Staff Directory
Senior Administrative Staff
Pastor Bill Long
Senior Pastor
Terri Morrissey
Administrator
Administrative Staff
Laura Pecina
Dean of Students
Nadine Vargas
Elementary Principal; Media Specialist
Early Elementary Staff
Crystal Nelson
PreK Teacher
Keri Lobdell
K5 Teacher
Elementary Staff
Maria Martinez
1st Grade Teacher
Blanca Guzman
2nd Grade Teacher
Sandra Valenzuela
3rd Grade Teacher
Robin DeLong
4th Grade Teacher
Janelis Camejo
Elementary Interventionalist
Madai Cruz
5th Grade Teacher
Lissette Vega
5th Grade Teacher
Secondary Staff
Cyndi Viggiani
English Teacher & Drama
Tiffany Easom
Social Studies Teacher; Academic Advisor; Coach
Shannon Lopes
6th Grade Teacher
Tom Davis
Social Studies, Science, & Speech/Debate Teacher
Esther Velez
English/ Spanish Teacher
David Bouwsma
Science Teacher
Nikol Triana
Social Studies & Yearbook Teacher
Greg Wells
Math & PE Teacher; Coach
Alex Pecina
Math Teacher
Teacher’s Aides/Long-term Subs
Angel Ortiz - Alumni
Teacher's Aide/MS & HS
Rebeca Bush - Alumni
Teacher's Aide, Student Services
Darlene Pierre
Teacher's Aide
Julie Urgelles
Long Term Substitute
Mabel Yesica Barnett
Teacher's Aide/Art
Mrs. Barnett has served at CCS since 2017. She has worked in Youth Ministry since 1989. She has served alongside her husband, Richard, the Senior Pastor of Victory Baptist Church, since 2019. They have five children, Nichole, Ashleigh, Jesse, Richard, and Lindsey. One of her favorite verses is Psalms 28:7: The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song I will praise him.
Zanecus Johnson
Long Term Substitute
Mr. Johnson served at CCS from 2005 – 2011 and is currently serving as the Bible teacher for grades 8-12th. Mr. Johnson is the Senior Pastor of Pasos De Fe Church. He and his wife Beverly have six children. He is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned his Associates in Pastoral Ministry, and an alumni of Regents University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry and Christian Education.
Aftercare Staff
Anielka Maldonado - Alumni
Anielka Maldonado is a proud CCS alumni who has been with us since the 9th grade. Since then has joined our CCS staff as an aftercare worker. She has attended Christian Missionary Alliance since 2002. She is currently attending Robert Morgan Technology College pursing a degree in Cosmetology. A verse that is precious to her is Proverbs 31:26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
Office Staff
Jacqui Haponuk
Administrator's Secretary
Julie Paterson
Parental and Business Support Specialist
Johanna Roa
Parent Support
Ms. Roa joined CCS in 2022. She attends Pinelands Presbyterian Church. She has two blessings: MiaBella and Amelia. Ms. Roa graduated from Miami Dade College. A verse that she holds close to her is Psalm 119:16: I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
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Rebecca Leon
Parent Support & Marketing & Communication Specialist
Mrs. Leon joined CCS in 2021. She has attended Reconcile Church Miami and Pinelands Presbyterian Church since 2015. She and her husband, Pastor Aldo Leon have three blessings: Adonias, Abriella, and Elias. Mrs. Leon holds a BA from Marymount University. A verse that is precious to her is Romans 8:1a: There is, therefore, now no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus.
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Financial Staff
Jessica Garcell
Finance Manager/Accts. Payable
Mrs. Garcell joined CCS in 2022. She has been married to her husband, Joel, since 1998. They have three daughters Samantha, Sophia, and Sarah. She has been serving at First Baptist Church of Homestead since 2016. She is currently working toward an Associate of Science in Business Administration. A verse that is special to her is Jeremiah 29:13: You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”
Email: garcell.j@colonialchristianschool.org
Nathan Bush
Financial Clerk
Diane VanWambeck
Parent Support & Accts. Receivable
Support Staff
Carol Long
Technology Coordinator
Alba Mazariegos
Food Service Manager
Juan Mena
Plant Supervisor
Jeff Kemper
Security
Mr. Kemper joined the CCS staff in 2022.
Email: security@colonialchristianschool.org
Coaching Staff
Peggy Wells
Athletic Director
Lou Martinez
Head Coach: Volleyball & Softball
Pastor Joe Friman
Coach
Destiny Sanchez - Alumni
Coach
Craig Campbell - Alumni
Coach
Anthony Cassagnol
Coach
Sammie Thomas
Coach
Jeanne Flores
Coach
Special Area Staff
Yuliet O'Hallorans
Piano & Voice Instructor
Hedy Menendez
Music Instructor
Church Staff
Pastor Bill Long
Senior Pastor
Lupe Haskins
Church Secretary
Summer Staff
John Morrissey Sr.
Summer Camp Director
Colonial Christian School
17105 SW 296 Street | Homestead, FL 33030
Tel: (305) 246-8608 | Fax: (305) 246-1542
patriots@colonialchristianschool.org