Educating Kids to LIVE for Him with Love, Integrity, Virtue, and Excellence!
Love
God showed how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through Him. This is real love—not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. ~ 1 John 4:9-11
Integrity
Students are learning to have integrity in all areas of their life. As long as I live, while I have breath from God, my lips will speak no evil, and my tongue will speak no lies. I will never concede that you are right; I will defend my integrity until I die. I will maintain my innocence without wavering. My conscience is clear as long as I shall so live. ~ Job 27:3-6
Virtue
Students are learning the virtues of:
· Forgiveness
· Peace
· Thankfulness
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. ~ Col 3:13-15
Excellence
Bringing best selves to everything they do in life.
· Spiritual
· Mental
· Physical
· Social
So eat your meals heartily, not worrying about what others say about you—you’re eating to God’s glory, after all, not to please them. As a matter of fact, do everything that way, heartily and freely to God’s glory. At the same time, don’t be callous in your exercise of freedom, thoughtlessly stepping on the toes of those who aren’t as free as you are. I try my best to be considerate of everyone’s feelings in all these matters; I hope you will be, too. ~ 1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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…