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Dakota Abbe

BA Pastoral Studies; Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary MA Church Ministries, MA Divinity; Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary

Years in Education: 1

Year Joined RRCA: 2023

Church Affiliation: Heritage Baptist, Georgetown

As a Bible teacher, I enjoy teaching in a way where the students truly see the Bible come alive. Lord willing, as the Bible comes alive before their very eyes, they will choose to be a student of the Word for the rest of their lives.

Sharon Bernhardt

BS Secondary Education; Anderson University Anderson, Indiana

Years in Education: 25

Year Joined RRCA: 2022

Church Affiliation: The Fellowship Church

Investing in the lives of students

Cynthia Carter

BA English and History; Texas State University

Years in Education: 2

Year Joined RRCA: 2022

Church Affiliation: Cityview Bible, Round Rock

I enjoy forming relationships with students and parents, encouraging them in their walk with Christ, and helping students exceed their own expectations.

Andrea Cermak

B.S., Education; University of Michigan Instructional Coach, Learning Network

Years in Education: 26years

Year Joined RRCA: 2007

Church Affiliation: St. Williams Catholic Church, Round Rock

I believe all students have the ability to succeed and love to help them reach their full potential. I strive to provide opportunities for students to explore and discover new concepts and ideas with actively engaging hands on experiences.

Lauren Byrd

B.S., Education; Baylor University

Years in Education: 16 years

Year Joined RRCA: 2016

Church Affiliation: Keypoint Church, Cedar Park

My favorite subject to teach is English. English is interesting because we get to read stories and discuss problems that we all face in life. In English class we get to write and think creatively and I love getting to see students enjoying themselves in those areas.

Cathleen Ferose

B.A., English/Teaching Certification/Speech Minor; University of North Dakota

Years in Education: 24 years

Year Joined RRCA: 2001

Church Affiliation: Celebration Church, Georgetown

I cannot think of a higher joy than helping another person be successful. I’ve worked in business and with adults, but working with teenagers is my bliss. My favorite class to teach is high school speech because helping our students develop the confidence and poise to present themselves is such a joy. I get to know the hearts of the students here at the Academy through their speeches. That has always been something I consider a great privilege.

Catherine Galloway

BA Business Administration; Texas State University

Years in Education: 1

Year Joined RRCA: 2023

Church Affiliation: Hutto Bible Church, Hutto

While serving as a substitute teacher last year, I learned how much I enjoy engaging with and getting to know middle school students. I consider it a joy and privilege to have the opportunity to teach students math and help them learn how to apply biblical truths as they also learn how to live in our world today.  

Jennifer Gribble

B.A., English; Texas State University M.A., English; Morehead State University

Years in Education: 29 years

Year Joined RRCA: 1995

Church Affiliation: St. Joseph’s Chapel, Salado

Teenagers are awesome. I love helping them grow as students and Christians.

Emma Hodges

BS Interdisciplinary Studies; Texas A&M University – Kingsville

Years in Education: 1

Year Joined RRCA: 2023

Church Affiliation: Oak Ridge Baptist Church

One of my favorite things about teaching is seeing students succeed at something they weren’t sure they could do. It is so rewarding to watch them grow in their confidence and expand their skillsets.

Aaron Johnson

Degree: B.A., Secondary Education; Concordia Lutheran College

Years in Education: 26 years

Year Joined RRCA: 2015

Church Affiliation: Journey Bible Fellowship, Leander

My favorite subject to teach is World History. World History is the study of everything humans have ever thought, said and done world-wide and there is much that is exciting, fascinating and fun to teach. Also, the study of World History allows us to learn about the nature of man, our achievements and failures as God’s unique creation and the working of God’s providence through history.

Cheryl Johnson

Degree: B.S., Electrical Engineering; University of Alabama

Years in Education: 10 years

Year Joined RRCA: 2020

Church Affiliation: Central Baptist Church, Round Rock

I find the study of math and science fascinating because it reveals the beauty and perfection of God’s Creation. I love seeing young minds light up with the joy of discovery and problem solving.

