Faculty

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April McReynolds (Kindergarten 4) is a 2002 graduate of The University Of Alaska Fairbanks with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. Though her professional path has been largely in the field of social work, last year Mrs. McReynolds sensed God calling her to work with children, proactively equipping the next generation to love God. She comes from a Military family and has moved 14 times! She has been married 21 years to her High School sweet heart, Michael, who faithfully served for 24 years in the United States Army. They have a four year old "fur baby" named Manchester. One of her favorite quotes comes from Neil Postman: “Children are the living message we send to a time we will not see.” She is excited to partner with parents and CCCS to love, guide, and pray for this next generation of leaders.

Cathy Ulsh (Kindergarten 5) is a Hampton native and graduate from Old Dominion University with a B.S. in Human Services Counseling and M.S.ED in Early Childhood Education. She spent six years teaching Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade with Hampton Public Schools. She left the classroom in 2013 to become a stay at home mother. She is married to Jared and they have three sweet children, Lincoln, Waylon and Juliette, all who attend CCCS. After 8 years at home, she is excited for this new season and the opportunity to share the wonder of God's World with young ones. The Ulsh family live in Carrollton and are members of Liberty Live at Smithfield. "One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts." Ps. 145:4

Audri Williams (First Grade) graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in religion. She began her teaching career in third grade at an international school in Thailand, and has also taught fourth grade. She is excited to continue her journey in elementary teaching first grade at CCCS. Audri has a desire to teach students through the lens of God's Word, and to help them see the majesty of God's creation in all things. She and her husband, Geoff, have been married for thirteen years and together have two boys, who both attend CCCS. Their family joyfully attends Deer Park Fellowship.

Emily Crosby (Second Grade) graduated with a bachelors degree in education from Liberty University in 2010. Since then, she has taught preschool, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade as well as some substitute teaching. Emily has been married to her high school sweetheart, Duane, for 21 years, and they have 5 children together. Their youngest two, twins, attend CCCS. Their family attends Lifepointe Christian Church in Toano, VA. 

Katie Emborski (Third Grade) graduated from Christopher Newport University with a bachelor's degree in Sociology. Prior to joining the CCCS faculty, she taught in a variety of settings, mostly extracurricular, for many years before she began working as a special education assistant in Newport News Public Schools. In 2007, Katie married Mark (her co-conspirator in adventure) and helped plant By Grace Community Church in Yorktown, where they still attend and serve with their family. They have three boys, previously homeschooled, all attending CCCS. She loves finding creative ways to help kids master skills that are particularly challenging for that child. Katie also loves telling stories of her own adventures to help others understand and trust God in each day of their lives. And if you have a minute, she’ll tell you amazing stories of her adventures!

Shealei Miller (Fourth Grade) is a graduate of John Brown University with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction with a Reading Specialist endorsement. Shaelei has taught for 12 years, most recently in the York County School system. She’s been married to the love of her life, Mark, for seven years and they have one son, Connor. A relatively recent transplant from Kansas, they have made Liberty Live in Hampton their church home. Shaelei loves to travel and has checked off 41 out of the 50 states! Finding joy in serving others, she’s delighted to serve the CCCS community through teaching.

Laurie Kincaid (Fifth Grade) is a graduate of Perdue University and The College of William and Mary. She and her husband Rex have been married for 40 years. They have three wonderful grown children and three grand children (so far). Laurie grew up in Indiana and although she lives near the ocean now, she’d rather spend quiet days reading and paddle boarding on a lake. Laurie taught in the public school system for over 25 years before making her way to CCCS. On the weekends you can find her walking the Greensprings trail, reading, boating on Lake Anna, and enjoying time with her grandkids. Laurie and her husband worship and serve at Williamsburg Community Chapel.

