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ADMINISTRATION & STAFF |
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ANDREA CASSIDY – VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY'S PRINCIPAL
Masters in School Counseling
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
“Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” - 2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2004-2005, 2006-2007
Thirteenth year at VCA. Two years experience working overseas at the American Embassy Nicaragua as a Personnel Specialist. Member of the Board of Directors of Junior Achievements in Nicaragua. Extensive experience living overseas in Latin America and the Caribbean. Fluent in the Spanish Language. Board member with husband Robert for VCA Family Parent Council. Department Head for the Hispanic Outreach Department at FLM.
acassidy@vca-edu.org |
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KIMBERLY PEREZ – ASSISTANT ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
B. A. Business Administration, Virginia Union University
Working on Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Strayer University
A member of Faith Landmarks Ministries for thirteen years. Twelfth year at VCA. Fifth year as Assistant Principal. Five years experience teaching 5th grade. Worked for three years at VCA as a substitute teacher and K5 Instructional Assistant. Previously served as Lead Commander in Royal Rangers “Buckaroos” & “Straight Arrows”.
kperez@vca-edu.org |
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BRIAN HILTON – HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL; HISTORY TEACHER 9TH - 12TH
Bachelor of Arts in History, George Mason University
Post Bachelor's work History & Political Science, Yale University, University of Virginia
John Marshall Foundation Award, 2009
Fourth year at VCA. Virginia Sons of the American Revolution. Commonwealth of Virginia Teacher of the Year 2004-2005. District of Columbia Outstanding Teacher of United States History, 2005-2006. Eight years of teaching at St. Johns College High School in Washington, D.C. Seven years of experience working in various capacities for the Fairfax County Public Schools.
bhilton@vca-edu.org |
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CYNTHIA TROTMAN – MATH DEPARTMENT HEAD
Commonwealth of Virginia Post-graduate Professional License - Mathematics
Master of Education in Integrated Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Vassar College
First year graduate of Faith Landmarks Bible Institute
Inducted into “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” 1997-98,1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02,2004-05, VCA High School Teacher of The Year 2007
Nineteenth year at VCA. Sixteen years teaching experience. Two years as Secondary Assistant Principal and one year as Interim Principal of VCA. Inducted into “Who’s Who of International Professionals”, 1999-2000. Member of Faith Landmarks Ministries choir, member of FLM Yahweh Sisterhood Board. Former FLM Sanctuary Service Department Head for 10 years.
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GINGER ARNOLD – OFFICE MANAGER
Business Management
Early Childhood Development
Fifth year at VCA as Office Manager. Three years of Proprietary School management, and ten years of retail management experience. Extensive work with the Metro Richmond Pregnancy Center, helping women cope with unplanned pregnancy. Youth Leader in Sunday School for five years. Member of Velocity Church.
garnold@vca-edu.org |
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ELLY JOHNSON- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Associate in Ministerial Arts, Brownsville Revival School of Ministry
Second year at VCA as Administrative Assistant, served as cafeteria cook last year. Has three children who are attending VCA. Owns her own company, “Ellybelly”, which creates customized purses and baby gifts. Currently attending The Father’s House where she volunteers in the Hospitality and Cleaning ministries.
ajohnson@vca-edu.org
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ELEMENTARY FACULTY
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JANET MEJIA – K3 TEACHER
Graduate of Faith Landmarks Bible Institute
Registered Dental Assistant – specialized in Pediatrics; Coronal Polishing License, X-Ray License
Completed Growing Kids God’s Way
Completed Early Literacy Symposium Series
Nonth year at VCA, Fourth year as K-3 Teacher. Three years experience as K5 Instructional Assistant at VCA, and two years as VCA Kids’ Club Supervisor and substitute teacher for K5. Worked with SEP for two years during SEP. Worked with Royal Rangers as a Training Chief, Sectional Secretary, Local Buckaroo Commander, and Sunday School; Teacher for Assemblies of God Church (Northern California Latin American District); taught as a Local Buckaroo Commander for the Northern New England District in Maine. Served for six years in Vacation Bible School, and five years in the facilities care. Currently serving in the Hispanic Outreach.
jmejia@vca-edu.org |
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TAWANA WEATHERSPOON- K-3 INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Certified in Early Childhood Development
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Second year at VCA. Five years experience with three and four year olds. Worked with “at risk” youth at St. Joseph’s Villa. Attends Mt. Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries. Will attend Faith Landmarks Bible Institute in the fall.
