Leadership Profile 

Dr. Roland F. DeRenzo has served as the Superintendent of Schools of Colorado Springs Christian Schools, Inc. (CSCS) since July 2000. CSCS is one of the largest Christian schools in Colorado, serving almost 1,000 students from kindergarten through twelfth grade on two campuses. An independent, non-denominational school, CSCS is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI). Dr. DeRenzo is also the President of Handprints Early Education Centers, Inc., teaching toddlers through pre-kindergarten.

CSCS was recently named the #1 Private School in Colorado Springs by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. Approximately 98% of CSCS graduates attend higher education. The U.S. Department of Education honored Colorado Springs Christian Middle School with the Blue Ribbon Award for 2010 which recognizes excellence in education; CSCS was just one of 50 private schools selected in the United States. CSCS was also selected as "2010-2011 School of the Year" this spring by the Challenger Center for Space Science Education for exemplary work achieved by our staff and students. In athletics, over 15 state titles have been won since 2000.

In 2002, Dr. DeRenzo along with the CSCS Board of Directors opened a satellite campus in nearby Woodland Park, Colorado named CSCS of Woodland Park. In 2004, a beautiful $3 million building was purchased and totally renovated and now houses over 100 students enrolled from kindergarten through eighth grade.

In 2007, Dr. DeRenzo created the Lion's Heart Celebration, the school's premier fundraising event. Since that time, he has brought in various keynote speakers including Lt. General Oliver North, Michael Reagan, and this spring, CSCS was honored to welcome Former President George W. Bush as keynote speaker. This annual event not only raises needed funds to supplement tuition but it also is a unique way to include the community and is a good public relations tool.

In January 2008, Dr. DeRenzo, the CSCS Board of Directors, and a small group of business leaders, created an organization called the Lion's Foundation. The Lion's Foundation is part of an overall strategy to change the traditional funding model from tuition-based to a third source model that would make Christian education more affordable. Dr. DeRenzo and the Board of the Lion's Foundation are currently working with a renewable energy corporation in order to help fund the rising cost of tuition for the constituency of CSCS. Dr. DeRenzo has served as the President of this Foundation since its inception.

Prior to moving to Colorado in 2000, Dr. DeRenzo was privileged to be involved in Christian education and ministry at Plymouth Christian Academy (PCA) and Calvary Church in Canton, Michigan for 22 years. In his early years at PCA, he served as physical education teacher and athletic director. After receiving his master's degree in Guidance and Counseling, he became the Guidance Director at PCA, and then was promoted to high school Principal. The last fourteen years in Michigan, Dr. DeRenzo was Superintendent of PCA's pre-school through twelfth grade Academy. While Superintendent, he also served as Executive Pastor of the founding church, Calvary Baptist for ten years. In 1995, he was named Senior Pastor of the church while retaining the responsibilities of being the Superintendent of the Academy until God called Dr. DeRenzo to the present ministry in Colorado.

Dr. DeRenzo has a B.S. in Education from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana, a M.A. in Guidance and Counseling from Eastern Michigan University, a Master's degree in Theology from International Seminary, and in 1990, an earned doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova University in Florida. Roland met his wife, Sally, while both attended Grace College. They have been married 38 years and have a grown son and daughter.

Dr. DeRenzo is currently teaching evening Leadership courses at Colorado Christian University as an affiliate instructor of graduate and undergraduate studies at the Colorado Springs campus. While in Michigan, he also served as adjunct professor at Michigan Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. The past seven seasons, he has been privileged to serve as the chaplain for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, the triple A team for the Colorado Rockies baseball team. Dr. DeRenzo also serves on various local boards and committees such as the Marian House, Interim Health Care Hospice, etc. He is also a national speaker on leadership development, team building and education issues.

Dr. Wilcox is the Associate Superintendent of Instruction of Colorado Springs Christian Schools. Her responsibilities include the instructional program for kindergarten through twelfth grade, along with the Departments of Admissions, Special Education, Technology, and Health Services. It is under her leadership that CSCS has grown in the areas of integrating technology into the classroom, developing the international student program, improving the special services programs, aligning curriculum with the school's mission and vision, and continuing to work toward academic excellence in the instructional programs. Her passion is truly excellent education that is distinctively Christian. Erin has been at CSCS for 15 years in roles of teacher, technology coordinator, and principal of the middle school. Prior to that, she served 13 years as a missionary teacher in Ecuador and Malaysia with her husband and two children.

Erin completed her undergraduate work in Special Education at Illinois State University, her master's in Instructional Leadership at the University of Alabama, and has received her doctorate through Bethel University.

