Meet Our Staff

Principal and Lead Administrator

Director of Academics

School Accountant

School Secretary

Admissions and Enrollment

School Secretary and Athletic Director

Preschool and PreK Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

First Grade Teacher

Second Grade Teacher

Third Grade Teacher

Fourth Grade Teacher

Fifth Grade Teacher

Sixth Grade Teacher

Junior High Math, Bible, Writing Teacher

Junior High Geography, History, Science, and Literature Teacher

Special Education

Music Teacher

Computer Teacher

Art Teacher

Gym Teacher

School Librarian

Kindergarten Aide

Teachers Aide

Board President, joined the school board for the second time in March 2021. Sheri retired from Lincoln Financial Group as a trainer in December 2021. She received her Associates degree from Indiana University Fort Wayne. Sheri has been a member of Central Ministries since 2003 and has served in the children's ministry since 2005. She enjoys gardening, reading, hiking, kayaking and bike riding in her free time,

Sheri is married to Kent Winans, and they have 2 children (1 is a CCS alumni) and 6 grandchildren.

Vice President, joined the school board in 2022. Heath is the Director of Logistics at LH Medical and also operates a camper rental business. He has his Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University Fort Wayne. Heath has been a member of Central Ministries since 2020 and has been a part of Life groups, marriage mentors, and previously children’s Sunday School.

Heath is married to Stephanie and have 2 kids (who currently attend CCS), 1 crazy dog, and 1 outdoor cat. Heath loves to camp, hunt, travel, and spend time with family.

Treasurer, joined the school board in December 2020. She is the Director of Finance and HR at Central Ministries. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy. Melissa has been a member of Central Ministries since April of 2012. She loves to volunteer at the Perk Coffee shop on Sunday mornings. Melissa is married to Chad and they have 1 daughter. Their daughter attended CCS from 3 years through 7th grade. In her free time, she enjoys watching our daughter play basketball, being around family and friends, and watching sports…mainly Georgia Football.

Tina Linker, joined the school board on April 26, 2023. She is a Director for the Parkview Heart Institute as a Registered Nurse and received her Nursing Degree from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. Tina is a member of Central Ministries Church and has been involved in the church through a Life group, and as an active member of Central. Tina enjoys time at the lake, taking care of patients, spending time with family and friends as well as going on medical missions and diaster missions to deliver care and minister to those in need. Tina is married to Jason Linker, and together they have 4 children, Mike, Ryan, Tyler, and Taylor. She has 5 grandchildren. 2 of her grandchildren currently attend CCS.

Board member, joined the school board in July 2024. Taphena is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Believe Media. She has her bachelors degree in business with a major in accounting from Cornerstone University. Taphena is a member of Central Ministries for 4+ years and has served in the children's ministry and funeral ministry. She is married to Adam for 9 years and have two boys together. In her free time, she loves to read Christian fiction mysteries.

Board member, joined the school board October 2023. Dan is currently retired but has an accounting degree with an electronics certificate from Indiana Vocational Technical College. Dan has been a member of Central Ministries since 2018 and has served on the worship team, in Men’s Group, and are small group leaders and coaches for small groups. He has also served on the married couples mentors group and helps with the MISFITS ministry feeding the homeless once a month. Dan has been married for 48 years; has 2 children and 5 grandsons. Dan and his wife love to travel a lot; especially cruises. Dan also enjoys woodworking on the side.

I have been the Elder Board Representative on the school board for two years. I am a Registered Pharmacist and received my degree from Purdue University. I recently retired and worked at the Ft Wayne VA Hospital for 26 years. My wife and I have been attending Central Ministries for about 11 years. I serve on the Central Care Team, attend a Life Group, and have been an Elder for 5 years. I have been married to Diane for 41 years and have 2 daughters that are married, and we have 4 grandchildren. I enjoy going to Purdue basketball and football games, playing golf, and we love babysitting our grandchildren.