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
Head of School & PreK-2 Grade Principal
Lisa Walchenbach
Director of Fine Arts & Specialists Programs
Heather Shaw
3rd-5th Principal
Noelle Brown
Elementary Assistant Principal
Doug McCardle
Middle School Principal
Jonathon Stein
Middle School Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
Angela Leyba
Early Learning Center Director
PROGRAM LEADS & SUPPORT
Janet Christy
Thrive Director
April Merisko
Academy Office & Purchasing Manager
Carla Blake
Human Resources Manager
Michaela Murphy
Human Resources Generalist/Payroll
Cynthia Curtis
NCA Care Program Coordinator
Karlie Stein
Development Manager
Ashlee Cutsinger
Admissions Manager
Sarah Doty
Lions Club Enrichment & WatchDOGS Coordinator
Corlyn Watson
6th-8th Admin. Assistant, Uniform Coord., & PTF Liaison
Rebecca Dunn
NCA Office Administrative Assistant
Corlyn Watson
Middle School Admin. Assistant / Uniform Coordinator / PTF Liaison
Eliana Borowicz
ELC Program Coordinator
Rachel Erb
Middle School Office Manager & Student Life
Troy Howard
Accounts Receivable
Kristin Christensen
Exec. Assist. to Head of School & Connections Coffee Lead
Lina Maragliano
Development Director
Ben Brandfas
Pastor of Media, Production, and Technology
Sarah Estes
ELC Administrative Assistant
Trisha Decker
Registrar & Enrollment Manager
Tanya Hansen
Marketing & Communications Director
Erik Groves
Media Director
Thomas Griffin
Campus Pastor
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
Head Nurse
JOANIE GORHUM, RN
Assistant Nurse
SHARMAN FLOOD
Health Room Assistant
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Gene Berge
K-4th Grade Counselor
Kaylene Williams
5th-8th Grade Counselor
THRIVE TUTORS
Janet Christy
Thrive Program Director & Tutor
Janet Scarth
Thrive Tutor
Janet Lines
Thrive Tutor
Debbie Ellis
Thrive Tutor
Chrissy Nicolici
Speech Therapist