Staff

 

Ms. Christina - Director

   
  

I have been working with children and families for most of my adult life. I received my BS in Child Development with a minor in Biology from Texas Woman's University in Denton. For two years I worked as a nutrition educator for Denton County where I taught children of all ages in their classrooms, as well as families and adults in a variety of settings. It didn’t take me long to find my home at Cornerstone! I’ve been fortunate enough to be part of the Cornerstone family in one way or another since 2005, most recently as a classroom teacher. As a parent of two children who have attended or are attending Cornerstone, I value the unique role parents play in this community learning environment. I’m excited to be using my experiences with families both inside and outside the CCP community in my new role as director. When I am not teaching, I also enjoy writing, reading, and outdoor adventures with my husband and two girls.

 

 

Ms. Emer - Teacher's Assistant

 

 

 

Before arriving in Denton, Texas, I worked in the UK as a high school teacher of French for 11 years. I moved here with my family in October 2006 and was lucky enough to find Cornerstone within two weeks of our arrival. I have been involved with this wonderful community ever since – as a parent, a board member, a substitute teacher and now as the teaching assistant. I have a BA Honors degree in French and European History and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Modern Foreign Languages. In my spare time, I enjoy supporting my husband’s rugby team (Denton RFC), reading and socializing with my friends and family.

 

 

Ms. Anna - 3-5's Teacher

 

 

I was born in upstate NY and moved to Texas when I was three. My family lived in Denton before moving to Plano in my 5th grade year. In 2008, I graduated from UT Austin with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I hold three teaching certifications, with a focus in early childhood education. I have held lead teaching positions in an inclusion classroom in Austin, Pre-k classrooms, and the UNT Child Development Lab School. I have over 11 years of experience working with preschoolers, elementary age kids and middle school students as a tutor, camp counselor, and teacher. In my spare time, I like to read, visit museums, and spend time with my family and friends.Working with children is my lifetime passion and I am very excited to join the Cornerstone Team!

 

Ms. Christy - 2-3's Teacher

  

I am a recent graduate of the University of North Texas and now have my Bachelor of Science in Development and Family Studies. During my college days, I was an active member of my sorority, managed to stay on the Dean's or President's List, and spent my last semester at Cornerstone as an intern. I was lucky enough to be hired as the teacher in the 2 and 3 year old classroom and am currently enjoying my new career and path in life! I have always loved school and am glad I did not have to miss it for long by taking on a new and different role in the classroom! When I am not teaching, I love to golf, scrapbook, cook, watch reality t.v. and spend time with loved ones.

  

Ms. Kuniko - PDO T/TH Teacher 

 

 

 

I have been active in the Cornerstone community for three years. I love this wonderful school and have enjoyed getting involved in all kinds of activities and school events. When my son graduated this summer, it was too hard for me to leave Cornerstone. So I am very excited to be able to come back as a teacher. I graduated from the University of Alabama with a Master of Arts degree in speech communication. My research areas include intercultural communication and second-language acquisition. I have more than six years of teaching experience as a college lecturer and as a language teacher. I also have years of experience in offering group lessons titled “Rhythmic in English” for Japanese preschoolers. Among several jobs I have held, teaching has always been the most precious, most joyful one for me regardless of how old or young my students are. My hometown is Nara, Japan, which was an ancient capital of Japan 1300 years ago. I like walking in nature, reading, gardening, cooking and eating delicious food! I moved to Denton in July 2007 from Des Moines, Iowa, with my husband and son.

 

 

Ms. Whitney - PDO M/W/F Teacher

 

 

 

I have been working with children now for the last 4 years now. Mostly at the high school age level, but for two years now in the pre-K classes. I graduated from the University of North Texas with my BA in Dance. I always knew I wanted to teach, but after a bit of soul searching it finally happened. I became a Dance Teacher for the Denton ISD. After a couple of years I made a tough decision to pursue my other passion, performing! While being a full time actor, singer and dancer, Cornerstone came into my life. My niece was enrolled and my sister told me the school was in need of some help. I really thought it was just going to be a way to spend more time with my nieces, but I fell in love with this special school. I am so glad to be coming back as a teacher now! In my spare time I love performing in musicals around the DFW Metroplex, choreographing for high school show choirs and musicals, spending time with friends and families, and keeping up to date with the latest fashion.