Crossroads competes in Cross-Country Meet
Our third, fourth, and fifth graders are competing in the MULE (Madera Unified League of Elementary) Sports cross-country meets. Friday, March 07, we traveled to Madera South High to compete where our own Jake Ross finished 20th out of about 190 3rd and 4th grade boys. All three of our girls finished in the top third of the girls’ pack. Congratulations to all our runners on completing the race. They are a good example of what is written in the book of Philippians…”I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Next Friday we travel to Town and Country Park where the meet begins at 10:00am.
GO CRUSADERS!!
Crossroads hosts ACSI Spelling Bee
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Patty Dougherty
About Patty Dougherty
Position: Principal
Education: Fresno Pacific University, B.A. in P.E./Mathematics, clear single subject and professional clear multiple subject teaching credentials.
Church Affiliation: Harvest Community Church
Patty says, “I love working at Crossroads because of the family atmosphere here. Christ is the center of everything we do. Not only do our students learn the Bible, but they are taught to see God at work throughout history and in the world today.”
Joy Schroeder
About Joy Schroeder
Position: 3rd Grade Teacher
Education: West Coast Baptist College, B.A. in Elementary Education
Church Affiliation: First Baptist Church of Mariposa
Joy says, “I have enjoyed the opportunity God has given me to work at Crossroads Christian School. I enjoy working with the kids I have had in each of my classes, and those not in my class. I ope each and every child that comes here will learn to develop a relationship with God and see how amazing he is!”
Elizabeth Cross
About Elizabeth Cross
Position: 2nd Grade Teacher
Education: Asbury College, B.A. in English
Pacific School of Religion, Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry
California State University, Fresno, California Teaching Credential
Church Affiliation: Cornerstone Community Church
Elizabeth says, “I taught in a Christian school years ago and then taught in a public school for several years. I missed being able to pray with the students or to tell them that Jesus loves them.”
Kathleen Spelman
About Kathleen Spelman
Position: Kindergarten teacher
Education: Southern Nazarene University, B.S. Home Economics/Business
Chapman College, Graduate studies in Elementary Education
Church Affiliation: Grace Community Church, Chowchilla
Kathleen says, “Since joining the staff at Crossroads 8 years ago I’ve never been more satisfied in my professional career. Working with excellent teachers and students who want to learn is truly an enjoyable experience.”
Trina Prins
About Trina Prins
Position: 1st Grade Teacher for 5 years.
Education: California State University, Fresno, B.A. in Liberal Studies
Church Affiliation: Cornerstone Community Church
Trina says, “Working with the staff and students at Crossroads has been one of the most enjoyable experiences in my life. I can only imagine what God is going to do with the family of students and faculty we have here.”
Laura Graves
About Laura Graves
Position: Secretary
Education: Mid-America Christian University, B.S. in Christian Ministries
Church Affiliation: Fourth Street Church of God
Laura says, “I truly enjoy working here at Crossroads Christian School. It is a joy to be surrounded by wonderful students and a wonderful staff each an every day.”
Rachel Hakanson
About Rachel Hakanson
Position: 7th and 8th Grade Teacher for 3 years
Education: West Coast Baptist College, B.A. in Secondary Education
Church Affiliation: First Baptist Church of Mariposa
Rachel says, “It is my desire that every student at Crossroads would develop a personal walk with the Lord. “
Doug Whitaker
About Doug Whitaker
Position: Custodian
Church Affiliation: Grace Community Church
Doug says, “It’s really nice to be able to work with such a wonderful staff. They all genuinely care about the students and the students care about them.”
