Educating Minds ~ Transforming Hearts for Christ
Faculty, Staff & Volunteers
RCCA has experienced faculty, dedicated staff, and faithful volunteers
who are dedicated to the mission of Ross Corners.
ADMINISTRATION
Mrs. Jennifer Chase
School Administrator
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MS Non-Profit Administration & Social Work, University of Kansas
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BS Social Work, Kansas State University
Mrs. Chase brings over 25 years of Christian ministry and educational leadership, and carries a contagious enthusiasm and authentic passion for Christian worldview education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Kansas State University and a Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Administration and Social Work from the University of Kansas. Mrs. Chase served as the Director of the Braided Cord Cooperative, which provides educational opportunities and community for home school families in the Greater Binghamton, NY region. Mrs. Chase has taught as an adjunct professor at Davis College in Johnson City, NY, and served on the Board of Trustees at Davis College. She previously worked as a professional counselor for the Christian Counseling Center in Johnson City, NY and served as the Executive Director of the Pregnancy Crisis Center in Wichita, KS. Mrs. Chase has traveled nationally to speak at Christian education conventions, women’s conferences, marriage retreats, fundraising banquets, Christian colleges and churches.
Mrs Chase has been married to her husband, David, for 27 years. They are active members of Gracepoint Church in Vestal, NY. Two of the Chase's daughters have graduated from RCCA, and their two other daughters attend RCCA. Mrs. Chase's favorite things are: God's Word, laughter, a really good book, basketball, and leading others in encouragement to find their passions and gifts from God - to discover ways they can be the very best in all that they endeavor - on this side of heaven - especially while parenting and teaching children.
Mrs. Tammy Buck
Assistant to School Administrator
Mrs. Barbie Smith
School Secretary
FACULTY
Mrs. Melissa Brink
2nd Grade Teacher
BS Elementary Education & Bible, Clarks Summit University
Mrs. Lisabeth Colton
6th Grade Teacher
M.Ed. Curriculum Design and Mathematics, Concordia University
BS Early Secondary Math Education, Faith Baptist Bible College, SUNY Cortland
Mrs. LuAnne Ferrill
7th-12th History; Debate; Speech; Senior Class Advisor
BS Social Studies & Secondary Education, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Mrs. Melanie Hovancik
1st Grade Teacher
BS Elementary Education, SUNY Cortland
Mrs. Stacy Ernst
3rd Grade Teacher
BS, Elementary Education and Theater, Elmira College
Miss Ashley Lane
Preschool Teacher
BRE Counseling Concentration,
Davis College
Mrs. Alyssa Leonard
K-12 PE, K-8 Music, 7-8 Typing
EdD (in process), MEd, Liberty University
BS Human Development & Minor in Music, Binghamton University
Mrs. Leslie Meyers
High School Math Teacher
School Guidance Counselor
MS Education / Curriculum Development, SUNY Cortland
MA Counseling, Clarks Summit University
BS Education / Math, SUNY Cortland
Mrs. Sandra Rising
Kindergarten Teacher
BS in Elementary Education & Bible,
Clarks Summit University
Mrs. Jill Smith
4th Grade Teacher
MS Elementary Education
BS Music Education
Pensicola Christian College
Mrs. Kathleen White
5th Grade Teacher
BS Elementary Education,
Lock Haven State College
1 Year Bible Certificate, Davis College
Andrew & Nancy Crane
General Business and Life Skills
Kingdom Air Corps
STAFF
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Miss Hannah Brink
After Care Coordinator, PreK and Elementary Teacher Aide
Mr. James Head
Athletic Director
Ms. Jody Stephens
School Custodian, Lunchroom Supervisor
VOLUNTEERS
Mrs. Holly Besser
Cafeteria, Library
Mrs. Knickerbocker
Librarian
Randy & Sherry Hessler
Maintenance, Cafeteria
Terri Sanders
Cafeteria
Mrs. Sandy Griffis
Office Aide, Substitute Teacher, Cafeteria
Mr. Tom Slawta
Substitute Teacher, Coach, Cafeteria
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Mrs. Beth Leonard
Cafeteria