Jessica Lufti

BA; College of Wooster, MS; Shenandoah University

Years in Education: 5

Year Joined RRCA: 2023

Church Affiliation: City View Bible Church, Round Rock

One of my favorite teaching moments happened when I was helping eighth graders review for their final exams. One of my students asked me a question that I knew she could figure out if she paused just a moment longer. I asked her a question in response instead of giving her the answer so that she could come up with the answer herself. Exasperated, she asked me if I ever gave a straight answer or if I always answered in question form. To which I responded with a question, and we both laughed. I told my students that my job is to get them to think. If I always give them the answers, then they wouldn’t have the opportunity to come to the answer on their own thus furthering their understanding of the topic.

Tony Matta

BS Sports and Exercise Studies, Tarleton State University

Years in Education: 26

Year Joined RRCA: 2024

Church Affiliation: Heritage Baptist Church, Georgetown

Sallie McCutchen

BS Education; Southwest Texas State University

Years in Education: 26

Year Joined RRCA: 2023

Church Affiliation: Freedom Life, Cedar Park

Teaching is a calling and fills me up! I love interacting with the students and helping them seek their potential. I enjoy challenging them to think on their own. The very best thing is seeing their smiles.

Jonathan Merritt

Years in Education:

Year Joined RRCA: 2024

Church Affiliation:

Sherrie Owens

B.S., Education; Baylor University M.A. Education; University of Texas at Brownsville

Years in Education: 22 years

Year Joined RRCA: 2019

Church Affiliation: Central Baptist Church, Round Rock

Every day is different. I’m never sure what crazy thing will happen or what life lesson will be learned on a given day. I love to laugh, and there are plenty of funny things that go on in a school.

Gabriele Perez

BA Ministry and Education; University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Years in Education: 1

Year Joined RRCA: 2023

Church Affiliation: Central Baptist Church, Round Rock

I enjoy teaching because, like Jesus, it allows me to build relationships with the students and parents. I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged and valued to reach their full potential, academically and spiritually.

Nancy Redding

Degree: B.S.,Disciplinary Studies; University of North Texas

Years in Education: 10 years

Year Joined RRCA: 2015

Church Affiliation: Parkway Bible Church, Pflugerville

I love attending Chapel and getting to worship with the students.

Julieth Rousselin

BBA, Computer Information Systems and Marketing; University of Texas at El Paso MBA, International Business, University of Texas at El Paso

Years in Education: 3 years

Year Joined RRCA: 2019

Church Affiliation: Central Baptist Church, Round Rock

One of my favorite teaching moments was leading prayer time with a group of middle school students at RRCA and asking them to pray in their native language – it was an amazing experience! Our Heavenly Father heard our prayers in English, Chinese and Spanish. It is a blessing to teach Spanish and a joy to hear our students pray and memorize God’s Word in another language.

Matt Tarbutton

BS Kinesiology-Sports Administration; University of Houston

Years in Education: 14

Year Joined RRCA: 2022

Church Affiliation:

To make an impact in the lives of my students.

Rhonna Vinke

BS Political Science; Northern Illinois University

Years in Education: 2

Year Joined RRCA: 2023

Church Affiliation: Parkway Bible Church, Pflugerville

Teaching science brings me great joy. I not only have the chance to share knowledge about our incredible world, but also to highlight how it reflects the amazing work of our Creator. The way science and scripture compliment each other beautifully showcases the wonders of God’s creation.

James Watson

A.S., Mathematics; Austin Community College B.S., Mathematics; University of Texas

Years in Education: 28 years

Year Joined RRCA: 1998

Church Affiliation: Hyde Park Baptist Church, Austin

One of my students once told me that “I teach like Jesus taught.”

Jesica Weatherman

Degree: B.A., Early Childhood Education; Stanislaus State University

Years in Education: 11 years

Year Joined RRCA: 2018

Church Affiliation: Central Baptist Church, Round Rock

What I enjoy most about teaching are those “ah-ha” moments students have when they finally accomplish a challenging task. I want to inspire my students to keep trying, even when sometimes it seems easier to give up. Galatians 6:9 tells us, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”