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Meet the Staff

administration

MICHAEL PINKSTON

Position: Superintendent
Years at Castle Hills: 3
College: University of Texas at Austin, Pensacola Christian College
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education/Biology, Master of Education in Educational Administration
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 127:1-5 (NASB)
 

Jim Bazar

Position: Secondary Principal
Subjects: 8th and 10th Grade Bible, College Prep
Years at Castle Hills: 17
College: Howard Payne University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Our Lady of the Lake University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Divinity, PhD in Leadership Studies
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46:10
Email: jbazar@chfbs.org
 

Trudie Elmer

Position: Secondary Assistant Principal
Subjects: 7th Grade English, Calculus
Years at Castle Hills: 4
College: Southern Methodist University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Favorite Bible Verse: Micah 6:8
Email: telmer@chfbs.org

lisa jacobs

Position: Elementary and Intermediate Principal
Years at Castle Hills: 11
College: University of Texas at San Antonio
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with Kindergarten endorsement
Favorite Bible Verse: III John 1:4
Email: lisajacobs@chfbs.org
  SUSAN COVARRUBIA
 
Position: Director of Admission
Subject: Middle and High School Choir, High School Speech, Middle School Drama
Years at Castle Hills: 7
College: Stephen F. Austin State University
Degree: Bachelor of Music Education, Masters of Arts
Favorite Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 6:5-9
Email: scovarrubia@chfbs.org
JAMES CRINER
 
Position: Athletic Director
Subject: Junior and Senior Bible, Economics, Physical Education, Varsity Football Coach
Years at Castle Hills: 4
College: Howard Payne University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Master of Arts in Christian Education
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 5:10
Email: jcriner@chfbs.org
 

 

faculty & staff 

trinetta anthony

Subject: K-12 Art
Years at Castle Hills: 13
College: University of North Texas
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Commercial Art
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6
Email: tanthony@chfbs.org

KEN ARMSTRONG

Subject: 3rd Grade
Years at Castle Hills: 1
College: Schreiner University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in English
Favorite Bible Verse: Titus 3:5
Email: karmstrong@chfbs.org

amanda BAZAR

Subject: Intermediate Grade Language Arts, Bible, Reading
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: University of Texas at San Antonio
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Email: abazar@chfbs.org

jim belt

Subject: Varsity and Middle School Coach
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: NE Lakeview College, Community College of the Air Force
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 10:9, James 1:2-4
Email: jbelt@chfbs.org

rachel boeselt

Subject: Elementary Music
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: University of Mary Hardin
Degree: Bachelor of Music
Favorite Bible Verse: James 1:12
Email: rboeselt@chfbs.org
NORA BRAND
 
Subject: Middle School Science and Study Skills
Years at Castle Hills: 8
College: Jacksonville Theological Seminary College
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Christian Education, Masters of Christian Education
Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 19:26
Email: nbrand@chfbs.org
DAVID BROWN
 
Subject: Intermediate, Middle School and High School Band
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: Southwest Texas State University, University of Houston
Degree: Bachelor of Music Education, Doctor of Jurisprudence
Favorite Bible Verse:
Email: dbrown@chfbs.org
SUSAN CHESSHER
 
Subject: 2nd Grade
Years at Castle Hills: 5
College: Southwest Texas State University
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education
Favorite Bible Verse: James 1:12
Email: schessher@chfbs.org
MEL FECHNER
 
Subject: Outreach Ministries
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: U. S. Military Academy, University of Texas
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Master of Science Operations Research
Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 9:15
Email: mfechner@chfbs.org
CINDY FORTSON
 
Position: Accounts Receivable
Years at Castle Hills: 3
College: University of Texas at San Antonio
Degree: Studies in Business
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 37:5
Email: cfortson@chfbs.org
MATT GARZA
 
Subject: Physical Education, Elementary, Middle School and High School Computer, Middle School Football Coach, Middle School Basketball and Middle School Track Coach, Varsity Track Assistant Coach
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: Texas A & M University
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46:1
Email: mgarza@chfbs.org
GINNY GOMES
 
Subject: Kindergarten
Years at Castle Hills: 9
College: Texas State University
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Child Development
Favorite Bible Verse: Hebrews 11:1
Email: gblevins@chfbs.org
CAILEY GREEN
 
Subject: Yearbook and Athletic Adminstrative Assistant
Years at Castle Hills: 1
College: University of North Texas
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Newswriting
Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:58
Email: cgreen@chfbs.org
DEBBIE HERNANDEZ
 
Subject: Intermediate, Middle School, and High School Spanish
Years at Castle Hills: 3
College: University of Texas at San Antonio
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Spanish
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:8
Email: dhernandez@chfbs.org
REGINA HICKEY
 
Position: Administrative Assistant
Years at Castle Hills: 1
College:  San Antonio College
Favorite Bible Verse:  Romans 8:28
Email: rhickey@chfbs.org
KAREN HICKMAN
 
Subject: 1st Grade
Years at Castle Hills: 11
College: Texas Tech University, Texas State University
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education, Masters in Education
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13
Email: khickman@chfbs.org
JUDY HOWITT
 
