Our faculty and staff are the foundation of our school's success. All are dedicated Christians who value children and the need for them to be educated in a Godly manner. Because of our small size, there is a high level of interaction between the faculty and staff, and both faculty and staff take an active role in the educational, spiritual, and character development of each and every student.
	Susan Adams: Susan is our administrative aide, wearing many different hats. She is often the first person you see when you come to school, is always out on the playground at lunch time, often answers the phone when you call, and keeps everyone in line. She's also the first aid lady. Susan came to CLCS in January 2007 when her son, John, joined the school. When she's not at school, she enjoys knitting, horses, and camping.
	Pam Bateman: Pam is the Principal at CLCS. She became involved with CLCS in 1978 as a student teacher and, after teaching for several years in public schools, joined the faculty as the second grade teacher. When her children were born, she took a sabbatical from full-time teaching but still remained active in the school as a volunteer. Pam participated in teacher training, classroom instruction, tutoring, and administration, and was instrumental in curriculum and policy development. As an administrator, Pam served as Assistant Principal for three years, then became principal in 1997. Pam loves working with the incredibly committed group of people at CLCS. She has carried the vision for the school for many years and has a passion for children, families and education. Pam is married, with three children, all of whom attended CLCS. She is an avid reader and has been building the school library for several years.
	Carol Becker: Carol is the Primary grade teacher. This is her first year at CLCS, but she comes to us with seventeen years of experience teaching her children at home. She has a BA in Music from Cornell University. Carol loves being around children, and finds it a joy to have a part in training and educating them. She is grateful for the privilege of seeing the Lord at work in the children's lives. Carol and her husband have five children. In her spare time, Carol enjoys quilting, reading, and going for bike rides or long walks outdoors.
	Larry Cleek: Larry currently teaches US History, Life Science, Math 7, and Physical Education to 7th and 8th graders. He enjoys the freedom to teach a Biblical worldview in a school setting, and the opportunity to share the life of God in every subject. Larry has been a Pastor many years, and has been teaching for over 20 years, 7 in Primary and Elementary grades, and the remainder in Junior High. He received his BS from Creighton College, and attended Westminster Theological Seminary. He is married with four children, and in his spare time enjoys calligraphy, woodworking and camping.
	Andrea Lamb: Andrea is the pre-K and Kindergarten teacher.
	Jennifer Hutchinson: Jennifer is a school monitor and provides office support. She has a degree in nursing from Roberts Wesleyan College, and was a stay-at-home mom for several years while her children were young. She started volunteering at CLCS when her three children enrolled in 2004, and started working part time in 2007. Jennifer grew up in a Salvation Army family, so she learned to play a brass instrument while very young, and continues to enjoy music. She also enjoys reading, cleaning (sometimes), playing with their dog, family games & movies, chocolate and sunny days.
	Sue Crawford: Sue is our bookkeeper and librarian, and also provides office support. She graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Hotel Administration, and has worked as an administrator in the software consulting industry and for Cornell. She loves the working atmosphere at CLCS, and being part of its Christ-centered educational programming. She also enjoys interacting with students and hand-picking books for them. Sue is married to Steve, and is the mother of Caroline, a student at CLCS.. She enjoys sewing and quilting, and visiting fabric stores.
	Mary Johnson: Mary has been a volunteer math teacher for many years, and served as our bookkeeper for 4 years. She currently teaches math 5 and math 8. She enjoys both being in the classrooms with her children and working with the teachers and staff. During her time at CLCS, she has continually seen the faithfulness of the Lord in new ways. Mary graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Agricultural Economics, and is married with four children. She dreams of relaxing with cross-stitch projects.
	Tonika Jones: Tonika is our 5th-8th grade Spanish Teacher and our Primary Classroom Aid. She came to us from S.U.N.Y Cortland with a B.A in English Lit and Spanish Language. Tonika enjoys crafting, worshiping, swimming, and spending precious time with precious people. Tonika's favorite part of working at CLCS is working where the direction of the Holy Spirit, and the centrality of Christ is an uncompromised focus.
	Kathy Mead: Kathy teaches Art to K - 8 students at CLCS, and loves the fun family atmosphere at the school and the enthusiasm of the students to try new projects. She has a BS in Psychology and Elementary Education from Mount Holyoke College, and enjoys having small classes with children that she has gotten to know over the years. Kathy is married with three children, and spends her out-of-school time painting, gardening, sewing, swimming, and reading.
	Ken Negvesky: As CLCS's Pastoral Overseer, Ken has been associated with Covenant Love Community Church for over 20 years, the first 15 as Associate Pastor and now he is our Senior Pastor. He attended the University of Scranton and Zion Bible Institute, where he met his wife Faith. As a pastoral leader, Ken has a piece of Father God's heart for training and equipping our next generations, and has also been involved as a father whose children have greatly benefited from their years of education at CLCS. He relaxes with reading, fishing, and hunting, and jogs to keep up with his flock.
	Barb Phelps: Barb is a key member of the administrative team at CLCS. On staff since 1989, Barb also volunteered from 1978-1989. In addition to her administrative respnosibilities, Barb teaches 9th grade math and is the ski clus advisor. She feels called to CLCS, and has a stong desire to support others and find God's place for them. God prepared Barb for her roles at CLCS while working as a preschool teacher for a community outreach program, 4-H program development committee member, and through her many years here. She also works part time as a community support staff member for the Franziska Racker Centers, and volunteers with the Cornell Companions Pet Therapy program, where she and her dog, Lucy, visit patients at the Cayuga Medical Center. Barb loves to read, spending time with her family (4 grown children and 10 grandchildren), and camping. .
	Cindi Simonet: Cindi is another teacher who is returning to the profession after being home with 4 children for the last several years. She is teaching English 7/8 and a Writing Lab for the 8^th Graders.
	Anita Wasson: Anita currently teaches grades 3&4. She has also taught 2nd and 5th grade Science. Previously she taught for five years in the public school system, worked as a private tutor, and in education for migrant workers. Anita has a BS in Elementary Education, an MS in Rehab Counseling, and holds a New York State Permanent Certification. She loves having the freedom to share the Lord and pray, and working with parents and colleagues to teach great kids. She has a son in college, performs with a Scottish Dance group, and recently finished running a marathon in Walt Disney World. In her spare time she bikes, fishes with her son, and enjoys music and writing.
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