Curtis Baptist School Crusaders

Please join us in welcoming Jessica Dixon as our new 4th Grade Teacher!

With nearly 20 years of teaching experience and previous service as a university-level Academic Advisor, Ms. Dixon brings a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and passion to our classroom.

Ms. Dixon holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and is a devoted mom of five. Outside the classroom, she enjoys praising the Lord, reading, gardening, and spending quality time with family and friends.

We are thrilled to have Ms.Dixon join our school family and know she will be a tremendous blessing to our students. Please help us give her a warm welcome!

Please join us in welcoming Patricia Miller as our new High School Science Teacher!

Ms. Miller brings an exceptional blend of classroom experience and scientific expertise to our school. With five years of teaching experience at both the high school and college levels, along with seven years of graduate study and certification in Cytogenetics, she is well-equipped to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Her professional background includes more than 20 years supervising clinical cytogenetics and molecular biology laboratories, as well as mentoring and assisting numerous college students through the thesis defense process.

We are excited to have Ms. Miller join our school family and see how her wealth of knowledge and love of science pours into our students!

We are thrilled to welcome Kelly Brewer, affectionately known as Coach K, to the Curtis Baptist School family as our new Middle School Learning Place Teacher!

With more than 20 years of teaching experience, Coach K brings a passion for helping students discover their God-given gifts through creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning. Her recent accomplishments include developing an engaging STEAM curriculum and launching a student journalism program at another local private school.

💡 As a STEAM Coach, she believes the best learning happens when students can roll up their sleeves and dive in.
🎨 As an Art Coach, she encourages scholars to express themselves boldly and creatively.
🎓 As a Life Coach, her greatest desire is to help students grow confidently in their God-given identity and recognize the unique strengths He has given them.
📝 As a Learning Coach, she has a little secret: she'd love to give students all the answers—but instead, she'll help them discover them for themselves.

Please join us in giving Coach K a warm Crusader welcome! We're excited to see the creativity, joy, and Christ-centered encouragement she'll bring to our middle school students this year.

Curtis Baptist School has been recognized as a National Beta School of Merit!

This prestigious honor is awarded to schools who show dedication and commitment to academic access. We are proud of all of our students who participate in our National Beta Club and continue to lead, serve, and achieve!

Meet Our Life Skills Teacher — Ms. Cory Verge!

We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Verge to our team as our new Life Skills teacher. With more than 20 years of teaching experience and a Masters degree in Education, she brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to the classroom.

Ms. Verge has a heart for serving the Lord and spent 24 years as a missionary in the Philippines and Indonesia, where she also had the opportunity to learn four languages. Her passion for serving others, combined with her extensive educational experience, makes her a wonderful addition to our school community.

Outside of the classroom, Ms. Verge enjoys spending time with her family and appreciating God’s beautiful creation through the outdoors.
We are excited to have Ms. Verge join our faculty here at Curtis and are looking forward to the year ahead!

Meet Our 3rd Grade Teacher — Mrs. Jennifer Patterson!

We are delighted to introduce Mrs. Jennifer Patterson as our new 3rd Grade teacher!

Mrs. Patterson brings an incredible 27 years of teaching experience in both public and private education, along with international experience teaching English as a Second Language. She holds a Master’s degree in Teaching as well as an undergraduate Bible Certificate, combining academic excellence with a strong foundation in faith.

Mrs. Patterson has a passion for traveling, visiting over 14 countries, and exploring God’s creation, but her greatest joy is investing in the next generation—helping students grow both academically and spiritually. Each student who enters her classroom quickly becomes part of her family and one of her “children”.

We are grateful to have Mrs. Patterson joining our Curtis family and we look forward to the lasting impact she will make in the lives of our students.

Meet Our 2nd Grade Teacher — Mrs. Samantha Allen!

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Samantha Allen to our Early Elementary team as our new 2nd Grade teacher!

Mrs. Allen brings 7 years of teaching experience, along with a strong background in Early Childhood Education and endorsements in Read to Succeed Literacy and LETRS. She is passionate about creating a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn each day.

Mrs. Allen and her husband are already a familiar face within the Curtis community, as her two sons, Waylon (1st Grade) and Tucker (2nd Grade), are part of our school family. We are thrilled to have her join us in this new role and look forward to the knowledge, care, and enthusiasm she will bring to our students and families.

Another farewell we had at the end of this school year was to our amazing Elementary Resource teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Coffey!

Through her 33 years here at Curtis, she has helped many children strengthen their reading skills and become confident in their learning. She truly shines the light of Christ through her teaching and the happiness she shows everyday.

Mrs. Coffey’s favorite thing about teaching at Curtis was that she was able to teach from a Biblical foundation which created strong academic standards. But most importantly, she loved every child that came through our hallways.

Our families, teachers, staff, and students wish you well in your retirement Mrs. Coffey!

🏐 Spike, Set, and Learn more about our Volleyball Teams! 🏐

Calling all girls entering 5th through 12th grade who are interested in volleyball!

We are currently gathering interest for Summer Volleyball Conditioning practices. These practices are designed to help players develop skills, build teamwork, and prepare for the upcoming season before official tryouts begin for our Junior Varsity and Varsity teams.

Whether you are a returning player or interested in learning more about our volleyball program, this is a great opportunity to stay active, improve your game, and connect with future teammates.

🏐 Who: Rising 5th–12th Grade Girls
🏐 Dates & Times: Coming Soon (currently being finalized)
🏐 Purpose: Skill development, conditioning, and preseason preparation prior to official tryouts

If your student is interested in participating, please fill out our interest form here: https://forms.gle/fEafbYaBDkr8UV9f8

Questions can be directed to Athletic Director, Christal Duggan at [email protected].

Interested in being a Lady Crusader Basketball Player?

Join Coach Johnson this summer for open gym basketball practices for our Lady Crusaders! To view the practice schedule, visit the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S4AEq8xok5Iq1B8OVW6FnZZnhDsDhPO0/view?usp=sharing

Attendance does not guarantee a roster spot, as these sessions are not official tryouts. Instead, these practices are designed to help returning players and prospective student athletes connect with each other, compete, and train for tryouts at the end of October.

🏀 Girls who are rising 7th - 12th graders may join

🏀 Practices are held at Cheeks Gym

If you have any questions, please contact Tim Johnson at [email protected]