OUR STAFF
Our teachers are devoted and passionate mentors, lovers of learning and of teaching young people.
Each member of our faculty and staff embraces the Classical methodology and works every day to inspire students to stand proudly in their love of Christ, to summit mountains, and to become who they are meant to be as the leaders of tomorrow.
Administrative
Teresa Fraser, M.Ed.
Head of School
Teresa attended the University of Oklahoma for two years before transferring to Milligan College where she earned both her B.S. in Elementary Education and her Masters of Education. She has been a part of the founding of four different schools: Providence Academy in Johnson City, TN; Rocky Mountain Christian Academy in Niwot, CO; Flatirons Academy in Lafayette, CO; and Summit Classical Academy currently in Broomfield, CO.
Cindy Houghton
Lower School Dean
Cindy Houghton originally comes from Dallas, Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Arts in Education from The University of New Mexico. In her career, she was a founding teacher at Summit Classical Academy (SCA), where she taught a combined second and third grade class for two years, then fifth grade, before moving into administration. Cindy has experience in both public and private schools, but her true enthusiasm lies in classical Christian education, which teaches from a distinctly Christian perspective as devoted followers of God, who is central to all aspects of life; at SCA, it’s a fellowship of believers growing closer through Christ. Outside of work, she treasures time with her children and grandchildren, especially during mountain getaways filled with games, coffee, family photos, and great food.
Eric Woodland
Upper School Dean
Eric holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado and a Bachelor of Science in Business/Information Systems from the University of Phoenix. With over two decades of experience in education, Eric has served in various leadership roles including Assistant Principal, Digital Learning Coach, and Dean of Students at both the middle and high school levels.
Faculty & Staff
Courtney Brinks
Kindergarten Teacher
Courtney Brinks hails from West Michigan. She earned her master’s degree in early childhood education from Grand Valley State University and her undergraduate degree in elementary education from Western Michigan University. Her professional background includes serving as a children’s director at her previous church, homeschooling her four children, and teaching kindergarten, first grade, and third grade, with most of her experience in kindergarten. Courtney is deeply passionate about nurturing students’ growth in mind, body, and soul, placing Christ at the heart of every subject to help them know and enjoy God eternally. Beyond school, she delights in reading and expanding her knowledge in theology, history, and teaching strategies, while also embracing homemaking tasks like creating a cozy home and preparing hearty meals, and cherishing moments with her husband and kids.
Erin Beckman
1st Grade Teacher
Erin Beckman comes from Casper, Wyoming. She holds a bachelor’s from the University of Wyoming. Currently, she’s the first-grade teacher at Summit Classical Academy, using classical Christian methods to foster wisdom, virtue, and learning love while directing students to Christ in all areas. From 2016-2024, she home-educated her four daughters classically with literature, memorization, narration, and biblical integration in Casper and Broomfield. Earlier, from 2009-2012, she led education at the Nicolaysen Art Museum, creating art programs, classes, workshops, and events. Erin cherishes classical education for building wisdom, virtue, and truth love via a biblical lens; as a SCA first-grade teacher and mom of four attendees, she values the Christ-focused community partnering with families. She loves writing, workouts, being a wife and mom, interior design, and encouraging others’ faith walks.
Megan Hunt
2nd Grade Teacher
Megan Hunt originates from Pueblo, Colorado. She completed two years at Pueblo Community College and 40 hours of online training for her Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification in 2019. Professionally, she began as an in-home RBT in 2019, working with children on the autism spectrum under a BCBA’s supervision; she homeschooled her two youngest kids in 2020-21 and 2021-22 while completing real estate coursework, then worked at HomeSmart after passing her real estate exams in 2022; she substituted at Summit Classical Academy that fall and started teaching second grade in 2023-24, now entering her third year in that role. Megan’s zeal for SCA comes from its Christ-centered foundation, advancing His kingdom for His glory, and the classical model’s focus on truth, goodness, and beauty, inspiring students to love learning about God’s creation and see His hand in every subject through literature and biblical ties. When not at school, she spends time with her three children and mini-goldendoodle, reading, watching movies, or exploring the Rocky Mountains.
Kayla Trousdale
3rd Grade Teacher
Kayla Trousdale calls Las Vegas, Nevada, home. She attended private Christian schools from preschool through college, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from the University of Arizona Global Campus after starting at Concordia University in Irvine. Her varied career has included being a concierge in Sun Valley, Idaho, a florist, event planner, and restaurant manager, but none fulfilled her like teaching. Observing student growth in her classroom reinforces her belief in classical education as a bountiful knowledge feast, and she values SCA’s supportive community of like-minded individuals enveloping students in love. Away from school, Kayla travels or plans trips, reads, birds, enjoys nature, spends time with her husband, coaches volleyball at SCA, and works as a birth doula.
Lashara Pasic
4th Grade Teacher
LaShara Pasic was born and raised in Colorado. She received her teaching degree from Metro State University. She taught fourth grade for five years at Bromley East Charter School and has been doing so at Summit Classical for the last three years. LaShara enjoys crocheting, playing with her puppy, board games, and time with friends and family.
