About
Leaders in Christian Education since 1946
MISSION
Heart, mind, body, and soul.
Lexington Christian Academy is an independent college preparatory school that exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We take faith AND learning seriously, helping students realize their potential through multi-dimensional, faith infused scholarship and discovery.
Since 1946, Lexington Christian Academy has provided exceptional academic preparation, operating under the belief that faith and learning are inseparable and indispensable in a Christian education. We use our faith to build a stronger foundation of knowledge, critical thinking, curiosity, and a sincere quest for truth.
AP Courses Offered: 10
Fine Arts Courses Offered: 15
Concentrations: STEM, Arts, Global Studies, Innovation
Athletics: 28 Teams in 9 Sports
Accreditations & Memberships: 10
Average Class Size– Middle School: 15
Average Class Size– Upper School: 13
GLORIFYING GOD
We seek to glorify God in all of our activities, relationships, and stewardship of His resources.
PARTNERSHIP
We view the education of children as a partnership between parents and the academy.
TRUTH
We acknowledge absolute truth, as revealed in God’s Word and His creation.
RESPECT
Each person is created in God’s image and will therefore be treated with respect.
EXCELLENCE
Continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence underlies all that we do.
HONESTY
Our relationships and academic performance will be based on honesty and executed in fairness.
SCHOOL LIFE
LCA is where creativity, kindness, and academic strength come together. Within our walls, students learn respect for themselves and one another, and create meaningful friendships that will carry well beyond their years here.
We celebrate diversity, accomplishments big and small, and all of the pieces that make a whole person. We thrive on the things that make us unique.
At LCA, our students discover WHO they are and HOW the learn.
Enrollment
%
Ethnic Diversity
%
Day Students
Student Hometowns
%
Boarding Students
%
Participation in the Arts
%
Girls / Boys
%
Participation in the Athletics
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Known and loved.
Integral to the growth of our students is the opportunity to explore faith, and understand God’s role in their lives. Our students explore many different avenues of spiritual growth as they learn to:
Understand Biblical narrative
Apply Scripture to their daily lives
Cultivate the fruit of the Spirit
Lead others in worship and service
We exist to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
One school two campuses.
The Boarding Program at LCA accommodates both international and domestic students. International students are required to Board
STAFF & FACULTY
We work with purpose.
ADMIN
Christine Metzger
Head of School
James Talkington
Academy Director
Bekah Sankey
Senior Academy Administrator
Amy Chaney
Director of Enrollment Management & Student Life
Vivian Lin
Business Manager
STAFF
Erica Jones
Director of Auxiliary Programs
Dick Felch
Executive Chef
Jadien Walter
Director of Health Services
Christopher Greco
Cross Center Manager
Patricia McCarthy
Business Accountant
David Eddings
Admissions Counselor
Seiza Viana
Front Office Manager
Isaac Milton
Director of Development
Andrew Mitchell
Athletic Director
Genti Arifi
Assistant Facilities Manager
Mark Getchell
Groundskeeper / Coach
Carl Hoffman
IT & Data Specialist
Javier Martinez
Marketing Specialist
Claudine Wright
Student Life & Diversity Coordinator / Athletic Trainer
Loren Stevens
Director of Community & Family Engagement
Cindy Torjesen
Director of International Admission
Irene Campbell
Front Desk Assistant
Jonathan Liu
Controller
Kelly Sawyer
Advancement Coordinator
Kathy Oliver
Development Officer
ARTS
Christopher Greco
Arts Division Head / Theatre Director
Chip VanderBrug
Visual Art Teacher
Yeji Shim
Director of Instrumental Music
Kendall Reynolds
Visual Art Teacher
Mary Bulger
Director of Vocal Music / Yearbook Adviser
STEM
Eileen Ng
STEM Division Head / Biology / Life Science / Anatomy & Physiology
Elizabeth Coloian
Chemistry / Biology
Will Funderburk
Life Science / Earth Science
Keren Roman
AP Biology
Angela Chang
Computer Science
Sam Jwa
AP Calculus BC / Algebra II / Precalculus
Zach Fuller
Math / MakerSpace
Elias Ghantous
Math
Nelio Franco
Geometry / Algebra II
Dick Watts
AP Calculus AB / Pre-Calculus / Calculus
Hunter Thoen
Chemistry
Sara Robinson
Chemistry
ENGLISH &
WORLD LANGUAGE
Donna Williams
English & World Languages Division Head / French / Spanish
Erin Hurley
Foundaltions of Language & Literature / American Literature
Esther Bell
Spanish
Kristen Todd
French / World Cultures
Melissa D'Agostino
Perspectives, Language & Literature 7
Emma Witmer
Middle School & Upper School English
Javier Martinez
Spanish
Natasha Shumila
Language & Literature 6, 8
Abby Seay
AP English Literature / World Literature / English Seminar
Alicia Rolsma
Foundations of Academic English
Amanda Maurer
Spanish
HISTORY, BIBLICAL &
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
David Pothier
History, Biblical & Theological Studies Division Head / AM European History / Foundations of the Modern World
Jeffrey Lane
Upper School Bible
Anneke Lujan
US History / Modern World History
Jenna Olson
Middle School Bible / Chaplain
Alicia Rolsma
Modern World History
Madison Morin
Neighbors & Nations / 8th Grade US History
Nate Grimley
Old & New Testament Survey
Robert Scaro
AP US History
SUPPORT SERVICES
& STUDENT CARE
Jean Noh
Director of Academic Advising
Krista Bogertman
Academic Advisor
Jeffrey Dalrymple
Wellness Coordinator
Robert Scaro
Director of College Advising
Winnie Tsiang-Pong
College Advising Coordinator
Aileen Donohue
Tutor; Academy Support Staff
Amma Bigbi
Counselor
Gretchen Schimelpfenig
Learning Center Coordinator
Jenna Olson
Chaplain
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Shayna Rice
Jacob Padilla
Dorm Parent
Cindy Torjesen
Director of Residential Life
Javier Martinez
Dorm Parent
Corrie VanderBrug
Dorm Parent
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781-862-7850
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48 Bartlett Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
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