Mr. Shawn Minks joined Cambridge Christian School in 2013 after serving for six years as Headmaster at Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, FL. He arrived at Foundation in the summer of 2007 after serving for five years at Bridgeway Christian Academy in Alpharetta, GA as Upper School Principal. Before migrating to Bridgeway, Mr. Minks was a 6th grade teacher and then the Dean of Students at Warner Christian Academy in Daytona Beach, FL for nine years. In addition to his administrative duties there, Mr. Minks taught Health, Bible, and Leadership classes to middle and high school students. Furthermore, he coached the tennis and girls’ varsity basketball teams and coordinated all chapel programs.  Mr. Minks also implemented and supervised an intramural athletics program for the upper elementary students.

Mr. Minks received his Master’s in Educational Administration from Columbia International University in 2001. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Elementary Education and Bible from Northwestern College in 1993. Mr. Minks holds a Lifetime ACSI All Levels Principal Certificate, and he is a Van Lunen fellow. He sits on the Executive Committee of Christian Schools of Florida, and he has served on eight accreditation teams to other schools.

Mr. Minks is happily married to his wife of 25 years, Carol, who is also on staff at Cambridge. Mr. and Mrs. Minks have three children. Tal is a graduate of UCF and character animator at Steamroller Studios. Tiana is a CCS alum, graduate of Florida Southern, and now teacher in our Upper School, and

It is my great pleasure to be part of the Lancer community!  My heartbeat is to glorify God and serve Him forever.  To that end God has called me to carry out that task through education.  I received my bachelor’s from the University of Northern Iowa in Social Science Education.  I pursued my master’s and doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida and Temple University, respectively.  I have ten years in Christian education both as a teacher and secondary principal, and the last six were spent in public education as a teacher and elementary principal.

My personal verse for the 2020-2021 school year is Philippians 3:14, “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”  Our job as Christians is to move forward, press on, and grow in our faith. Our job as Christian educators is to help our students press on in their faith and biblical worldview. I will lead with this conviction that we must press on in our faith, work, responsibilities, and become more like Christ every day.

I’ve been married to the love of my life, Sarah, since 2003.  We have four children, Jack-rising 9^th grade, Lydia-rising 7^th grade, Holly-rising 5^th grade, and Bethany-rising 4^th grade.  We love to get outside, hike in national parks, spend time in God’s Word, and eat at Chick-Fil-A!  We are excited to be a part of God’s movement at Cambridge Christian School and trusting God for great things to happen this school year.  I

Brian Pruitt is looking forward to joining the Lancer family as our new Upper School Assistant Principal. Mr. Pruitt has held various positions in education for the last 16 years, with extensive leadership experience. Currently he holds a Master’s Degree of Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree of Middle Grades Education.

A Georgia native, Mr. Pruitt enjoys spending time with his wife (Stephanie) and two sons (Gabriel 13 & Brock 7). As a family, they spend much of their free time participating in various athletic events and youth group activities. Mr. Pruitt strives to provide an exceptional education experience every day.

Elizabeth Johnston is joining our team as our new Director of Early Childhood! Elizabeth was born and raised in South Tampa. She attended the University of South Florida where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and participated in the SCATT (Suncoast Area Teacher Training) Honors program. She has experience teaching first, second, and fourth grades in Hillsborough County public schools. For the past seventeen years, Elizabeth has dedicated herself to serving and teaching students in Christian-based preschools. She has a heart for helping children grow and develop a love for the Lord while preparing them for elementary school. Elizabeth loves to see God at work and on display in the lives of the teachers that she works with and the children that she ministers to each day. During her free time, Elizabeth enjoys reading, baking, and most of all spending time with her husband, two adult children, and her cat, Clementine.

Ed Jones joins the Lancer family after serving for six years at William Jessup University, a Christ-centered liberal arts university in Northern California. As the Director of Strategic Giving, Ed launched the school's very first Legacy Society for the acquisition and stewardship of planned gifts. During his tenure, Ed cultivated generosity by developing strong relationships with donors, pastors, and community stakeholders. He was also regularly called upon as a guest speaker at local churches and often was the master of ceremonies for various school events. Previous to WJU, Ed worked for 12 years in business development in the banking and lending industry. Seven of those years were spent working with banking institutions that specifically served Christian ministries. Ed came to faith in Jesus Christ when he was 15 years old. Shortly thereafter, he began attending and graduated from a local Christian School in Northern California. He eventually returned and taught there for seven years. After going into the business world, he was asked to serve on the board for over 10 years and has a deep commitment and passion for Christian education.

