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Position: First grade teacher

sbackuscca@gmail.com

Phone extension: 112

At CCA since: 1992

Education:

• Shelton College, B.A. in elementary education
• Canisius College, M.S. in education
• Western Reformed Seminary, 9 hours at master level in Biblical counseling
• Certifications: Association of Christian Schools International; NYS - PreK - 6 grade, reading; Biblical counseling via National Association of Nouthetic Counselors

Brief bio/interests: Married to a pastor. Instructor for teachers at church. Supervise audio-visual ministry, puppet ministry. Speak on and practice Biblical counseling and Biblical integration in the classroom. Outreach ministry to local campground. CDL bus driver. Author of Running the Christian Race - Helping a Child Labeled ADD/ADHD, Molding the Clay with the Word of God - A Counseling Tool for those Who Work With Children, published VBS skits. Enjoy photography, woodworking, puppetry, Gospel illusions, canoeing and backpacking. Over career, have taught subjects in all grades preschool - grade 12: At CCA, 17 years first grade.

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6