Faculty and Staff
Called to serve.
Our Team
Our teachers, administrators, and staff are at the heart of our mission to engage students to acquire wisdom, cultivate virtue, and pursue rigorous academic study within a Christian worldview. They have all successfully completed a rigorous evaluation process in order to be selected for our team. They serve as stewards of a great legacy in classical Christian education.
Mrs. Danielle Sannes
Upper School Interventionist
Danielle Sannes earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Christian Studies from North Central University. She formerly studied Industrial Engineering and Mathematics Education at North Dakota State University. Danielle taught math and science at LIFE STEM Academy last year and has been a private tutor since 2020.
Danielle is exceedingly grateful to work in an environment that prioritizes a Christ-centered model in education. She believes that the Lord has continued blessings for Capstone students, families, and employees and is excited to witness them.
In her spare time, Danielle loves to hike, bike, and enjoy nature. She and her husband, who got married last month, also play brain games and logic puzzle books together. They attend Burning Hearts Church, where Danielle works as an administrative assistant to the youth pastor and volunteers in the youth group and children’s ministry.
Ms. Miranda Scheel
Instructional Aide
Miranda Scheel currently attends the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a major in Elementary Education. This is her first time in an educational role within a school. She is excited for the opportunity to help provide support and beliefs that go into teaching these children and guide them towards the right path.
Miranda is a member at Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church in Fargo. In her free time, she enjoys curling, scuba diving, working out, and spending time with her dog.
Ms. Courtney Young
Librarian
Originally from Grand Forks, Courtney has lived in Fargo since 2019. She attended Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, where she completed a two-year Christian Worldview program before earning a B.A. in the History of Ideas. This degree is a “Great Books” course, tracing the development of Western thought through seminal works of history, philosophy, and literature and evaluating these ideas from a Christian perspective.
Courtney has been passionate about the unique methods and goals of classical education for many years, especially after her college years gave her a taste of what it’s like to join the “Great Conversation” of ideas and questions that humanity has always pondered. Her prayer is that students would not only learn how to think and speak well, but ultimately “…that they may have all the riches of complete understanding and have the knowledge of God’s mystery – Christ. In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Col 2:2-3).
Courtney attends Christ Covenant Church. She enjoys taking dance classes, reading, watching and analyzing movies, and being loud and proud about her North Dakota roots.
Mrs. Lynette Schock
Executive Assistant to the Headmaster
Lynette Schock is thrilled to serve in the role of Administrative Assistant at the south campus of Capstone Classical Academy. She feels blessed to be part of a team dedicated to cultivating students into virtuous people who are equipped to live well.
She was born, raised, and educated in Valley City, ND. Lynette spent 18 years subbing and teaching at Nativity Elementary School in Fargo.
Lynette and her husband, Shane, attend Calvary Fargo. They are involved in Bible study groups and the Board of Trustees. They also enjoy being Sunday greeters and helping out with various gatherings.
The eldest of Lynette’s four children is getting married in August, so this summer has been a time of preparation mixed with lake time, bike rides, and gardening.
Mrs. Anne Peterson
Office Assistant
Anne Peterson has lived in Fargo for nearly three years, and she loves the small-town feel here. For more than 15 years, she has been honored to serve three different churches as an administrative assistant, working behind the scenes to help each church achieve its mission.
Prior to joining Capstone, Anne was the administrative assistant at River City Church in downtown Fargo, where she is a member. She enjoys serving in hospitality and the children’s ministry.
Anne and her husband raised four children and have ten grandkids, with whom she truly loves spending much of her time. Her other pastimes include reading, enjoying coffee with friends, or being anywhere there’s water.
Anne is excited that the children at Capstone will receive a quality, Christ-centered education – a strong foundation upon which they can build lives that enrich their communities and bring glory to God.
Mrs. Patti Tucker
Office Assistant
Patti will serve as an office assistant. In 2021, Patti and her husband Tom, and their two children moved to Fargo from Palm Springs, California. They attend Salem Evangelical Free Church in Moorhead. Patti enjoys spending time with her family, watching cooking shows and learning new recipes, and exploring the area.
Patti grew up in the church. She was involved with Young Life during her high school years and served as a leader at YL Malibu camp in Vancouver, BC. She has worked as a dental hygienist for nearly 20 years and served as an instructor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. While she enjoyed serving and getting to know her dental patients, she is excited to be working in an educational environment once again.
Patti believes strongly in the role and mission of Capstone. She is honored to serve in a school whose mission is to train students on how to think critically within the context of a Christian worldview. She looks forward to serving students and their families and prays that each student at the school experiences God’s love on a daily basis and is encouraged to be all that God created them to be.
Mrs. Kathleen Ell
Office Assistant
Biography coming soon.
Mrs. Jana Solhjem
Admissions Counselor
Jana and her husband, Troy, live in Horace, ND. They have 7 children, 2 grandchildren and love to travel together and with friends, especially on missions trips. Troy is in full-time ministry through Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The Solhjems are members of Eagle Valley EFC in Christine. Jana enjoys spending time with her kids and grandkids, playing games, listening to podcasts, cooking, and corgis!
Prior to serving the Capstone community, Jana earned degrees in social work and child development and served as a guardian ad litem for the juvenile courts. She and Troy also facilitate a chapter of While We’re Waiting, a ministry to grieving parents.
Jana is our admissions counselor and North Campus office manager. She serves as our admissions concierge for parents, helping to make the admissions process as smooth as possible. She supports the rest of the administrative team in various roles as needed.
She is most excited about the rich Christian environment that Capstone offers, with a focus on the love of learning and community. Her prayer is that families and students join this community and feel welcomed and loved as they pursue an education that glorifies God in every subject. Her youngest son, Eli, is a student at Capstone.
Mr. Brady Nash
Associate Head of Athletics
Brady is the co-founder and former CEO of BNG Team and ConnectBooster, which provides FinTech products and B2B services to thousands of companies in all 50 states as well as internationally. During this journey, BNG made the Inc 5000 list 7yrs in a row for fastest growing private companies in the Nation, ranking as high as second in North Dakota and 1,769 in the nation. BNG also received Inc’s Best Workplaces Award in 2019 and 2020—the only company in North Dakota to receive this award and one of only 300 companies to receive it nationwide.
Brady’s expertise is in developing high-performing teams that drive consistent execution across multiple businesses with integrity and passion. He is excited for the opportunity to put his faith at the center of his life and serve Capstone in helping build a sports culture that teaches kids how to integrate their Faith into everything they do. Sports should be a platform to create real life experiences that allow us to help guide our kids in how to deal with them, good and bad. How to have passion for something, and learn emotional control when things don’t go the way you want. It’s about teaching them how to show up to practice and compete in a passionate and healthy way. Some places use kids to build their sports program. We want to use our sports program to build our kids.
Outside work, Brady enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife and six kids, coaching sports teams, traveling, and engaging in all of his kids' activities.
Mrs. Kelsey Jensen
Activities Director
Biography coming soon.