Meet our Staff
Cross of Hope Pre-School Staff

Courtney Knutila
Preschool Director and 3's and 4's Multilevel Teacher
Degrees/Credentials: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Mulitcultural Education, a mentor through CNM mentoring new teachers going in to the field of early childhood eductation
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 37:23-24
I have been at Cross of Hope preschool since August 2015. This year beginning August 2022, I am honored to be the new director of the preschool. My educational background is a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Multicultural Education, and I will be completing a Master’s degree in education in May 2023. My teaching experience is with children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years old, for more than 15 years.
The preschool means a lot to me and I want to continue building the program, as well as keeping the aspects that make the school special. Because of this school, I have grown not only as a person, but spiritually, and professionally. Through my experience, I want to give back everything I can, in order to advance the goals and traditions the preschool has to offer. I am excited to travel through this journey with the amazing families and staff and continuing the legacy, integrity and excellence the preschool is known for.

Ann Martin
Tuesday and Thursday Teacher 3's
Degrees/credentials: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Multicultural Education, a mentor through CNM mentoring new teachers going into the field of early childhood education
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 41:10
I first came to Cross of Hope as a young mother in MOPS in 1993 when my first child, a son, was 2 years old. Being a part of MOPS I heard from another mother about how wonderful the preschool was. At that time my second child, a daughter, was four and I was happy to be able to put her in the four year old preschool program. My youngest child, a daughter, was able to attend Cross of Hope Preschool for two years. For one of those years our wonderful Miss Janna was one of her teachers. I was totally in love with the preschool! I was asked if I would be interested in being a substitute teacher, to which I said “yes”. In 2005 I was asked if I would be interested in applying for the educational assistant position that was opening up in the three year old program the following school year, so I did. The following year I was so blessed by the Lord and this preschool to be asked to become the lead teacher for the three year old program. The Lord gave me a new song in my hear to teach!! I never thought I would be a teacher. I love what I do and I feel very belssed to be just a little part of these children’s lives!!

Rhonda Cantu
Educational Assistant 4's Monday - Friday
Credentials: New Mexico (CDC) Child Development Certificate for Early Childhood
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6-7
God truly has a plan and purpose for my life by sending me to this wonderful preschool to be a teacher when I was ready to go back to work after being a stay at home mom raising my two sons. While attending church and strengthening my faith, I walk in His grace. I love sowing seeds into the families and sharing God’s great love with these children and preparing them for kindergarten. I enjoy working with my colleagues because they are so much fun. I thank God for this ministry he gave me.

Lori Braunhardt
Lead 4's Teacher Monday-Friday
Get in touch with Cross of Hope
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Church: (505) 897-0047
Preschool: (505) 899-0928
Elementary: (505) 897-1832
Location
6104 Taylor Ranch Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
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Church Events

Meals for Camp @ COH
We are asking for your help in providing
simple meals for each rotation of the camp.
Each rotation has 5 weeks.
Each week has a different meal planned.
Some involve cooking and some are take out.
You will find slots available for food donations and/or monetary donations for take-out.
Thank you for your consideration.
We appreciate anything you can provide.

Youth Candle Fundraiser
It's that time of year again !
Our Youth will be hosting their Candle Fundraiser.
Please show support on October 1st and November 12th
Mia Bella candles by Patrice Leddy,
505-280-6943, Patriceleddy@hotmail.com
Will have all of the candles setup for you to see/smell/take home instantly here in the church lobby on Sunday October 15. Candles are $20 each, all profits go to the COH Youth.
(Cash/checks/venmo/paypal)

Astronomy Night
Cross of Hope Will Sponsor
Astronomy Night Event
Friday, October 20, 2023 at 7:30 PM
This is expected to last a couple of hours. Telescopes, some of them large, will be provided, however guests are welcome to bring their own telescopes. Information about astronomy in general and specific celestial objects viewable in October will be given. This will likely be held at Mariposa Park or at Cross of Hope Church, but the exact location has not been determined yet. More information will be forthcoming. This is a family event, and children are welcome.
Contact: Pastor Rick Alpers,
ralpers@gmail.com, 831-225-9939

LUNCH BUNCH
We meet at various restaurants
The second Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm
October 11, 2023
-BJ's Restaurants & Brewhouse-
10000 Coors Blvd, Ste Ll10
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(Cottonwood Mall)
If you will be joining in the adventure of food and fellowship or need more information:
Please Contact Leeon Carrico
Call 505-554-1128
Leeon.carrico@gmail.com
