Elementary Faculty
Meet The Elementary Faculty
- Undergraduate Degree: B.A. Mathematics, English, Elementary Education, Madonna UniversityGraduate Degree: M.A. Learning Disabilities, Madonna University
Professional Certification: Elementary Education K-8, English and Math 6-8, Special Education K-12
At PCA Since: 2022
Total years in education: 20
Church Home: Calvary Baptist Church
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will fly up on wings like eagles; they will run and not be tired; they will walk and not be weary.”
What do you enjoy most about working in Education? PCA is a community of lifelong learners working together to share the love of Jesus. I enjoy the community of students, staff and families that I interact with daily as an educator and parent at PCA. We all work together to strengthen our faith and guide students on their path of learning, leadership and service.
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts -Wheaton College
Professional Certification: Elementary Certification K-8
At PCA Since: 2016
Total years in education: 39
Church Home: Northline Church
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
What do you enjoy most about working in Education? I love so many things! I love my first graders. They grow so much throughout the year. I love watching them learn to read! I love talking with them about Jesus and what loving like Him looks like! I love getting to know their families and the interactions that we have. Our PCA teachers and staff are a blessing to work with. Finally, I love that we at PCA are a community-like a family!
Undergraduate Degree: K-12 Physical Education and 7-12 German – Calvin University; Health Endorsement – Wayne State University
At PCA Since: 2008
Total years in education: 16
Church Home: Grace Canton
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: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10) (and multiple others!)
What do you enjoy most about working in Education? 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.