Faculty and Administration
We Are Biblically Christian Educators
Welcome to the faculty and administration of Cleburne
Christian Academy! We believe that excellent education
begins with people: teachers and leaders who know their
students well, love the Lord deeply, and lead with wisdom
and care. Meet the team who helps make CCA a place
where students grow in both mind and spirit.
Always In Focus
Biblically Christian Education
At CCA, our teachers do more than instruct—they disciple. Every classroom is a place where God’s truth is lived, not just taught. With Christ at the center, our educators see students not as products to mold, but as image-bearers to nurture with excellence, grace, and truth.
As Christian educators, we believe teaching is a mission field. Every hallway and lesson is an opportunity to reflect Christ and partner with families in shaping lives for God’s glory.
Our Staff
Leadership
Jena Mata
Head of School
Jessica Scarberry
Kindergarten Teacher and Primary School Team Lead
Karen Martin
Director of Intervention
Lindsay Raybuck
3rd Grade Teacher and Lower School Team Lead
Amanda Gilbreath
High School Humanities Teacher and Upper School Team Lead
Office and Support
Stephanie Edwards
Office Administrator
Marla Fagan
Lower School Floater & Reading Tutor
Heather Robles
Athletic Coordinator & Primary Floater
Primary School
Heather Robles
Athletic Coordinator & Primary School Floater
Maria Espinoza
Preschool 3 Teacher
Jessica Scarberry
Kindergarten Teacher and Primary School Team Leader
Lower School
Becky Jones
5th Grade Teacher
Lindsay Raybuck
3rd Grade Teacher
Karin Balderson
Lower and Upper School Spanish Teacher
Brandy Whitsell
4th Grade Homeroom
Stephanie Villarreal
2nd Grade Teacher
Upper School
Lisa Petty
6th Grade Homeroom
Amanda Dees
Upper School Science Teacher
Karen Martin
Director of Intervention and Upper School Math
Karin Balderson
Lower and Upper School Spanish Teacher
Amanda Gilbreath
High School Humanities and Upper School Team Leader
Head of School
Jena Mata
It’s a joy to serve the students, families, and staff of CCA. My journey here has been anything but linear—God has led me through seasons in a music conservatory, a Christian university, military service as an Airborne Arabic Linguist, years at home raising my three children, classroom teaching, and plenty of continued education (I really do love to learn!). Now, He’s entrusted me with the incredible privilege of leading this school community. He is a faithful Father, and I’m grateful for every step that brought me here.
– Jena Mata
Students
Secondary Electives
Faculty
Years Established
Get In Touch
Location: 1410 Glenhaven Dr, Cleburne, TX 76033
Telephone: (817) 641-2857
Email: info@ccacleburne.org
School Hours: M-F: 8:00 am – 3:20 pm