Committed to High Quality Education
Palisades Christian Academy is on a continual mission to deliver the highest quality academic experience to our students and their families. In today’s increasingly competitive environment, we realize that preparing our students for high school, college and beyond is tantamount to their success in fulfilling the purpose God has for their lives.
Palisades Christian Academy has been given the very highest rating possible in accreditation evaluations. Teams are impressed with all aspects of the school. They made special note of the positive spirit demonstrated by the students and teachers. A big thanks to all of you for sending us such great students!
Current Accreditation
Seventh-day Adventist school are required to maintain both state and North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist accreditation. Palisades Christian Academy has elected to go above and beyond these requirements with regional accreditation through Middle States Association, obtaining the highest levels of certification.
-
Bio: Olga Grigoryan
Name: Olga GrigoryanRole: StringsContact: E-mailCredentials: Master’s Degree in Music and Music Education It is a privilege to be a part of Christian Education. Music means a lot to my life, and I believe that it is one of the ways God uses to communicate with people. I enjoy performing classical and sacred music with various groups, such as duet,…
-
Bio: Paul Jenks
Name: Paul JenksRole: Music DirectorContact: E-mailCredentials: M.A. in Education The philosopher Simone Weil wrote, “The joy of learning is as indispensable in study as breathing is in running. Where it is lacking there are no real students, but only poor caricatures of apprentices who, at the end of their apprenticeship, will not even have a trade.” I believe…
-
Bio: Ruth Lenz
Name: Ruth LenzRole: Grades 7 – 10 Contact: E-mailCredentials: M.A. in English. Endorsements in High School Math, Biology, Computer Lit., and Bible. Have taught at PCA since 1997. I am so blessed to be a teacher of 7-10th graders! Their enthusiasm for life is contagious and it pushes me to be the best teacher I can be. My goals as…
-
Bio: Sadie Gonzalez
Name: Sadie GonzalezRole: Grade 3 HomeroomContact: sadieg@pcasda.orgCredentials: B.S. in Elementary Education and a Minor in Spanish from Walla Walla University Hello everyone! I am so blessed to be so close to family and friends and for having being given the honor of educating your 3rd graders this year! So following is me in a nutshell. …
-
Bio: Tonya Mechling
Name: Tonya MechlingRole: Grade 4Contact: E-mailCredentials: Bachelor of Science in Elementary; Education, Master of Science in Law; Idaho State Teaching Credential (K-8); Professional Certificate from North American Division of Seventh-Day Adventist’s Department of Education; and working towards a Master of Art in Teaching in Literacy Instruction. Tonya Mechling is truly excited to have the opportunity to lead young people…