Type Of Business:
Private School
Expertise:
Mr. Cernek's expertise includes educational instruction and curriculum oversight, professional development instruction, agriculture and horticulture.
Major Product/SVS:
Education for Youth
Favorite Business Publication:
Teacher
Hobbies/Sports:
Horseback Riding
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Counseling, The Moody Bible Institute (2002); Bachelor or Arts in International Studies, The Moody Bible Institute
Affiliations Awards:
Louisiana Association of Principals; Association of Christian Schools International
Place of Birth:
Valparaiso
Country of Origin:
Indiana
Children's Names:
Joshua, Jonathan, Brittany, Marissa, Megan
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Mr. Cernek hopes to be remembered as a simple man who was born and raised on a dairy farm and answered God's call.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If he could solve one problem in the world today, he would introduce more people to a personal savior in Jesus Christ.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
If he could have lunch with anyone, Mr. Cernek would choose to dine with and encourage Abraham Lincoln; Mr. Cernek would be interested in hearing about his son, who succumbed at the age of 12, and Lincoln's intense faith.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of his career were obtaining his master's degree and establishing the Academy.
Charity:
Volunteer Prison Chaplain
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his faith in the Lord and perseverance.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Cernek has over 20 years of experience in education. He previously served for eight years as a principal and founded the Indian Bible Academy in 2005. He has a granddaughter named Kali Grace.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Educational Instruction and Curriculum, Teaching Professional Development, Managing Students' Disciplinary and Academic Needs
Education Certifications:
Certifications in Agriculture and Physical Education (K-12)
Awards/Honors:
Recognition Award, Oakdale Prison Facility