denise and her husband, Justin, work for Village Christian Apartments, a non-profit ministry of the Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ, where they are also members. She and her husband have two current BCS students.

Paul Robison

Meredith Rowlett

Paul Sladek

Diann Sloan

Diann Sloan, chemistry and physics teacher, holds a B.A. in chemistry from the University of California, Santa Cruz and a Ph.D in physical chemistry from UT. She and her husband Derrell are the parents of two current BCS students, and the family worships at Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Katie Smith

Amanda Stanglin

Amanda Stanglin is in her fourth year at BCS as elementary music and art teacher. She holds a B.A. in general studies from Harding University. Amanda and her husband, Keith, who is a professor at Austin Graduate School of Theology, are the parents of three current BCS students.  They attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Deborah Strickland

Deborah Strickland, teaches 7th grade English, Bible and middle school Drama. She is beginning her third full year at BCS. She holds a B.S. and an M.S. in education from ACU and has thirty seven years of teaching experience. Debbie and her husband David attend the Dripping Springs Church of Christ.

Kay Taylor

Shelley Tindel

Diane Troutman

Diane Troutman, kindergarten teacher, has a B.A. in elementary education from Harding and has fifteen years of K-1 teaching experience at BCS. She and her husband Brant are parents of one current BCS students and one BCS graduate and attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Lisa Warner

Lisa Warner serves as the drill team director and is in her 2nd year at BCS. She also serves as the musical theater choreographer and Claw Crew sponsor. She holds a B.F.A. in Dance Education and M.Ed from Arizona State University. Post graduation, Mrs. Warner taught dance for the local high schools and served as guest choreographer for numerous high school programs and musical productions. Later, she served as an administrator at a high school and then a stay-at-home mom, but continued her passion for dance by teaching at local dance studios. She and her husband, Tom, are parents of three current BCS students who are all members of the Lady Bellas drill team. They attend First United Methodist Church of Round Rock.

Correy Washington

Jonathan Weed

Jonathan Weed serves as adviser for the school newspaper and teaches secondary social science.  He is in his nineteenth year at BCS and is a BCS graduate.  He holds a B.A. in history from ACU and a B.J. in journalism from UT. He and his wife, Amber, are parents of two current BCS students and a preschool child.  Jonathan is also a graduate of BCS.  They attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Mel Witcher

De Shondra Booker

De Shondra Booker is serving for the sixth year as Extended Day Program Director.. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from UT. She and her husband, Ernest, are parents of a current BCS student and attend East Side Church of Christ.

Mary Kay Clark

Mary Kay Clark serves as the Administrative Assistant for the elementary office, gracing the office with her expertise and knowledge for her thirty fourth year. She attends Cameron Road Church of Christ.

Shemika Davis

Shamika Davis is in her third year as an Extended Day Aide.

Monica Deen

Monica Deen is in her third year as an aide in Extended Day. She has attended ACC.

Brian Fagbemi

Brian Fagbemi is in his second year at BCS as the Business Manager for Athletics.

Ronnie Green

Ronnie Green is in his fourth year as an Extended Day Aide. Ronnie graduated from Southwestern University with a bachelor’s in music education. He had ten years of teaching experience before coming to BCS. Ronnie is a member of the Wheless Lane Church of Christ.

Penny Hagen

Penny Hagen is the Senior Executive Assistant in the administration offices and is in her eleventh year at BCS.  She is a member at Brentwood Oaks and is the Freshman Class Sponsor.

Kathy Manzella

Kathy Manzella joins BCS this year as the Elementary Office Aide, Lunchroom Monitor and Substitute Coordinator.

Ariana Marks

Ariana Marks joined BCS this year as a part-time Campus Monitor.  She is a graduate of BCS and attends Concordia University.

Nancy Meyer

Nancy Meyer, School Nurse, has her A.D.R.N. from Seminole College and is a certified emergency nurse with 26 years of experience. Nancy is in her thirteenth year at BCS. She and her husband, Russ, are parents of two BCS graduates and attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Lori Nesslage

Lori Nesslage serves as the Admissions Testing Coordinator and as a Teacher Aide in Elementary. Lori also served BCS for many years as a substitute before joining BCS on a permanent basis. She has a B.A. in elementary education from University of Southern Colorado. She has been here twenty years. Lori and her husband, Doug, are parents of a BCS graduate and they attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Tori Penland

Tori Penland joined BCS in 2015 as the Human Resources Generalist.  She has fourteen years of professional HR experience including twelve years in not-for-profit with The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas.  Tori holds a B.B.A. in Human Resource Management from ACU and is a Certified Benefit Professional, Professional, Professional in Human Resources, and Society of Human Resource Management. Tori is a member of Westover Hills Church of Christ.

Denise Riley

Denise Riley is in her fourth year as the Accounts Receivable Specialist and has fifteen years of bookkeeping experience. Denise and her husband, Jonathan, have three current BCS students.

Julie Rivera

Julie Rivera serves as the Administrative Assistant for the secondary office. She has a B.S. in nutrition from Harding University.  Julie also is the Substitute Coordinator for Secondary.

Veshuan Simmons

Leah Smith

Ben Sullivan

Ben Sullivan joined BCS in 2015 as Campus Monitor.  In 2016, he accepted the position of End User Support. Ben is a graduate of Texas A&M University

Angela Taylor

Angela Taylor is the accounting manager and is in her tenth year at BCS. She holds a B.B.A. from the University of Texas and previously taught in the BCS Preschool. Angela and her husband David are parents of two BCS graduates. They attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ, where David serves as an elder.

Nancy Tindel

Nancy Tindel is the Registrar and is now in her twenty-first year at BCS. She is the parent of three BCS graduates and the Grandparent of four BCS students. They attend Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ.

Lauren Warner

Lauren Warner, is in her eleventh year as the Admissions Assistant and has a B.B.A. in management from Harding University. She and her husband David attend Cameron Road Church of Christ and have one toddler at home.

Correy Washington