Faculty and Staff

Danielle Sannes earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Christian Studies from North Central University. She then formerly studied Industrial Engineering and Mathematics Education at North Dakota State University. Danielle taught math and science at LIFE STEM Academy in 2023 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 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. 

Amber Dean has lived in the Fargo–Moorhead area for the past nine years. Prior to moving to the F-M community, she worked in Chicago, Illinois. Amber earned her B.A. in Psychology (cyber emphasis) from the University of North Dakota and later completed a post-baccalaureate degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She has spent the last six years working in special education and brings a deep passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs. Amber is grateful to serve in a classical Christian education environment and values partnering with families in the education of their children.

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.

Lynette Schock serves as Executive Assistant to the Headmaster of Capstone Classical Academy. She is humbled to be part of a dedicated team who are cultivating students into virtuous people, equipped to live well and be lights of Christ in their communities and throughout the world. 

Lynette is a proud Hi-Liner and Viking from Valley City, ND, where she earned a teaching degree in elementary education. Her teaching career was spent in schools in North Dakota, Minnesota, Arkansas, and Illinois. Her last stop was Nativity Elementary School in Fargo, where she taught for 15 years.

Lynette and her husband, Shane are members of Calvary Fargo. They attend and lead Sunday small groups. Lynette is part of Women's Steering Group and Calvary Cares and Shane is a Trustee. They also enjoy being Sunday greeters, participating in The Bible Recap small group and helping out with various gatherings. 

Together, Lynette and Shane have four children, one lovely daughter-in-law, their first grandbaby on the way, and one golden retriever. Lynette enjoys reading, studying the Bible, cooking, baking, and every single minute she is at Capstone.

Anne Peterson has lived in Fargo for five 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 eleven 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 receive a quality, Christ-centered education—a strong foundation upon which they can build lives that enrich their communities and bring glory to God.

Patti has enjoyed working for Capstone since 2022. During the first two years, she served in the south campus office as an administrative assistant where she enjoyed getting to know the lower school students and families. Patti now works as the assistant to the upper school dean, where she supports the academic and extracurricular programs of our older students. 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 experiences God’s love on a daily basis and develops a deeper relationship with Him.

Patti and her husband, Tom, and their two children moved to Fargo from Palm Springs, California. Patti worked as a dental hygienist for nearly 20 years and also served as an instructor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending her son’s sporting events, and baking sourdough.

Beth grew up in rural Colfax, ND, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from North Dakota State University with a double major in Accounting and Business Administration in 2006. Her career in the accounting world outside the home lasted fifteen months until her son was born, and then she was blessed to work as mom and homemaker as four girls joined the family in the following eight years.

After living the homeschool life, her youngest three girls are now a part of the Capstone student body. Beth appreciates the focus Capstone places on acknowledging Christ as our Savior and sanctifier, the education of the whole child, and the way students are challenged to ponder life deeply. She is excited to be a part of Capstone alongside her daughters, getting to know more intimately the functions of the school and the families she serves.

Beth, along with her husband Josh and their children, is a part of the church body at The Summit in West Fargo where she serves by teaching Sunday School, helping with accounts payable, and mentoring young moms. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hearing testimonies of God at work, meeting with women, practicing hospitality, playing games (still working on not being overly competitive), and being a part of whatever brings her children joy.

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 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.

Annie Thorson graduated from NDSU with a nursing degree and worked in the Emergency Department for nine years before staying home with her three daughters. She is excited to serve families as they begin the Admissions process at Capstone. She is enamored with the joyful learning, curiosity, and wonder that classical education introduces to children as it teaches them what is Good, True, and Beautiful from a biblical worldview. Annie and her family attend Bethel Evangelical Free Church, where Annie is involved with VBS and teaching elementary Sunday School. In her spare time, she enjoys camping in the mountains, spending time at the lake, hiking, downhill skiing, baking, and cooking.

Faith Duncan graduated from North Central University with a degree in Psychology. Directly after graduation she dove into full-time independent artistry, creating music and an online community via live streaming. She also spent a few years in the newsroom as a producer and news anchor for a Christian broadcasting company.

Faith is thrilled to have such a purposeful place to work, where students are shaped with virtue and eternity in mind.

Originally from the Northeast, Faith loves the small town feel of Fargo. In her free time, she loves reading, traveling, spending time with family, and making music. She attends Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in North Fargo.