New Teachers and Staff

Melisa Barrick Baldwin teaches Upper School Theater Arts and Preschool Music. Children inspire her with their ability to absorb new information like a sponge and think in unique ways. When she’s not teaching, she loves to join a choir and sing with an orchestra. Her favorite ice cream flavor is Michigan Cherry.

Betsy Blackstock is a teaching assistant and helps in the lower school office. Children inspire her with their ability to be in the moment. When she’s not helping at CBA, she loves to go to a movie and order a big bucket of popcorn. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is vanilla, but only with fresh banana on top.

Cassie Brantley teaches first grade. Children inspire her with their curiosity, honesty, and the funny things they say. When she’s not teaching, she loves to hop on a plane and fly with her husband. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is Moose Tracks.

Shannon Bunch teaches Upper School Physical Sciences. Adolescents inspire her with their energy, creativity, goofiness, and desire to make the world better. When she’s not teaching in the science lab, she loves to practice her ax-throwing skills. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is Butter Pecan.

Melissa Cox teaches first grade. Children inspire her because they can heal the soul. When she’s not teaching, she loves to get outside and go camping and hiking. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is coffee.

Callie Counts is interim-teaching second grade. Children inspire her with their eagerness and willingness to try new things! When she’s not teaching, she loves to exercise, shop, and travel. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is chocolate peanut butter.

Sarah Cunningham teaches Kindergarten. Children inspire her with their curiosity and excitement. When she’s not teaching, she loves to visit the beach, a lake, or a river. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is vanilla with all the toppings.

Sarah Farmer is our Upper School Counselor. Adolescents inspire her with their resilience and creativity. When she’s not encouraging students to be their best, she loves to travel and hike. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is chocolate chip cookie dough.

Andrea Larsen teachers Preschool Art. Children inspire her with their willingness to try things and the way their art is uninhibited by self-doubt. When she’s not teaching, she loves to make quilts out of clay. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is mint chocolate chip.

Jeff Lowery teaches Upper School Mathematics. Adolescents inspire him with their joy at unlocking mysteries and discovering their passions. When he’s not teaching, he loves thrift store shopping. His favorite flavor of ice cream is coffee.

Kayla Miller is our new school nurse. Children and adolescents inspire her with their positivity, curiosity, and the way they appreciate the little things adults overlook. When she’s not distributing band-aids, she loves to do legos and watch movies on Disney+. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is a toss-up between a berry flavor or something rich like caramel.

Danielle Mullins teaches preschool. Children inspire her to show up, be a positive influence, and bring her heart and soul. When she’s not teaching, she loves to take a day at the spa and go shopping. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is chocolate chip cookie dough.

Miranda Navratil teaches preschool through sixth grade Spanish. Children inspire her with excitement to try new things. When she’s not teaching, she loves SCUBA diving. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is peanut butter.

Melanie Taylor is an assistant teacher in preschool. Children inspire her because they dream without limits. When she’s not helping Ms. Stephanie, she loves to relax with a good book. Her favorite flavor of ice cream is vanilla.