Staff Directory

Meet our Staff

Northshore Christian Academy and Early Learning Center partners with families to provide a superior Christian education focusing on the development of spiritual, academic, and personal excellence in a Christ-centered environment. 

We endeavor to support not only our students, but also their families. Scroll down to view our Directory which includes the following teams:  Administrative, ELC, PreK-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, Specialists, Health Room, Counselors, Thrive Tutors

Contact Us

To Email a specific person at NCA:  Use first initial and last name of the person + @nca.school 
Email Example:  John Doe  =  jdoe@nca.school

For questions or phone directory, call 425-407-1119 or click on Contact Us for our online form:

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Pam Jackson

Pam Jackson

Head of School & PreK-2 Grade Principal

Lisa Walchenbach

Lisa Walchenbach

Director of Fine Arts & Specialists Programs

Heather Shaw

Heather Shaw

3rd-5th Principal

Noelle Brown

Noelle Brown

Elementary Assistant Principal

Doug McCardle

Doug McCardle

Middle School Principal

Jonathon Stein

Jonathon Stein

Middle School Assistant Principal & Athletic Director

Angela Leyba

Angela Leyba

Early Learning Center Director

PROGRAM LEADS & SUPPORT

Janet Christy

Janet Christy

Thrive Director

April Merisko

April Merisko

Academy Office & Purchasing Manager

Carla Blake

Carla Blake

Human Resources Manager

Michaela Murphy

Michaela Murphy

Human Resources Generalist/Payroll

Cynthia Curtis

Cynthia Curtis

NCA Care Program Coordinator

Karlie Stein

Karlie Stein

Development Manager

Ashlee Cutsinger

Ashlee Cutsinger

Admissions Manager

Sarah Doty

Sarah Doty

Lions Club Enrichment & WatchDOGS Coordinator

Corlyn Watson

Corlyn Watson

6th-8th Admin. Assistant, Uniform Coord., & PTF Liaison

Rebecca Dunn

Rebecca Dunn

NCA Office Administrative Assistant

Corlyn Watson

Corlyn Watson

Middle School Admin. Assistant / Uniform Coordinator / PTF Liaison

Eliana Borowicz

Eliana Borowicz

ELC Program Coordinator

Rachel Erb

Rachel Erb

Middle School Office Manager & Student Life

Troy Howard

Troy Howard

Accounts Receivable

Kristin Christensen

Kristin Christensen

Exec. Assist. to Head of School & Connections Coffee Lead

Lina Maragliano

Lina Maragliano

Development Director

Ben Brandfas

Ben Brandfas

Pastor of Media, Production, and Technology

Sarah Estes

Sarah Estes

ELC Administrative Assistant

Trisha Decker

Trisha Decker

Registrar & Enrollment Manager

Tanya Hansen

Tanya Hansen

Marketing & Communications Director

Erik Groves

Erik Groves

Media Director

Thomas Griffin

Thomas Griffin

Campus Pastor

Tammy Gimbel

Tammy Gimbel

Blackbaud Integration

Early Learning Center

ELC Team

  • Angela Leyba, ELC Director
  • Eliana Borowicz, ELC Program Coordinator
  • Sarah Estes, ELC Administrative Assistant

ELC Lead Teachers

Toddler Teachers

  • Kendra Tharp
  • Roena Mach
  • Jess Gehlke

Preschool Teachers

  • Enmy Guerra
  • Sydney Simonian

PreK Teachers

  • Ashley Clausen
  • McKenna Gallahar
  • Asha Rollins
  • Tais Ugalde

ELC Specialists

  • Brandi Bowman, Music & STEM Teacher
  • Tammy York, PreK Music Teacher

PreK-2nd Division

PreK(am)-2nd Team

  • Pam Jackson, PreK-2nd Principal
  • Noelle Brown, Elementary Assistant Principal

PreK-2nd Teachers

PreK (AM) Teacher

  • Brittni Klein

Kindergarten Teachers

  • Elisabeth Bayard
  • Ashley Jacobsen
  • Sarah Leighow
  • Melody Vaandering
  • Mackenzie Wesson

First Grade Teachers

  • Taylor Ahlin
  • Karley Kincaid
  • Judy Lagerwey
  • Brienna Reinertsen
  • Becca Wellan

Second Grade Teachers

  • Shelaine Calles
  • Camille Dittemore
  • Ruth Haugo
  • Abby Nerud
  • Heather Sidenquist

PreK-2nd Specialists Teachers

  • Jeremy Atkins, PE
  • Abbie Broekhuis, PE
  • Kristi Conser, PE
  • Jacie Dewitt, Computers
  • Carrie Kroeker, Library
  • Aubrey Mangle, Music (1st & 2nd)
  • Elysia Perez, Project Lead the Way
  • Tammy York, Music (PreK & K)

