Meet The Secondary Faculty

Lucas Backman
High School Bible Teacher

Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Pastoral Studies/Leadership Development

Graduate Degree: MDiv: Biblical Languages PhD in Biblical Studies (In progress)

At PCA Since:  2020

Total years in education: 7

Church Home: Summit Church of Garden City

Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 11:28-30

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?  Building relationships with students while pointing them to scripture as we seek to know God and what Christ has done for us is what I enjoy the most about working at PCA. I am passionate about understanding scripture and discussing theology. Sometimes these topics can become dry or disconnected when they are discussed as purely academic topics. At PCA, I have the unique opportunity to connect these topics to student’s lives in a deep and in meaningful way.

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Marisa Brodhagen
Elementary & Secondary Physical Education And Health Teacher

Undergraduate Degree: BS Major Physical Education, Minor Health Education

Graduate Degree: Curriculum and Instruction

At PCA Since:  2003

Total years in education: 22

Church Home: Solid Rock Bible Church

Favorite Bible Verse: Lamentations 3:21 – 25

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?  The most enjoyable thing about working at PCA is the family feel. We truly are a family that loves and supports one another. I love that I am able to pray with my students and share about our relationship with the Lord. Being at PCA has been a blessing to our family!

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Jennifer Brown
MS & Elementary Computers
Lily Chalmers
Secondary English

Undergraduate Degree:  BA in Secondary English Education and Teaching English as a Second Language from Spring Arbor University

At PCA Since:  2022

Total years in education: 3

Church Home: Plymouth Church of the Nazarene

Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 3:17-18

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?  I love the great community that PCA has. The students and their families are super invested in the learning, activities, athletics, and spiritual growth that occurs throughout the year. I love that the students grow to feel so comfortable with each other and the staff. I’ve been able to have some really great discussions with so many students about both English stuff (which I love) and about what’s going on in their lives (which I love even more).

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Yvonne Cole
Secondary Science Teacher

Undergraduate Degree: Physical Education and Chemistry

Professional Certification: PE K-12, Chemistry, Natural Science, and Biology

At PCA Since:  2016

Total years in education: 38

Church Home: Gilead Baptist Church

Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?  I enjoy being able to express daily how science and the Bible are not in conflict with each other. PCA is a close-knit family, people that you can count on and will pray for you

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