Staff Directory


Andrew Atkins
Titles:
Dean of Students
Degree(s):
B.A. Religious Education
M.A Clinical and School Counceling
M.A. Educational Leadership
M.A Clinical and School Counceling
M.A. Educational Leadership
Locations:
Elementary School, Middle School
Departments:
Leadership
Biography:
Mr. Atkins has worked in education since 2000 and joined FCA in 2022. His background includes serving as a school counselor for thirteen years, working as a restorative practices practitioner, and teaching middle school Bible. Mr. Atkins holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Education from Souther Adventist University and master’s degrees in Clinical and School Counseling and Educational Leadership from Michigan State University. Outside of school, he enjoys music, woodworking, fly fishing, church outreach, and spending time with his family.
Mr. Atkins has worked in education since 2000 and joined FCA in 2022. His background includes serving as a school counselor for thirteen years, working as a restorative practices practitioner, and teaching middle school Bible. Mr. Atkins holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Education from Souther Adventist University and master’s degrees in Clinical and School Counseling and Educational Leadership from Michigan State University. Outside of school, he enjoys music, woodworking, fly fishing, church outreach, and spending time with his family.

Rene' Bambule
Titles:
Instructional Aide
Locations:
Elementary School
Departments:
4th Grade
Biography:
Mrs. Bambule bring has 23 years of experience as a mental health counselor, specializing in addiction support, before transitioning into education. She joined FCA in 2022 after her own children became part of the FCA community. Rene holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC). Outside of school, she values time with her church family and is grateful to work in an environment where students are grounded in God’s Word each day.
Mrs. Bambule bring has 23 years of experience as a mental health counselor, specializing in addiction support, before transitioning into education. She joined FCA in 2022 after her own children became part of the FCA community. Rene holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC). Outside of school, she values time with her church family and is grateful to work in an environment where students are grounded in God’s Word each day.

Nicole Beaver
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degree(s):
B.A. Organizational Communication
Locations:
Middle School
Departments:
8th Grade, 7th Grade, Science
Biography:
Mrs. Beaver joined Faith Christian Academy in 2023 after serving as an elementary aide and spending nine years as a stay-at-home mother. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from the University of Colorado Denver. Mrs. Beaver enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters, serving at their church, hiking with their golden retriever, and being part of the FCA community she considers family.
Mrs. Beaver joined Faith Christian Academy in 2023 after serving as an elementary aide and spending nine years as a stay-at-home mother. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from the University of Colorado Denver. Mrs. Beaver enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters, serving at their church, hiking with their golden retriever, and being part of the FCA community she considers family.

Allie Bost
Titles:
1st Grade Teacher
Degree(s):
B.A. Elementary Education
Locations:
Elementary School
Departments:
1st Grade
Biography:
Miss Bost has been teaching since 2017 and joined Faith Christian Academy in 2019. She has experience as a preschool teacher, K–8 physical education teacher, and middle school athletic director. Miss holds a degree in Elementary Education from Corban University.
Miss Bost has been teaching since 2017 and joined Faith Christian Academy in 2019. She has experience as a preschool teacher, K–8 physical education teacher, and middle school athletic director. Miss holds a degree in Elementary Education from Corban University.

Alicia Cespedes
Titles:
Elementary Principal
Degree(s):
B.A. Elementary Education with an endorsement in Bilingual Cultural Education
M.A. Learning and Curriculum Instruction
M.A. Learning and Curriculum Instruction
Locations:
Elementary School
Departments:
Leadership
Biography:
Ms. Cespedes joined FCA in 2012 and has been in education since 1991. She spent many years teaching in both public schools and at Faith Christian Academy before transitioning into her current role of Elementary Principal. Ms. Cespedes holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Bilingual/Cultural Education from Metropolitan State College/University and a master’s degree in Learning and Curriculum Instruction from Regis University. She values FCA’s partnership with parents and considers it a privilege to help educate and disciple students.
Ms. Cespedes joined FCA in 2012 and has been in education since 1991. She spent many years teaching in both public schools and at Faith Christian Academy before transitioning into her current role of Elementary Principal. Ms. Cespedes holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Bilingual/Cultural Education from Metropolitan State College/University and a master’s degree in Learning and Curriculum Instruction from Regis University. She values FCA’s partnership with parents and considers it a privilege to help educate and disciple students.

