(Staff bio coming soon)

 “I love teaching at Bookcliff because you see people’s joy and passion serving the LORD. God has created a loving family of believers here that are equipped to teach their students and share Jesus’ love with them. It spreads to the students and you see the commitment they make to God shine in their lives to their friends and family at home. It is awesome to me when you hear a testimony of a parent coming to know Christ because their child has introduced them to Jesus! I have taught Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and been in administration-which has given me a different view from year to year what God is doing at BCS and how He uses each of us to bring it to fruition. Through good and bad times, God has always been in control and made His plans succeed. He even brought my sister-in-law, Cynthia Biocic, to BCS as my classroom aid and our art teacher!

Even longer ago, I earned my teaching degree at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, TX (now known as Nelson University). After being in Texas and traveling to other countries to earn my cross-cultural ministries degree and elementary education degree, I treasure those experiences and draw from them to share God’s worldview of his creation to share the gospel with my students. It helps them see there are more people to share Jesus’ love with, and special ways to “show” them Jesus. All that God has brought me through has shaped the teacher and person I am today-I am grateful!

One year before I came to BCS I married my amazing husband, Eugene, who is also an elementary teacher in District 51. Eugene and I both grew up around the Grand Mesa area and love to revisit it and enjoy its beauty. Our sons, Isaiah (2007) and Graham (2011) have attended BCS and still hold it dear as their best school experience. We love to spend time together outdoors, having movie nights, eating good food, and just being with family. We also attend Bookcliff Baptist Church and consider them a wonderful part of our family!

I am thankful God brought me through the doors of BCS to experience His work and love all these years!” 

Hey, my name is Leah Smith.  I joined the BCS Family in 2023 as the  Event Coordinator.  My husband, Sean is from Grand Junction and works for Calfrac Well Services. He is also a Veteran, for which I am very proud. I moved to Colorado in 2016 from Memphis, TN.  Sean and I were married on 11-11-2016 and our son, Harrison was born the next September. He completed our little family.  I’m so happy we found BCS through our amazing friends. Christian education is very important to me. I was raised in a Pastor’s/Teacher’s home, went to several Christian schools, and also attended a Christian college. I graduated with a degree in Business/Office Administration from Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL. 

I wanted nothing more than for Harrison to experience the same Christ-like education that I also experienced. I love a good theme/event and also love helping God’s people as they help others.   

Greetings BCS families! My name is Kassi Overton, and I have been with the BCS family

now for five years. For those of you who may not know me well, I am a native of Wyoming,

and my family and I came to the Grand Valley sixteen years ago. My husband and I are

blessed with our beloved son Matthew, who just turned sixteen. We love to spend time

together hiking and participating in many other outdoor activities, as well as spending time

with our beloved church family, where my husband and I serve as deacons. We have been

teaching God’s word to our youth group now for six years. It was through this experience,

that I recognized that God had called me to education and that is where my journey here

began! Working with precious preschoolers, I began pursuing my elementary education

degree with a minor in Biblical studies. I am now in my third year of teaching kindergarten! I

enjoy every minute of being a part of these kids’ academic and spiritual growth and helping

the students know that they can do all things through Christ who strengthens them! I am

honored to be here at BCS and look forward to the academic and spiritual growth of every

child on campus, and all the joy their smiling face brings! Thank you for this opportunity!

In His Steps,

Mrs. Overton

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have

been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28)

Hi there! My name is Julie Tennyson and I am teaching Music this year! I love being a part of the Bobcat family and I can’t wait to share my passion for music and Jesus with you!  I have been a Grand Junction resident since 2006. I moved here to study music at Colorado Mesa University (Mesa State at the time) and graduated with my bachelors in 2010. When I first moved here, I got involved with Fellowship Church and met Jesus! He completely changed my life. I met my husband and I felt the calling to ministry.  I have been an Associate Worship Pastor at Fellowship since 2010 and I absolutely love it! I started at Bookcliff Christian in 2019 and I am eager to help build a solid foundation in Jesus and teach excellence in music theory and technique. My hope is to cultivate a love for music that will be carried throughout a lifetime. I am super excited to be teaching your kids music!

Hi!  My name is Sonda Sheffield and I am the Prayer Coach here at Bookcliff Christian School.  I have been attending Bookcliff Baptist Church since 1988. I discovered the church because my grandchildren needed daycare so we enrolled them at The Rainbow Children’s Center, which is now known as Bookcliff Christian Preschool.  I have been a part of Bookcliff Christian School since 2014.  I have been happily married since 1960 to my wonderful husband, Don.  We have been blessed with 2 children, 7 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. 

The Prayer Room is a safe place for children to come pray and talk about anything that’s on their heart.  As a prayer coach, I teach little children how to have a conversation with Jesus anytime and anyplace.  Families are also invited to join us for prayer and/or discussion.

I am so blessed to be a part of this school, as it is much more of a ministry to me than a job.

Hello, My name is Ms.Terri Cox, and I am the Computer Technology teacher here at Bookcliff Christian School.  I have been here since March 2023 and my appointment here was a God divine placement and I am ecstatic to be here. I have lived in the valley since 1999 and have raised my 4 kids here, 2 boys and 2 girls. I currently have 4 grandchildren with 7 bonus grandkids. I am a US Air Force Veteran and I was a Combat Medic. My joys in life are first God, then my family and then I love to be outdoors doing anything. My first love is kayaking on some fairly crazy waters, camping, hiking, hunting and working in my backyard. I also love attending festivals and concerts in the valley.  I have traveled a lot in my life, both in the military and in my civilian life, the two greatest being Israel and Iceland.  God has brought me through some crazy stuff in my life, but I have always relied on Him and trusting on His process and promises. The verse that has always stuck with me throughout my life is Psalms 46:10; “Be still and know that I am God”. Knowing He is God is all I need to know in my life. My prayer for this position is that I be a light to your students and be that Godly role model for them and lead them down the path of Jesus Christ.

I moved here in January of 2017 from Fort Worth, Texas to be a part of the church and school ministry. I grew up on the Mississippi gulf coast. Living in the mountains was a long time desire, and I’m glad that God’s plan allowed for it to happen. While I was in Texas, I earned a M. Div. and MACE from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. My wife and our kids have enjoyed being part of this community as God continues to work on peoples’ lives.

We are so blessed to have Judy Baier as our librarian and student tutor.  Mrs. Baier has been working with Bookcliff Christian School for 17 years.  She enjoys friends and family.  She is proud parent of a son and a daughter, a grandparent of 3, and a great-grandmother of one handsome 7 year old boy.

When she is not at school, you will find her working out at the gym, working in her garden and yard, taking on different art projects, or just having lunch with her friends.

Mrs. Baier loves working with the children and looks forward to being a part of their schooling for years to come.  Her favorite scripture is, “Be still and know that I am God.”

Psalms 46:10

My name is Linda Langstaff and I am very excited to join with BCS and help grow the middle school program. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction. I have twenty years of teaching experience in the middle school grades. I have also been a Math/Science Achievement Advisor and Teacher Mentor. 

I have three grown children and four grandchildren.  Emma is 6 and a student here at BCS and her brother, Connor, is 2.  Aaron is 4 and his baby brother, Cole, is 3 months and they live in Arizona.  I love to read, sew, quilt, crochet, bake, and travel.  My favorite place is the beach.  I love to watch the waves crash and smell the salty air.

Philippians 4:13 

I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.