Autumn (Kastensmidt) Jones (2014)
I’m Autumn Jones, a 2014 CAI alumna. I am the Event Planner for Christian Academy School System. I help coordinate our school’s many events including Open Houses, alumni Homecoming, the Gala and various new family and grandparent events. I graduated from the University of Louisville in 2018 with a Communications degree and never would have believed that God would lead me back to Christian Academy! I am married to Travis Jones, a 2015 alumnus. We have two beautiful daughters, Elllory and Adlee, that god-willing will one day become alumni in 2040 and 2041.
Conner Chalfant (2014)
My name is Conner Chalfant and I graduated from CAI in 2014 and capped off my education at the University of Louisville in 2018. While I have a great day job, my passion is training churches. I love seeing the body grow and be encouraged by God’s word. I currently attend Graceland Church and am a proud part of the Christian Academy of Indiana Alumni Council. I love our school for its strong academics and Christ focused approach. Christian Academy has blessed me with lifelong friends and great relationships that I will be forever grateful for.
Ava Hamptom (2018)
I graduated from Christian Academy of Indiana in 2018 and went on to earn a degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from Indiana University. I joined the Alumni Council to give back to the school that played such a pivotal role in shaping who I am today.
The mentorship I received from CAI’s dedicated faculty and the opportunities I was given were instrumental in preparing me for success, both academically and professionally. I can trace much of my success to the foundation CAI helped lay – from being elected the Committee Fundraising Chair for the Indiana University Dance Marathon to my work experience at the Abercrombie and Fitch Corporate Headquarters.
I am eager to reconnect with this school system and to give back as much as it has given to me!
Trenton Kastendsmidt (2016)
I graduated from Christian Academy of Indiana in 2016 and from the University of Louisville with a graduate degree in 2021. I currently attend Sojourn Church Midtown and work at Luckett & Farley. I serve on the Alumni Council to stay connected to the Christian Academy of Indiana network and to give back to a community that has been such a blessing to me. I love CAI for the great relationships with my peers and the mentorship from faculty.
Rebecca Paris (Alumni Parent 2014, 2016)
Rebecca Ault Paris is a devoted parent and enthusiastic supporter of Christian Academy of Indiana, where her two children both thrived in a Christ-centered, academically excellent environment. Rebecca has been deeply involved in the school community, pouring her talents and time into making CAI a vibrant place for students and families.
Rebecca’s contributions included managing the Warrior Armory, choreographing for the school’s theater productions and serving as an ambassador to welcome and guide new families. Her passion for capturing memories led her to take over 75,000 photos for the yearbook and CAI families, striving to ensure that every milestone was beautifully preserved.
Rebecca’s love for CAI and it’s families shines through in all she does and she is honored to serve on the Alumni Council, supporting the mission of the school that has been such a blessing to her family.
Denny Leffler (Alumni Parent 2016)
I was a board member of Northside Christian Academy and then joined the Christian Academy board when the campus began. My daughter graduated from Christian Academy of Indiana in 2016. I am a graduate of Floyd Central and serve on their alumni board as Vice President. I earned a degree in Business Management from Indiana Southeast/Indy. I joined the Alumni Committee to support Christian Academy and encourage students, families and alumni to remain actively involved. I am eager to connect and reconnect with CAI families to support the growth and programming of Christian Academy of Indiana.