Professional Certifications: Social Studies (history, economics, government, geography) and English – Language Arts

At PCA Since: 2024

Working in Education Since: 2024

Church Home: Red Tree Presbyterian Church (Ann Arbor)

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 2:5-11

What do you enjoy most about working at PCA? I love working with students and seeing them mature and grow into adults throughout their time in high school. I love seeing students grow in their faith as well. God has worked in the lives of students at PCA, and it is a privilege to be so close to this. I also love that students at PCA are involved in many different activities, and they do not just stick to one thing.

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: B.S. Secondary Education Mathematics and Computer Science, Eastern Michigan University

At PCA Since:  2021

Total years in education: 4

Church Home: Solid Rock Bible Church

Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 6:14 “For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.”

What do you enjoy most about working at PCA? To live life to the fullest means putting Jesus and the kingdom of God at the center of all of my thoughts, words, and actions. At PCA, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to do exactly this with my students within the context of teaching mathematics. I’m encouraged every day by my fellow teachers, staff, and administration to be like one of the names in Nehemiah 3, helping to build and equip the next generation to live in, and share, the Gospel!  

Undergraduate Degree:  BS – Madonna University, 1996

Professional Certification:  K-8 Science, Technology, Fine Art K-6 Elementary Education

At PCA Since:  2024

Total years in education: 28

Church Home: Northridge

Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

What do you enjoy most about working at PCA?  Getting the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for creative arts AND my love for Jesus – all at the same time!  

Undergraduate Degree: B.A. English, Berea College

Graduate Degree: M.S. Online Education, Wilkes University

Professional Certification: Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity, University of Louisville; Microsoft Certified Educator; 2022 FIRST Robotics Educator Honoree

At PCA Since:  2010

Total years in education: 15

Church Home: Northridge Church

Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:13 “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

What do you enjoy most about working at PCA?  Teaching technology is my passion, and teaching at PCA allows me to provide a fusion of faith and technology in my classroom, which is crucial in today’s world. I love the fact that I can emphasize Christian values, cultivating a generation of technologists who can approach their work with a sense of purpose and moral responsibility.