FACULTY + STAFF
Leaders in Christian Education since 1946
LEADERSHIP

James Talkington
Interim Head of School
James provides executive oversight to LCA spearheading strategic planning, fundraising, and resource management. Along with the Board of Trustees, he ensures stability and security in facilities, operations, finance, and academic and auxiliary programming.

Amy Chaney
Principal
Amy leads LCA's core program including academics, student life, spiritual formation, and faculty development. In this work, she partners strategically with Admissions and Marketing.

Vivian Lin
Chief Financial & Operating Officer
With oversight of the Business Office and Operations teams, Vivian guides all financial and facilities functions of LCA. Her leadership provides consistency across Main and North Campuses.

Bekah Sankey
Executive Administrator
In addition to managing Executive Team administration, Bekah serves as liaison to the Board of Trustees and security coordinator. She is also Dean of Faculty.
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DEANS + DIRECTORS

Erica Jones
Director of Auxiliary Programs
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leads LCA's auxiliary and summer programming including Meadow Breeze Camps
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supports the strategic growth of auxiliary programming
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manages existing partnerships and develops new connection opportunities

Winnie Pong
Dean of International Programs
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oversees the International Programs
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advocates for and advises LCA's international students
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ensures consistent support for international students from application to LCA through graduation

Chris Cherry
Associate Director of Enrollment
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leads Admissions Office staff
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develops strategic admissions and enrollment strategies
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guides prospective families through the application process
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manages re-enrollment and scholarship processes

Rob Scaro
Director of College Advising
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leads College Advising team
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guides students and families in all aspects and phases of the college application process
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develops events, curriculum and seminars designed to engage, inspire, and empower students as they embark upon their journey to college
- monitors and analyzes industry trends to help better position students to acheive their admissions goals

Isaac Milton
Director of Development
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Directs the Development Office and Alumni Relations
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Manages fundraising
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Builds strategic partnerships
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Champions LCA's 77-year old alumni network both recent and heritage

Loren Stevens
Director of Community and Family Engagement
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oversees the Parent Relations Council and Booster Club
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ensures family engagement vertically and horizontally
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provides opportunities to parents and family for community service and connection
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connects local external partners through facilities rentals and other opportunities

Andrew Mitchell
Athletics Director
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directs three-season athletics program
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hires and develops excellent coaches
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manages all teams' logistics and schedules
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partners with local, regional, and national athletic organizations

Jadien Walter
Director of Residential Life, Director of Health Services
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leads the Residential Life team of dorm parents, residential staff, and administrators
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manages the residential program with particular focus on North Campus boarding facilities
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directs Health Services on Main and North Campus
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ensures boarding students both international and domestic are safe and supported in all capacities

Jean Noh
Dean of Student Academics & Enrichment Programs
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leads the Student Academics team by overseeing the Academic Advising Program and supervises Academic Advisors, Registrar, and the Learning Center
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guides students’ academic success through course planning and selection with a focus on identifying and developing personal strengths
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coordinates and manages student led-clubs and enrichment programming including Career Exploration Trips and Peer Tutoring
- oversees the management of SAT and PSAT testing

Claudine Wright
Dean of Students, Diversity Coordinator
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leads the Student Life team and Diversity/Inclusion initiatives
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develops student-centered programming
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executes conduct management procedures
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supports LCA's students of color
DIVISION HEADS

Christopher Greco
Arts Division Head, Theatre Director & Theatre Faculty

Eileen Ng
STEM Division Head & STEM Faculty

David Pothier
Bible and Social Studies Division Head & Faculty

Natasha Shumila
English and World Language Division Head & Faculty
FACULTY

Amanda Allemeier
STEM Faculty

Angela Chang
STEM Faculty

Elias Ghantous
STEM Teaching Fellow

Anneke Lujan
Social Studies Faculty

Sara Robinson
STEM Faculty

Kristen Todd
World Language Faculty

Josh Allen
World Language Faculty

Melissa D'Agostino
Middle School Humanities Faculty

Nate Grimley
Bible Faculty

Kelly Mathew
Bible Faculty

Keren Roman
STEM Faculty

Dick Watts
Mathematics Faculty

Aahnix Bathurst
STEM Faculty

Samantha Ervin
AECIP Faculty

Helen Gu
Bible Faculty

Madison Morin
Social Studies Faculty

Gretchen Schimelpfenig
Special Education Coordinator

Emma Witmer
English / Humanities Faculty

Esther Bell
World Language Faculty

Nelio Franco
STEM Faculty

Erin Hurley
English Faculty

Jenna Olson
Campus Ministry Coordinator & Bible Faculty

Abby Seay
English Faculty

Chip VanderBrug
Visual Arts Faculty

Sarah Broomell
Music Faculty

Rachael Fitzgerald
STEM Faculty

Sam Jwa
Mathematics Faculty

Emily Raymond
Social Studies Faculty

Yeji Shim
Music Faculty

Mary Bulger
Music Faculty

Zach Fuller
STEM Faculty and MakerSpace Manager

Rachel Kaczowka
World Language Faculty

Kendall Reynolds
Visual Arts Faculty

Hunter Thoen
STEM Faculty
STAFF

Genti Arifi
Facilities Manager

David Eddings
Admissions Counselor

Javier Martínez
Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Kelly Sawyer
Advancement Coordinator

