Meet Our New 2025-2026 Lower Elementary Teachers

We’re excited to welcome a wonderful group of new lower elementary educators to Northshore Christian Academy this year! Each new staff member brings a passion for teaching, a love for the Lord, and unique talents that will bless our students and community.

Let’s get to know them a little better!

Meet Abby Peterson

Kindergarten Teacher

Favorite Bible Verse: 

"Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." - Hebrews 4:16

Fun Fact:

I learned how to knit during covid. I can knit a mean pair of socks (that's the only thing I know how to knit) 😂

About Abby: 

I was born and raised in Washington, and I LOVE it here! This will be my first-year teaching, and I am so excited! Some of my favorite things are hiking, reading, coffee, mac 'n cheese, and my dogs!

Meet Kayla Peacocke

1st Grade Teacher

Favorite Bible Verse: 

Ephesians 2:10: "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

Fun Fact:

I love to go bowling! I was the captain of my school's team for 2 years.

About Kayla: 

I was born and raised in Snohomish, Washington. I went to Grand Canyon University to get out of the rain for a while, and to get my Bachelor's in Elementary and Special Education. I completed my student teaching at Kings Elementary and Lake Stevens Middle School. When I’m not teaching, I love to hang out and play games with my friends as well as volunteer in kids' and youth ministry. This summer has been exciting getting married, moving into a house, and now starting as a 1st grade teacher at NCA! God is so good and I’m so excited for this new season to come.

Meet Daylee Peterson 

1st Grade Teacher

Favorite Bible Verse: 

1 Corinthians 13:13- "And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love."

Fun Fact:

I went to Northshore K-8th! My hobbies include photography and playing sports.

About Daylee: 

Hi! I am from Lake Stevens, WA and just graduated in April from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. I am excited to be teaching 1st grade this fall. I love spending time with family and going on hikes!!!

 Meet Kami McDaniel

1st Grade Teacher

Favorite Bible Verse: 

Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures.  He leads me beside still waters.  He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

Fun Fact:

I love spending time with family and friends!

About Kami: 

I grew up in Snohomish, Washington and attended NCA as a student from pre-K to third grade. In 2023, I graduated from Westmont College with my Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. I then spent the next two years teaching STEM classes at Imagine Children’s Museum before God called me back to NCA. I enjoyed getting to teach various classes and programs through my work at the Children’s Museum, but am thrilled to be returning to the classroom! 

Meet Abigail Ramos

2nd Grade Teacher

Favorite Bible Verse: 

"And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10b

Fun Fact:

I love any food or dessert made with bananas! 

About Abigail: 

I grew up in Shoreline, and I graduated from Biola University with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Bible. This is my first year teaching, so I am very excited to start my teaching journey at NCA! I love doing anything crafty, quality time over a cup of coffee, playing pickleball, and going rock climbing.

Meet Grace Anderson

2nd Grade Teacher

Favorite Bible Verse: 

"May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon and be gracious to you. May He turn His face toward you and give you peace."- Numbers 6:24-26 

Fun Fact:

I love to play piano, and I have taught voice lessons before!

About Grace: 

I grew up in Monroe, Washington, and got my degree at UW Bothell in 2022. I love to craft and crochet and am very excited to teach at NCA.