Admin Team

Title: Head of School / Pastor

Contact: rickmartin@ccsconnection.org

My Story:

CCS has been a significant part of Rick’s life over the past 30 years. He strongly believes that the focus on character, discipleship, and transforming oneself to be more like Christ is a needed focus in today’s culture. When fully formed, “They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” Isaiah 61:3. 

When not working, Rick enjoys spending time with his family, taking walks with his wife, and non rugged camping. 

Title: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Contact: justinkauffman@ccsconnection.org

My Story:  Justin has worked in Christian education since 2008. He holds a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum & Instruction. In addition to serving as the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, he also teaches high school Humanities at CCS. He says, “I believe teaching is a sacred calling. We form future generations, most of the time in ways we will never see. Our work is teleological at its core. I am honored and blessed to work at CCS alongside such excellent teachers, caring administrators, and a committed parent community.” Outside CCS, Justin enjoys hiking, fly fishing, and trips to the beach with family, along with good coffee and great books. He will discuss educational theory, philosophy, and theology with you way longer than you might prefer.

Title: Lower School Coordinator

Contact: jennymiller@ccsconnection.org

My Story:  Jenny has been working in education since 2011, but her heart for teaching and love of learning began long before that. From her very first day of kindergarten in 1993, she knew she wanted to be a teacher! Her family became part of the CCS community in 2017, and in 2023, she joined CCS as a staff member. In addition to serving as the Lower School Coordinator, Jenny teaches Lower Elementary PE and Middle School Math and serves as the Student Support Teacher.

At the heart of Jenny’s philosophy of education is connection. She believes that when students feel known, valued, safe, and loved, they are better able to learn and grow. She values knowing each student as an individual, celebrating their strengths, encouraging them through challenges, and reminding them that their worth is not determined by their accomplishments. Rather, their worth is found in the truth that they are deeply loved by God, created in His image, and uniquely made with a purpose.

Outside of school, Jenny enjoys spending time with her family, being active in her church, drinking coffee and cheering on CCS athletics. She is the wife of Evan, Mom to Owen, Kayla, and Kinsley and dog mom to their cavapoo, Austin.