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RHONDA HARRIS – K5A TEACHER
B.S. Degree in Business - Concentration: Marketing; Minor: Spanish, Marymount College, Tarrytown, NY; Semester at the University of Salamanca, Salamanca Spain;
Twelve early childhood credits at Passaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ.
Completed Growing Kids God’s Way
Eighth year at VCA. Two years as elementary substitute teacher. One year teaching ABEKA 2-3 year old curriculum; two years teaching ABEKA K4 curriculum; three years as Head teacher of New Jersey Child Care center; two years as assistant director of New Jersey child care center. FLM member.
rharris@vca-edu.org |
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ROSIA ALEXIS – K5A INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
First year at VCA as an assistant teacher, substitute teacher at VCA for one year. “Most Caring School Mom Award”-2006, “Homeroom Mom Award”-2008, “Best Parent Helper Ever Award”-2009. Member of Ashland Church of God, volunteer in keeping Business bulletin board/Outreach board and outside church sign up to date. Extensive missionary work with youth in Guatemala. Worked with Rainbows at FLM for four years.
ralexis@vca-edu.org
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ADRIEN MORRIS - K5B TEACHER
B. S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Virginia Union University
Second year at VCA. Dean’s list, 2008, 2009, graduated Cum Laude. Elementary student teaching, long term substitute, VCA Summer Program, four years experience working with children. Attends Second Baptist Church in Chester Virginia.
amorris@vca-edu.org |
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CAROL GREEN – 1ST GRADE TEACHER
BS in Elementary Education, University of Pittsburgh
QTS Licensing by the Teacher Training Agency, London, England
Coursework toward Master’s Degree, University of Pittsburgh
Early Childhood Education Training in the US and England
Fourth year at VCA. Two years as Director of Bundle of Joy Child Development Center. Two years as first grade teacher in United Kingdom. Six years as Director of Nursery School in United Kingdom. Experienced with academic programs for handicapped adults. Member of West End AOG.
cgreen@vca-edu.org |
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REBECCA ADKINS –2nd TEACHER
Masters in Biblical Theology
Licensed & Ordained Minister through Church of God
B.A. in Bible, Grace Bible College
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Ministry Internship Program Graduate
Eleventh year at VCA, second year as the 2nd grade teacher, one year as K-5 Teacher, five years experience as K4 Instructional Assistant, and three years as K4 Lead Teacher. Over eleven years experience in teaching children of various ages in Sunday school and Youth Ministry. Experience working with behaviorally challenged youth in a Day School Private Facility. VCA parent for fourteen years with two children enrolled and one child who is an alumni. Her family attends Meadowood Church of God, where she and her husband are both ministers.
radkins@vca-edu.org |
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MAKIA FLEMING – 3RD GRADE TEACHER
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Psychology, Hollins University
Master’s Degree in Education, Liberty University
Dean’s List, 2005-2006
Second year at VCA. Six years as lead teacher in early childhood development centers, one year as crisis counselor with at risk students in Richmond Public Schools. Member of Faith Landmarks Ministries
mfleming@vca-edu.org
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DEBBIE SHEPPERSON – 4TH GRADE TEACHER
BA in English and Early Childhood Development, St. Paul’s College
Sixth year at VCA as the Fourth Grade Teacher. Taught Headstart and First Grade for Richmond Public Schools. Member of New Life Outreach International Church. Four years as a VCA parent. Married to Linwood Shepperson for eleven years.
dshepperson@vca-edu.org |
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GRAHAM GREEN – 5TH GRADE TEACHER
Bachelor’s of Education University of Birmingham, U.K.
Reading University of London
Counseling & Behavior Modification, University of Birmingham, U.K.