Ed received his Master of Business Administration degree from William Jessup University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from California State University, Sacramento. Ed also has received a Diploma in Theology from INSTE Bible College and is a licensed pastor.

Ed has been happily married to his wife Christy for 26 years. They have two sons. Ephraim is 16 years old and will be a junior at

Mark Butler has over 30 years of serving in Christian Education as a teacher, coach, principal and Director of Athletics. Mr. Butler holds a bachelor’s degree in speech communications and a masters degree in secondary education. Mr. Butler has vast knowledge of the Florida High School Athletic Association, serving on the FHSAA AD advisory committee, section 3 appeals committee and as chairman of the representative assembly. Mr. Butler is a Certified Athletic Administrator by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association and has valuable experience in all aspects of building high quality championship programs. Mr. Butler has served as Director of Athletics in larger schools with over 3000 students and smaller schools as well and understands how to tailor the athletic experience for the student-athlete, no matter the size of the program. Mr. Butler is married to his loving wife Karen and his son, Jordan, is studying at the University of Kentucky. Mr. Butler’s focus is on using athletics to make “Every Athlete A Disciple”!

Mrs. Turk is the Business Administrator at CCS and previously worked in the business office as the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator and at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Tax Process Specialist.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of South Florida and recently attained her CPA license. She is married to her husband Robert and together they have one daughter, Lylah, who attends CCS. She loves Cambridge because of the “close family environment and the wonderful people I get to work with every day.”

Mrs. Shiver is a graduate from Samford University from where she obtained her BS in Business Management & Marketing. She went on to the University of Scranton to pursue her Masters in Educational Leadership and just recently completed the High School College Placement Counselor Certification with NACCAP at Anderson University. She has over ten years experience in Guidance & College Placement. Mrs. Shiver has been married to her husband, Brent, for 15 years and together they have two sons, Asa and Kade who attend lower school at CCS.

Lisa has worked at CCS for ten years and graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A in Mass Communications. Previously she worked in sales at the University of South Florida. Her son Ethan '15 is a graduate of Florida State University and the University of Miami College of Law and currently working in Miami. She loves Cambridge because of the family atmosphere and the opportunity she has to introduce others to Cambridge. “The best part of my job is meeting new families and welcoming them to be part of Cambridge Christian School.”

Mrs. Premer has been working at CCS for over 15 years. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Mass Communications with a major in advertising. She was in sales and sales management for over 10 years before joining our team. She is mother to two boys, Ethan and Tyler, and wife to David.  Ethan '22 is studying finance at the University of South Florida, and Tyler '14 is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law, currently working as an Assistant State Attorney. Both boys are "lifers," starting Cambridge in K-3. Mrs. Premer loves CCS because of the strong foundation it offers students. “It is the perfect combination of rigorous academics and faith in action. It allows your student to be involved, lead, and be mentored by an incredibly talented and godly faculty and staff. On top of that, it’s a wonderful place to work. CCS has been a blessing to our family in so many ways.”

Mr. Shears has been working at CCS for 11 years and has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Mott Community College. He is a retired Detective from the City of Tampa Police Department and has been married to his wife, Shelley, for 33 years. They have two children, Tabatha and Erik ‘08 and two grandchildren. Mr. Shears loves Cambridge because this is where he accepted the Lord into his life. He says, “This school will always have a special place in my heart.  I feel God’s presence every day that I am here.  I am so grateful for the opportunity to disciple your children.”

Mrs. Cortner received a Bachelor's degree in Health Science Education from the University of Florida and a Master's degree in Education from Mercy College in New York. Mrs. Cortner also received training at Columbia Teacher's College and has seven years of classroom teaching experience. She has three children who attend Cambridge Christian School - Chase, Olivia, and William.

Mrs. Phinney has been teaching English and journalism for nine years in the public school system as a five-star educator. She is passionate about the arts and has a Secondary English Education degree cum laude from The University of South Florida. Currently, she is working on her M.Ed in English from Liberty University. She is a professional fine-art and family photographer and loves capturing God's masterpieces with her lens. She and her husband are high school sweethearts and have been married for ten years. They have three rescued pit bull terriers: Grace, Caesar, and Harper Lee.

Mrs. Cameron has been working at CCS for over 20 years as an executive assistant and in various other responsibilities throughout campus including Summer Camp Director. She has three children, Nathan, Sarah ’09 and Aaron '15. She also has three grandchildren, Zane, Bryden and Elijah. Mrs. Cameron loves Cambridge because her children have learned so much academically and spiritually. She says, “The faculty invests their knowledge and time into your child. This school is truly unique. Our sacrifices have been rewarded in the confidence we see in our children. The values we teach at home have been reinforced at school on a daily basis.”