Llano Christian Academy Teachers & Staff

Renee Fowler - Pre-Kindergarten
I'm Renee Fowler. I, too, am a Texas girl, loving life in the hill country. I am so excited to be back teaching with my LCA family.
PreK is my passion and teaching young children to love learning and helping them discover who Jesus is, is my mission. My goal is to encourage each child to be a better version of him/herself. Focusing on their strengths to build confidence and mold their character.
My hobbies include gardening, hunting, and hiking/camping. I am so blessed in my life, I hope to share my love for life and God’s people.

Kaytlin Shannon - Pre Kindergarten Aide

Bio coming soon...

Bonnie Wilson - Kindergarten

I’m Bonnie Wilson! I’m a south Texas girl living in the wonderful hill country world. I attended Texas State University, majoring in psychology with an emphasis in child development. Go Bobcats! I am married to a sweet man and we along with our young son live in the mountains of Llano on a beautiful longhorn ranch that my husband manages.

In my spare time I enjoy all things outdoors, crafting, baking and spending time with family.

I am dedicated to my students’ needs and education, and will do my best to ensure they achieve success throughout the school year.
LCA has become my family, and I feel very blessed to be a part of this amazing Christian community.

Judy Pierce - 1st Grade

I retired after 30 years in public education and joined the staff at Llano Christian Academy.  Yes, I've started my 31st year and still love coming to work each day to teach children.  I have lived my entire life in Texas.  I enjoy the lifestyle that goes along with small town living.  My husband is employed as San Saba's County Agent.  In my spare time I enjoy family time, church, church activities, horseback riding, cooking, reading and walking with my dog.  His name is Hossy Bear and he is a Welch Corgi.  It is my privilege this year to be the first grade teacher with five precious boys. 

Teaching children is an awesome responsibility and I take the challenge of teaching the academics needed to be successful and helping to build a Christian foundation for each child seriously.

Shelly Snow - 2nd Grade

Mrs. Shelly Snow was born in Wichita Falls. Shelly married a wonderful, God fearing man and they have two children.   She holds two B.A.s, a M.A. and had started my doctorate while teaching college in Nevada.  One summer she taught "College for Kids" and was forever changed - "children changed my life and my profession."
    
Mrs. Snow earned a teacher certification at Sierra Nevada College at Lake Tahoe and started her career teaching 6th-8th grades science and social studies.  She has taught on an Indian Reservation teaching 7th-12th Indian Lore and history.  Shelly moved back to Texas and taught in Cherokee.  She was offered a teaching position in Brady but after much prayer asked the Lord to guide her to serve Him better.  He lead Shelly to LCA and Dr. Smith.  She will serve the Lord and the children at Llano Christian Academy.
Lisa Shepherd - 3rd - 5th Grades
Mrs. Shepherd became acquainted with LCA when her grandchildren started to attend the school.  She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education.

She holds a Masters Degree in Speech-language Pathology, with minors in Learning Disabilities and Early Childhood Education. 

Mrs. Shepherd lives in Burnet.  In her spare time she loves to read, watch movies, write and collect vintage toys.

Sarah VanderBerg - 3rd-5th Grades

A native of the Texas hill country, Sarah Scott-VanderBerg is a 2000 graduate of Fredericksburg High School. In 2004 she graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences in music, with minors in anthropology & sociology. She completed her master’s degree in elementary education in 2012 at Texas State University. Sarah is passionate about Early Childhood Education and feels tremendously blessed to be teaching at LCA, where she can share the Gospel with her students. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, yoga, reading, baking, and volunteering.  She is a member of the Daughters of the King, Highland Lakes Chi Omega Alumnae, Delta Kappa Gamma, Girl Scouts of Central Texas and the Soroptimist Club of Austin.
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Karalina Venable - Elementary Phonics

Bio coming soon....

Jennifer Berry - 6th - 8th Grades Math & Science

 I am Jennifer Berry!  I am so excited to be a part of the LCA Family!  

My husband, Ricky, and I have been married 10 years this December.  We are the parents of two beautiful boys, Bryan and Jacob.  Our family is brand-new to Llano.  We have already fallen in love with this beautiful area surrounding us.  We are ready to see how God blesses the new chapter in our lives.  

Thank you for allowing me to work with precious children everyday in a Christian environment.

Elizabeth Previe - 6th - 8th Grades English & History

God began my journey in education at Hardin-Simmons University where I received my degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education) with a Reading Specialization in 2001. In 2002, God called me to serve as a Missionary/ English Teacher at the Amman Baptist School in Amman, Jordan. Upon returning to the United States in 2004, I taught 10th and 12th grade English in my hometown, Lake Dallas, Texas. I then moved down to 5th grade and loved it. I resigned to stay home with Hannah when she was 2 years old, and we began Homeschooling her Kindergarten year. God moved my family (husband, Brian, and daughter, Hannah) to Llano in 2016 and to LCA in 2018. I am so excited to be back in the classroom and a part of the LCA family! I love to watch what God does in and through the lives of my students each year! My heart’s desire is that they will know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and grow stronger in their faith each day. When I am not at school, I enjoy reading, cooking, spending time with family and friends, scrolling through Pinterest, crafting, and participating in church activities.

Rita Boultinghouse - High School Science

I am going to take you on a journey through my life at LCA.  The summer of 2011 started off with me retiring from Texas public education after 32 years of service. The fall of 2012 found me being guilted by a friend into doing weekly science labs for the newly opened Llano Christian Academy. Turns out that I enjoyed bringing my favorite labs to the kids at LCA and watching their faces light up with enthusiasm and amazement about the wonders of science in God’s creation.

During the summer, Dr. Alice visited with me about coming to LCA to be the facilitator for the newly formed 7th and 8th grade. It sounded like a great opportunity to continue working with young people, but this time in an environment where you don’t have to worry about repercussions from giving God the glory for His amazing work in the life and earth sciences. It is a blessing to be in an environment where devotionals, scripture reading, praise, and prayers are daily observances.

Fast forward to the 2019-2020 school year.  I am working every Monday and Wednesday, teaching Math and Science classes, Yes, LCA is just in my blood.  Love the students, fellow teachers and the ability to incorporate a Biblical worldview in my teaching.  The Lord truly blesses those who are faithful to His calling.

Bunny Doubrava - High School Math

As a faithful, grateful Christian, I am thankful to be able to bring Christ into education.  Having been a public school teacher of math and science for 20+ years, it is a wonderful opportunity to bring Christ into my classroom.  I share practicality and real world applications into education and bring experiences from business, marriage, motherhood and life.  My education stems from a B.S. in math and science, a masters in science and from 15 years of leading Bible class.  As a transplant from Fort Worth I am loving the Llano Life. 

Amy Theiss - High School Language Arts & Social Studies

​I am excited to be back in my hometown of Llano, and thankful for the opportunity to teach students in a loving Christian environment like LCA.  I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Hardin-Simmons University, and later earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Texas A&M.  I have taught in both the College Station and Waco areas.  I have been married for twelve years and have three precious children that keep us always on the go between church, 4-H, and sports.  It is a privilege and a blessing to teach high school social studies and English at LCA, and I look forward to a wonderful year!

Carla Grainger - Secretary/Business Officer

Hello, my name is Carla Grainger. I am the Llano Christian Academy Secretary/Business Officer. I am very excited to be a part of the Llano Christian Academy Family. I have lived here in the Hill Country for 32 years, I have four children and 10 grandchildren (which keep me very busy). I did a online course in Small Business Accounting at Southern Careers Institute. I earned my certification April 2018.
 
I love working with all my co-workers and seeing all the children each and everyday.