Meet the Head of School
I’m incredibly proud to both lead and be part of the VCHS family! The students, faculty and staff, and parents are extraordinary! More than 2 years ago, I chose VCHS not only for myself, but for my own high school son. As a career educator, I know what makes a great school. It’s always the faculty! The faculty at VCHS are subject experts, creative teachers and love the high school students that they teach. And, they know how to have fun. They are also Christians motivated by a faith that has love at its foundation.
As you look at high school options for your child, I’m sure (like me) you want the very best. I’m convinced that the people who make up VCHS – the teachers, the students and the parents – bring out the best in our students!
Check us out and see for yourself!
-Steve O’Neil, Head of School
Meet the Faculty and Staff
Kristin Baker
Faculty
Department
English | Social Science
Education
B.A. Sociology - Colorado College
M.A.T Teaching - Colorado College
Stacia Brasington
Administration
Title
International Student Program Director
Education
B.A. Communications - University of Colorado-Boulder
Doug Bruce
Faculty
Department
Mathematics
Education
B.S. Mathematics - Benedictine College (KS)
M.A. Mathematics/Education/Teaching - Northwest Missouri State University
Sandra Burner
Faculty
Department
Resource
Education
B.S. Biology - Wichita State University
Masters Health Science - Quinnipiac University
Melinda Carlson
Faculty
Department
Theater | Theology
Education
B.A. Music Education - West Texas A&M
Heidi Cofelice
Faculty
Department
Studio Art
Education
B.A. Communications and Minor in Fine Arts - Metro State College of Denver
Camille Cooper
Faculty
Department
English Department Chair
Education
B.A. English & History - Miami-Ohio University
M.A. Education - Boise State University
J.J. Cunningham
Faculty
Department
Science
Education
B.S. Neurobiology - University of Texas
M.B.A in Entrepreneurship - Acton School of Business
Heather Downey
Administration
Title
Director of Admissions
Education
B.F.A. - California College of the Arts
Brenda Gruber
Administration
Title
Administrative Specialist
Education
A.A. Marketing - Madison Business College
Brian Hall
Faculty
Department
Digital Storytelling | TV Production
Education
B. A. Communications Arts & Sciences - Bridgewater State University
Lori Hixon
Administration
Title
Director of College Counseling
Education
B.A. Business - Western State Colorado University
Sarah Hochtl
Faculty
Department
Science
Education
B.A. Earth Science - Dartmouth College
M.A.T. Curriculum & Instruction - University of Vermont
Tyler Jager
Faculty
Department
Mathematics Department Chair
Education
B.S. Mathematics - Colorado State University
Sheldon Kuhns
Administration
Title
Facilities Manager
Mindy Larson
Administration
Title
Principal / Science Faculty
Education
B.S. Biology - Minot State University
M.S. Special Education - Minot State University
M.A. Educational Leadership-Principal Licensure - University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Caroline Lewis
Faculty
Department
Science
Education
B.S. Environmental Science - Trinity College
M.A. Education - Pepperdine University
Christopher Lukanich
Faculty
Department
Social Science Chair
Education
B.A. History - The Virginia Military Institute
Rev. Emily Lukanich
Faculty
Department
Theology
Education
B.A. French Literature - University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign
M.Div - Virginia Theological Seminary
Daniel Mysnyk
Faculty
Department
Mathematics/Science
Education
B.A. Mathematics and Economics - Wartburg College
M.A. Mathematics - Tarleton State University
Laura Nowicki
Faculty
Department
Theology
Education
B.A. Nutrition and Dietetics - Rosary College
Steve O'Neil
Administration
Title
Head of School
Education
B.A. History - Wheaton College
M.A. Education Administration - University of Colorado, Denver
Denae O'Neil
Faculty
Department
Science Department Chair
Education
B.S. Chemistry - Wheaton College
Pat Phelan
Faculty
Department
Social Science
Education
B.A. - University of Northern Colorado
M.A., Counseling - University of Northern Colorado
Tim Pierson
Administration
Title
Athletic Director
Education
B.S. Excercise Science - Fort Lewis College
Jim Pyke
Faculty
Department
Computer Science
Education
B.A. Mathematics - University of Colorado, Boulder
M.S. Computer Information Systems - Colorado State University
Donna Robinson
Faculty
Department
Mathematics
Education
B.S. Biology - Wake Forest University
M.S. Biology - Wake Forest University
Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Faculty
Department
Studio Art
Education
B.A. Fine Arts - University of Colorado, Boulder & Syracuse University Center, Florence, Italy
M.A. Education (K-8) - University of Phoenix
Stephanie Ward
Faculty
Department
Foreign Language
Education
B.A. Elementary Education - University of Central Oklahoma
M.S. Bilingual, Soc/ESL - University of Colorado, Boulder
JD Webster
Faculty
Department
Worship Arts
Barbara Wilson
Faculty
Department
Foreign Language | Theology
Education
B.A. Spanish Language and Literature - Whitworth University
Casey Wyse
Administration
Title
Business Manager
Education
B.A. Business Administration - Black Hills State University