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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lacy Schiffelbein
Elementary Principal
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With almost a decade of experience in Christian education, Mrs. Schiffelbein has taught kindergarten through second grade in the Southern Maryland area. She has also worked with children with autism and has a background in behavioral therapy. At KCA, she has taught first grade, served on the elementary Professional Development & Mentor team, and assisted in strengthening the lower elementary curriculum as a whole, particularly in the area of structured literacy. Mrs. Schiffelbein is passionate and knowledgeable about the science of learning, explicit instruction, and utilizing the link between evidence-based research and classroom practices to produce optimal student outcomes. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi and a master’s degree from Alliant International University, achieved while enrolled in a doctoral program, with an interest in neuropsychology. Mrs. Schiffelbein lives here with her husband, who serves in the US Navy, and their four children. She and her family are members of Patuxent Baptist Church.
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Kimberly Nosek
Kindergarten
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Janine Crowley
3rd Grade Teacher
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Hillary Hurst
Pre-K 4 Aide
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Susan Kennedy
PreK - 3
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Mrs. Kennedy is excited to join The King’s Christian Academy as our PreK-3 teacher, bringing nearly three decades of experience in Christian education and a heart for helping children learn, grow, and thrive.
Mrs. Kennedy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Concordia College in Bronxville, New York, and later earned her Master of Business Administration from Colorado Technical University. Throughout her career, she has taught students at a variety of elementary grade levels and has also served as a preschool and daycare director.
Most recently, Mrs. Kennedy has been teaching at St. Paul’s Methodist Preschool in Lusby. Prior to that, she spent six years teaching fourth grade at Grace Lutheran School in La Plata and twenty years teaching fourth grade at Ascension Lutheran School in Landover Hills. Her experience also includes teaching third, fourth, and fifth grades at St. Luke’s Lutheran School in St. Louis.
Mrs. Kennedy brings a wealth of classroom experience, strong organizational and leadership skills, and a deep appreciation for Christian education to KCA. She looks forward to creating a nurturing, engaging classroom where our youngest learners feel loved, encouraged, and excited to come to school each day.
We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Kennedy to the KCA family and look forward to the experience, care, and enthusiasm she will bring to our PreK-3 program!
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Lauren Deaton
1st Grade Teacher
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Lauren is from Pensacola, Florida, and a graduate of Judson College in Marion, Alabama where she competed on an Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team. She is married to Seth, and they have three children, Maddie, Levi, and Benjamin. The Marine Corps moved the family to the area in the summer of 2022. Her educational experience includes two years in public education, teaching in both ESE and general education classrooms, and two years in a classical school. In her spare time, she is working on her master’s degree in elementary education from Liberty University and hopes to get back into horseback riding.
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Jena Rush
4th Grade Teacher
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Jasmine Comprix Sandoval
Elementary Aide
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Nicole Cooley
PreK - 4
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Melissa Francis
2nd Grade Teacher
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Kaylin Beach
5th Grade Teacher
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