Why University Christian?

University Christian is more than a school. We are family!

Meet Our Faculty

University Christian School desires to lead every student to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We believe our mission is best achieved when intentio nal, deep relationships are formed.
Frank Ciresi
President/Pastor
Brent Cochran
Director of Business
Jeleen Del Valle
Head of School
Shannon Bond
Preschool Teachers Assistant
Madison Itani
6th Grade Teacher
Lynn May
Facilities & Services Director, Oceanway Campus Director
Tammy Blanton
Lower School Assistant Principal (Kindergarten - 6th)
Angel Colon
Middle School English Teacher
James Watts
Middle & Upper School Assistant Principal (7th-12th)
Glenda Sirmon
School Store Director
Charles Mamallapalli
Director of Transportation Facilities
Madison Clemons
First Grade Teacher
TJ Ciresi
Oceanway Dean of Students
Grace Ciresi
Middle School ARP
Vaughn Brown
Dean of Students
Anais Gallo
First Grade Teacher
Lauren Lindemulder
Sixth Grade Teacher
Melissa Gibbons
First Grade Teacher
Whitney Cliff
Second Grade Teacher
Ebony Eggleston
Upper School Science Teacher
Kalee Godwin
Preschool Director
Hannah Vaughn
Third Grade Teacher
Pauletta Jones
Preschool Teachers Assistant
Matthew Case
Upper School Electives Teacher
Katie Drummond
Upper School History Teacher
John Sirmon
Athletic Director
Pushpa Mamallapalli
Preschool Teacher
Gina Scalise
Front Desk Receptionist
Nick Clauser
Director of Enrollment
Ashley Schoenfeld
Athletic Administration Assistant
Jerica Sansing
Preschool Teacher
Steffaney Bass
Director of Admissions
Jasmine Green
Kindergarten Teacher
Breianna Morgan
Middle & Upper School Admin.
Kevin Wiley
Campus Mental Health Counselor
Yolanda Morgan
Campus Monitor
Baindu Tarawally
Preschool Teacher
Naila King
Fifth Grade Teacher
Stephanie Ponder
Lower School Admin.
Barbara Shelton
High School Science Teacher
Gabriele Lago Wikman
Preschool Teachers Assistant
Melissa Horne
Front Desk Receptionist
Priscilla Roberts
Kindergarten Teacher
Erica Moyers
Fifth Grade Teacher
Alison Watkins
Kindergarten Teacher
Summer Hancock
Middle & Upper School Admin.
Britt Odum
Front Desk Receptionist
Kilah Harrington
Preschool Teachers Assistant
Mandy Tucker
Preschool Teacher
Ty King
Assistant to Head of School
Breanna Colon
Kindergarten Teacher
Nikki Ortega
Upper School Art Teacher
Brooke Tarkington
Preschool Teachers Assistant
Mandy Jones
Preschool Teacher
Cindy Martin
Director of Student Accounts
Diane Spann
High School Substitute Teacher
Melissa Swiatocha
First Grade Teacher
Bryan Rolli
High School Bible Teacher
Michelle Pittman
Preschool Teachers Assistant
Joe Mayfield
Fifth Grade Teacher
Rhonda Trigg
High School Bible Teacher
Beth Dowling
High School English Teacher
Candace Lautzenheiser
College and Career Counselor
Kaylin Jean-Burns
Preschool Teacher
Anna Fisher
Kindergarten Grade Teacher
Karen Gaylor
Sixth Grade Teacher
Chitra Jacob
High School Math Teacher
Jody Bailey
College Counselor
Dawn O'Gorman
Preschool Teacher
Kelsie Odum
Second Grade Teacher
Amber Rolli
Seventh & Eighth Grade Teacher
Katherine Leuthen
Third Grade Teacher
Sherrie Boger
Preschool Resource Teacher
Carli Combs
Preschool Teachers Assistant
Ben Hetzel
Seventh & Eighth Grade Teacher
Bessie Wall
High School Spanish Teacher
Ashlyn Hall
Third Grade Teacher
Margaret Cooper
Preschool Teachers Assistant
Lynnette Stevens
Fourth Grade Teacher
Amy Frank
Fourth Grade Teacher
Michelle Nguyen
Accounting Specialist
Amber Armstrong
K-8 Music Teacher
Rick Montgomery
High School History Teacher
Elizabeth Ezell
Payroll Specialist
Becky Mamallapalli
K-8 Art Teacher
Laura Makouske
Eighth Grade Teacher
David Sexton
Seventh & Eighth Grade Teacher
Joy Bailey
K-8 Media Specialist
Sylvia Deshone
High School American Sign Language Teacher
Kyle Taylor
K-8 Physical Education Teacher
Tami Kinsman
Human Resources Director
Matt Hammett
High School Physical Education Teacher
Calvin Orth
Seventh & Eighth Grade Teacher
Lyndsey Hamblen
Lower School Substitute Teacher
Jennae Tuzzolo
High School English Teacher

Why Choose University Christian?

University Christian School vigorously pursues excellence by providing a Christ-centered education on a campus where patriotism, lifelong community, leadership and service are at the core of all we do. We take great pride in our history of building champions for Christ.

50+ Years of Devoted Service

Since 1965, University Christian School has challenged thousands of students academically while building a strong foundation spiritually.

100% Prepared For God’s Calling

Our desire is for all University Christian School graduates to be fully devoted followers of Christ that are prepared to love and lead with excellence in all that they do.

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