Brittany Christenson-Romine
Titles:
3rd Grade Teacher
Degree(s):
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies
M.A. Education/Curriculum and Instruction
M.A. Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Locations:
Elementary School
Departments:
3rd Grade
Biography:
Mrs. Christenson-Romine began teaching in 2008 and joined Faith Christian Academy in 2024. She has taught a variety of elementary grade levels and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, as well as a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. She enjoys traveling, mountain time with family, movies, and cheering on her sons in sports.
Mrs. Christenson-Romine began teaching in 2008 and joined Faith Christian Academy in 2024. She has taught a variety of elementary grade levels and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, as well as a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. She enjoys traveling, mountain time with family, movies, and cheering on her sons in sports.

Matt Cocchiaro
Titles:
Athletics Director, Physical Education Teacher
Degree(s):
B.A Physical Education (Pre-k-12)
Locations:
Middle School
Departments:
Leadership, Physical Education
Biography:
Mr. Cocchiaro joined Faith Christian Academy in 2023 and brings seven years of experience in education, including four years in Christian Montessori settings. He holds a degree in PreK–12 Physical Education from Salem University. Mr. Cocchiaro enjoys outdoor activities, involvement in church, and spending time with his family.

Barbie Dais
Titles:
Administrative Assistant
Locations:
Middle School
Departments:
Office Staff
Biography:
Mrs. Dais joined FCA in 1999 and brings many years of experience supporting school operations and students. Her background includes ten years as a K–12 substitute teacher and seventeen years working in the West Office. Outside of school, Mrs. Dais enjoys home decorating, entertaining, exercising, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially on beach vacations.
Mrs. Dais joined FCA in 1999 and brings many years of experience supporting school operations and students. Her background includes ten years as a K–12 substitute teacher and seventeen years working in the West Office. Outside of school, Mrs. Dais enjoys home decorating, entertaining, exercising, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially on beach vacations.

Sarah Day
Titles:
Art Teacher
Degree(s):
B.A. Business administration with a minor in Elementary Education.
M.A. Curriculum and instruction
M.A. Curriculum and instruction
Locations:
Elementary School, Middle School
Departments:
Specials, Art
Biography:
Miss Day joined Faith Christian Academy in 2025 after teaching in homeschool and Christian school settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University. Miss Day enjoys worship nights, coffee outings, art, language learning, travel, and exploring other cultures.
Miss Day joined Faith Christian Academy in 2025 after teaching in homeschool and Christian school settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University. Miss Day enjoys worship nights, coffee outings, art, language learning, travel, and exploring other cultures.

Devanie Deven
Class of:
2014
Titles:
Physical Education Teacher
Degree(s):
B.A. K-12 Physical Education with a Minor in Special Education
Locations:
Elementary School
Departments:
Specials, Physical Education
Biography:
Mrs. Deven began her teaching career in 2021 and joined Faith Christian Academy in 2025. She previously taught elementary and middle school physical education and coached recreational gymnastics. She earned her degree in K–12 Physical Education with a minor in Special Education from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Outside of school she enjoys spending time with family and cheering on the Denver Broncos.
Mrs. Deven began her teaching career in 2021 and joined Faith Christian Academy in 2025. She previously taught elementary and middle school physical education and coached recreational gymnastics. She earned her degree in K–12 Physical Education with a minor in Special Education from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Outside of school she enjoys spending time with family and cheering on the Denver Broncos.

Stacee Eggers
Titles:
Bible Teacher, Math Teacher
Locations:
Middle School
Departments:
8th Grade, 7th Grade, Bible
Sharlee Fopma
Titles:
Enrollment Specialist
Degree(s):
B.S. Exercise Science
M.A. Educational Leadership
M.A. Educational Leadership
Locations:
Elementary School, Middle School
Departments:
Leadership
Email:
Biography:
Miss Fopma joined FCA in 2025 and brings a diverse professional background that includes work as a nanny, event coordinator, and student activities coordinator. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Dordt University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Liberty University. Miss Fopma is also a preschool Sunday School teacher and loves hiking, swimming, exploring new places, discovering great coffee shops, and staying active through sports, especially hockey and volleyball.
