Our Staff
Mrs. Melissa Auestad
Ms. Melissa has been a part of teaching young minds for 20 years here at Cornerstone Baptist Academy and our formerly known Cathedral Baptist School. Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Mrs. Gracie Hastings
Ms. Gracie has been teaching our little ones for 6 years here at Cornerstone Baptist Academy and our formerly named Cathedral Baptist School. She has an Associates of Science Degree. Her favorite Bible verse is Psalms 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
Mrs. Patty Christofano
Mrs. C has been in the education field for 19 years, and 17 of those years have been at Cornerstone Baptist Academy formerly named Cathedral Baptist School. Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Mrs. Vickie Fanning
Ms. Vickie has been an early childhood educator for over 32 years, with 20 of those years here at Cornerstone Baptist Academy and formerly named Cathedral Baptist School. Ms. Vickie is also our schools Elementary Principal. Her favorite Bible verse is 1John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.
Mrs. Elaine Vicencio
Mrs. V has been helping to mold young minds for 40 years. The last 17 of those years she has been teaching here at Cornerstone Baptist Academy and the formerly named Cathedral Baptist School. Mrs. V has a degree in Elementary Education from Pillsbury Baptist College. Her favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 40:31 but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.
Mrs. Joy Greco
A seasoned educator with 32 years of experience, Ms. Joy has dedicated the last 8 years to teaching at Cornerstone Baptist Academy and the formerly named Cathedral Baptist School. With a degree in Elementary Education and Bible from Maranatha Baptist Bible College, she is passionate about her work, and her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Mrs. Cindy Volkert
With over 25 years of experience in education, Ms. Cindy has dedicated her skills to Cornerstone Baptist Academy and its predecessor, Cathedral Baptist School, for the past 4 years. Her areas of expertise include Elementary Education and Music, with Bachelors degrees in both fields. Her favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 12: 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Mrs. Beverly Sandeen
Ms. Beverly has 12 years of teaching experience and has spent 5 of those years at Cornerstone Baptist Academy and the formerly named Cathedral Baptist School. She holds a teaching degree from Western Governors University. Her favorite Bible verse is Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Mrs. TIffany Mariani
Mrs. Mariani has been in the education field for over 20 years. This school year will be her 1st year here at Cornerstone Baptist Academy. She has a Bible Degree from Moody Bible Institute. Her favorite Bible verse is Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Mrs. Brenda Buerkle
Ms. Brenda has spent the last 4 years teaching at Cornerstone Baptist Academy, formerly named Cathedral Baptist School. Her favorite Bible verse is Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Mrs. Julie Buerkle
Ms. Julie brings a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing to her role as and educator at Cornerstone Baptist Academy, where she has taught for 2 and a half years, including her time at the school's previous name, Cathedral Baptist School. Her favorite Bible verse is
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distress for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Mr. Ethan Paz
With a Bachelor of Arts in History from Northland International University and a Master's in Education and learning from Maranatha Baptist University, he's entering his 7th year of teaching. Finding joy in learning and teaching aligns with his favorite Bible verse, Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God. For who can eat, or who else can hasten hereunto, more than I? For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.