Preschool – 6th Grade Faculty
Meet the Preschool - 6th Grade Faculty
Undergraduate Degree: BA in Physical Education K-12 and German 7-12 (Calvin University); Health Endorsement (Wayne State University)
At PCA Since: 2008
Began Teaching in: 1994
Church Home: Grace Canton
Favorite Bible Verse: Habakkuk 3:17-19
What do you enjoy most about working at PCA?
I love seeing my students’ smile when they come to PE! It is a joy to teach movement, skills, and activities that are different from being in the classroom.
Undergraduate Degree: Elementary & Early Childhood Education, Eastern Michigan University
Graduate Degree: Master of Arts in Reading, Eastern Michigan University
Professional Certification: Early Childhood Education PK-K (ZA), Elementary K-5 All Subjects (ZG), K-12 Reading Specialist (BR), K-8 Science (DX)
At PCA Since: 2017
Began Teaching in: 2011
Church Home: 242 Community Church (Taylor)
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 43:2 “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.”
What do you enjoy most about working at PCA? I love welcoming families and students to PCA and helping them start to build their educational and spiritual foundation on JESUS!
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Biblical Literature & Bachelor of Theology
Graduate Degree: Master of Religious Education & Master of Practical Ministries
Professional Certification: Michigan State Teacher Certification for Elementary Teachers
At PCA Since: 2018
Total years in education: 37
Church Home: Agape City Church
Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (and multiple other verses!)
What do you enjoy most about working at PCA? The KIDS!!!! and having the opportunity to strengthen their faith through a study of science.
Undergraduate Degree: B.A Elementary Education, Bethel University
At PCA Since: 2021
Total years in education: 9
Church Home: Northridge
Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:24 “He who calls you is faithful, he will surely do it.”
What do you enjoy most about working in Education? I enjoy being able to talk to my students about God whenever I felt led. I can pray for them, worship with them, and read God’s word with them. I also love the staff and families that are apart of PCA.
Undergraduate Degree: BA in Education
Graduate Degree: MA in Education
Professional Certification: Elementary teaching with middle school endorsements in Math and ELA
At PCA Since: 2023
Total years in education: 12
Church Home: Bell Creek Community Church
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 12:1-2
What do you enjoy most about working at PCA? I am truly blessed to be in a school where Christ is first both in the school and in the lives of the families. PCA exemplifies the home/school partnership because of our unity in the body of Christ.