Faculty and Staff
Who We AreOur highly-qualified, state-accredited teachers understand the importance of a quality education on a child’s life and therefore make it their mission to invest in each student by providing the highest quality teaching in all their classes.




Only the Best
We offer our students the best comprehensive education-life preparedness.
At CIA, we believe each student should be provided with a quality, well-rounded Christian based education that strengthens and nurtures the mind, the body, and the spirit.
- We are dedicated to our students
- We are passionate about our faith
- We care about the success of each of our students
- We create college and life ready adults
Faculty and Staff

Gary Leiter
Administration

Kelley Cizek
Administrative Assistant

Tina Knutson
Secondary Teacher

Teresa Mannhardt
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher

Amy Erickson
Kindergarten Teacher

Jenny McKnight
Spin Off Coordinator

Jay & Karen Smith
Custodians

Ginni Hagedorn
Administration

Scott Tomaso
Secondary Teacher

Kenny Leaf
Secondary Teacher

Heather DiLucchio
2nd Grade Teacher

Judy Leichliter
Preschool Teacher

Shawna Petty-Kisor
Bookkeeper

Janet Hillyer
Athletic Director

Don Shields
Administrative Advisor

Steve Peterson
Secondary Teacher

Steven Ray
5th & 6th Grade Teacher

Kory Armstrong
1st Grade Teacher

Julie Lamb
Music Teacher

Jill Leiter
Guidance Counselor

Gloria Anderson
Head Cook
A Word from
Our administration
Welcome to Cook Inlet Academy! We are excited to collaborate this year and continue the good work that has been started here at CIA. Check back for updates and follow us on Facebook to stay connected.
– Admin. Team
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Join Our Team
Employment Opportunities
If you are interested in working with an amazing group of Christian teachers in a vibrant ministry, please consider applying. Must be eligible for a State of Alaska teaching certificate.
Cook Inlet Academy Teacher ApplicationMore information on our Facebook Page
Contact the school at 907-262-5101 or email admin@cookinletalaska.org
Cook Inlet Academy
45872 Kalifornsky Beach Rd,
Soldotna, AK 99669-8279
