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.
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
Director of Operations
Cindy studied at the University of New Mexico where she received her bachelor and master’s degrees in Elementary Education. Throughout her teaching career, she has worked in public and private schools, but her heart and passion fit with classical Christian education.
jirah Leslie
Admin
Jirah has spent most of her career in the Medical Device Manufacturing field as Quality Coordinator and System Administrator. Prior to joining SCA she worked as a Front Office Manager overseeing several chiropractic clinics.
Martina Martinez
Kindergarten Teacher
Martina studied and received a Bachelor’s Degree at University of Northern Colorado, Center for Urban
Education for elementary education in 2009. She has taught in private and public education and has grown to love the dynamics and personal connections of Christian private education. The past two years she has been teaching kindergarten and prior was teaching pre-k/kinder.
KRISTY VARELA
1st Grade Teacher
Kristy has been in the early childhood field for over ten years, working in both private and public schools. She is currently finishing her Preschool Directors Qualifications and pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.
Megan Hunt
2nd Grade Teacher
Megan has homeschooled, worked as a substitute teacher, and is in her first year of teaching full time at Summit Classical Academy. She is genuinely enjoying the challenge of the high caliber of education that SCA provides to each student.
Kayla Trousdale
3rd Grade Teacher
Kayla studied at Concordia University Irvine and University of Arizona Global Campus receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science.
Lashara Pasic
4th Grade Teacher
LaShara has been an educator for over 5 years after graduating from Metropolitan University with a Human Development degree and minor in Elementary Education.
Caylin Gideon
5th Grade Teacher
Caylin received her undergraduate degree in psychology from California State University, Channel Islands, as well as her teaching credential and Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University.
Hannah Pugh
Middle School Teacher
Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Wheaton College.
Gina Booton
Middle School Teacher
Middle School Teacher
Gina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an English minor from Wheaton College. Prior to coming to Summit Classical Academy, she spent four years teaching an intensive English writing and grammar class for a classical Christian homeschool co-op and served as the co-op’s Director for two years.
BrendAn Bollinger
Middle School Teacher
Brendan holds a BA in theology from Colorado Christian University. Prior to coming to Summit, Brendan served his church through a variety of internships and volunteer positions and served his professors at CCU as a teaching assistant.
Dean Tinsley
Middle School Teacher
Mr. Tinsley earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at ColoradoSchool of Mines as well as a M.B.A. from Colorado State University.
Mark Miller
Science and Mathematics Specialist
Mr. Miller holds BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from Wichita State University, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in four states.
Angela Young
Art Teacher
Art Teacher
Angela graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor’s of Environmental Design in Architecture. She worked for 11+ years as an Architectural Designer in the Boulder and Denver area.
Kelly Stewart
Teacher Assistant
Kelly studied at the University of North Texas and taught middle school English Language Arts both in Texas and Colorado.
Carla Anderson
Music Teacher
Carla holds a Certificate in Bible from Capernwray Bible School in England, and a Bachelor of Music from Prairie College in Canada.
Tia Drown
Admin
Tia received her Associate of Arts degree in office administration from Pensacola Christian College in 2003.
Becky Jones
Teacher's Assistant
Becky has spent the majority of her career dedicated to helping students of all ages. She has a passion for extending Jesus’ love to others and a natural love for children. She is thrilled to be a part of the SCA community.
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”.
Abbey Ferko
Nurse Consultant
Abbey received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing at the University of Northern Colorado and currently works as a Registered Nurse specializing in Adult Critical Care in Aurora, CO.
Ali webster
Admissions Specialist
Coming soon.
Jamina Noreen
Marketing Director
Jamina has a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management and is currently a family and lifestyle photographer.