WHAT’S FRCS LIKE?
Come and experience a day in the life of Marcia, a 1st grade student at Front Range Christian School. Click the photo above or visit the “Day in the Life of” page of the admissions section.
WHAT’S FRCS LIKE?
Come and experience a day in the life of Marcia, a 1st grade student at Front Range Christian School. Click the photo above or visit the “Day in the Life of” page of the admissions section.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LITTLETON, Colorado (August 9, 2011) - Front Range Christian School’s Board of Directors are please to announce that Ron Downs, affectionately known by his students as Mr. Ron, has been hired as the new preschool director.
Downs grew up in Pueblo, Colorado. He received a baseball scholarship from the University of Wyoming where he completed a BA in Art with a minor in Marketing. He has also received a director’s license in early childhood education from Front Range Community College and has completed additional credits in education from Adams State College, the University of Colorado, and Colorado State University. Downs brings more than 20 years of teaching and administrative experience to Front Range Christian, having taught kindergarten for 13 years as well as serving as the Director of Primrose School of Ken Caryl for the past 10 years.
A former professional baseball player and minor league traveler for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Downs coaches both baseball and basketball for South Jeffco Sports where he is also a finalist for Coach of the Year. In utilizing his degree, Downs also produced his first fine art print in 1991. His charity work includes involvement with “Feeding the Many” at WaterStone Community Church, helping raise money for silent auctions for various charities, and running a half-marathon to raise money for Children’s Hospital.
“Front Range Christian School is thrilled to have Ron Downs join our leadership team,” says Executive Director David Sherman. “Ron has more than 20 year of experience working with parents in guiding children towards social, emotional and physical development. His faith and exuberance will make him a perfect fit in pursuing our vision to partner with the Christian home to train up children for life, equipping them to impact the world for Christ.”
“Front Range Christian School has a vision of excellence to advance God’s Kingdom through His purpose, vision and will,” states Downs. “The dedication, determination and desire that I will bring to Front Range Christian will strengthen our Christian academic program in early childhood education.”
Front Range Christian School is a private Christian school located in Littleton, Colorado. Nearly 400 students in preschool through high school receive a quality education in a “distinctively Christian” and “educationally excellent” environment. The school is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the North Central Association (NCA), and is a 501(c)3 institution. More information about the school can be found on its website at www.frcs.org.
