Come and experience Rocky Mountain Christian Academy through events that bring learning to life.
Come and experience Rocky Mountain Christian Academy through events that bring learning to life.
Join us on February 28th at from 8am – 10am to observe our weekly chapel and take a peek into some classrooms
9447 Niwot Road
Niwot, CO 80503
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Bio coming soon.
Heather has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Northern Colorado. Heather’s children have been attending RMCA since 2011. After many years of being a parent volunteer in the classroom, Ms. Adams joined the RMCA staff as a classroom aide and office aide in 2019. Heather enjoys spending time with her family, and cooking yummy gluten free food. Heather and her family attend Grace Church in Longmont, Colorado.
Tana is a native of the beautiful state of Colorado, where she’s built her life and career. In her role as Office Manager at Rocky Mountain Christian Academy and a recently licensed Realtor, Tana brings a passion for real estate and a deep connection to our local community. Beyond the professional sphere, she is proud to be a devoted spouse and a parent to two wonderful children.
Matthew joined the RMCA community in the Fall of 2023. He attended Moody Bible Institute, where he received a B.A. in Pastoral Studies and is nearing completion of an M.A. in the same. He is passionate about the local church and seeing God’s glory spread to the ends of the earth through missions. He desires to see young students grow in faith alongside learning so that they might live in a manner dedicated to the gospel. Mr. VanHuis is a Chicago native and loves to read or play any sport available! He attends Lifebridge Christian Church with his fiancée, Kelly.
Tony joined RMCA in the fall of 2023. He taught at Longmont Christian School for 10 years. 9 years as a 5th grade teacher and one year as a Middle School Science teacher. He received his Bachelor’s degree from CU Boulder in Entrepreneurship. He received his Elementary licensure training from Metropolitan State University of Denver. He and his wife Kristy have 3 sons. He is a Colorado native, with roots in Niwot going back to 1921. He has served as Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmaster of Troop 66 for over 12 years. He and his wife owned and operated Crystal Ski Shop in Boulder for 13 years. He enjoys fly fishing, hiking, computers, and riding his riding lawn mower in the summer.
Bill was born on February 16, 1949 in Granite City, Illinois. At age 10 he began playing trumpet. Bill graduated from Collinsville High School in 1967. He received a full trumpet performance scholarship from John Brown University. Bill traveled in a band for three years playing 150 shows a year with a group called “The Sound Generation”. He received his B.S. Mus. Ed. Degree from John Brown University in 1974. He has performed with Lionel Hampton, Florence Henderson, Roy Clarke, Pat Boone, Andre Crouch and performed for two Presidents: President Nixon and President Ford. He married his college girl friend Beth in 1971. They have three beautiful children: Summer, Megan and Seth and three beautiful grandchildren: Madeline, Emma and Jackson. In 1976 Bill and his family moved to Longmont where he taught band at the following high schools: Lyons (1976-78) Skyline High School (1978-1993) Longmont High School (1993-2001) and Silver Creek High School (2001-05) In 2005 Mr. Wilkinson retired from the St. Vrain School District after 30 years. During his years in the St. Vrain School District his bands were selected to perform at The Colorado Music Educator’s Convention 5 times and the Colorado Bandmasters Convention one time. His marching bands were invited to perform half-time shows at the Denver Bronco’s games two times. In 1989 Mr. Wilkinson was selected to direct The Colorado All State Jazz Band. Mr. Wilkinson is in demand all across Colorado to adjudicate high school bands.
Christine joined RMCA in 2021. She received her B.A. in Dance from Western Michigan University. Christine grew up assisting in and teaching children’s ballet, tap and creative movement classes. She is also a certified Pilates Instructor and enjoyed running her own studio for several years. In her free time, Christine likes to run, hike, snowboard and camp with her family. Her three children began attending RMCA in 2021 and she is excited to be a part of this amazing school and community.
Principal
Mrs. Stacy Lind has been a dedicated member of RMCA since 2004, initially starting as a preschool teacher and eventually becoming the Early Education Director for several years. During the challenging times of 2020-2021, she also took on the role of Health Liaison, showcasing her commitment to the community’s well-being. In 2022-2023, she assumed the role of Director of Operations.
Mrs. Lind’s educational background includes being an alumnus of CSU and holding Early Childhood Director qualifications from Front Range Community College. Her devotion extends beyond the workplace, as she has been an active member of Rocky Mountain Christian Church since 1999, where she contributes to Children’s Sunday School.
Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Mrs. Lind, alongside her husband Rick, finds joy in exploring and camping during adventures with their two grown daughters.
Chase serves as the Lead Pastor of Ministry at The Well Church in Boulder. The Well Church was started in 2011 and has planted several other churches in the Boulder area. He also serves as a partner in several businesses in the retail and hospitality industries. Chase is a graduate of Texas A&M University. He is also a two time graduate of Denver Seminary where he completed a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology. Chase is currently pursuing his PhD at Union School of Theology. He and his wife, Kim, have lived in Boulder County since 2010 where they have been blessed with three wonderful children.
