Crossover Preparatory Academy | All-Boys Division, All-Girls Division

Philip Abode,

Executive Director

Pastor Philip Abode and his wife Rondalyn, have been passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with the Lord ever since they committed their lives to Him during their college years at the University of Tulsa. Shortly after graduating with a degree in Applied Mathematics, Philip moved to Dallas, TX with Rondalyn to attend Dallas Theological Seminary in preparation for helping start Crossover Bible Church where he has served as lead pastor since 2009.

After Philip completed a Masters in Christian Education, he and Rondalyn moved to north Tulsa to start the work that God had called them to. Philip always wanted to serve at a church whose impact in the community went beyond Sunday mornings. Philip began to see how that might become a reality the first season he coached a 3rd grade tackle football team in 2008. Being able to connect with the families and help the kids deal with areas of need in their lives opened Philip’s eyes to the huge access that youth sports gave him into families’ lives in his community. This eye-opening experience transformed Philip’s perspective on what it would take to truly make an impact in his community.

That experience led to the formation of Crossover Community Impact, Inc. (CCI). CCI serves its community through youth sports (Crossover Sports Association), health care (Crossover Health Services), and economic development (Crossover Development Company). Philip and Rondalyn are both excited to be a part of CCI’s effort to serve its community educationally through Crossover Preparatory Academy.

Dr. John Lepine, Sr,

Head of School

Dr. John Lepine Sr. is the founding principal of Crossover Preparatory Academy - Boys' Division and Head Cross Country Coach. An alumnus of the University of Tulsa with a degree in economics, Dr. Lepine began his career in education through Teach For America, sparking his lifelong commitment to serving north Tulsa. He later earned his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma while teaching and leading as an English department chair. At Crossover Prep, he has been pivotal in shaping a school dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and character-building. Beyond his leadership, he mentors students through athletics, instilling values like perseverance and teamwork. Dr. Lepine lives in north Tulsa with his wife, Katie, and their five children, reflecting his personal and professional dedication to the community's growth and restoration.

Joanna Shrewsbury,

Dean of Women’s Division

Joanna Shrewsbury is the Dean of the Women's Division at Crossover Preparatory Academy. Joanna is a journalist-turned-educator who grew up in north Tulsa. She graduated from Booker T. Washington and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where she received a Bachelor of Journalism with honors. After college, Joanna worked for several TV news stations in the midwest and east coast as an anchor and reporter. Joanna discovered her love for children and passion for education when she landed in San Francisco as a young mother. She stepped away from journalism to be at home with her family and served on the board of two cooperative schools where she focused on community development and parent education. After many years of volunteering in schools, Joanna decided to begin a formal career in education. She moved back to north Tulsa and began working at Edison High School as an English teacher and policy debate coach. She joined Crossover Prep in 2020, while it was still an all-boys school, to help design and launch the Women's Division. Joanna lives with her three children who all attend Crossover Prep. She is thrilled to be raising them in the neighborhood where she grew up and working with Crossover to serve the community she loves.