Kimberly Newcomer
Department: Construction (Department Leader)
Classes Taught:
Construction Pathways, Construction Gateway
Education:
B.S.—University of Maryland—Architecture
Master of Architecture, Master of Urban Design, Master of Social Work—Washington University in St. Louis
Years at CCC: 1
Hobbies and Interests: Running, drawing, reading, watching horror movies, my two guinea pigs (Moose and Squirrel) and my puppy D
Activities Sponsored: ACE Mentor Program
Why I Teach at CCC: I decided to come teach at CCC because I wanted to be involved with students going into the fields of architecture, construction and engineering before they went off to college or trade schools, to help them shape their ideas about the construction industry and see that the built environment has an impact on every part of our lives.
Paul Morris
Department: Construction
Classes Taught:
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Civil Engineering and Design
Education:
B.S.E—Northeast Missouri State (Truman State University)—Industrial Education Years at CCC: 1 (23 year of secondary teaching experience, 11 years of college teaching, 12 years of contracting experience)
Hobbies and Interests: Photography, cooking, woodworking and being on the Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education.
Why I Teach at CCC: After a year of retirement from teaching, I decided I wasn’t ready and found CCC!
Brandi Laciny
Department: Art Education
Education:
B.A.—Fine Arts
Certification—K-12 Art Education
Years at CCC: 2
Hobbies and Interests: quilting, baking with my daughter, and collecting The Simpson’s action figures.
Activities Sponsored: Helping the Senior Class raise funds!
Why I Love CCC: I decided to teach at CCC because I wanted to teach at a small school. My favorite part of the job is working with the students.
Katie Remington
Department: Science
Courses Taught: Biology, Physical Science
Education:
B.S.B.A – Middlebury College—Neuroscience
Masters of Education—University of Missouri-St. Louis—Secondary Education (2012)
Years at CCC: 2
Hobbies and Interests: Medical mysteries, yoga, camping, cooking
Activities Sponsored: After School Tutoring, Girl’s Soccer Coach
Why I Love CCC: I love that the staff at CCC care so deeply about the success of the students. I also love that Mr. Bobby opens the building up for me early so I can set up my labs!
Tyler Linder
Department: Physical Education
Courses Taught: Gym, Health
Education: Bachelors Degree
Years at CCC: 4
Activities Sponsored: Athletic Director, Boys Soccer
Why I Love CCC: I love all the wonderful staff I have the pleasure of working with!
Mitch Avitt
Department: Science
Courses Taught: Physical Science, Physics
Education:
B.S.—Grinnell College—Science
M.Ed.—University of Missouri-St. Louis—Secondary Education (2012)
Years at CCC: 2
Hobbies and Interests: Science, kickball, comedy
Activities Sponsored: Senior Sponsor, After School Tutoring, Track and Field Coach
Why I Love CCC: I love CCC because we focus on preparing students for college or a career.
Chris Salaveria
Department: Math
Courses Taught: Algebra III, Construction Math
Education:
B.S. – Mechanical Engineering—University of Illinois
Years at CCC: 1
Hobbies and Interests: Watching and playing sports, running marathons, reality TV, driving in St. Louis
Activities Sponsored: The Inaugural CCC Boys Tennis Coach
Why I Love CCC: CCC gave me the opportunity to share my engineering experiences through teaching math. My favorite part of teaching here is building relationships with all of the students!
Melanie Madden
Department: Math (Math and Science Department Leader)
Courses Taught: Algebra I
Education:
B.A.—Math and Education—Saint Louis University
Years at CCC: 3
Hobbies and Interests: Sports, Cooking, Traveling
Activities Sponsored: After School Tutoring, Student of The Month, Math Star of The Month
Why I Love CCC: I’m teaching at CCC because this is a school where I feel I can make a positive change in our society. My favorite part of CCC is the CRAZY students that bring energy to my day.
Elizabeth Curran
Department: Math
Courses Taught: Geometry, Algebra 2
Education:
B.A.—Political Science—Cornell University
M.Ed—University of Missouri-St. Louis—Secondary Education (2012)
Years at CCC: 2
Hobbies and Interests: Yoga, running, crossword puzzles, YouTube trends
Activities Sponsored: After School Tutoring
Why I Love CCC: CCC has the best students in St. Louis!
Colleen Smith
Department: English (English and Social Studies Department Leader)
Courses Taught: Applied Communications II, Literature Lab.
Education:
B.S.B.A – Saint Louis University—International Business
M.Ed—University of Missouri-St. Louis—Secondary Education (2012)
Years at CCC: 2
Hobbies and Interests: Reading, traveling, studying Chinese
Activities Sponsored: After School Tutoring, Book Club
Why I Love CCC: I love being able to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful citizens and scholars!