Ordained Reverend, Rhema South Africa Bible School & Elim Pentecostal Renewal Bible College
Fourth year at VCA. Thirty-six years in education, from kindergarten to College level. Has served as a Teacher/Trainer and Mentor/Trainer. Fourteen years experience as a Vice-Principal and/or Principal.
ggreen@vca-edu.org |
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MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY |
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KELLY JONES – MS MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHER
Early Childhood Education Training
Pursuing Bachelors of Science in Math
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Fourth year at VCA. Eighteen years experience working with children. Cheerleading Coach for VCA in 2009-2010. Member of First Baptist Church in Ashland, where she sings in the “Standing in Grace” women’s choir.
kjones@vca-edu.org |
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HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY |
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ROSLYN KIRBY – MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE
Bachelor of Science in Finance, Minor in English, Virginia Tech
2nd Year Graduate, Faith Landmarks Bible Institute
Fourth year at VCA; Member of Faith Landmarks Ministries, serving as Mpact Girls Department Head and Zoe Bookstore Team Lead; Eighteenth year as accountant with Kirby & Associates; Executive Director of Girls With Pearls, a ministry to women and young girls.
rkirby@vca-edu.org
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BRIAN HILTON – HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL; HISTORY TEACHER 9TH - 12TH
Bachelor of Arts in History, George Mason University
Post Bachelor's work History & Political Science, Yale University, University of Virginia
John Marshall Foundation Award, 2009
Fourth year at VCA. Virginia Sons of the American Revolution. Commonwealth of Virginia Teacher of the Year 2004-2005. District of Columbia Outstanding Teacher of United States History, 2005-2006. Eight years of teaching at St. Johns College High School in Washington, D.C. Seven years of experience working in various capacities for the Fairfax County Public Schools.
bhilton@vca-edu.org |
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STORMY SASSER –HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH
Bachelor of Arts in Drama, Minor in English Literature, Randolph Macon College
Inducted in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2006-2007
Completed Lay Leadership Level One (Church of God)
AP Summer Institute 2010
Fifth year at VCA. Served as High School Chapel Sponsor, 2006-2010. Six years experience in Christian retail. Served as Music Director for the Ashland Church of God for 17 months. Over ten years experience in Youth and Children’s ministries. Fifth year as a VCA parent.
ssasser@vca-edu.org |
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ERICA SATTERFIELD- HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Master of Science in Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University
Second year at VCA.Taught freshmen undergraduate students animal and plant biology classes during Master’s program. Mentored school teacher through bioengineering summer institute. Member of St. James Baptist Church in Powhatan.
esatterfield@vca-edu.org |
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CYNTHIA TROTMAN – MATH TEACHER
Commonwealth of Virginia Post-graduate Professional License - Mathematics
Master of Education in Integrated Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Vassar College
First year graduate of Faith Landmarks Bible Institute
Inducted into “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” 1997-98,1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02,2004-05, VCA High School Teacher of The Year 2007
Nineteenth year at VCA. Sixteen years teaching experience. Two years as Secondary Assistant Principal and one year as Interim Principal of VCA. Inducted into “Who’s Who of International Professionals”, 1999-2000. Member of Faith Landmarks Ministries choir, member of FLM Yahweh Sisterhood Board. Former FLM Sanctuary Service Department Head for 10 years.
ctrotman@vca-edu.org |
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SHARED STAFF |
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STEVE FERRELL- ATHLETIC DIRECTOR; HEALTH AND PE TEACHER
A.S. in Marine Technology – College of Oceaneering
B.S. in Communication Arts and Public Relations, The Defiance College
Licensed Personal Trainer, Expert Rating Professional Certification
Professional Associations: American Association of University Professors, American Institute of Graphic Arts
First year at VCA. Experience eight years teaching experience, nine years coaching experience, nine years personal training experience. Involved with “C.O.I.N.” – Coaches of Influence & F.C.A. -Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Pursuing masters degree (in Sec. Ed. from the Univ. of Phoenix One child, four years old.
sferrell@vca-edu.org |
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BARBARA WELSTEAD – ART
M.F.A. in Communications, Minor – Design, Syracuse University
B.F.A. in Advertising, Minor – Communications, Syracuse University
A.A.S. in Art & Communications, Minor – Production, Mohawk Valley C.C.
Recipient of Richmond ADDY Award (Television) and PIVA Award
Professional Associations: American Association of University Professors, American Institute of Graphic Arts
Fifth year at VCA. Experience includes sub-contracting for the Department of Education in Rockville, MD; part-time teacher, Graphic designer and Team designer at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts & Technology; Adjunct faculty member of Virginia Commonwealth University Communications Art & Design Department.
bwelstead@vca-edu.org |