Position: Librarian
Years at Castle Hills: 6
College: Ashland University, Cleveland State University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and German, Masters of Business
Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:23
Email: jhowitt@chfbs.org
DAVID JONES
 
Subject: Middle and High School English
Years at Castle Hills: 1
College:  East Texas State; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Texas Christian University; Nova Southeastern University
Degree:  Bachelor of Arts in English/Journalism; Master of Arts in Religious Ed; Master of Arts in Educational Administration; Ed.D in Educational Administration
Favorite Bible Verse:
Email: djones@chfbs.org
LYNN JUAREZ
 
Subject: Superintendent's Administrative Assistant
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: San Antonio College
Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 5:1-2
Email: ljuarez@chfbs.org
BOB KING
 
Subject: SOAR Lab Director
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: Sam Houston State University; Our Lady of the Lake University
Degree: Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts in Communication Disorders
Favorite Bible Verse: Micah 6:8
Email: bking@chfbs.org
PHIL McDONALD
 
Subject: Middle and High School History and Bible
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: Howard Payne University; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry, Master of Religious Education
Favorite Bible Verse: Galatians 2:20
Email: pmcdonald@chfbs.org
ANGELA MEYER
 
Subject:  Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Years at Castle Hills:  1
College:  Wayland Baptist University
Degree:  BSOE
Favorite Bible Verse:  Matthew 6:33
LYNN MORIN
 
Subject: High School Art
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: Our Lady of the Lake University, University of Texas at San Antonio
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Master of Fine Arts
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 150:6
Email: lmorin@chfbs.org
COURTNEY MUMME
 
Subject: 1st Grade
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: Cedarville University
Degree: Early Childhood Education
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Email: cmumme@chfbs.org
NORMA O'CONNELL
 
Subject: K-8th PE, Volleyball Coach, Middle School Basketball, Track Coach
Years at Castle Hills: 6
College: University of Texas at San Antonio
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Favorite Bible Verse:
Email: noconnell@chfbs.org
TERRY PAYNE
 
Position: Receptionist
Years at Castle Hills: 6
College: Sul Ross State University, New Mexico State University
Favorite Bible Verse: Ecclesiastes 3:11
Email: tpayne@chfbs.org
CHRISTIE RAMOS
 
Subject: 3rd Grade
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: Texas A & M International University
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 2:8-9
Email: cramos@chfbs.org
TIMI RATHMELL
 
Position: School Nurse
Years at Castle Hills: 13
College: Bacone College
Degree: Associate in Arts, Associate in Nursing
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:28
Email: trathmell@chfbs.org
ELISA GARZA
 
Subject: Intermediate Grade Math, Science, and Bible
Years at Castle Hills: 6
College: Pensacola Christian College
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology Education, Masters of Science in Science Education
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 27:4
Email: ereeck@chfbs.org
ANN REED
 
Subject: Kindergarten
Years at Castle Hills: 8
College: University of Texas at San Antonio
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration, Teacher Certification
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Email: areed@chfbs.org
JENNY SCHUBERT
 
Subject: Middle and High School History
Years at Castle Hills: 10
College: Nyack Missionary College, Adelphi University
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Bible/Christian Education, Masters of Science in Education
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 3:10
Email: jschubert@chfbs.org
 
LUANN SCHMITT
 
Position: Administrative Assistant
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: University of Colorado at Denver
Favorite Bible Verse:  Philippians 4:6-7
Email:  lschmitt@chfbs.org
EMILY SIMONS
 
Subject: Middle and High School Mathematics (Pre-Algebra; Geometry; Pre-Calculus)
Years at Castle Hills: 1
College: Baylor University
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:28
Email: esimons@chfbs.org
ELSA SLANGER
 
Subject: Elementary Spanish
Years at Castle Hills: 1
College:  Lamar University
Degree:  Bachelor of Science in Speech; Master of Education Supervision
Favorite Bible Verse:  Philippians 4:13
Email: eslanger@chfbs.org
DEBRA STEVENS
 
Position: Administrative Assistant
Years at Castle Hills: 10
College: Bauder College
Degree: Associate of Arts
Favorite Bible Verse:  Proverbs 16
Email: dstevens@chfbs.org
KELLY SUMMERS
 
Subject: Intermediate Grade History
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: University of Houston Victoria
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in History
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Email: ksummers@chfbs.org
MIKE TOWNSEND
 
Subject: 7th Grade Math, High School Algebra 1 & 2
Years at Castle Hills: 2
College: Southwest Texas State University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts and Applied Science (Occupational Education and Management), Master of Education in Elementary Education
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 66:2
Email: mtownsend@chfbs.org
JENNIFER TURNER
 
Subject: 4th Grade
Years at Castle Hills: 3
College: Texas A&M University, University of North Texas
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Science in Educational Psychology
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 91:1-2
Email: jturner@chfbs.org
DONNA WINTER
 
Subject: SOAR lab assistant
Years at Castle Hills: 25
College: University of Texas at San Antonio
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 3:20
Email: dwinter@chfbs.org