Classical Christian Academy

Dirk Darrow graduated from the Master’s College in 1990 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration as well as a minor in Bible. He continued his studies at the University of Idaho where his emphasis was Elementary Education. Mr. Darrow joined the administrative staff as Headmaster in September 2004. His transition to Classical Christian Academy came about through the work of the Lord, and Mr. Darrow continually strives to serve the students, families, and teachers of CCA. Mr. Darrow and his wife have nine children—including six students and one graduate of Classical Christian Academy.

Dirk Darrow,Headmaster

Shawn Roberts joined Classical Christian Academy as Associate Headmaster in 2009 having served on the Board of Trustees for six years. His love of learning is fueled by watching his children progress through CCA. Mr. Roberts is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management. “I love watching the Lord capture the hearts of our students as they discover His fingerprints in all subjects. I hope to serve Christ with distinction while serving the CCA family.” Mr. Roberts and his wife have three children – all currently enrolled in CCA.

Shawn Roberts, Associate Headmaster

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Deb Wheeler, Administrative Assistant

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Pam Manson, Administrative Assistant

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Bethann Heisey, K-Plus

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Rachel Acheson, Kindergarten

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Joni Thurman, First Grade

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Hannah Roberts, Second Grade & Lead Teacher Grammar

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Jennifer Sorensen, Third Grade

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Susan Segsworth received her Bachelors’ degrees in Sociology and Spanish from Taylor University. In 2003, she joined Classical Christian to share her love of Christ with the Fifth Grade as they study the truths of each subject. “I enjoy teaching History in a sequential format which impacts the other subjects in class.” Incorporating songs, sounding-off, and chants to aid in memorization of key facts, the fifth graders also daily recall the class motto of setting an example so that no one despises [their] youth. Mrs. Segsworth and her husband have one child who is currently enrolled at CCA.

Susan Segsworth, Fifth Grade

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Mark Sallade, Sixth Grade

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Laura Bosse, Latin & German

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David Ronald, Science, Logic, Philosophy, Debate & Lead Teacher Sciences

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Richard Brandon, Science & Math

Gayle Mangis has delighted in sharing a classical education with her students since joining the CCA faculty in 2006. “What is more satisfying than hearing your students continue a class discussion on their own time…?” Yet she says the greater pleasure “is the opportunity of partnering with parents to grow [students] into mature, thinking, Disciples of Christ, realizing that they have the power to influence their world.” Mrs. Mangis received her Associates degree and Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from North Idaho College with a Major in English and Minor in History.

Gayle Mangis, Literature & Drama

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Jenna Bailey, History

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Julie Grunzweig, Math

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Matt Jonas, Greek, Latin & Lead Teacher Humanities

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Bryan Crothers, Bible & Apologetics

A three year member of the faculty, LaRinda Chapin joined the full-time CCA staff in 2009 when she added Ancient Literature and Composition, Ancient History, and Senior Thesis Writing to her already full complement of visual arts classes. Mrs. Chapin received her Bachelors’ degrees in Writing and Communications from Whitworth University. “It’s an especial blessing to teach subjects that give me the opportunity to partake of God’s creativity and see it reflected in our young people, whether through visual arts or writing.” Mrs. Chapin and her husband have one child, currently enrolled at CCA.

LaRinda Chapin, History & Literature

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Billy Arnold, Physical Education