Ana Poffenbaugh
5th Grade Teacher
Ana Poffenbaugh is from Muscatine, Iowa. She graduated from Colorado Christian University with a bachelor’s in History in May 2025. This marks her first teaching role; at CCU, she tutored in history and politics and assisted as a TA for history professors. Ana treasures teaching students to love the Lord through all knowledge avenues, partnering with SCA to ignite curiosity about their Creator. Her downtime includes reading, friend time, cooking, movies, and walks.
Brian Chamberlain
Upper School Teacher
Brian Chamberlin’s background includes a BA in History from CU-Boulder and an MBA from Regis University in Denver. He retired as a history teacher at Ralston Valley High School and previously served as Assistant Director of Parking and Transportation at CU-Boulder, a police officer, and an Army veteran. After seeing his kids thrive at SCA, Brian is excited to contribute to unlocking students’ talents. He bikes and spends time with family.
Amy Lannigan
Upper School Teacher
Amy Lannigan grew up in Broomfield. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Colorado State University and a Medical Doctorate from Creighton University. Currently, she works as a professor at a medical school. Upon discovering classical education, Amy recognized it as the enriching learning experience she wished she’d had, particularly appreciating its emphasis on Great Books and the seamless blending of history and theology across subjects. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, sewing, and cycling.
Anna Wingfield
Upper School Teacher
Anna Wingfield hails from Virginia. She has a BA in English Literature with a History minor from the College of William & Mary and an MA in English Literature from the University of Virginia. She taught K-10 reading enrichment with the Institute of Reading Development, English literature at CU Boulder, and high school English in Virginia public schools. Anna’s SCA passion roots in her gospel conviction shaping a scriptural education approach; she’s eager to equip God’s next generation with tools for hopeful navigation in a fallen world and witnessing Christ in their callings. She attempts classical music, poetry, and baking, stays active, or contemplates creation’s beauty on her deck.
Alyson Tabb
Administrative Assistant & Art Teacher
Alyson Tabb is from Westminster, Colorado. She has an associate’s in Fine Arts from Front Range Community College and a bachelor’s in Baking & Pastry Arts and Hospitality Management from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, including a five-month internship at Walt Disney World via the Disney College Program. With over 15 years in hospitality and foodservice, she’s worked in small bakeries and as Pastry Chef at CU Denver; since 2006, she’s been active in church children’s ministries and recently in worship audio/visual. Alyson views God as the supreme artist and creator of creativity, awed by His wonders and love, and feels blessed to share her faith and art passion at SCA, inspired by Psalm 19:1 & 14. She scouts art projects, listens to and plays music, studies the Bible, hikes, or bakes treats.
Brendan Bollinger
Upper School Teacher
Brendan Bollinger calls Colorado home. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Colorado Christian University. His work experience includes roles as a bank teller, lifeguard, and college teaching assistant. Brendan deeply values SCA’s commitment to weaving Scripture and theology into every subject, revealing God’s glory through each class. An avid reader, he buries himself in books whenever possible, stays active with hiking, swimming, or weightlifting, and loves getting into fun shenanigans with friends and family.
Dean Tinsley
Upper School Teacher
Dean Tinsley is from Denver, Colorado. He graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines and an MBA from Colorado State University. His work history features roles as Senior Vice President at Civitas Resources and Vice President of Asset Management at Bonanza Creek Energy. Dean finds great joy in imparting God’s truths through science and math, and he relishes guiding students toward success. His personal interests include fishing, supporting the Broncos, and investing.
Mark Miller
Upper School Teacher
Mark Miller is a native of Kansas. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from Wichita State University and is a licensed professional engineer in Colorado and three other states. His career started at Bell Telephone Laboratories and AT&T, followed by 25 years leading his own consulting firm, DigiNet Corporation. At SCA, Mark emphasizes teaching critical thinking and problem-solving by exploring the “whys” and “hows” for deep subject mastery, rather than superficial coverage. He’s been an amateur radio operator for years, aiding local and national emergency communications, including for the Boulder County Sheriff.
Katina Mausbach
Upper School Teacher
Katina Mausbach originates from Minnesota. She attended Faith Christian High School in Arvada, earned a BA in Service Missions from Oral Roberts University, and an M.Ed from Regis University. Her experience includes Jeffco Schools, Morrison Academy in Taiwan, and Faith Christian Academy. Katina loves math and science, sparking students’ enthusiasm for practical applications tied to real life and biblical principles as they explore God’s world and summits; she’s a peak bagger. She hikes, photographs, and does home DIY, often in the Rockies snowshoeing, paddleboarding, etc.
Angela Young
Art Teacher
Art Teacher
Angela Young hails from Michigan. She finished high school in Parker, Colorado, and graduated with a bachelor’s in Environmental Design, Architecture from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2004. Before SCA, she raised her young children at home; previously, she designed architecture for over 11 years in Denver/Boulder, focusing on custom homes, additions, remodels, and interiors, while volunteering for church designs, events, camps, websites, and founding a Boulder fair trade market. Angela sees SCA as exceptional for her kids and a delight to join, with Christian classical education aligning with Proverbs 22:6’s child-rearing guidance. She enjoys family adventures, ranch volunteering with kids, reading, skiing, paddleboarding, canoeing, running, creative projects, and porch chats.
