MEET OUR STAFF

A Letter from our Head of School

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Head of School
Jen Sutherland

After receiving her B.A. from University of California, Davis, Jen earned her teaching credential, Masters in Education and administrative credential from San Diego State University. Jen has worked in the public and private school setting, teaching both elementary and high school students. She has experience in mentoring and coaching teachers in instructional practices while participating in an administrative internship program. Jen has been working at a hybrid school since 2012 and joined Ascent Christian School in 2016 after her family moved to the area. With her husband Dennis, and their two children, she enjoys recreating in the great outdoors of Colorado. Her favorite pastimes include reading, cooking, coffee dates, and traveling.

Meet our administration

Kris Hubbard

Elementary Principal

In 2009, the mountains truly did call the Hubbard family to Colorado from Pennsylvania. Kris and her husband, Ken, along with three of their daughters, have been part of this school community since 2010 in a variety of roles. With her Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Kris taught in the science department for several years until it was time for a change. Outside of school, Kris and Ken enjoy mountain biking, bouldering, playing pickleball, working with young married couples at church, and traveling the world through culinary exploration in their kitchen.

Heather Johnson

Business Manager

Heather earned her B.A. in Biology from CU Boulder with an emphasis in Sports Medicine and Leadership. Her husband, Brandon, graduated from dental school in 1999. After spending 15 years focused on raising their children, Heather spent 12 years running their two family practices. She loves watching her family grow through marriage and the arrival of grandchildren. Heather first became involved with the school as the Assistant Director of the theater department in 2018 and joined the administrative team in 2021. She enjoys being a grandmother, reading, watching Colorado Avalanche games, and attending live music and theater events.

Matt Elliott

Director of Student Ministry

Matt spent 16 years working full-time with students, including eight years in a Christian school setting, and has served churches as a worship leader since the 1990s. He has a passion for Jesus, students and families, and tacos of all types (preferably with a Diet Coke). Matt joined the staff in 2001 and joined the administrative team in 2022. Lela, his wife, has been a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist since 1996, and together they have ministered to scores of families.

Amy Bell

Assistant to the Head of School/ Academic Advisor

Angela Dupre

Admissions Director

Whitney Kennedy

Academic Advisor

Erika Schoenberger

Director of Human Resources

Kacie Busby

Director of Advancement

Jake Busby

Director of Adventure

Kari McCabe

Director of Family Engagement

Jake Hess

Director of Missions

Etienne Cavallaro

Operations Manager/ Director of Security

Sedona Steele

Director of Communications