ELEMENTARY STAFF | Kings Christian - MD

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The King's Christian Academy

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ABOUT US

STATEMENT OF FAITH

FACULTY & STAFF

OUR STAFF

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

SPECIALITY AREAS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lacy Schiffelbein, M.A.

Interim 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. This is her third year at KCA, in which time 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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Lauren Deaton

1st Grade

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Lauren is from Pensacola, Florida, and a graduate of Judson College in Marion, Alabama where she competed on an Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team. She is married to Seth, and they have three children, Maddie (4th), Levi (1st), and Benjamin (2 yo). The Marine Corps moved the family to the area in the summer of 2022. Her educational experience includes two years in public education, teaching in both ESE and general education classrooms, and two years in a classical school. This year, at KCA, is her fifth year as a classroom teacher, and fourth year in a first grade classroom. In her spare time, she is working on her master’s degree in elementary education from Liberty University and hopes to get back into horseback riding.

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Melissa Francis

2nd Grade

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Donna Buttacy

4th Grade

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Hillary Hurst

PK Aide

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Julie Allen

2nd/3rd Grade Aide

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Julie (Ralon) Allen is a 2005 graduate of Cairn University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biblical Studies. Mrs. Allen is a southern Maryland native. She attended KCA (LPCS) from 1st-12th grades (“a lifer”), graduating with the third graduating class in 2001. She has taught second grade, kindergarten-second grade art, substituted in Pre-K, has been an aide in first, second, third, and fifth grades, and is now back in second grade. She is married to Peter, whom she met at KCA (LPCS). Their two children, Annabelle and Matthew, attend KCA. She and her family attend Faith Bible Church in Mechanicsville, MD.

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Suzanne Rog

Pre-kindergarten

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Suzanne Rog is a Certified Director/Teacher for Preschool who has lived in Southern Maryland her whole life. Most recently she worked at Margaret Brent Middle School. A member of Faith Bible Church she is married to Matthew and has 4 wonderful children, the youngest of which, attends KCA. In her free time she loves to camp, sing, and spend time with her grandson.

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Lisa Everly

1st Grade

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Lisa E. holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Fairmont State College in Fairmont, WV. She has many years of teaching experience including teaching for Calvert Co. public schools, homeschooling her own 3 children, and teaching homeschooling classes at Homeschool Christian Academy in St. Mary’s county. She began teaching Kindergarten here at KCA in 2019. In her free time, she enjoys taking walks, and spending time with her family.

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Makenzie Andrus

3rd Grade

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Janine Crowley

4th Grade

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Brenda Swaringer

Kinder /1st Grade Aide

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Kathy Hill

4th/5th Grade Aide

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Staryln Smith

Kindergarten

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Starlyn Smith graduated with a BAE in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Florida in 2007. She has taught infancy through 6th grade. Kindergarten is her favorite! She has been married to her husband, Christopher, since 2010. He is a member of the USCG. They have 2 sons, Nathaniel and Ethan. They attend SouthPoint Church. Starlyn loves Jesus, all animals, the ocean, adventure, and she is a craftaholic- She also loves painting, candy making, and crafting in her spare time.

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Madison Trinh

2nd Grade

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Mrs. Trinh is glad to be teaching at KCA. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from CSU Channel Islands as well as a Certificate in Global Ministry from Eternity Bible College. Before teaching at KCA, she lived in California and worked at Children's Hunger Fund, a nonprofit supporting churches globally. Mrs. Trinh enjoys spending time with her husband, and you are certain to find her reading a good book.

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Dakota Chaplin

3rd Grade

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Kaylin Beach

5th Grade

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Nancy Thirion

Kinder Aide/Before-After Care

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