Department Info

Circle Christian School is committed to helping students and parents design an academic program that will maximize the student’s scholastic potential. To that end Circle offers a full range of class and program offerings as well as support services.

Sue McIntyre – Director of Guidance

suem@circlechristianschool.org

Sue’s role and responsibility is to oversee the guidance of high school students. She plays a very active role in assisting students in the development of a personalized course plan to match their God-given strengths with appropriate academic rigor. Early preparation for college is critical in this competitive era, so Sue provides seminars for parents and students including guest speakers from numerous universities. Sue also directs the annual assessment program including the NWEA Measurement of Academic Progress, College Board’s PSAT and from ACT the PLAN exams.

Sue holds a Masters of Education from the University of Toledo and a Bachelor’s of Education from University of Northern Iowa. She loves education, and especially loves working with parents and students as they prepare for their next station in life.

Tom Dumbacher – Dean of Students

tomd@circlechristianschool.org

Tom’s passion is to impact students and parents. He sees students as young leaders and loves helping them taste and see the great joy of knowing God intimately (1 Peter 1:8, John 10) and how to become strong in loving God and in loving their neighbors (Mark 12:29-31). He also loves to assist parents in their call to raise up great sons and daughters in God’s family. Tom views himself as an “ombudsman” who is here to create a positive, supportive, facilitating environment where it is safe for teachers, parents, and students to talk, be heard, and grow in Christ.

Tom also serves with the mission agency Church Resource Ministries as a Leadership Coach to Pastors and Missional Community Leaders and as an Adjunct Professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Orlando Campus. Tom has a doctorate in Education from the University of Central Florida and a masters in Missiology and Theology from Biola University.

Dianne Richardson – Director of High School Curriculum and Professional Development

dianner@circlechristianschool.org

Both of Dianne’s children graduated from Circle, went on to successful college experiences and are now in business and public education careers. While her children were part of Circle, she teamed with others to write and publish curriculum as well as develop and teach high school classes. After a 5 year hiatus from the field of education, she is excited to embrace the challenges and opportunities that will accomplish Circle’s vision for academic excellence. Her philosophy of education stems from a personal desire to do all things above reproach and with excellence as unto the Lord as well as providing powerful partnerships between parents, students and teachers that transform lives to the Glory of God.

Alice Pauquette – eLearning Campus Administrator and Curriculum Developer

alicep@circlechristianschool.org

Alice shares her passion for technology in teaching and learning through overseeing Circle’s eLearning Campus.  After many years of homeschooling her three children and developing curriculum, she is excited to be able to share her passion for technology with the teachers and students at Circle.  Her desire is to help blend classroom instruction with cutting-edge online learning on the eLearning Campus.

Alice has a Master’s degree in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology from the University at Albany. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Psychology from Empire State College.

Tara Concelman – Behavior Coach

tarac@circlechristianschool.org

Tara home-schooled her two children with Circle Christian School for 12 years and raised a son who is on the Autism Spectrum.  Her mission is to assist others using the principles and technologies of behavior science joined with the heart and understanding of a veteran mother. She coaches parents, teachers, young adults as well as “mature” adults to make effective changes in their life by learning to diminish the forces of destructive behaviors and promoting behaviors that are productive and meaningful.

She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, who holds a Master’s of Education Degree from Texas A&M University in Educational Psychology with post-graduate, behavior analysis course work from the University of North Texas.

Support Team

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