Mrs. Mahnke married her husband in 1992, and they began their lives together in southern California. They moved to Central Oregon in 1999 with two little girls, the oldest almost ready to begin Kindergarten. The Lord led them to CCS since the former school location was right across the parking lot from her husband's new job! Over the years, they added three more girls to their family, and all five are CCS graduates. She completed her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Christian Heritage College (now called San Diego Christian College) in El Cajon, CA. After seven years of being a stay at home mom, she began teaching prekindergarten at CCS in 2001. She transitioned to teaching first grade in 2007. Her passion for Christian Education and her knowledge of our school led her to move into the Admissions Director role in 2017.

As the Director of Admissions, she loves sharing our amazing school and her personal story as a 25-year CCS parent with prospective families.  As our office manager, she enjoyes the front row seat she has watching our students grow in the Lord and discovering their passions and purpose.