"Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance." - Proverbs 1:5

Lisa Weldy
Administrator
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Ms. Weldy joined the Cougar family in 2025 as School Administrator. Originally from the South, she was raised in central Illinois alongside her four brothers. She holds a Master’s in Counseling and a Master’s in Teaching and Learning with a concentration in Educational Administration, earned through Bob Jones University and Maranatha Baptist University.
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Before stepping into administration in 2023, Ms. Weldy spent 16 years in the classroom teaching middle and high school students—six years in South Korea and ten years in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Her deep love for Christian education was shaped by her parents’ example: her father served as a pastor, and her mother as both a teacher and school administrator.
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Outside the classroom, Ms. Weldy enjoys playing the ukulele, biking or walking through her neighborhood, and spending time with her two beloved cats.
We're looking for educators and coaches who view their roles not just as jobs but as a divine calling, grounded in a strong faith in Christ Jesus.
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Office
Megan Grum
Mrs. Grum is an accomplished information technology professional with a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies and a Minor in Digital Media from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Her diverse background includes working as a secretary at Regis University and taking on contractor roles in marketing and e-commerce, where she specialized in user interface design and development. In 2025, she became the school secretary at Crosspoint.
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"I am so grateful that my child is thriving at Crosspoint, thanks to the remarkable dedication of our teachers and staff. It is an honor to be part of this supportive community, collaborating with parents to spread the uplifting message of Jesus."

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Melinda Young
Mrs. Young graduated from Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University) with a bachelor of science in recreation therapy. She has been teaching since 2006, and began at Crosspoint in 2014.
"I want to make the first experience of school not only an educational experience for our young students, but also a positive experience. I love teaching at CCS, where I can share the love of Christ and show each student that they are special and God has a plan for them. I enjoy coming alongside the parents to teach the hearts and minds of our students."

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Aide
Jennifer Wimmer
Coming Soon

Kindergarten
Amanda Nielsen
Mrs. Amanda Nielsen graduated from Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, Iowa, and earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from The University of Iowa in 2009. She has extensive experience working with children, including years of leading Awana groups. Before joining Crosspoint Christian School, she worked as a paraeducator in a Kindergarten classroom in Iowa, where she realized her desire to teach in a Christ-centered environment.
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"I’m so thankful to teach Kindergarten at Crosspoint! It’s a joy to work with other believers who have been so supportive and encouraging. Seeing my students' faces light up when something clicks is one of my favorite parts of teaching. Helping guide them spiritually is a privilege I pray will have eternal impact."

2nd Grade Teacher
Tiffany Wright
COMING SOON

3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Faith Mahoney
Mrs. Mahoney is a CCS alumna, attending from 5th-12th grade. Her teaching career first began in 2004 when she taught PE at Crosspoint for one year. Since then, she has home-schooled three of her five children in second, third, fourth, and sixth grades and also was a substitute teacher at Crosspoint for two years. Mrs. Mahoney began teaching 3rd grade at Crosspoint in 2022.
"I love teaching at Crosspoint because I have the opportunity to encourage my students to love the Lord with all of their heart, mind, soul, and strength. My passion is teaching my students to love learning, and to see God’s truth in every aspect of their education."

5th Grade Math/Reading/LA
Sarah Gilbert
Coming Soon

6th Grade Teacher
Amanda Sanders
Mrs. Sanders received an associate's degree from East Central College and a bachelor's degree in elementary education through the University of Missouri – St. Louis. She began teaching in 2015 and joined the CCS staff in 2016.
"I teach because I feel called by God to do so. I teach at CCS because I get to share Jesus with my students."

PreK - 2nd Grade Art Teacher
Leah Caldwell
Coming Soon

Physical Education (PreK-12), Middle & High School Math, High School Computer & Health, Baseball Coach
Erik Howard
Mr. Howard graduated from Evangel University with a Bachelor of Science in physical education with a concentration in middle school math. He began teaching in 2012 and has been part of the CCS staff for the duration of his career.
"Watching kids grow academically and spiritually is something I get to experience at CCS. God has blessed me with the opportunity to be part of this process."

High School Math, Science, and Spanish
Elizabeth Askins
Coming Soon

Middle School Science, Literature, & English, Art (Prek-12), High School Yearbook & Student Council, Cheer Coach
Mandy Guenzler
Mrs. Guenzler is a CCS alumna who graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a bachelor of arts in English with an education concentration. She taught at CCS from 2006-2014 and then returned in 2019.
"I love Crosspoint largely because of the wonderful experience I had as a CCS student myself. I am thankful for a solid, Christ-centered education from teachers who cared about me and invested in my life. Now, I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of providing that education to the next generation."

Elementary Music Teacher
Bobbie Stroup
Mrs. Stroup graduated from Central Methodist University with a bachelor of science in elementary education, specializing in early childhood education and obtained her master of science in classroom teaching from Missouri Baptist University. Prior to joining the CCS staff in 2016, she had almost twenty years of experience in both public and private school settings in a variety of grade levels and specialties.
"I consider it a great honor to teach Elementary Music at CCS. Our students are encouraged to pray together, study the Bible, read, write, and sing about God each and every day. In addition to being challenged academically, they grow spiritually to become well-equipped for service to the Lord Jesus Christ. Crosspoint students receive solid instruction and preparation for life. Our school is very blessed with dedicated teachers who desire to provide each student with unique educational opportunities to support the quest for a life-long love of learning."

High School English, Math, Bible, & Drama
Erin Avery
Mrs. Avery graduated from Hannibal LaGrange University with a bachelor of science in business administration with emphasis in management and a minor in English and obtained her masters in elementary education from Missouri Baptist University. She began her teaching career in 2001, when she joined the CCS staff.
"I believe an education from a Biblical worldview is essential for students to be able to understand and engage the culture around them."

Middle School Reading, High School Bible, English, Government, & Math
Karen Honeycutt
Mrs. Honeycutt graduated from Southwest Baptist University with a bachelor of science in accounting and a minor in English. She began teaching in 2004 when she joined the CCS staff.
"I love teaching at Crosspoint because I can teach a variety of subjects, all from a Biblical worldview. I also love getting to know students on a personal level and watching them grow over the course of their time in the school, then seeing what the Lord does with them after they leave CCS!"

Middle & High School History, High School Speech & Personal Finance, Guidance Counselor
Bruce Liggett
Mr. Liggett earned his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Studies Education from the University of Missouri–Columbia and his Master of Science in Guidance Counseling from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. After retiring from a 31-year career as an educator in the Rockwood School District, he joined Crosspoint Christian School in 2017.
"Teaching at Crosspoint is more than just academic enrichment through a well-balanced curriculum in order to prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century. Students at CCS are continually immersed with Biblical truths that instill the mindset as found in Luke 10:27 '... Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with your soul, and with your strength, and with your mind; and love your neighbor as yourself.'"

High School Math & Science
Vicki Beumer
Miss Beumer graduated from the University of Missouri – St. Louis with a bachelor of science in education. She began her teaching career in 1987 and has been a CCS teacher since the school began in 1990.
"I cannot imagine teaching students about the wonders of the universe without pointing them to the Creator who designed it (and them) with such infinite care and wisdom. If that weren’t enough, I then have the privilege of introducing them to the language God used to 'write' the universe. Math is both beautiful and challenging—the struggle is real, but worth it! Proverbs 9:10 / Romans 1:20"