Kyle is the Founder and Lead Financial Planner of Simmons Investment Management, which provides trusted financial advice for engineers and tech professionals. He graduated from the University of Colorado with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and worked as an engineer in the tech industry for over 13 years before changing careers. He loves the Charlotte Mason method, particularly it’s focus on nature study, high quality art and literature, and wise use of technology. Kyle lives in Broomfield, Colorado with his wife and three young children and attends Calvary Bible Church in Erie. When he’s not working on spreadsheets, he enjoys hiking, playing with his kids, watching the Broncos, and drinking herbal tea.
Jennifer has been supporting partnerships and alliances in the Technology sector for over 20 years. Her experience includes the development of programs focused on mutual benefits for organizations to find success together. Joining the board of RMCA is an absolute privilege for her holding great confidence in both Charlotte Mason’s method and Ambleside. Jennifer recently had the privilege of attending portions the Ambleside Institute where she was able to experience in depth method and classroom training. Jennifer lives with her daughter and husband Joseph and they attend Trinity Church in Denver.
Stephanie is a Colorado native living in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. She enjoys observing the beauty of God’s creation through nature and wildlife. Her greatest passions include her relationship with Christ, her marriage, 4 children, grandchildren, teaching, and the many facets of Art. Stephanie holds her degrees in Christian Counseling, Fine Art and Art History. She has had the opportunity to study abroad in Paris, France and Rome, Italy, where her love for art greatly intensified. Stephanie is an accomplished professional in the Art Industry, receiving several awards in decorating and design. She has had the privilege of spending time in Uganda, Africa as a missionary, helping to establish Art, feeding programs, small business skills for women and Bible studies. She considers herself Blessed to have the opportunity to teach the children at RMCA.
Benjamin is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and partner with Longmont Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery. He graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Biology, a Doctorate from the University of Colorado, and completed residency at Loyola University in Chicago. He is involved locally and nationally with numerous professional organizations. He is grateful for opportunities to give back in the community professionally as well as through faith based ministries like The Crucible Project. Benjamin and his wife Michele relocated to Colorado and have enjoyed living in Boulder County since 2015. Their introduction to RMCA coincided with a transition to Rocky Mountain Christian Church where they currently attend. The timing coincided with a pre-school need for their daughter. RMCA quickly became a home and they continue to appreciate the Classical Christian and Ambleside approach to education more and more as the years pass.
Elementary Admin, Third Grade Teacher
Erica joined RMCA in 2014. She is a Colorado University grad. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Education. Her Master’s Degree is in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Literacy. She has taught kindergarten, first, second, fourth and third grade. She has been involved in Women’s and Small Group Ministry. Mrs. Schaefer was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. She and her husband Tyler live in Longmont with their three children. She loves to read, attend sporting events, and scuba dive. She plays on a co-ed, indoor soccer league.
Head of School
Bio Coming Soon.
Middle School Administration & 8th Grade Teacher
Heidi has been a member of the RMCA community since 2006 and joined the teaching staff in the spring of 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Baylor University and a Master’s Degree in Education from Regis University. She has taught in preschool, elementary, and now resides mainly in the middle school as a mentor and teacher.
Mrs. Robinson was born and raised in Alaska and lives with her husband and three children in Longmont, CO. She enjoys studying the Bible, reading, hiking to beautiful lakes, cooking, her farm animals, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Robinson loves to share her passion of learning with students and families. “I am so grateful to have the opportunity to partner with a school that encourages and disciples character growth and transformation.”
Cameron is the co-founder and CEO of Surve Productions, alongside her husband Jeremy. Surve Productions is a digital media production company serving the needs of commercial fitness operators and b2b product marketing teams. Cameron’s 20+ years in health and wellness, has provided her the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the largest commercial fitness accounts in the world; training account executives, trainers and coaches in the use of their fittech investments and content strategies to support their on-going success.
Cameron volunteers on the praise and worship team at Rocky Mountain Christian Church, where she attends with Jeremy and their two boys. As a life-long musician, you can often find Cameron sitting-in with local bands across the front range.
Mrs. Amy Smith is a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a warm, encouraging, and structured learning environment for her students. Currently in her second year of obtaining her Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. degree at CCU, Mrs. Smith brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the classroom.
After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Women’s Ministry from San Diego Christian College, Mrs. Smith and her husband have served in full time ministry for the past 20 years. She has held various roles in the different churches she has worked, including five years as Women’s Ministry Director, working with high school ministry, disciplining women and youth and coordinator for mentoring programs at her last church.
Mrs. Smith has experience teaching in a Christian private school in Maui Hawaii, where she taught and volunteered for years before falling in love with teaching 5th grade in 2017. After moving to Colorado in 2019, she joined RMCA as a substitute teacher, eventually becoming a teaching aide for 3rd and 4th grade in the Fall of 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she transitioned to Early Education and found joy in introducing children to a structured school environment that allowed for joyful and warm introductions to RMCA.
Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Smith enjoys paddle boarding and shell picking (though admittedly more challenging in Colorado), reading, and gardening. Her favorite time spent is just being with her family and friends.
Mrs. Smith is excited to continue her work at RMCA, where she can love on and support her students’ growth and development. Her commitment to fostering a supportive and structured environment ensures that students thrive under her guidance.
Jenn attended Bob Jones University and graduated in 2005 with her Associates in Office Administration and a Bachelors in Practical Christian Training. She has been part of the RMCA community since 2013 and loves being part of the Early Education team! Ms. Patterson is a Colorado native and still amazed by its beauty every day! She has 3 kids who attend RMCA. In her free time, she loves helping her kids with their cows, goats and ducks. Fair time is their favorite time! She loves finding new adventures together. She attends Faith Point church in Longmont and serves on the Worship team.
Christina began teaching at RMCA in 2018. She received a Bachelor’s of Science at Michigan State University. Shortly after, she met her husband, Bob, and they moved to Colorado where they raised their 5 children. She homeschooled all of her children in Charlotte Mason for 14 years. Mrs. Louwers loves to garden, cook, hike, and spend time with her family and church community.
Susan has been teaching Spanish since 2007. One thing she enjoys about working with children is their individuality and uniqueness. She values the philosophy of Ambleside, Charlotte Mason’s education; it is grounded in a biblical understanding of the spiritual nature and destiny of every human person.
Susan have a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Rutgers University, University of Providence, MT. She earned my Early Childhood education from Front Range Community College. Susan passed the praxis target world language exam from the Colorado Department of Education for Endorsement/Alternative License.
She was born in Quito, Ecuador and grew up in New Jersey/New York and currently lives in Niwot. Her daughters Kaitlyn and Chloe are very special people in her life. In her spare time she runs, bakes and reads the Bible.
Kirstin joined RMCA in 2021 as an elementary school aide. She is a former second grade and ESL teacher and has worked with children for the majority of her life in various roles such as summer camp counselor, private nanny, and as a tennis teacher. She resides in Erie and is married to Ben, a paramedic firefighter for City of Lafayette, and they have a six year old daughter named Avalon, “Avey” for short, who is currently a first grader at RMCA. In her spare time, you can find Mrs. Scholberg spending time with family and friends, her 8 pets (2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs, and 2 fish), playing tennis, gardening, or baking.
Tasha began teaching third grade at RMCA in 2010. Previously she substituted, taught part-time, and taught full-time in various schools, including Longmont Christian, for many years. Mrs. Tadewald holds a Bachelors’ degree from Colorado State and a Post B.A. Elementary Education degree from University of Colorado in Boulder. Her family includes her husband, Tom, and two adult children (both RMCA alumni). She and her family attend First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Longmont.
Bio coming soon.
Mrs. Ryane Drochner joined the RMCA staff in 2020, as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher aide. Ryane holds a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She completed her Undergraduate and Masters Degree, with a Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology, from Indiana State University. She has 15+ years experience with pediatric and adults in diagnosing and treating a variety of disorders. Ryane and her family moved to Colorado in 2015. Her three daughters have attended RMCA since 2015. Ryane was involved in Rocky MOPS since 2016 and was on leadership for 3 years. Ryane and her family attend Rocky Mountain Christian Church, where her husband and herself serve in guest services, RockyKids, and Special Friends (Special Needs Ministry). Ryane enjoys running, hiking, reading and any outdoor activities. She feels it is a privilege and joy to work at RMCA.
Cheyanne has taught first and second grades and has served as an autism paraprofessional. She enjoys leading a backpacking ministry with her husband at their church and loves to travel. Cheyanne’s degree is in Human Development and Family Studies/Early Childhood Education from Colorado State University.
Dani joined RMCA in 2017. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Christian Studies and Elementary Education from Crown College in Minnesota. Previously she was a substitute teacher in northern California, taught kindergarten thru eighth grade at a country school in rural Nebraska, and was an instructional aide and tutor after moving to Colorado in 2008. Ms. Depue enjoys nature walks and camping as well as handwork and baking.
Bio coming soon.
Bio coming soon!
Ruxy has lived in Colorado most of her life, which is an easy place to explore her love of Photography. She and her husband, Andre got married in 2009 and have since lived in 4 states! They are now settled in Erie, Colorado, with their 3 girls who attend RMCA. On the weekends, you can usually find her exploring the outdoors with a camera in her hand, cuddled up with a good book, or enjoying game night with close friends and family.
Randi is originally from Tacoma, WA where she attended Clover Park Technical College to study Human Services. She worked with Pierce County’s homeless population as a Marketing and Communication Specialists and Case Worker. Ms. Hiles transferred to Southern New Hampshire University to study psychology and continue her work in the Human Service field. In 2021, Ms. Hiles moved to Colorado, with her two young children, and worked as a Treatment Counselor with the at-risk youth population in the Denver area.
Currently, Ms. Hiles enjoys the opportunity to work alongside young children and share her passion for Christ. Her children attend RMCA and love sharing common ideas and their love for God with their friends as well.