Admin and Staff
Shonda Mayer
Head of School; Superintendent
Category: Elementary Principal, Grades PreK – 4
Superintendent
Education: Bachelor of Science in Education; Masters in Education; Certifications in Elementary Education, Principal Management and Superintendent
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope for Southcrest Christian School students, families, staff, and supporters is that each of us will work to be like Christ and that we will be an example of His unconditional love through our actions, service, and grace to one another.
Krista Macha
SCS Elementary Principal PreK-4th; Classroom Instructor / Teaching for Transformation Coach
Category: Principal Grades PreK-4th; Classroom Instructor and Teaching for Transformation Coach
Location: Elementary Campus
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education, Wayland Baptist University; Masters of Education, Eastern New Mexico University
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is to encourage, equip, and empathize with those I get the privilege of walking alongside as we pursue making God’s Story the focus of all we do as teachers.
Tony Igo
Middle School Principal
Category: Middle School Principal; grades 5-8
Location: Secondary Campus
Education: BA in Education with a Minor in Spanish; Masters in Educational Administration
Deep Hope: Based on I Timothy 4:12- I want all of my words and actions to be an example for others. In the way I live and how I respond to adversity is paramount in my life. May others see Jesus in me.
Mallory Escobedo
High School Principal
Category: High School Principal, grades 9-12
Location: Secondary Campus
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies; Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs.
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is that we all live life with boldness, grace, kindness, strength and faith. God has a plan for each of our lives and we should strive to live it with joy and purpose.
Hollie Clark
Administrator / Human Resources
Category: Administration / Human Resources
Location: Secondary Campus
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is the calming peace of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ can be felt by all those around us, that we look for the good in all situations and can serve with a joyful heart. I pray among the chaos of daily life we will listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit to guide our actions and mold our character.
Kim Bristo
Math Academic Coach
Category: Instructional Coach
Location: Elementary and Secondary Campus
Education: Bachelor of Science-Education, Texas Tech University – BA Elementary Education
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is to build curiosity, excitement and a growth mindset in the journey of learning while making connections in our God’s Kingdom.
Rebecca Clark
Lunchroom Coordinator
Category: Cafeteria
Location: Secondary Campus
Jamie Denison
Financial Coordinator
Category: Admin / Finances
Location: Secondary Campus
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is that we all live life with boldness, grace, kindness, strength, and faith. God has a plan for each of our lives and we should strive to live it with joy and purpose.
Denise Garlington
Communications Coordinator
Category: Communications
Location: Secondary Campus
Education: Bachelor’s in Business Marketing
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is that we live in an intentionally biblical way that students, families and faculty feel loved, valued and cared for. I pray we create a nurturing environment for all to grow and thrive in His word. I hope to be a part of that by making a difference and shining God’s light.
Lisa Higgins
Category: Athletics Administrative Assistant
Location: Secondary Campus
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is that we would find joy, peace, and purpose in the trials and tribulations of life. That we would seek the Lord as our source of refuge, strength, and hope. That we would always strive to be kind, compassionate, encouraging, forgiving, loving one another as Christ loves us. That our lives would be a reflection of who Christ is and that the Love of Christ would shine brightly through us in ALL we do and say.
Julia Hunt
Lunchroom Coordinator
Category: Cafeteria
Location: Elementary Campus
Kenda Hurst
ELAR Academic Coach
Category: Instructional Coach
Location: Elementary and Secondary Campuses
Education: Bachelor of Science-Criminal Justice, Sam Houston University; Teaching Certification, Texas Tech University
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope for SCS students and staff is to realize God has a purpose for all He’s created, and in response to that realization, we will live Christ-centered lives bringing glory and honor to Him alone.
Sandy James
Category: Development Director
Location: Elementary Campus
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is to build, engage and create lasting relationships with our giving partners, so they grow to be fervent about living out their faith in Jesus Christ while reflecting God’s heart and love for Southcrest Christian School.
Jeff Kidder
Category: Athletic Director
Location: Secondary Campus
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is to see our young Warriors open up their hearts to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and share the gospel with their friends, family and strangers.
Lora Kubala
Category: School Nurse
Location: Elementary Campus
Education: Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies; Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is to work alongside the students and staff to stay healthy and safe and know that through God’s love, we are wonderfully made.
Summer Medrano
Category: Administrative Assistant
Location: Elementary Campus
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is to share the love of Christ in all I do. To be able to magnify His glory in my life as a witness to His power, love, and grace.
Kelly Munoz
Category: Administrative Assistant
Location: Elementary Campus
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope for Southcrest Christian School students, families, staff, and supporters is that each of us will work to be like Christ and that we will be an example of His unconditional love through our actions, service, and grace to one another.
Krystyne Parmenter
Category: Administrative Assistant
Location: Secondary Campus
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is to serve and support others with love, grace and understanding.
Mary Ellen Parrish
Director of Nursing
Category: Director of Nursing and School Nurse
Location: Secondary Campus
Education: Post-Master Certification in Christian Counseling; Master of Science in Nursing Education; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Diploma of Nursing.
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is to walk alongside the staff and students at Southcrest fostering a healthy spiritual, mental, and physical life centered around loving God and loving others.
Andrew Strawn
Emergency Operations Coordinator
Category: Emergency Operations Coordinator
Location: Elementary and Secondary Campuses
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is to always show the joy of the Lord in all I do. I want others to see the JOY of the LORD is my STRENGTH. For everyone I interact with to feel valued and a part of our school community.
Mason Swafford
Director of Information Technology
Category: Director of Information Technology
Location: Secondary and Elementary Campuses
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is to cultivate a fun, safe and engaging environment for each of our students, staff and teachers both at school and at home using Technology.
Celeste Thompson
Admissions Coordinator
Category: Admissions for Grades PreK through 12th
Location: Secondary Campus
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is that I am an authentic example of God’s love and kindness and that every new or existing parent and student that enters our doors feels that love surround them.
Jennifer Verett
Administrative Assistant
Category: Administrative Assistant Grades 5-8
Location: Secondary Campus
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope: To joyfully utilize what God gave us and see how our confidence is strengthened in everything that we do.
Laura Wilbanks
Academic Coach
Category: Instructional Coach
Location: Elementary and Secondary Campus
Education: Bachelor of Science-Science Education, New Mexico State University
Deep Hope: My Deep Hope is for science and engineering to be applied with creative problem-solving by teachers and students, in order to serve our community and bring glory to God.
IT Staff
Kaleb Pinkert | IT Technician
Jacob Kidder | IT Technician II
David Hodge | IT Technician