Sara Winant (Sixth Grade) For as long as she can remember, Sara has wanted to be a teacher, and God’s faithfulness has been continually present before her as she begins her tenth year of teaching! She met her husband, Matt, at CNU, where they both earned their undergraduate and Masters in Teaching degrees. They have two beautiful sons, Joshua and Caleb, who keep them on their toes! Joshua will be a student for the first time at CCCS this year! They attend By Grace Community Church, where Matt is a deacon and Sara serves in several capacities.

Tracey Ferguson (Reading Specialist) Tracey Ferguson, Reading Resource Teacher, has a BS in Biblical Studies (1995) and an M.A.T. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (1996) from Columbia International University in Columbia, SC. She taught in Christian schools for eleven years before becoming certified as a reading specialist. Prior to coming to CCCS, she worked with individuals as an early intervention instructor for five years. Tracey has two college-age children who graduated from Summit Christian Academy. She serves on the children’s ministry team at Calvary Reformed Presbyterian Church where her husband, Jeff, is the senior pastor. She’s been called a “Jill”-of-all-trades because she takes her hobbies—roller skating, thrifting, baking Keto cakes, and almost anything that does not involve sitting for extended periods of time—to a “whole new level”. She is thrilled to be teaching at CCCS and enjoys making reading groups fun so her students will develop a love for excellent literature. 

Kathryn Stafford (Seventh Grade Humanities) received a BA in History and Secondary Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 2007. She has been married to her husband Matt for 16 years, and together they’ve had four children, one of whom is with our Lord. Kathryn taught 11th grade history before leaving public education to homeschool for five years. She and her kids now all attend CCCS together, where she's taught middle school humanities for the past five years. Kathryn loves sharing her passion for learning and helping students make connections between history, literature, and the God who created them all. The Staffords joyfully attend PCC. 

Stacy DeHoust (Eighth Grade Humanities) is a graduate of Mary Washington College with a BA in Psychology, and has been married to her husband, Matt, for 28 years. They have four sons and one lovely daughter-in-law. Stacy’s teaching experience began in 1988 in the dance studio. For 14 years, in studios across Virginia, she taught several styles of dance to students of all ages until her family moved to Hampton Roads in 2002. Her unanticipated homeschooling adventure began in 2004, and after fifteen years teaching from home and for a variety of homeschool co-ops and adjunct programs, she has the great joy and privilege of teaching fourth grade at CCCS.

Windsor Philipps (Seventh & Eighth Grade Math and Science) Graduated from Montana Tech in 1985 with an BS in engineering. She began working at Newport News Shipbuilding as an engineer building aircraft carriers. In this stage in her career she holds a Virginia teaching license to teach Middle School Math and Science. Windsor married Steven in 1985 and together they raised 4 children, 2 goats, trained 3 horses, hatched an array of chickens, became overrun by a hoard of  bunnies, acquired a few fish, and provided a home for their children's dogs, cats and bird. She has 4 grandchildren and 2 of them attend CCCS along with their many cousins. Her family has hosted international students for 10 years. Windsor is a third generation Peninsula resident and attends New Covenant Church. She loves to study God’s marvelous creation with young people and inspire them to enjoy mathematics.

Shelby Scott (Ninth Grade Humanities) is a graduate of Hollins University and Virginia Commonwealth University. She is entering her second year on staff at CCCS, but taught in the Poquoson School System for 15 years before transitioning to other full-time ministry and motherhood roles, including serving as the CCCS Board Chairwoman. Shelby is passionate about studying history and energetically teaches her students. She married her high school sweetheart, Bobby, in 2000. They have two children who attend CCCS at the upper school and a spunky schnoodle named Chloe. If she’s not hanging out with her family, you’d likely find her in her garden. Shelby, Bobby, and the kids faithfully serve and worship at Liberty Live in Hampton.

Shanna Slovinsky (Tenth Grade Humanities) received a BA in History in 2001. She married her college sweetheart, Marty, and they now have four kids, three of whom attend CCCS. They are a military family, so she’s particularly empathetic to new students! Shanna loves to read biographies, drink Dr. Pepper, eat Chick-fil-A, and watch The West Wing. She does not love coffee, licorice, and the sound of gum being chewed. Shanna’s family worships at Peninsula Community Chapel.

