COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Tammy D'Amato - Principal, Third & Fourth Grade Teacher:
Mrs. D'Amato holds a BS in Biology from Eastern Connecticut University. She has been teaching at CCS for over 20 years. She has taught preschool through fourth grade.
"My greatest joy is to help children of all abilities reach their full potential academically and spiritually. I treasure the wonderful relationships I have with my students due to our classroom size and teacher to student ratio.”
Sara LaBelle - Preschool & Kindergarten Teacher:
Mrs. LaBelle graduated from Emmanuel College with a degree in Elementary Education in 2005. She was impressed by the education her son was receiving after he began attending Community Christian School for preschool. In 2024, she began teaching here.
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She is the mother of two sons, both of whom now attend Community Christian School. Seeing children grow and learn is the highlight of her life. She hopes to be able to help guide many children on their educational journeys in the years to come.
Emily D'Amato - Preschool & Kindergarten Assistant:
Sarah-Jane Matelli - First & Second Grade Teacher:
Mrs. Matelli is a graduate of Clark University in Worcester, MA. She has a BA in Sociology with a concentration in Education. Mrs. Matelli started teaching at CCS in 2001, but her history with CCS goes back even farther, as she was in the school's very first kindergarten class and attended until high school.
In her spare time, she works for United Cerebral Palsy as an art teacher to patients at Zambarano Hospital.
Hannah Blackburn - Fifth & Sixth Grade Teacher:
Mrs. Blackburn is a graduate of Pensacola Christian College who holds a BA in Elementary Education. She has been at CCS since 2022.
"My passion is instilling a love for learning in my students while challenging them to grow closer to the Lord."
Bekah Conley - Seventh & Eighth Grade Teacher:
Miss Conley has worked with children since she was 13 years old. She graduated from Veritas Baptist College with a BA in Elementary Education.
"I have enjoyed working with the amazing teachers here at CCS. I am passionate about creating a fun, safe environment for my students. I strive to instill a love for learning in all of my students. I encourage curiosity and questions. I desire for all of my students to come to a saving knowledge of Christ and to build and grow their relationship with the Lord."
Robin Barna - Teacher's Assistant:
Ms. Barna graduated from H.H.Ellis Technical School as an Electrical Apprentice. She has spent her entire career building and developing people and business units from a fortune 100 company to her family's restaurant. She started her role volunteering at the school in the spring of 2024, and decided to join the team in the fall of 2024. Her daughter has attended CCS for three years.
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"I believe that the Lord puts us where he wants us to be. He has kept this school in my path for whatever reason. I enjoy being of service in whatever capacity that looks like each day."
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Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Beverly Harden - Office Manager:
Mrs. Harden is CCS's office manager. She has over 20 years experience working in education. As a graduate of Rhode Island College, she holds a BA in Mathematics, and has taught students in grade five through adult.
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Mrs. Harden taught fifth grade here at CCS from 2002 to 2006, and has been on our administrative staff since 2014. Mrs. Harden covers all aspects of a school office including attendance, admissions, billing, communications, planning, yearbook, and more.
"I enjoy interacting with every family who entrusts their children's education to CCS. It is my pleasure to help support both our families and staff. The best part of my job is seeing students come in as preschoolers, and leave as teenagers, academically and spiritually well prepared for high school and beyond."