Kelly Stewart
Teacher Assistant
Kelly Stewart spent most of her childhood in Oklahoma, though she’s lived in several states—her husband teases she should claim Texas. She studied at the University of North Texas in Denton, where the Lord guided her toward teaching; she later certified and continues developing. She taught middle school language arts in Texas and Colorado before family life, then assisted at SCA for three years as a Teacher’s Assistant and in the library. Kelly appreciates classical education’s progression from memorization to reasoning and expression, with Jesus central at SCA. In spare time amid mom duties, she quilts, reads, with her dog nearby.
Carla Anderson
Music Teacher
Carla Anderson is from Canada. She attended Capernwray Bible School in England and earned a Bachelor of Music with a piano major from Prairie Bible College in Alberta. For the past 14 years, she’s been Worship Director and Pastor’s Wife at Highland Baptist Church, alongside 16 years as a private piano teacher. Carla homeschooled her children for a decade, inspired by Susan Bauer’s “The Well-Trained Mind,” drawn to classical education’s philosophy, rhythmic early learning via rhymes, songs, and stories, and the trivium’s repetitive depth. She relishes homemade Americanos, outdoor reading, walks, summer flower watering, family board games, and church service.
Tia Drown
K-2 Music Teacher & Front Desk
Tia Drown was born and raised in Colorado. She earned an Associate’s degree in Office Administration from Pensacola Christian College. Before joining Summit Classical Academy, Tia spent 15 years as a stay-at-home mom, after working as a church secretary and a bank teller. She delights in watching SCA students grow in knowledge, confidence, and, most importantly, their faith and relationship with the Lord. When not at school, Tia prioritizes spending time with her family.
Nicole Wagner
Spanish Teacher
Nicole Wagner is from Boulder, Colorado. She graduated from Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School in 2013, earned a BS in K-12 Spanish Education from Martin Luther College in 2018, and an MS in Instructional Leadership there in 2024. She currently teaches Spanish to seventh and eighth graders at Silver Hills Middle School, after teaching sixth through eighth. Nicole adores teaching Spanish, world cultures, and infusing faith; what’s not to love? She helps start The Mission at Erie church, plans events, and hangs out with her daughter Fin, husband Nick, and pup Louie.
Todd Sargent
Band/Music Teacher
Todd Sargent resides in Longmont. He earned a Bachelor of Music Education from CU-Boulder and a master’s from UNC in Greeley. Over 23 years, he taught general music at Thornton elementary schools like McElwain, Riverdale, and Cherry Drive. Todd is enthusiastic about music’s role in Western Civilization, especially in the USA. His leisure activities involve hiking, fishing, and hunting.
Sheila Douglas
Teacher's Assistant
Sheila Douglas is from Montgomery, Alabama. She graduated high school in 1975, attended Auburn University for a year, and studied Early Childhood Education at Front Range Community College. She taught preschool for 12 years with Jeffco, after being a stay-at-home mom and homeschooling her two kids for five years. Thrilled to be at Christian SCA, though not teaching, Sheila loves aiding students needing extra support and easing teachers’ burdens; serving God here brings joy and daily learning. She gardens flowers and vegetables, tackles home projects, and once requested a nail gun for Mother’s Day.
Jason Akermann
Lower School Physical Ed Teacher
Jason Ackermann, a Boulder native, graduated from CU Boulder. His professional journey includes private practice in CBT fitness counseling, coaching, and teaching. Jason finds it a profound blessing to contribute to equipping others holistically—mind, body, and soul—within a community that builds its foundation on the Rock of Christ. In his free time, he’s passionate about food, sports, and embracing the great outdoors.
Karlee Warren
Teacher's Assistant
Karlee Warren is from Sheridan, Wyoming. She holds a bachelor’s in Accounting, a master’s in Business Administration, and is an active CPA. She’s a realtor and accounting/controller consultant. Karlee and her husband are dedicated to instilling a biblical worldview in their daughters, appreciating SCA’s aligning mission and values. She reads, camps, BBQs with family and friends, and tackles home DIY projects.
Addison Fraser
Special Education Consultant
Addison studied at Lee University where he earned a bachelor of science in K-12 Comprehensive Special Education with additional endorsements in “mild and moderate” and “severe and profound” special education instruction, as well as “teaching elementary reading”.
Jamina Noreen
Marketing Director
Jamina Noreen, originally from Lima, Peru, grew up attending Legacy High School in Broomfield, Colorado. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, and Events, enriched by a study abroad experience in Prague and extensive tours of hotels across Denver. Her professional journey includes roles in Food & Beverage, Operations, and lastly, Human Resources at a resort, alongside ministry work at a church; she currently balances photography on the side while applying her photography and administrative talents at SCA). Jamina is deeply committed to nurturing children’s love for Jesus and transforming hearts, believing strongly that Classical Christian education is a vital avenue for this mission. In her spare time, she can be found immersed in a good book, riding her Peloton, baking sourdough, or capturing moments on her camera.