Ben.Lausman@clcop.org

Cindy.Porter@clcop.org

Cindy was born and raised in Kansas City, MO (Missouri is known as God’s country!). She graduated from Overland Christian High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Mid America Nazarene University as well as a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction from Emporia State University. Before coming to CLS, Cindy taught Pre-K at the Johnson County Community College Child Development Center for 15 years. This is her 15th year at CLS teaching kindergarten to the incredible kindergarteners! In her spare time, Cindy enjoys hiking, swimming, doing Aqua Zumba, walking/playing with her dogs, dreaming of Hawaii, and going to Griffin basketball games.

Shannon.Duke@clcop.org

Andrea.Godwin@clcop.org

Andrea considers her home town in Caldwell, KS., where she lived till her freshman year of High School. She received her Associates Degree of Applied Science from Pratt Community College in 1995 and then moved to Kansas City. She spent 9 years teaching Pre-K at Sonshine School as well as subbing at Christ Lutheran’s Early Education Center. When she is not assisting Mrs. Canfield in 1st Grade, she is working in her flower garden, shopping, attending High School events and spending time with family and friends. 

Rebecca.Harmon@clcop.org

Rebecca was born and raised in Monroe, MI. She received her Bachelor of Arts in history and music from Concordia in Ann Arbor, MI. She has been at CLS since 2001 and served on the Board that developed the school and the Classical model. She currently teaches 2nd grade. In her spare time, Rebecca loves to antique, visit historical sites, and art museums. She spends as much time as possible at Lake Michigan, loves University of Michigan football as well as Detroit Tigers baseball.

Karen.Horrigan@clcop.org

Karen was born and raised in Monroe, Michigan. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from St. John’s College, Winfield, Kansas. This is her 21st year teaching in Lutheran schools, the last 16 at Christ Lutheran. She currently job-shares Second Grade with Mrs. Rebecca Harmon. Karen enjoys spending time with family, friends and her Wheaten Terrier (Bear). She also enjoys traveling, biking, baking, reading and loves the Michigan Woverines. Go Blue!!

Leah.Warner@clcop.org

Alicia.Cook@clcop.org

Alicia was born and raised in Paola, KS.  She attended Emporia State University where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Education Degree in 1999 and her Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology in 2009.  Alicia taught in public schools for 14 years before joining Christ Lutheran School in 2015.  Alicia enjoys spending time with her husband (Brian) and their children (Makinley, Grant, and Gracelynn), taking walks, reading, traveling, and attending CLS events.

Debbie.Coughlin@clcop.org

Debbie loves teaching at Christ Lutheran School! Before arriving at CLS, she previously spent 11 years in the Olathe School District teaching 2nd – 5th grades. Debbie was raised on a farm in southeast Kansas, received her BST from Pittsburg State University, teaching licensure from Ottawa University, and a Lutheran Teacher’s diploma through Concordia University, Seward, NE. In her free time, Debbie enjoys reading, Bible journaling, and traveling with her husband Dave. It’s great to be a Griffin!

nicholas.peterson@clcop.org

I am inspired and motivated to teach middle school students at Christ Lutheran School. In the book of the Prophet Hosea, it says: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” and so I take my role as a classical Christian educator very seriously. Education derives from the Latin verb educere which means “to lead out.” I aim, therefore, to lead students out of not-knowing into the knowledge of God, His created order, and the virtues. To be a human being, in the imago Dei, is a fascinating mystery and high calling. Naturally, then, I will hold my students to a high standard of intellectual excellence and virtuous behavior. I want my students: to be real, and engaged with the real, in a world awash in virtual reality and copycatting, to flourish in their unique gifts, and enjoy growing as a person in the wonder of God, Creation, and learning.

As for me, I was born in Colombia and adopted to the United States by parents who hailed from small-town rural Kansas. I have been an educator for about four years, almost three of which have been in classical education. I was founding faculty at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado where I taught in the grammar school for two years and was a para for almost one. I began undergraduate studies at Benedictine College and finished at the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a B.A. in History, returning years later for a second B.A. in Psychology in which I received departmental honors. I have also been inducted into Alpha Mu Gamma for excellence in the study of Latin and Psi Chi for excellence in the study of Psychology.

A little more about me. I have been blessed to visit thirteen countries and enjoy traveling. Touching the Lake of Galilee, upon which our sweetest Jesus walked, was a highlight. I am a serious bibliophile, buy too many books, and read a lot. I enjoy a good meal (especially barbeque and Mexican food), ice cream, good coffee, and reading at a cafe. I appreciate classical music (particularly Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart), sacred choral music, and 90s country music. Finally, I’ve been to bull riding school!

Jenna.Flanery@clcop.org

Jenna was born and raised in Olathe, KS. She attended Kansas State University for two years and transferred to UMKC. There she received her degree in middle school education, with an emphasis in science. She has one year experience teaching 6th grade science in the St. Louis area. This is Jenna’s 5th year at CLS. She is the 7th grade homeroom and 5th-8th grade science teacher. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and doing just about anything outdoors. She also loves to read and cook.

  Aimee.Curtis@clcop.org

Aimee was privileged to grow up in Asia as the daughter of missionaries where she received a strong Christian education at Faith Academy — a school for missionary kids.  After returning to the United States, she received her bachelor’s degree in English from MidAmerica Nazarene University and her master’s degree in education from the University of Kansas.  Before coming to Christ Lutheran, she taught high school English to newcomers for seven years in Kansas City, Kansas.  She also has experience as a copywriter, editor, and freelance author.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband, their three kids, and their adorable pug, Winston.

Lesli.Lawler@clcop.org

Lesli was born in Kansas City, MO and moved to Overland Park, KS when she was 6 years old. She is a Shawnee Mission West HS grad – go Vikings! She earned her Bachelor of Science with a minor in History from Evangel University in Springfield, MO. She taught in Brussels, Belgium from 1993-1995. Lesli started at CLS in the fall of 2009 teaching part-time in various teaching roles. She became full-time in the fall of 2010 with 5th grade homeroom as well as Literature for 6th and 7th grade. In her spare time, Lesli loves to travel. She also loves reading, photography, and trying anything new. In addition she enjoys sports, the arts, shopping, and eating out.

Kaysie.Young@clcop.org

Colin.Cardwell@clcop.org

Elizabeth.Pratt@clcop.org

Amy.Rose@clcop.org

Amy was born and raised in Mason City, Iowa.  She earned her Bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in 1995 and moved to Kansas in 1996. Amy served for 15 years in the Louisburg Kansas School District in a variety of capacities.  She has been a Christ Lutheran Church member for over 20 years.  Her hobbies include, disc golf, attending sporting events/concerts, hiking, and exploring new places. She is an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and loves all sports. 

Marie.Sullivan@clcop.org