Joel Belbin
First Cook

Dick Felch
Executive Chef

Jose Matthew
Kitchen Steward

Seiza Viana
Front Office Manager

Krista Bogertman
Academic Advisor

Carl Hoffman
IT & Data Specialist

Patricia McCarthy
Business Accountant & HR Specialist

Caitlin Sweeney
Student Academics Coordinator & Registrar

Marirose Brown
Tutor and Student Life Specialist

Quynn Kiers
School Counselor

Kim Orr
Groundskeeper and Facilities Coordinator

Erin Wallace
Nurse

Irene Campbell
Academy Support Specialist

Laura King
Account Coordinator

Kathy Oliver
Alumni Relations Officer

Jessica Curran
Admissions Counselor & College Advisor

Jonathan Liu
Controller

Joe Ranieri
Athletics Coordinator
NORTH CAMPUS

Dave Allen
North Campus Facilities Lead

Soon Jeon
North Campus Cook

Jacob Padilla
Dorm Parent

Josh Allen
Residential Support Staff

Megan Kindt
Dorm Parent & Residential Support Specialist

Shayna Rice
Associate Director of NC Operations and Programming

Marilyn Claudio
Cleaning Staff & Cook, North Campus

EJ Lim Park
Cleaning Staff & Cook, North Campus

Corrie VanderBrug
Dorm Parent

Phil Clossey
Dorm Admin

Javier Martínez
Dorm Parent

Jadien Walter
Director of Residential Life & Director of Health Services

Samantha Ervin
Associate Director of Residential Life

Madison Morin
Residential Support Staff

Donna Williams
Evening Admin

Dick Felch
Executive Chef

JiSung Oh
North Campus Cook

Jim Williams
Day Admin
COACHES
FALL

Danielle Athanasiadis
Boys Varsity Soccer Head Coach

Wesley Sprague
Girls Middle School Soccer Associate Coach

Serge Esperance
Middle School Cross Country Assistant Coach

Damian Stokes
Middle School Boys Soccer Assistant Coach

Nelio Franco
Boys Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach

Lucas Padilla
Varsity Cross Country Head Coach

Abby Seay
Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach

Javier Martínez
Boys Varsity Soccer Development Coach

Aahnix Bathurst
Varsity Cross Country Assistant Coach

Jess Pooley
Varsity Field Hockey Assistant Coach

Kathryn Purinton
Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach

Alex Cravens
Cross Country Development Coach

Kim Orr
Middle School Field Hockey Associate Coach

Lani DeDiego
Girls Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach

Joe Ranieri
Middle School Cross Country Associate Coach

Irene Campbell
Middle School Field Hockey Assistant Coach

Mike Krol
Girls Middle School Soccer Associate Coach

Marirose Brown
Middle School Cross Country Assistant Coach

Colin Grace
Middle School Boys Soccer Associate Coach
WINTER

Mark Getchell
Varsity Wrestling Head Coach

Andrew Mitchell
Middle School Boys Basketball Associate Coach

Danielle Athanasiadis
Middle School Girls Basketball Associate Coach

Rich Fox
Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach

Jenna Olson
Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach

Irene Campbell
Middle School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Rob Scaro
Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach

Joe Ranieri
Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Loren Stevens
Middle School Girls Basketball Associate Coach

Ryan Fraser
Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Lele Hsu
JV Girls Basketball Associate Coach

Brendan Butler
JV Boys Basketball Assosciate Coach

Julie Mullen
JV Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Serge Esperance
JV Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Mike Krol
Girls Middle School Soccer Associate Coach
SPRING

Andrew Mitchell
Varsity Boys Lacrosse Head Coach

Jenna Olson
Varsity Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Alyssa Haynes
Softball Volunteer Coach

Fred DiStefano
Varsity Boys Lacrosse Volunteer Coach

Kim Orr
Middle School Girls Lacrosse Associate Coach

Rachel Fisher
Softball Volunteer Coach

Daniel Crocker
Varsity Boys Lacrosse Volunteer Coach

Julie Nguyen
Middle School Girls Lacrosse Associate Coach

Irene Campbell
Middle School Softball Assistant Coach

Victor Matos
Varsity Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Nicole Witkov
Middle School Girls Lacrosse Associate Coach

Mark Getchell
Varsity Baseball Head Coach

David Eddings
Middle School Boys Lacrosse Associate Coach

Danielle Athanasiadis
Varsity Softball Head Coach

Nick Champagne
Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach

Julie Mullen
Varsity Girls Lacrosse Head Coach

Jess Pooley
Varsity Softball Assistant Coach

Joe Frank
Middle School Baseball Associate Coach

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