about our faculty

Ashley Mathews

Head of School

Ashley Mathews earned her Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Pima Community College in 2009. She went on to work as a Pharmacy Technician for 10 years before their family moved to Sonoita. Her and Husband of 18 years have 5 beautiful children, and have been residents of Elgin for 11 years. They attend Canelo Cowboy Church and are involved with their community and church. Mrs. Mathews homeschooled their children for 3 years before enrolling them at Crossroads. Although this may be her first “official” year with the title of Teacher, her desire to teach has been evident since she was a child. She is very thankful to be part of the CCA family, and is excited to see what God will continue to do.

Debra Evans

Kindergarten School Teacher

Debra Evans grew up in Phoenix,AZ and has lived at Parker Canyon Lake (completely off-grid) for 30 years. Before that she lived and was assistant manager at The Little Outfit Ranch managing their cow calf operation. She has been a certified Montessori teacher for 40+ years. Certified for ages birth-12 with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education. She has created 6 Montessori Schools for children 2-9 years old.These schools were established in locations such as churches, homes, ranches and old public school buildings. She has a passion for teaching young children to help them develop healthy, realistic self-concepts to reach autonomy. She is an enthusiastic and highly motivated educator with a successful record in fostering learning and enhancing student creativity through the use of activities to develop the senses, ability to communicate, a mathematical mind and the power to reason. She has a strong belief in making learning as enjoyable as possible. She demonstrates the ability to instill self-motivation, inner discipline, moral values, purpose and a love of concentration and independence. She has a talent for relating to children, parents and staff and the ability to effectively collaborate with parents and team members to further enhance education and resolve problems. She has 2 adult children that were homeschooled when homeschooling wasn’t popular. Her daughter is a veterinarian and lives in South Carolina with her husband and her two children. Owen 14 and Cassidy 11. Her son is a former Commercial Diver who has worked for National Geographic and NOAA. He now lives in Whetstone and has a Classic Car Shop. He has two son’s Sam 20 and Otto 15 months. She is very involved and close to her children and her grandchildren. She is a member of The Canelo Cowboy Church and previously taught Sunday School there for 8 years. She loves the country life, gardening, fishing, her animals, and traveling. She has been to 48 states, UK, Wales, Germany, France Austria plus sailed the Caribbean, South America, The Panama Canal, the coast of Canada, Mexico and the Hawaiian Islands. She believes that all of her experiences in life that God has granted her has humbled her and given her incredible wisdom. She is honored, excited and grateful to be a part of CCA.

Heather Robbs

1st & 2nd Grade – Grammar School Teacher

Heather Robbs is an Arizona native, who has been blessed to call Sonoita home the last 11 years. She and her husband Nick of 15 years share 4 wonderful children. Heather is a 10 year homeschool mom who has taught between her children from kindergarten to 7th grade. She and her family attend Canelo Cowboy Church where her husband Nick is an assistant pastor. As a family, they are very involved in various ministries and local community events. She has served on the Santa Cruz Little League Board, runs the community VBS, is a vital part of Christian Cowboy Ministries of Arizona, and leads several youth programs and events at Canelo Cowboy Church. Additionally, Heather enjoys gardening and founded Sonoita Soap Co. in 2021, making goat milk soaps in her limited spare time. Her favorite place to be is camping in the mountains with a good river to fish out of. She is excited for her family to be joining CCA this fall and can’t wait to see how the Lord works in the school this coming year and for years to come.

Tiffany Gottlob

3rd & 4th Grade – Grammar School Teacher

Tiffany Gottlob earned her Associates of Applied Science degree, focused in Mortuary Science, from Arapahoe Community College in 2019 in Colorado, where she lived for 28 years. Prior to that, Tiffany worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 11 years; 4 years in geriatric care, 5 years on the Trauma unit of a hospital, and 2 years in an outpatient infusion cancer center. For the 2023-2024 school year, Tiffany ran a microschool out of her home, where she taught 2nd, 4th, and 6th grade, as well as Pre-K for her own children. Tiffany lives in Sonoita with her husband James, and their two small children. Tiffany also has an 18 year old son, a 2024 high school graduate that lives in sunny Florida. The Gottlob family attends Canelo Cowboy Church, where their young boys enjoy mutton busting, James assists with Ranch Family Fun Days, and Tiffany runs the T-Shirt booth, and assists in the kitchen. Tiffany is thankful to be part of the CCA family and grateful to God for paving this path for her.

