Educational Student Services Team
Meet Educational Student Services (ESS) Team
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science, secondary social studies
Graduate Degree: Master’s Educational Leadership
Professional Certification: RX
At PCA Since: 2024
Total years in education: 27
Church Home: Our Lady of Good Counsel
Favorite Bible Verse: 2nd Corinthians 3:17
What do you enjoy most about working at PCA? Just started but it feels like a family.
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Special Education: Varying Exceptionalities
Graduate Degree: Master’s of Education in Reading Literacy
Professional Certification: Learning Disabilities K-12
At PCA Since: 2022
Total years in education: 14
Church Home: Berean Baptist Church
Favorite Bible Verse: Hebrews 12:22-24
What do you enjoy most about working at PCA? It is rewarding to come alongside students, teachers and parents to do all we can to ensure the growth of students.
Undergraduate Degree: BS Elementary Education, Eastern Michigan University, Concentration in Math, Science and Early Childhood Education
Graduate Degree: Masters of Reading Eastern Michigan University, Brainspring Certified Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist
Professional Certification: Elementary k-5 all subjects (k-8 all subjects self contained classroom), Early Childhood PK-K
At PCA Since: 2023
Total years in education: 18
Church Home: Trinity Presbyterian
Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares The Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
What do you enjoy most about working at PCA? I love that I can pray with and for the staff, students and families here at PCA. I want my students to know that they are fearfully and wonderfully made in the very image of God and He has a plan and a purpose for their life for their good and His glory. I delight in getting to know their unique personalities and finding ways to encourage and connect with them.
Undergraduate Degree: B.A. in Mathematics/Physics, Bethel College; B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame
Graduate Degree: M.S. in Secondary Education, University of Michigan
Professional Certification: Certified to teach Secondary Mathematics & Physics
At PCA Since: 2010
Total years in education: 19
Church Home: Bethany Bible Church
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
What do you enjoy most about working in Education? I appreciate the opportunity I have to come along students (whether inside or outside of the classroom) to assist them in growing in their love for the Lord. The more we learn, the better equipped we are to praise our Savior in all that we do. I long to see students become passionate ambassadors for Heaven.
Undergraduate Degrees: Associate in Arts, Mott Community College, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of Michigan–Flint
Graduate Degree: Master of Arts in Literacy Education, University of Michigan–Flint
Certifications: Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 Self CC), Early Childhood Education Pre K-K, Language Arts K-8, Phonics First Level 1 Orton–Gillingham based structured literacy training, Brainspring Educator Academy
At PCA Since: 2019
Began Teaching In: 2006
Church Home: Mile City
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:28 “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
What do you enjoy most about working at PCA? I enjoy being able to pray and talk about Jesus with my students. I love watching my students grow as readers throughout the school year.