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."

Jennifer Wimmer

Mrs. Jennifer Wimmer graduated from Sanford Brown College in 2006 as a certified medical assistant. She worked in family practice and dermatology for eight years before spending the next eight years as a stay-at-home mom with her three children. After two years of substitute teaching, she joined Crosspoint Christian School as a teacher’s assistant for Pre-K and 1st/2nd grade.

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"I love teaching at Crosspoint as I am surrounded by colleagues who share a common faith and hope, creating a positive and supportive work environment. I get to support students in their pursuit of God and help them grow in their relationship with Him, which is a powerful and positive influence. I love that my children are getting a good education and are growing their relationships with Christ while at school. There is nothing better. ‘For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.’ – Ephesians 2:10"

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."

Tiffany Wright

Mrs. Wright graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a bachelor’s degree in church music. She has been a piano and voice teacher for over 15 years and homeschooled her children for nine years. During that time, she taught co-op classes in a variety of subjects and also led the 1st–3rd grade department in her church’s Master Clubs program for four years. Mrs. Wright and her family joined Crosspoint after her daughter began attending two years ago, and this year she is excited to be teaching 1st and 2nd grade.

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"I love Christian education in all forms. Teaching from a Christian curriculum is the biggest blessing because students are able to see that God truly has a part in each aspect of our lives. With teaching 1st and 2nd grade, I am especially excited to see them grow to love learning even more. Our class theme is all about Teamwork. With God’s help, we can be a great team to achieve all that God has for us. A verse I am claiming this school year is Psalm 138:8, ‘The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me….’"

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."

Janaya Melton

Coming Soon

Sarah Gilbert

Mrs. Gilbert earned her Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialty in Reading from Missouri Baptist University. She taught second grade for five years and fifth grade for one year in public school before stepping away to stay home with her three children. She has also served as a substitute teacher at Crosspoint for the past year and a half. In 2025, she joined the CCS faculty as the 5th grade Math, Reading, Language Arts, and Spelling teacher.

"I love teaching at Crosspoint because it allows me to share my faith and encourage students to see God’s truth woven into every subject. My desire is for my students to grow in both knowledge and character as they prepare for the future God has for them."

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."
 

Leah Caldwell

Mrs. Caldwell graduated from Crosspoint Christian School in 2004. She went on to earn her Associate of Arts degree from East Central College, where she studied studio art and graphic design, and also studied studio art at Webster University. She and her husband, Chris, have four children who are all part of the CCS family this year.

"I’m very excited to see how your child will grow in skill and creativity. We’re going to make some fun projects! Most importantly, I want them to understand how they glorify God in their work as they reflect our Creator in creating."

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."

Elizabeth Askins

Mrs. Askins graduated from Crosspoint Christian School in 2012 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a minor in English from Greenville College in 2016. She worked as an Analytical Chemist at R.D. Laboratories from 2016 to 2025 before returning to Crosspoint to teach high school math, science, and Spanish.

"I love the fact that Crosspoint teaches everything from a Biblical worldview and equips students for life after high school. My prayer for this year is found in Ephesians 3:20-21, and I look forward to helping my students grow not only in knowledge, but also in faith as they prepare for the future God has for them."

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."

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."

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."

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!"

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.'"

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"