Jasmine Bird

5th & 6th – Grammar School Teacher

Jasmine Bird is a homeschool graduate who was taught for several years in the classical education method through the Classical Conversations homeschool group. She is the oldest of 4 children and the only girl. In her free time she enjoys supporting her brothers at their many baseball games, spending time with her family and her dog Churro, and writing her many novels. She published her first novel, My Country Roots, in September 2023 and plans to continue her author journey for years to come. Teaching has always been dear to her heart and she is beyond blessed and thankful that the Lord has placed her at Crossroads to not only teach but encourage and impact the lives of the future generations.

Christine Gregory

7th & 8th Grade – Logic School Teacher

Christine Gregory is a devoted wife, mother of two, and passionate Christian educator who finds joy in weaving faith into every part of her life. Married for over a decade, Christine embraced her role as a homemaker, a nurturer of two children and a steward of the gifts God has given her. Whether she’s writing short stories, tending her garden, or gathering fresh eggs from her backyard flock, she sees God’s beauty and provision in every detail.
Her journey with Christ began in 2020, a turning point that deepened her understanding of grace and ignited a life of purpose rooted in the Gospel. Since then, she has grown steadily in her faith, walking with Christ through every season and seeking God’s wisdom as a wife, mother, and teacher.
Christine has always carried a deep passion for teaching, especially when it comes to shaping young hearts. After homeschooling her children for two years, she felt called to serve in a classical Christian school, where she could pour her love for God and education into the lives of students. She believes there is no greater foundation for a child than a personal relationship with Christ and delights in helping children grow not only in knowledge but in character and truth.
Christine views education as discipleship-an opportunity to point students to the wonder of God in every subject and every moment. Her goal is to cultivate not just bright minds but hearts that love Jesus.

Jeff Lalowski

9th – 12th Grade – Rhetoric School Teacher

Pastor Jeff Lalowski is a dedicated educator and experienced ministry leader, currently serving as a teacher at Crossroads Christian Academy. Born and raised in Illinois, he spent the first 35 years of his life there before moving to Phoenix, Arizona in 2014, and later to Elgin, Arizona in 2023. Pastor Lalowski holds a Bachelor’s degree in Historical Theology from the Moody Bible Institute. His impressive career in ministry spans over 23 years, during which he has served in various capacities including Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, Missions Pastor, Development Pastor, and Senior Pastor. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in church revitalization, church planting, leadership development, theology, and church doctrine. His academic interests are diverse and include the Bible, koine Greek, Physics, and Language Arts. These subjects reflect both his theological background and his broader interest in the sciences and humanities. On a personal note, Pastor Lalowski is happily married to Melissa and they are proud parents of three wonderful girls. His family life enriches his understanding of community and relationships, which he brings into his teaching and pastoral roles. Pastor Lalowski’s commitment to faith, education, and community service make him a valued member of  CCA. His teachings inspire students to explore their faith and broaden their understanding of the world around them.

Tiffany George

9th – 12th Grade – Rhetoric School Teacher

Tiffany George is an Arizona native, who lives in Elgin with her husband John and their son Daniel. She has a B.S. in Applied Entrepreneurship from Grand Canyon University, is a US Navy Veteran, an entrepreneur, and worked in corporate defense contracting for 9 years before starting a family. Tiffany is passionate about learning and believes that the pursuit of wisdom is a lifelong endeavor, for everyone. Tiffany and her family are members of the Canelo Cowboy Church and active within the community; she serves on the Board of Directors for the Sonoita Fairgrounds, volunteers in many areas of ministry through the Christian Cowboys Ministry Association and Canelo Cowboy Church outreaches, and has served on the CCA Support Committee since it began last year. Tiffany loves the Lord, loves learning, loves connecting with people and is excited to combine those loves into teaching and connecting with the students at CCA!

Address

PO Box 777, Sonoita AZ 85637

Phone

520-500-6440

Head of School

Ashley Mathews