Julie Gonzales
Teacher, Pre-K–K
Mrs. Gonzales is a native of Mexico, a proud American, and passionate about establishing a solid educational foundation in children.
Factoid
Mrs. Gonzales has 6 brothers and 6 sisters.
Teachers and Staff
At Cypress Bend Adventist Elementary in Jefferson, TX, our Pre-K–8 teachers combine strong academics with Christ-centered character development. With small class sizes and a caring team, students receive personal attention, hands-on learning, and mentorship that helps them grow in faith, knowledge, and service.
Learn more about the people who make our school family special—and feel free to contact us with questions.
Andrew Gonzales
Teacher, 1–4
Mr. Gonzales has called Jefferson home for the past 26 years. He met his wife, Kim, at Jefferson Academy, and together they’ve raised their two sons, Ian and Eli, in the community.
Factoid
Mr. Gonzales enjoys picking tunes on his guitar and building projects in his woodshop.
Chris G. Clapp
Teaching Principal, 5–8
Mr. Clapp hails from the land of West Texas. He grew up in Houston and is a proud alum of Southwestern Adventist University. He is the proud husband of Aimee and proud dad to 4 kids.
Factoid
Mr. Clapp loves making pizza and has visited 4 countries and 35 states. He is also a fan of Oxford commas.