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The King's Christian Academy

Honoring Christ. Inspiring Excellence.

ABOUT US

STATEMENT OF FAITH

FACULTY & STAFF

OUR STAFF

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

SPECIALITY AREAS

SPECIALITY AREAS

Daniel Thompson

Physical Education

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Dan Thompson is a graduate of Baptist Bible College and George Washington University. He comes to us with 19 years of teaching experience, having taught at several Christian Schools in Maryland. He has also served 23 years as an administrator at schools in Maryland, North and South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Most recently, he was the Head of School at Columbia County Christian School in PA. He has been married to Staci for 37 years. Their children, Andrew and Alyson, are both teachers as well. He attends Emmanuel Church in Huntingtown, MD and enjoys spending time with his 4 grandchildren and watching college football.

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Nia McWhorter

Drama

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Kevin Gardiner

Music/FACTS Coordinator

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Kevin Gardiner is a graduate of Elizabethtown College and the University of Phoenix, from which he holds degrees in Music Education and Education (Curriculum and Technology). He has taught high school band and orchestra, as well as elementary band and general music in Harford, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties. In his free time he enjoys writing music and fiction.

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Jasmine Comprix-Sandavol

Elem. Computer

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Jacy Wolfe

Enrichment Activity Coordinator

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Bio coming soon

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Doug Cornwell

Athletic Director

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Tyland Simpson

HS Physical Education & Health

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Rachael Jarboe

HS Academic Advisor

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Rachael Jarboe is a graduate of Nyack College, Alliance Theological Seminary, and the American College of Education. Ms. Jarboe holds degrees in BA in Interdisciplinary Studies of Missiology and Music, an MA in Intercultural Studies for Urban Missions, and a Master's of Education in Instructional Design and Technology. Ms. Jarboe has experience from being an assistant dormitory director to student support, administration in student systems (SIS), learning management (LMS), and preschool. She is certified through ASCI for teaching Pre-K to high school. She volunteers as a mission and outreach coordinator at her church, Our Father's House AG. She oversees the visual and sound recordings engineering for church services.

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Barbara Aud

Librarian/Resource

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Barbara is a graduate of Tennessee Temple University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, as well as a Master of Reading Education from Towson State University. She has taught at KCA for 20+ years and currently serves as the lower school resource teacher as well as the 5th grade teacher. She is trained in Lindamood Bell and Barton Reading and has tutored students from Pre-K to high school in reading, math, writing and other subjects. She is certified through ACSI and is working for her dyslexia screening certification. Prior to KCA she taught at Carroll Christian Academy. She attends Grace Chapel and enjoys reading, writing, crafts, and going to auctions and farmer's/flea markets. She is married to Joe, a master craftsman woodworker and has one daughter, Hannah, a recent graduate of KCA.

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Chris Jones

Asst. Athletic Director

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Kelsey Reichard

Physical Education

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Kelsey Reichard is a graduate of Liberty University with a Kinesiology Health & Physical Education degree. She started working for KCA in 2011 during the first year of summer camp. She has been working at KCA’s summer camp ever since, in charge of the Counselor staff. This will be her sixth year teaching Physical Education and coaching soccer and basketball at KCA.

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Monique Jones

Art Teacher

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Monique Jones has been an artist for many years, a passion that started in her childhood. Through many experiences in school and with her family she was encouraged and pursued many different mediums, such as photography and painting, and later attended a magnet school for piano and art. She loves seeing kids at KCA reach their fullest potential and skill in art. She is married to Chris and has three children who attend KCA.

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Brandy Smith

LS/MS Counselor

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Mrs. Smith earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Mississippi State University and her M.S. in School Counseling from Liberty University. Over the years she has taught kindergarten, middle school, and junior college classes. Mrs. Smith is married to Walt, and they have a son, Garrison, who is KCA lifer and 2022 graduate. In 2009, the Navy brought their family to southern Maryland, where they eventually decided to retire. Mrs. Smith began volunteering at KCA and soon started working part time as a counselor. She collaborated with parents and teachers to create a fantastic school experience for students. She enjoys reading, kayaking, and Disney. As a member of SouthPoint Church, she is one of the leaders of the Stephen Ministry team, where she enjoys helping others connect to Christ.

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ANNE KERLEY

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