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Marian Fukuyama
Department: English
Courses Taught: Applied Communications I
Education:
B.A.—University of Iowa—English and Psychology
Masters of Education—University of Missouri-St. Louis—Secondary Education (2013)
Years at CCC:1
Hobbies and Interests: Running, yoga, reading, cooking
Activities Sponsored: After School Tutoring, Newspaper
Why I Love CCC: My wonderful students!
Michael DiMola
Department: Social Studies
Position: Teacher
Courses Taught: World History, Personal Finance
Education:
B.A.—Fordham University—History
M.A. – The City College of CUNY – History
Adv. Certification—Hunter College of CUNY—Adolescent Education (7-12)
Years at CCC: 1
Hobbies and Interests: Researching and writing history, nature, hiking, and camping.
Activities Sponsored: After School Tutoring, Civil Rights Club
Why I Teach at CCC: My favorite part about teaching at CCC is instilling the joy of learning in our students. I love teaching about history and relating global events to the lives of our students.
Mike Meehan
Department: Social Studies
Position: Teacher
Courses Taught: American History, American Government
Education:
B.S.—University of Missouri-Columbia—Education (Magna Cum Laude)
M.Ed—University of Missouri-St. Louis—Secondary Education (2012)
Years at CCC: 10
Hobbies and Interests: Photography, fantasy baseball, water polo, and Missouri History.
Activities Sponsored: Student Government, Meehan Detention
Why I Teach at CCC: I love the mission of CCC! We can help students graduate and then go directly into a trade or college. This school provides an excellent opportunity for young adults to be successful members of society.
Holly Stansberry
Position: Special Education Director/Teacher
Education:
B.A.—Benedictine College—Special Education
B.A.—Benedictine College—Elementary Education
M.A.—Lindenwood University—Educational Administration
Lucas Finney
Department: Social Studies
Courses Taught: U.S. History, World History
Education:
B.A.—History with a concentration in Social Studies Teaching—Colorado State University
Years at CCC:1
Hobbies and Interests: Hiking, Backpacking, Playing and Listening to Music, Reading, Riding Bikes, Playing Frisbee with my Dog,
Why I Love CCC: My favorite thing about teaching at CCC is that I get to teach a subject I love to students who want learn.
Trecia Buckner
Position:
Success Counselor
On-Site Coordinator for Home Works! program
Homeless Coordinator
Project Redirect Manager
CARE team facilitator
Education:
B.A.—Psychology—Washington University in St. Louis
MSW—Mental Health and Social Economic Development Concentration with a Management Specialization —Washington University in St. Louis
Activities Sponsored: Women in Construction, Home Works! Family Dinners, Parent Advocacy Team
Years at CCC:2
Hobbies and Interests: Played 3 years for a woman’s full-tackle football team St Louis SLAM, Yoga, Jumping in beds and doing the monkey bars with my son, Community Development and Service
Why I Love CCC: I enjoy being the Success Counselor at CCC because we have such an interesting bunch of students that come through the doors each day. There is never a dull moment and each day brings a chance to watch students grow and develop into productive citizens who contribute to society in a major way. Being on the counseling staff, affords me that one-on-one time with students, where I get to know their dreams, fears, successes, and challenges to reaching their academic and professional goals.
To make it at CCC, you have to have the ability to see your future! A student at CCC cannot be content with being short-sighted. They have to be able to see how the decisions they make impact their future and the goals that they set for themselves whether that be academically, professionally, and/or socially. Successful students recognize that they have to be visionaries! They MUST dream big and seek the guidance through the staff and their other support systems to get there! It’s an honor to be able to sit back and watch that process.
Brandon Rowland
Position: School Leader
Education:
B.B.A.—Finance – University of Iowa
M.A.T.—Special Education – Webster University
M.A.— Education Leadership – St. Louis University
M.B.A.— Management – St. Louis University
Years at CCC: This is my first year at CCC! I’m excited to be here and think that this school has so much potential. No other high school can offer students what CCC can!
Activities Sponsored: Principal’s Advisory
Hobbies and Interests: I am an avid hiker, biker and kayaker who loves the great outdoors! I’ve hiked across Glacier National Park, parts of the Appalachian Trail and kayaked the boundary waters. I also enjoy traveling and photography. Recently I’ve traveled to China, Hong Kong, Ireland, Scotland and London.
Why I Love CCC: I decided to lead CCC because of the unique mission of the school. I truly believe that providing a path for our youth provides direction and opportunity. By developing an understanding of opportunities throughout the construction industry, students are able to choose the right path: Engineering, Architecture or the Apprentice Trades.
Grant Walker
Position: IT Support
Education:
B.S. – Philosophy – SIUE
A.T. – Network Administration – Ranken Technical College
Years at CCC: 5
Interests and Hobbies: Technology, Science Fiction, Philosophy, Music
Why I Love CCC: I enjoy the challenge of ensuring that all technology at CCC is working as intended so that students can benefit from having access to a modern learning environment, and so that teachers can get the most out of the tools available to them.