amanda.leonhart@aurorachristian.org

B.A, in Elementary Education- Judson University (1992)

M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction- Concordia University River Forest (2006)

M.A. in Educational Administration- Concordia University River Forest (2017)

Miss Amanda Leonhart is the principal at ACS Cornerstone. Before coming to ACS-CS she has been at Aurora Christian Schools, Plumstead Christian School (PA), New Life Academy (MN), and Wheaton Christian Grammar School working in the areas of special education, Student Services, and Curriculum and Instruction. She is very involved with ACSI in the area of school accreditation. Ms. Leonhart recently moved to Sycamore and attends Christ Community in DeKalb. She is West Virginia, born and bred and enjoys movies/games with friends, exercising, M&Ms, blueberries, and Coke Zero!

scott.etchison@aurorachristian.org

B.S. Elementary Education, Taylor University (1985)

M..A. Christian School Administration, Grace Theological Seminary (1991)

Mr. Scott Etchison came to Aurora Christian School in 1985 after graduating from Taylor University to fulfill his lifelong dream of teaching 5th grade.  After seven years of teaching, he served as the preschool and elementary principal.  Mr. Etchison now teaches 3rd graders typing skills and 4th-5th graders learn the Google platform, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.

Mr. Etchison is married to Naomi and they have four adult children.  Ruth (2011 ACS Grad) lives in Pennsylvania with her two children.  Kelly (2013 ACS Grad) and her husband, Joshua (2011 ACS Grad), lives in Aurora with their son.  Mary (2015 ACS Grad) and her husband, Tyler, live in Michigan with their son.  And Noah (2019 ACS Grad) lives in Aurora. The Etchisons attend Village Bible Church in Sugar Grove where they lead a small group and are involved in various ways.

tia.ellis@aurorachristian.org

cindy.mcgee@aurorachristian.org

john.matheson@aurorachristian.org

B.A. Economics – Wheaton College (1974)

Mr. John Matheson worked in management in the printing business for more than 25 years before coming to Cornerstone. He has been married to his wife, Julie for 50 years and he has been at Cornerstone for 20 of those years. His children both attended ACS and now his grandchildren both attend the Cornerstone campus. His life verse is James 4:8a “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you”.

dawn.paul@aurorachristian.org

B.S in Nursing- Purdue University (1994)

Mrs. Dawn Paul is the Admissions Representative for the Cornerstone campus. She has been at Cornerstone since 2016 having served as a preschool assistant and also a MS science teacher. Prior to being married and having children, she served with the ministry of CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) in Albania, Macedonia, Purdue University and Northern Illinois University. She and her husband, Ted have two children and a cute dog named Lexi. Mackenzie is a junior at ACS  and Matthew is in 5th grade at the Cornerstone campus. She enjoys reading, going for walks, drinking coffee (lattes are her favorite) and spending time with her family. She attends Kishwaukee Bible Church in Sycamore, IL.

tabitha.dobie@aurorachristian.org

Ms. Tabitha Dobie is the Athletic Director at Cornerstone. She is in her 3rd year at ACS Cornerstone and prior to, worked as a Financial Service Specialist for 6 years.  In addition to being a financial specialist, Ms. Dobie has been coaching club volleyball in the DeKalb and Sycamore area. As a club coach, Tabitha has been able to work with students ages kindergarten through high school in foundational volleyball skills and elite volleyball training. In past summers, Tabitha has had the opportunity to take the Digtown Volleyball team to the nationals competition in Orlando, FL where she took on the role of lead coach and Assistant Director to the club where over 10 volleyball teams participated.  

Tabitha lives in Sycamore with her 14 year old daughter Khiara and attends Cathedral of Praise in DeKalb where she is an active member in photography and events planning. In her spare time, Ms. Dobie likes to spend her time playing board games with her daughter, watching her daughter play volleyball and traveling to cheer on as many of her former players in their respective sports for the school year.

Lunch Coordinator

gretel.pfeifer@aurorachristian.org

B.A. English and History/Political Science - Le Tourneau University (1993)

Mrs. Gretel Pfeifer has been a Lunch Coordinator for the last five years and has expanded into teaching Elementary Spanish this year. She loves hearing her students confidently engaging her in Spanish dialogue. She especially enjoys when they speak in Spanish about how good the lunch is!

Lunch Coordinator

kristina.potts@aurorachristian.org

B.A. Operations Management - Northern Ilinois University (2003)

Mrs. Kristina Potts is the lunch coordinator and has been at ACS-CS since 2015.

She worked at the Suncast Corporation before coming to ACS Cornerstone. Prior to Suncast she enjoyed being at home with her two oldest children for two years. She has three children: a four year old, a 7th grader, and 8th grader - all at ACS Cornerstone. She enjoys spending time with her family and attends church at Crossview in DeKalb, IL

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B.S. Elementary Ed; Minor in Art - Northern Illinois University

Mrs. Ray has had experience as a preschool and kindergarten teacher as well as having been the director of OSCAR at West School in Sycamore.  She taught Awana Cubies for many years.  She has five grown children and four grandchildren.  Mrs. Ray loves water jogs, watercolors and sewing.  She attends First Baptist Church in Sycamore. 

steven.mears@aurorachristian.org