Faculty
The teacher is the pivotal person in education, not only because he or she can place before a child all of the wonder, complexity and grandeur of God’s creation, but because the teacher’s very life is a model of what the student must become. The best Christian teachers are constantly aware that they must be able to stand with the apostle Paul saying:
"Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me…put it into practice." (Phil 4:9)
Grace Valley Christian Academy has a faculty of qualified, experienced and dedicated instructors. Most of our teachers have been with the school from its inception in 1998. Maintaining a focus on the Academy’s mission and philosophy, the teachers challenge, encourage and care for each of the students, helping them to develop and perform to their maximum potential.
The staff supporting our principal and teachers is a key to Grace Academy’s academic success. The staff facilitates the learning process in many ways, such as copying and grading papers, art/crafts preparation, aiding with one-on-one learning and stocking supplies. The teachers are then able to focus their efforts on their primary job of teaching.
Principal and Teachers:
Mr. Jack Armstrong - Mr. Armstrong earned two bachelor degrees in Criminal Justice and History. He also holds 3 teaching credentials: Social Studies, English and Elementary education and has taught for 17 years at the elementary, middle and high school levels. In addition to his responsibilities as principal, he currently teaches history and art at Grace Academy.
Other fine Grace Valley teachers* include:
Kindergarten:
Mrs. Claire Blizard
Mrs. Debbie Feil
First Grade:
Mrs. Catherine Harrington
Mrs. Cathy Cloughesy
Second Grade:
Mrs. Debbie Thompson
Mrs. Beth Benning
Third Grade:
Mrs. Cathie Smtih
Mrs. Lisa Case
Fourth Grade:
Mrs. Sarah Contreras
Mrs. Laura Swickard
Fifth Grade:
Mrs. Kimberly Washabaugh
Mrs. Linda Spartz
Sixth Grade:
Mrs. Heather Bodine
Rev. Gerrit Buddingh'
Seventh Grade:
Mr. Jack Armstrong
Mrs. Gerri Droubay
Eighth Grade:
Mr. Jack Armstrong
Mrs. Christine Jackura
9th Grade:
Mr. Jack Armstrong
Mrs. Gina Johnson
* This is a partial faculty list