Calvary Academy Staff
Calvary Academy knows what it means to invest into students lives. Every staff member employed by Calvary Temple is here to do just that.
Teacher
Mrs. Jan Brandenburg
7th-9th English/Bible
Mrs. Brandenburg graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Elementary Education, with a Library Science specialization. Before joining the Calvary staff in 1988, she worked at the West Branch of the Lincoln Library as a children's librarian. She now teaches 7th, 8th, and 9th grade English, 11th grade Bible, and Freshman Study Skills.
Email: jbrandenburg@calvaryspringfield.org • Extension: 249
Mr. Ben Brown
JH Science/Bible/Art
Mr. Brown received his teaching degree from the University of Illinois. He has worked in the Riverton School District, and District 186. Mr. Brown has taught Jr. High Science and Art at Calvary since 1988.
Email: bbrown@calvaryspringfield.org • Extension: 258
Ms. Amber Diamond
4th Grade
Amber Diamond is an alumnus of Calvary Academy (Class of 2006). Amber attended Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee for her undergraduate studies. She graduated in 2010 with a degree in Middle School Education, with endorsements in English and Reading. While at Lee, Amber was a member of the Lee University Singers and Sigma Nu Sigma, a social-service club. Amber has been in Christian education her entire life, and serves as an active member of her church on the worship team and as a youth leader. Her favorite scripture is 1 Corinthians 13. Amber joined Calvary Academy in 2010.
Email: adiamond@calvaryspringfield.org • Extension: 263
Mrs. Becky England
Elementary and High School Spanish
Becky England graduated from Greenville College with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. She has taught both Junior Kindergarten through 6th grade Spanish and high school Spanish at Calvary Academy since the fall of 2000. She is married to Bryan England. Her life verse is Eph 3:20-21, which reminds us that God is infinitely bigger than we understand.
Email: bengland@calvaryspringfield.org • Extension: 251
Ms. Lauren Erdahl
5th Grade Teacher
Miss Erdahl graduated Summa Cum Laude from Olivet Nazarene University with a degree in Elementary Education. She is certified to teach Kindergarten through 9th grade and specializes in Language Arts, Science, and Family and Consumer Science. Miss Erdahl joined Calvary Academy in the fall of 2011. Her favorite scripture verse is James 1:2-3 because it reminds her to keep leaning on Christ.
Email: lerdahyl@calvaryspringfield.org • Extension: 260