3rd-5th Division

3rd-5th Team

  • Heather Shaw, 3rd-5th Principal
  • Noelle Brown, Elementary Assistant Principal
  • Alexis Griffin, 3rd-5th Administrative Assistant

3rd-5th Teachers

3rd Grade Teachers

  • Angie Bowers
  • Amy Franke
  • Mariah Joss
  • Lindsay Ott
  • Anastasiya Sagun

4th Grade Teachers

  • Amy Benton
  • Gayla Boast
  • Katelyn Day
  • Becky Fritz
  • Cindy Quigley

5th Grade Teachers

  • Samantha Archer
  • Alison Doney
  • Joshua Emanuelson
  • Blake Kroeze
  • Natalie Runyon

3rd-5th Specialists Teachers

  • Jeremy Atkins, Orchestra
  • Abbie Broekhuis, PE
  • Kristi Conser, PE
  • Jacie Dewitt, Computers
  • Jennifer Hanson, Band (5th)
  • Roy Herzer, Band Assistant (5th)
  • Kelsey Fletcher, Music (4th) & Choir (5th)
  • Carrie Kroeker, Library
  • Aubrey Mangle, Music (3rd)
  • Eudis Matos, Spanish
  • Elysia Perez, Project Lead the Way
  • Antje Scott, Library

Middle School Division

Middle School Team

  • Doug McCardle, Middle School Principal
  • Jonathon Stein, Middle School Assistant Principal
  • Rachel Erb, Middle School Office Manager & Student Life Coordinator
  • Coryln Watson, Middle School Administrative Assistant

6th-8th Teachers

6th Grade Teachers

  • Stefan Lindblad, Bible
  • Lindsay Carter, English
  • Annarose Nestor, History
  • Amanda Tormon, Math
  • Andrew Morgan, Science

7th Grade Teachers

  • Denise Travanti, Bible
  • Christina Rogers, English & History
  • Randi Tuggle, Math (Geometry)
  • Jena Petrie, Science

8th Grade Teachers

  • Paul Gonzales, Bible
  • Amanda DeKoker, English
  • Ryan Morey, History
  • Clare Cosper, Math (Pre-Algebra & Algebra)
  • Julie Dirks, Science

6th-8th Specialists & Electives Teachers

  • Brianna Mitchelson, Art
  • Jennifer Hanson, Band (Intermediate & Advanced)
  • Roy Herzer, Band Assistant (Intermediate & Advanced)
  • Kelsey Fletcher, Choir (Intermediate, Advanced, & Worship Leadership)
  • Sarah Doty, Drama
  • Jeremey Atkins, Orchestra (Advanced)
  • Abbie Broekhuis, PE
  • Kristi Conser, PE
  • Eudis Matos, Spanish
  • Jacie Dewitt, Tech Skills
  • Mary Hodge, Yearbook Teacher

Specialists

Middle School Team

Lisa Walchenbach, Fine Arts & Specialists Director

Specialists Teachers

Art

  • Brianna Mitchelson

Drama

  • Sarah Doty

Foreign Language

  • Eudis Matos, Spanish

Library

  • Carrie Kroeker
  • Antje Scott

Music

  • Jeremy Atkins, Orchestra
  • Kelsey Fletcher, Choir & Music
  • Jennifer Hanson, Band
  • Roy Herzer, Band Assistant
  • Aubrey Mangle, Music
  • Tammy York, Music

Physical Education

  • Jeremy Atkins
  • Abbie Broekhuis
  • Kristi Conser

STEM

  • Teryn Jeyarajah, STEM Coordinator
  • Elysia Perez, Project Lead The Way
  • Jacie Dewitt, Computer & Tech Skills

HEALTH ROOM STAFF

Gina Kikuta, RN

Gina Kikuta, RN

Head Nurse

JOANIE GORHUM, RN

JOANIE GORHUM, RN

Assistant Nurse

SHARMAN FLOOD

SHARMAN FLOOD

Health Room Assistant

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Gene Berge

Gene Berge

K-4th Grade Counselor

Kaylene Williams

Kaylene Williams

5th-8th Grade Counselor

THRIVE TUTORS

Janet Christy

Janet Christy

Thrive Program Director & Tutor

Janet Scarth

Janet Scarth

Thrive Tutor

Janet Lines

Janet Lines

Thrive Tutor

Debbie Ellis

Debbie Ellis

Thrive Tutor

Chrissy Nicolici

Chrissy Nicolici

Speech Therapist