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, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, Middle School, Specialists, School Counselors & Thrive
Administrative Team
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:

Jordan Gage
Superintendent



Tammy Gimbel
Blackbaud Integration



Janet Christy
Thrive Director



April Merisko
Academy Office & Purchasing Manager



Carla Blake
Human Resources Supervisor



Lina Maragliano
Development Director



Pam Hecox
Payroll Administrator



Cynthia Curtis
NCA Care Program Coordinator



Ashlee Cutsinger
Admissions Manager



Ben Brandfas
Pastor of Media, Production, and Technology



Rebecca Dunn
NCA Office Administrative Assistant



Pam Jackson
Director of Operations & PreK-2 Grade Principal



Trisha Decker
Registrar & Enrollment Manager



Erik Groves
Media Director



Sarah Doty
Lions Club Enrichment & WatchDOGS Coordinator



Michaela Murphy
Human Resources Generalist



Tanya Hansen
Marketing Manager



Troy Howard
Accounts Receivable



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



Lisa Lessard
Administrative Assistant to Superintendent



Gina Kikuta
Head Nurse



Kristin Christensen
Connections Coffee Lead
Early Learning Center



Angela Leyba
Early Learning & Extended Care Director



Sarah Estes
ELC Administrative Assistant
Early Learning Center Team
ELC Homeroom Teachers
- Astari Blume
- Megan Bruce
- Ashley Clausen
- Jess Gehlke
- Enmy Guerra
- Liz Haltom
- Roena Mach
- Asha Rollins
- Percy Selvinraj, STEM & Music
- Tais Ugalde
k-2nd Division



Pam Jackson
PreK-2nd Grade Principal & Director of Operations



Noelle Brown
Elementary Assistant Principal



Amy Kovach
PreK-2nd Administrative Assistant
PreK-2nd Homeroom Teachers
PreK (AM) Teacher
Brittni Klein
Kindergarten Teachers
Elisabeth Bayard
Ashley Jacobsen
Sarah Leighow
Maddie Weisner
Mackenzie Wesson
First Grade Teachers
Taylor Ahlin
Karli Geers
Judy Lagerwey
Becca Wellan
Eleanor Wright
Second Grade Teachers
Shelaine Calles
Camille Dittemore
Ruth Haugo
Abigail Nerud
Heather Sidenquist
3rd-5th Division



Heather Shaw
3rd-5th Principal



Noelle Brown
Elementary Assistant Principal



Greta Goffar
3rd-5th Administrative Assistant
3rd-5th Homeroom Teachers
Third Grade Teachers
Amy Franke
Mariah Joss
Angie Bowers
Lindsay Ott
Anastasiya Sagun
Fourth Grade Teachers
Amy Benton
Gayla Boast
Becky Fritz
Cynthia Quigley
Tamarin Reed
Fifth Grade Teachers
Samantha Archer
Joshua Emanuelson
Blake Kroeze
Sarah Middleton
Natalie Runyon
Middle School Division



Doug McCardle
Middle School Principal



Jonathon Stein
Middle School Assistant Principal & Athletic Director



Rachel Erb
Middle School Office Manager & Student Life



Corlyn Watson
Middle School Admin. Assistant / Uniform Coordinator / PTF Liaison
6th-8th Teachers
Bible Teachers
Callie Wright, 6th/7th Bible
Roy Herzer, 7th/8th Bible & Worship Leadership
English Teachers
Lindsay Carter, 6th/7th English
Christina Rogers, 7th/8th English & Student Leadership
History Teachers
Annarose Nestor, 6th/7th History
Ryan Morey, 7/8 History & Computer Coding/Web Design
Math Teachers
Clare Cosper, 7th/8th Math & Student Leadership
Amanda Tormon, 6th Math
Randi Tuggle, 7th/8th Math
Science Teachers
Jena Petrie, 6th/7th Science & PLTW
Julie Dirks, 7th/8th Science & Advisory Lab
Electives & Specialists Teachers
Kristin Christensen, Yearbook Teacher
Mary Hodge, Yearbook & Journalism Teacher
(see list of Specialists Teachers in next section on this webpage)



Ryan Fox
Middle School Pastor
Specialists



Lisa Walchenbach
Director of Fine Arts & Specialists Programs
Specialists Teachers
Art
- Jean Hale
Drama
- Terrie Lemcio
Foreign Language
- Jean Hale (Spanish)
- Eudis Matos (Spanish)
Library
- Carrie Kroeker
- Antje Scott
Music
- Jeremy Atkins
- Kelsey Fletcher
- Jennifer Hanson
- Lisa Walchenbach
- Tammy York
Physical Education
- Jeremy Atkins
- Abbie Broekhuis
- Kristi Conser
STEM
- Teryn Jeyarajah (PLTW & Science)
- Elysia Perez (PLTW)
School Counselors



Gene Berge
K-4th Grade Counselor
Learn about our Counseling program here>



Kaylene Williams
5th-8th Grade Counselor
THRIVE TUTORS



Janet Christy
Thrive Program Director & Tutor



Debbie Ellis
Thrive Tutor



Chrissy Nicolici
Speech Therapist