Undergraduate Degree: B.A. in History and Geography

Graduate Degree: Ed. D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Professional Certification: K-8 All – French 6-12 – Geography 6-12 – Administrative Certification K-12 and Central Office

At PCA Since:  2023

Total years in education: 34

Church Home: Northridge Church

Favorite Bible Verse: The Lord is my Shepherd. (Psalm 23)

What do you enjoy most about working in Education? Our school is focused on preparing children to live meaningful lives in the kingdom of God. At PCA, I can teach academic content while also being able to share my faith in Jesus Christ. Being able to do both on a daily basis, with great people, is a great blessing.

Undergraduate Degree: BA History, BA Political Science, Calvin College

Graduate Degree: MA Guidance and Counseling, Eastern Michigan University

At PCA Since:  1991-2003; 2011-present

Total years in education: 26

Church Home: St Michael Lutheran, Wayne

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46: 1 and 2, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the hear of the sea.

What do you enjoy most about working in Education? What I enjoy most about working at PCA is that I am blessed to be surrounded by wonderful Christian colleagues, who challenge me, encourage me and love me. I am blessed to be a part of my students’ spiritual and educational journeys. It is a privilege to love my students through their joys and their burdens, to take the time to regularly pray with and for them and to learn from them on my own spiritual journey. I am so thankful God has called me to PCA.

Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Mass Media Communications (Broadcast & Advertising)

Graduate Degree: M.Ed. – Special Education (Expected 2026)

Professional Certifications: Orton Gillingham Literacy Specialist | Dyslexia Interventionist; O.G. Advanced CALT training

At PCA Since: 2024

Began Teaching in: 2020

Church Home: Cross and Anchor Church

Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 3:20

What do you enjoy most about working at PCA? What I love most about teaching at PCA is the students. It is a gift to play even a small part in the story God is writing in their lives. Each student carries their own brilliance, and every one of them brings something uniquely special that continually inspires me and gives me opportunities to learn alongside them. I am also deeply grateful for the staff I serve with—it is a joy to come alongside such dedicated, faith-filled educators as we encourage students toward their purpose and the Lord’s perfect and personal plan for their lives. Teaching at PCA is truly a shared calling, and it is a blessing to be part of a community so committed to nurturing faith and equipping our next generation to know, love and serve Jesus.

Undergraduate Degree: Social Science and History (Eastern Michigan University)

Professional Certification: BS Education

At PCA Since:  2005

Total years in education: 34

Church Home: Calvary Baptist (Canton)

Favorite Bible Verse: John 18:38

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?  I can share my faith. I can provide each student with my very best each day. I can watch students grow into Christ-follwers. I can passionately teach each student the subjects I have been taught and prepared to teach.