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The King's Christian Academy

Honoring Christ. Inspiring Excellence.

ABOUT US

STATEMENT OF FAITH

FACULTY & STAFF

OUR STAFF

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

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MAIN OFFICE

Shileta Weems

Head of School

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Corinne Sautter

Admissions Team/Dev. Asst.

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Omar De La Torre

IT Sys & Network Administrator

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Omar De la Torre is a graduate of the Univesidad de Guadalajara in Mexico, holding a degree in Information Systems. Before coming to KCA, he served as a Support Technician, Computer Teacher and IT Help Desk coordinator; most recently at the Lincoln School, a Christian school with English and Spanish program. He is married to Sarah and has three children. They attend Ministerio de Amor en Cristo, where he serves as part of the worship team. He greatly enjoys his family and helping to serve the people around him.

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Heather Waller

Director of Operations

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Lacy Schiffelbein, M.A.

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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Iman Syler

Admissions Team

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Minna Hughes

Nurse

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Minna Hughes brings to KCA many years of nursing experience, both in her native country of Finland and in the United States. She holds a BSN degree in nursing and has most recently spent twenty years working in the local hospital, of which she is retired. After leaving Finland, she spent several years in London and Spain as a missionary to the Muslim world. Along with her husband Kevin, and daughter Aleena (attends KCA), they are members of Faith Bible Church in Mechanicsville. In her free time, she enjoys handcrafts, baking and gardening.

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Sarah Patterson

Admin Emeritus

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Mrs. Sarah Patterson served as the Founding Administrator of KCA for thirty years. After retirement in 2009, she continues to serve as the Educational & Development Consultant. She holds a BS in Education & English from Radford University and an MA in Education from George Washington University. She has taught in Roanoke County, VA Public Schools, the Frank Knox School (SMCPS), CSM, St. Mary's College, LPCS/KCA, and the Calvert Christian School. She has also taught Curriculum Development at Mid-Atlantic Christian Schools Conferences. "It has been my great privilege to be a part of the Development of The King's Christian Academy, Isaiah 40:31, TO GOD BE THE GLORY!" She is married to Michael Patterson, her children Stephen Patterson, Andrea Mikkola (David), and grandchildren, Joshua, Sarah A., and Rachel Mikkola.

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Ann Gantt

Administrative Assistant

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Ann Gantt is a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. She has been married for 26 years and has 3 children (one of whom graduated from KCA in 2017 and one who currently is in high school). She is a grandmother of one and one on the way. Her background is in Early Childhood Education and is currently working on her Bachelor's Degree. She attends St. Frances Xavier Church in Newtowne Neck. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, boating, and being with her family.

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Celeste Pullias

Office Manager

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Celeste Pullias is a graduate of the University of Maryland of Baltimore County with a BA in Linguistics. She started working at The King's Christian Academy in 2010 when her son Brandon (class of 2012) started at KCA. She has served in the main office as the Development Secretary and now the Office Manager. She also taught Spanish for 11 years. She is a member of Faith Bible Church where she volunteers in the nursery. She is happily married to Brian (and her son is one of her greatest joys in life.)

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ANNE KERLEY

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