Michele Reed (Eleventh Grade Humanities) is a graduate of the College of William and Mary with both her B.A. and M.A. She’s married to the love of her life, David, and they have two boys, Will and Ben (the latter in his senior year at CCCS!). They joyfully worship and serve at Calvary Reformed Presbyterian Church. In her spare time she loves to cook, garden, hike, and play with her dogs.

Pamela Freeman (Pre-Calculus & Chemistry) has a B.S. in Biology from William and Mary (1983) and an M.S. in Forensic Science (1988) from Virginia Commonwealth University. She taught in both public and private schools before spending seven years working as a forensic scientist in Rhode Island and for the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory. Pamela also homeschooled her own two children from preschool through their high school graduations in 2015 and 2016. She loves sharing her passion for learning with students and encouraging them in the process. In her spare time, she likes to read, crochet, and play pickleball. Pamela and her husband, William, serve and worship at Liberty Live Hampton.

Renee McKelvey (Marine Biology & Physics) loves sciences…she graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in physics and the University of Southern Maine with a degree in nursing! She and her husband, Kevin, have been married for 15 years. They have three boys, all of whom attend CCCS. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, baking, and doing anything outdoors. She also has two adorable golden doodles! Renee and her family worship and serve at Coastal Community Church.

Savannah Blackwell (Geometry & Calculus) graduated from James Madison University (GO DUKES!) with a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics. She’s married the love of her life, Stephen, in 2018 and they have three precious daughters (4, 2, 10 months). Savannah loves to teach math AND instructs in Pilates! She’s a certified coach and loves the practice. A natural on stage, Savannah sings on the praise team at First Church Ministries where she and her family regularly worship and serve.

Melanie Mitchell (Biology) graduated from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Melanie comes to CCCS after a beautifully long career in medicine. She has been married for 30 years and together they have two married sons. This summer, Melanie joyfully welcomed her first grandchild! In her spare time she enjoys beekeeping, downhill skiing, running, racing (cars), and gardening (flowers).

Ryan Davidson (High School Church History & Systematic Theology) is the pastor of Grace Baptist Chapel (Reformed) in Hampton. He is married to Christie, our School Director, and they have four children that all attend CCCS. He graduated from Samford University (BA-Spanish, Music), The College of William & Mary (M.Ed.- Counseling), Southern Seminary (Th.M.) and the Free University of Amsterdam (Ph.D.- Early Christianity/Pastoral Theology). He enjoys playing & watching soccer with his kids, reading, and eating dutch chocolate ice cream.

Jeff Mingee (Rhetoric - Speech & Research) is the founding pastor of Catalyst Church and currently is a regional strategist for the SBCV. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University and has his Master’s and D.Min. from Southeastern Theological Seminary. He’s currently working on his Ph.D. in Christian Leadership at Southeastern. Jeff is the author of several well-received books including Digital Dominion and Called to Cooperate. Married to Lauren for 19 years, they have two high school aged boys at CCCS. In his spare time, Jeff likes to go to concerts and amusement parks with the boys. Jeff and his family faithfully worship and serve at Bethel Baptist Church in Yorktown.

Tyler Neece (Personal Finance) is a graduate of Christopher Newport University. He is a financial planner by trade and is passionate about personal finance. He and his wife Jess have two boxers, Piper and Arlo. In his spare time, Tyler enjoys fishing and and playing board games. Tyler and his wife worship and serve at By Grace Community Church.

Joey Tomlinson (. ) is the pastor of Deer Park Fellowship (location of our upper school). He is also a graduate of Liberty University, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southern Seminary with a multitude of degrees. He has been married to the very lovely Brayden for 15 years and together they have three young sons, two of them are at the lower school at CCCS. In his spare time, Joey enjoy spending time with his family, reading, and eating sandwiches at Taste Unlimited.