Shanna Seelye is our Controller in the Business office. She is a certified public accountant and graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Accounting. Shanna and her husband, Cam, enjoy spending time with their family and pets.

 

 

 

 

Rob came to CSCS in 2002 with a background in hardware and software development from the business world. Rob has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Colorado. It has been under his leadership that CSCS has increased to a technical staff of five and a complex network connecting five campuses (CSCS and Handprints Early Education Centers) across two cities. Recent challenges for his staff have included distance learning, online instruction, web conferencing, and ever-increasing demands in hardware and software configurations.

 

 

 

Greg Maxwell is our Executive Director of Security. Greg also assists with project management around the campuses. Greg has been married to his wife Linda, for 20 years, and has three daughters, Stephanie, Chelsi, Jami, and a granddaughter Peyton. He has been in the construction industry for 30 years and has owned his own company, G.A. Maxwell Construction, Inc., for the past 17 years. He has been involved in law enforcement for the past 10 years and is currently a Sergeant in the reserve section of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. He is also in charge of the El Paso County Sheriff Patrol Chaplains program and has had the privilege to host training for Chaplains for about eight of our local jurisdictions.

 

 

David Michaux has been with CSCS Since 1971. He received a B.S. in Bible from Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, Iowa. David has ministered in many areas of CSCS including Bible teacher, Dean of Students for 2 years, Pastoral Counselor for 2 years, High School Principal for 3 years, and most recently, working as School Chaplain for all campuses for the past five years. Dave has been married to Lynn for 39 years. Dave and Lynn have two grown children, Sara and Brian, and five grandchildren, two who live in the Springs and attend CSCS. Dave’s hobbies include powerpoint presentations, mountain biking, photography, and going fun places with his wife.

 

Mrs. Bultje has been with CSCS since 2000. She has been a Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Assistant Principal, and now is the Principal. She is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and has received her MAED from the University of Phoenix. She is married to her wonderful husband Ron and they have four children. She loves the students at CSCS and has a passion for furthering the mission of the school.

 

 

 

CSCS Elementary Principal Doug Bray enjoys seeing elementary students learn, grow, and mature. He has been Principal at CSCS Elementary since 1984. He enjoys being involved with the students in many capacities. You can find him coaching one of our elementary wrestling teams each winter. Doug received his teaching degree from Fort Hays State University in Kansas in 1977. He completed his Masters degree in Elementary School Administration in 1982. His first years of teaching were spent in lower elementary, first and second grades. Doug and his wife, Tammy, have four adult children. Each of them spent their school careers, K-12, at CSCS before going on to college careers and beyond.

Christian education is a passion of Pam's. Other than homeschooling her children for a few years while her husband was stationed overseas, and a short stint in an Alaskan public school library when there was no Christian school option, Pam has dedicated her life to teaching in Christian schools around the world.
With undergraduate training in elementary education and special education and a Masters Degree in Education, Pam joined the Colorado Springs Christian school staff for a second time in 2005. She has served as the Principal at the Woodland Park Campus of CSCS since 2010. Pam and her husband, Scott, enjoy the mountains and the recreational opportunities that mountain living affords. Their 3 grown sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren all live within driving distance and they look forward to family gatherings often.

 

 

Diane Meeter is our Interim Middle School Principal for our Central Campus. Diane received her undergraduate degree in English-Secondary Education, and has taught in Texas, California, and now Colorado. She received her Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction in 2010 at Colorado Christian University. This will be Diane's thirteenth year at CSCS. She started as a teacher in the middle school and the past four years she has been the Assistant Principal/Academic Program Coordinator at CSCS. Diane has had a heart for middle school students almost as long as she can remember. It was in middle school that she consciously dedicated herself to service to the Lord. She has a vision for seeing young people become strong followers of Christ.

Thomas Bignall is our Middle and High School Assistant Principal. He has been both a High School Counselor and an Athletic Director, so he is very experienced in working with students. Thom has a master's degree in Counseling from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids and is currently working on his Ed. Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Thom joins his wife, JoAnn, who works at CSCS as our Athletic Director's Administrative Assistant. Their three children, grades 1, 3, and 7 will be joining them at CSCS as well. Thom has a tremendous heart and is anxious to see young people learn to follow the Lord. He will communicate high standards to the students but will give them every opportunity and motivation to achieve those goals. He is a man of integrity and has a tremendous vision of what it means to integrate his faith into all that he does. He is known as one who will walk alongside young people and help them put into action what they have learned to be true.