Our Team Members

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A veteran of Christian education with more than two decades of experience, Mr. Buttacy has served since 2021 as Co-Superintendent of West-Mont Christian Acad­emy in Pottstown, PA, and Principal of its West-Mont Campus. He was Head of School of West-Mont Christian Academy for four years prior to that. During his tenure, Mr. Buttacy has integrated innovative processes that have significantly improved the school and facilitated a healthy learning environment for West-Mont's students and families. He has also chaired the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Northeast Region Accrediting Commission since 2020. He holds a bachelor's degree from Evangel University, a master's degree from Missouri State University, and an ACSI professional certification as Head of School.

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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Arianna Pray received her Bachelor's Degree in History from St. Mary's College of Maryland, with a minor in Asian Studies. She has studied abroad in Oxford, and took two month-long tours of Greece.
She has worked in bookstores in Leonardtown, Historic St Mary's City, a local contractor, a library in Florida, State Farm in Florida and some different schools in Florida. She is a self-published author who enjoys Renaissance Faires, Celtic Festivals, and gaming (computer and tabletop.)

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Mrs. March teaches mathematics. She has been married for 16 years and is mother of two. She enjoys puzzles and games and views math problems as puzzles which can be solved once the proper steps and processes are understood. She currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Business.

Crystal Schlueter is a graduate of The King's College, NY (B.A.) and Regent University, VA (M.A.) and is currently in doctoral courses for Curriculum Development and Technology. She teaches the British Literature and American Literature Dual Enrollment courses at KCA for Cairn University and is adviser for the yearbook. She is a member of SAYSF Church and has been married for 37 years to Daniel, who is a history teacher. Her daughter, Anna, and son-in-law, Grant, live and work in Southern Maryland. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, reading, and singing with the praise & worship team.

Ann Gantt is a life long resident of St. Mary's County. She has been married for 26 years and has 3 children (one of whom graduated from KCA in 2017 and one who currently is in middle school). She is a grandmother of one and one on the way. Her background is in Early Childhood Education and is currently working on her Bachelor's Degree. She attends St. Frances Xavier Church in Newtowne Neck. In her spare time she enjoys reading, boating, and being with her family.

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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A veteran of Christian education with more than two decades of experience, Mr. Buttacy has served since 2021 as Co-Superintendent of West-Mont Christian Acad­emy in Pottstown, PA, and Principal of its West-Mont Campus. He was Head of School of West-Mont Christian Academy for four years prior to that. During his tenure, Mr. Buttacy has integrated innovative processes that have significantly improved the school and facilitated a healthy learning environment for West-Mont's students and families. He has also chaired the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Northeast Region Accrediting Commission since 2020. He holds a bachelor's degree from Evangel University, a master's degree from Missouri State University, and an ACSI professional certification as Head of School.

Betsy graduated in 1991 from the University of Puerto Rico with a B.A. degree in Business Administration. She's ​a former student of a private Christian Academy in Puerto Rico, and mother of two KCA Alumni and one KCA student. Her daughter Natalia graduated in 2012, Cristina graduated in 2016, and Adriana currently attends. Betsy is also KCA’s former Director of Admissions, where she worked for 14 years. She now works at the President's Office at St. Mary's College of Maryland, and as a certified Christian Life Coach. Betsy and her husband Jose are bilingual Pastors, Christian Life Coach Directors with MetodoCC in the area of USA East, and lifelong worship leaders.

Cheryl Ralon is a graduate of Washington Bible College with Sacred Music and Christian Education emphasis. In addition to her B.S., she has a M.S. from Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn). Mrs. Ralon is currently working with the middle school in Math and Language Arts and is our Student Advocate (working with students with special needs) for middle and high school. She has taught 5th grade, middle school P.E., Science, History, and Elementary Music. Additionally, she is a trained NILD educational therapist (National Institute of Learning Development) focusing on brain-based education. She is the mother of 4 KCA ‘lifers,” now all college graduates, and grandmother of six KCA students."

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Mr. Mehaffey teaches Bible and History. He graduated from St. Mary’s College and is married to
his wife, Catherine. Mr. Mehaffey joined the staff of KCA in early 2022.