Like a team of rowers in a boat, we believe that great things happen when families, churches and schools "pull" together in the same direction. At GSCA, you'll find an experienced team of faculty, staff and administrators who embody servant leadership in the ways they mentor children, support one another, and partner with parents.
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Peter M. Alvarez, MTS
Head of School
Mrs. Shagun Oberoi, MA
Director of Infant/Toddler & PreK
Mrs. Lynette McKeever
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Jennifer Spinks
Bookkeeper
Mrs. Lisa Marshall
School Nurse
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Dr. Tom Edmunds, PhD
Committee Chairman
Mr. Peter M. Alvarez, MTS
Head of School
Rev. Jerry Scott
Church Elder/Pastor Representative
Mr. Phil Marcello
Church Deacon Representative
Mrs. Shagun Oberoi, MA
Church Member Representative
Mr. David Bishop, MEd,
Curriculum & Fine Arts Specialist
Mrs. Gail DeRemer
Teacher Representative
FACULTY & STAFF
GRAMMAR DIVISION
Mrs. Gail DeRemer
Kindergarten
Ms. Amy McKeever
First Grade
Mrs. Shirley Bauer
Second Grade
Mrs. Kathy Meyer
Third Grade
Mrs. Valerie Lemp
Fourth Grade
Ms. Savannah Huseland
Fifth Grade
Infant/Toddler & Preschool Division
Mrs. Shagun Oberoi
Director of Infant/Toddler & PreK Division
Mrs. Jessica Epps
Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher
Mrs. Nicole Cleaver
Infant Teacher
Mrs. Wanda Christiansen
Infant & Toddler Aide
Mrs. Amanda Morris
PreK 2&3
MIDDLE DIVISION
Mrs. Jen Lucas
Math, Bible, History
Mrs. Etres Alampi
Science, Bible, History
Mrs. Sara Wanisko
Language Arts
Mr. Sean Morris
Physical Education
Mrs. Roberta Granzen
Art
Mrs. Nnenna N. Pastor
Computers & Technology
Faculty & Staff
Music & Choir
Mrs. Norma Lutz
PreK 2&3
Ms. Paula Burd
PreK 3&4
Mrs. Cheryl Hall
PreK 4&5
Mrs. Dawn Schmauch
PreK 4&5
Mrs. Nina Ingram
PreK Aide
Mrs. Lois Murphy
PreK Aide
Governance & Polity
The Head of School at Good Shepherd Christian Academy reports directly to the Chairperson of the GSCA School Committee which serves as a strategic governance board for the school. Additionally, the Head of School oversees all aspects of the school's operations and programs. The Chairperson is chartered by the Faith Discovery Church Leadership Team and is responsible to them in general, and the Pastor of FDC in particular, for the financial accountability and strategic direction of GSCA.
Beliefs
Broadly evangelical and non-denominational in its teaching, the school employs faculty and staff from 10 local churches and is attended by families of nearly 30 local congregations. In chapel services, Bible classes, and throughout integrated lessons in the arts and sciences, teachers make connections between academic course content and the central tenets of the Christian worldview outlined in the Apostle's Creed and affirmed by all four Christian traditions (Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Episcopal). In particular, GSCA supports the following Christian doctrines:
Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration & Infallibility
Doctrine of the Trinity
Doctrine of the Deity of Jesus Christ
Doctrine of Sin
Doctrine of Redemption through Faith & Repentance
Doctrine of Spirit-Empowered Sanctification
Doctrine of Eternal Life