Our Community

Title: Head of School / Pastor

Contact: rickmartin@ccsconnection.org

Rick’s 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: Admissions & Event Manager

Contact: kristinbarb@ccsconnection.org

Kristin’s Story

Kristin is an alumna of CCS and mom of three CCS students. She is passionate about helping Christian education be more accessible to families who wish their children to be brought up with a Biblical worldview. She loves planning school events, promoting CCS on social media, & being a “Musical Mom”.  

Kristin enjoys drinking tea, creating Canva designs, and pampering the teachers & staff with chocolate, coffee, and other treats. When not working, she enjoys reading, music, spending time with her family, and cheering for the JMU Dukes.

Title: Preschool

Contact: ginaschultz@ccsconnection.org

My Stories

Mrs. Schultz has over 20 years experience teaching. She has her ACSI Christian Early Education Certification and is a member of VAECE and keeps her first aid/CPR certification current.

Mrs. Schultz enjoys hiking, walking, and spending time with her family. 

Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13 and Proverbs 22:6

“I enjoy being able to encourage children to develop skills and confidence by stimulating their physical, mental, emotional and social development. I love to watch them discover new things and develop an excitement for learning.”

Title: Kindergarten/First Grade

Contact: loriblosser@ccsconnection.org 

Lori’s Story:

Ms. Blosser’s favorite part of teaching at Cornerstone is the fact that the hearts of students and their relationships with God are of highest priority. She enjoys the freedom she has to teach students truths about God and to teach from a Biblical perspective. Another of her highlights is watching students as academic concepts begin to click and they get excited about learning. Outside of school Ms. Blosser enjoys baking, reading, walking, and playing with her grandson.

Title: First Grade

My Stories

I have taught kindergarten and first grade for over 39 years. I teach First grade Reading, Math, STEM and Technology. I have been connected with CCS since its founding, as a supporter, parent, grandparent and now as a “retired” teacher who still loves teaching children! I love showing children the love of Jesus and fostering their relationship with Jesus. Teaching at CCS has given me the opportunity to pray with my students, teach from a biblical perspective, support parents and develop relationships!

In my free time I enjoy being with Family-my sons and their wives- and of course, spoiling my grandchildren- I enjoy cooking, baking bread, reading and sitting around the fire pit with friends and family.

Title: Science

Contact: andreanissley@ccsconnection.org

My Stories

Mrs. Nissley serves as the middle school team leader.
She has taught middle school science at CCS for 18 years. In addition to teaching middle school science she teaches 7th grade Bible, technology, speech, and elective classes – including photography. She also serves as the leader of the 7th grade girls’ cell group and is the 7th grade homeroom teacher.
Some middle school highlights are: swimming on the first day of school, MS retreat, MS musical, mission trips, dissecting frogs, building model rockets, helping students grow stronger in their relationship with God.

Title: Language Arts; Bible & History

My Stories

As of 2022, I’ve been teaching for eight years in private Christian schools, including one year teaching English at a JROTC all-boys’ military school.

I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, writing, hiking, fishing, boating, drinking coffee, and talking about deep theological subjects related to the Kingdom of God. I love to delve into God’s word to discover rhema truth: daily bread for the journey.

CCS is a great school and I’m honored to serve among the wonderful people – families, teachers, and administrators – who labor to make this school a true community. It’s also a blessing to have my family attend CCS with me: my four children as students, and my wife, Heidi, as a Spanish teacher.

This is my prayer as I step into class each day:

“Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants” (Deuteronomy 32:2, NIV).

Title: 5^th Grade & Librarian

Contact: gwenzook@ccsconnection.org

Gwen’s Story

Mrs. Zook serves as the Librarian and 5th Grade homeroom, Bible and math along with keyboarding for 3rd-5th grades.  She has over 20 years teaching experience with more than 18 of those being at CCS.

“I enjoy interacting with the staff, students and families of CCS. I like the emphasis of the school and home working together to shape the heart of each child. It is a pleasure working in a school where the goal is not just academics but also Godly character. I am thankful for the positive atmosphere and supportive staff that I am able to work with.”

Outside of school, she enjoys traveling and hiking with her husband and friends, along with sewing and crafting.

A verse that has always meant a lot to her is Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.”

Title: Music, Drama & Bible

Contact: michelemorgan@ccsconnection.org

My Stories

Mrs. Morgan has been blessing CCS for 24 years in the areas of music and theater.
She loves CCS for the relationship that she develops with the students. She teaches all grades-PK-8th grade and this allows her to see the students grow over the years and develop a relationship with each one.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She enjoys hanging out with the ladies in her Lifegroup and making music unto the Lord with her friends in the church worship team.