Debbie Winegar - Administrator
dwinegar@brookstonechristian.org

Debbie Winegar, the administrator of Brookstone Christian Academy, has been at BCA since its opening in 2003. She and her husband, Rich, have seven boys, ranging in age from 9 to 25. Through 20+ years of educating their family, they have experienced everything from public education to home schooling. Debbie’s early training was in nursing, but God led her in other directions. Debbie and Rich have been business owners for 25 years. In addition, Debbie has classroom experience team teaching in the elementary setting. When the opportunity to become the administrator at Brookstone arose, Debbie took the opportunity because the Principle Approach, combined with Direct Instruction and character training, seemed like a better way to educate children. Debbie brings vision and leadership to Brookstone Christian Academy. This year, she stepped into a vacancy in the Kindergarten and 1st grade classroom, and has truly enjoyed giving our youngest students a solid beginning in their learning experience. Five of Debbie’s sons have been in school at Brookstone—her three youngest are still students at BCA.

Judy Lewis - Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher jlewis@brookstonechristian.org

Biography to come

Lisa Ostby - 2nd/3rd Grade Teacher lostby@brookstonechristian.org

Miss Ostby began her career with a teaching degree from Metro State with an emphasis in teaching children with learning disabilities as well as gifted and talented children. Lisa has been serving as a long term substitute teacher for Centennial Elementary School's third grade. Lisa comes to us with an impressive stack of strong recommendations and accolades from her professors, administrators and intern supervisors. She is very well loved and appreciated here at Brookstone both by the students and faculty. This is her fourth year teaching at Brookstone.

Jill Grassnick 4th/5th Grade Teacher jgrassnick@brookstonechristian.org

Mrs. Grassnick graduated from Bob Jones University with an Elementary Education major and an English minor in 1982. She taught fifth grade at Silver State Christian School for four years and it was then that she was taught the philosophy of the Principle Approach to education. She also met her husband, David, during that time. They were married in 1986 and started their family soon after that. They moved to South Carolina and Jill taught for a year at Southside Christian School. They then, moved back with their young daughter, Rachel. After one more year of teaching at Silver State, Jill began teaching at a brand new school called American Christian Academy and continued teaching there for 13 more years. Eventually she decided to take a break and pursue her newfound love of photography. Soon after she became acquainted with Debbie Winegar and was made aware of Brookstone Christian Academy. It was then that God began to work her passion for teaching back into her mind. She began missing the relationships and blessings of ministry with children in the classroom. Through many different circumstances it is obvious to her that this is where she is supposed to be. She said "My training and my life path, and most of all, my God has led me to this place, at this time, for these students. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!"

Kory Franken - Leader Teacher/ Middle School Teacher kfranken@brookstonechristian.org

Mrs. Franken came to Brookstone as a parent three years ago and was soon teaching full-time in our middle school. She has been an educator for 13 years, having received a Bachelor's Degree in Distributive Social Sciences and a secone BA in Seconary Education with a middle school emphasis, both from the University of Wyoming. After teaching middle school in Billings, Montana and at St. John's Lutheran School in Denver, she took several years to be a mom and help her husband, Tim, run their business. During that time she served as the education director at Christ Community Church in Denver where she has been a member for almost 15 years. God brought Kory back to the classroom as HE brought her three children to Brookstone. She is currently serving as Lead Teacher and is the middle school teacher.

Tammy Vacura - Music Teacher

BCA’s music teacher is Tammy Vacura. Music is something that was in her from the beginning of my time. She absolutely loves worshipping the Lord. Tammy has been involved with worship teams since 1981. She has lead worship for several different home groups, children’s church, youth group, and Women’s Aglow. She has been leading the worship team at Castlewood Canyon Church since Aug.of 2001.

Tammy has been leading worship for chapel at Brookstone since Sept. of 2005 and she absolutely enjoys the children. This year Mrs. Winegar asked if she would teach music for Brookstone. The Lord immediately placed in her heart why we were given the ability to sing. Tammy loves to teach the children to sing, but more than that, she loves to share with them how to praise God.

Jack Serr - Physical Education

Jack is currently the senior pastor of Castlewood Canyon Church. He has been in full-time ministry for 29 years. His ministry includes aid to the President of Trinity Bible College, missionary to Africa, Associate and Youth Pastor. He recently received his Masters Degree in Theological Studies. Pastor Jack enjoyed school sports throughout elementary & high school years that included football, basketball, track and baseball. He lettered in each sport in high school and learned so many life lessons that helped shape his way of thinking. While attending college, he played basketball for Trinity Bible College and had the opportunity to play in the NCCAA tournament his senior year.

Employment Opportunities:

Available openings for the 2008 - 2009 school year:

All applicants must be willing to participate in foundational training for the Principle Approach and Direct Instruction during the summer.

Should you be interested in any of the above employment opportunities please mail, fax, or email your résumé as an attachment to:

Brookstone Christian Academy
P.O. Box 563
Franktown, CO 80116
303-841-1370
303-841-1145 (fax)
info@brookstonechristian.org