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Staff Spotlights

Title: Bible Teacher & Department Head

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

About: Mr. Hubbard is originally from North Alabama and has been a Christian since 2002.  He and his wife, Jennifer, were married in 2005 and have three children - Jacob, Haley, and Hannah.  Mr. Hubbard earned a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Biblical Studies from Faulkner University and has been teaching since 2005. The Hubbards moved to Central Florida in 2017, where Mr. Hubbard has been teaching at Mount Dora Christian Academy.  He is currently serving as the Bible Department chair at MDCA and Deacon of Youth at Orange Ave. Church of Christ.

What year did you start working at MDCA? 2017

Why do you love working at MDCA? I love the fact that I get to express my faith and be a teacher at the same time.

Read More about Jeff Hubbard

Title: Registrar

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

About: Mrs. Bay has been married to her husband, Jeff, for 43 years. She is the mother of three daughters, Sarah, Katie, and Kristen, all MDCA graduates and Harding University graduates. Sarah has a PhD in Genetics and Molecular Biology. Katie is a Physical Therapist at Sands Hospital in Gainesville. Kristen is a Registered Nurse at the Advent Health Waterman Cancer Center. Mrs. Bay has one grandson who is four years old, and another one on the way in November.

What year did you start working at MDCA? I started working at the school in 1999 as a guest teacher. I have held various jobs through the years and began full-time in 2007.

Why do you love working at MDCA? I love working with the students!

Why did you want to work in education? It always allowed me to be close to my children when they were in school.

Read More about Diana Bay

Title: Secondary Art Teacher

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Florida State University

Background: Mrs. Benton has been teaching art since 2007. She has taught in public, private, and virtual classroom settings. Mrs. Benton taught art at all three primary school levels (elementary, middle, and high). In addition to teaching traditional studio art courses, she has also taught AP Art History and AVID.

Read More about Maegan Benton

Faculty & Staff Directory

Executive Leadership Team

Dr. Tony Kinkel

Titles: Vice President of Development

Charles Marcussen

Titles: Chief Financial Officer

Keith O'Neal

Titles: Head of School

Chuck Shepherd

Titles: Director of Social Services

Preschool

Sharon Coe

Titles: Kitchen Staff, Aftercare Teacher

Tannia Crane

Titles: Lead 2s Teacher

Christina Cruz

Titles: 3s Lead Teacher

Shannon Davis

Titles: Preschool Director

Brianna Gilbert

Titles: VPK Assistant, Aftercare Teacher

Allison LaCourt

Titles: Preschool Assistant

Emily Mabry

Titles: VPK Lead Teacher

Kellyn Means

Titles: 2s Assistant, Aftercare Teacher

Sue Opegenorth

Titles: 3s Assistant

Nicole Pettit

Titles: 3s Assistant

Marissa Rapp

Titles: VPK Lead Teacher, Competitive Cheer Coach

Tara Romano

Titles: VPK Assistant

Dana Ross

Titles: Preschool Administrative Assistant

Laura Sexton

Titles: 3s Lead Teacher

Corinne Toomer

Titles: 3s Assistant, Aftercare Teacher

Elodie Wacaster

Titles: VPK Lead Teacher

Elementary

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Shea-Leah Addenbrooke

Titles: Extended Care & Summer Camp Director

Josef Alleyne

Titles: Elementary PE

Amber Beliz

Titles: 4th Grade Teacher

Claire Bell

Titles: Third Grade Teacher

Rebecca Ellis

Titles: 2nd Grade Teacher

Tracy Gant

Titles: Fifth Grade Teacher

Jennifer Garland

Titles: Third Grade Teacher, Elementary Beta Sponsor

Holly Hall

Titles: Kindergarten Teacher

Brandie Harp

Titles: Elementary P.E. Assitant

Kelly Hill

Titles: Elementary P.E. Teacher

Cleta Horton

Titles: Elementary Principal

Stacey Johnson

Titles: First Grade Teacher

Lisa Lowery

Titles: 5th Grade Teacher

Haley Lynn

Titles: Kindergarten Teacher

Jennifer Marietta

Titles: 4th Grade Teacher

Joanne McGuire

Titles: Elementary Academic Instructional Specialist

Phil McWhirt

Titles: Elementary Art Teacher

Nikki Numbers

Titles: First Grade Teacher

Julie Anne Sewell

Titles: Elementary Music Teacher

April Smith

Titles: Elementary STEM Teacher

Brandi Smith

Titles: 4th Grade Teacher

Denita Snider

Titles: Second Grade Teacher

Melanie Steil

Titles: 1st Grade Teacher

Karen West

Titles: Kindergarten Teacher

Katie Williamson

Titles: Second Grade Teacher

Secondary

Cheryl Abbate

Titles: Secondary Theatre Teacher

Michele Baker

Titles: Dean of Students

Carson Barker

Titles: Secondary Bible Teacher

Laura Barker

Titles: Secondary Science Teacher, Head of BSI

Diana Bay

Titles: Secondary Administrative Assistant, Registrar

Maegan Benton

Titles: Secondary Art Teacher

Lisa Campbell

Titles: Media Center Clerk

Amanda Colwell

Titles: Secondary Science Teacher

Louis Daranda

Titles: Secondary Bible Teacher

Lynnette DuSablon

Titles: Secondary English Teacher

Anne Elenz

Titles: Media Specialist, Beta Sponsor

Spring Guyton

Titles: World Languages Teacher

Darnell Harrison

Titles: Secondary P.E. Teacher, Head Track & Field Coach

Steven Hayes

Titles: Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Assistant Athletic Director, P.E. Teacher

Dr. Sara Hill

Titles: Secondary Principal

Doug Horton

Titles: Secondary Technology Teacher

Jeff Hubbard

Titles: Secondary Bible Teacher

Judith Ann LeMoyne

Titles: Director of Academic Support

Robin Leto

Titles: Dean of Academics

Clayton McDaniel

Titles: Secondary Math Teacher, Head Boys Soccer Coach

Matt McGonigal

Titles: Study Hall, Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Matthew McLeod

Titles: Secondary English Teacher

Stefani Monn

Titles: Secondary Math Teacher, Department Head

Jackson Montgomery

Titles: Social Studies Teacher

Kelly Morales

Titles: Academic Success Coach

Amanda Nunez

Titles: School Counselor

Cheryl Pall

Titles: Secondary Administrative Assistant

Perry Petruccelli

Titles: Secondary Math Teacher, Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Chris Rader

Titles: Secondary P.E. Teacher, Girls & Boys Weightlifting Coach

Jamie Rader

Titles: Secondary Bible Teacher

Diane Ross

Titles: Secondary Science Teacher

Banks Sewell

Titles: Band Director

Trista Spencer

Titles: Secondary Student Success Coach

Patrick Symonds

Titles: Secondary History Teacher

Liz Tucker

Titles: Secondary English Teacher

Kathy Van Dingstee

Titles: Secondary History Teacher

Jessica Vann

Titles: Elementary Student Success Coach

Tom Wagenhauser

Titles: Secondary Math Teacher

Carla Walker

Titles: Secondary English Teacher

Daniel Whaley

Titles: Secondary History Teacher

Athletics

Steven Hayes

Titles: Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Assistant Athletic Director, P.E. Teacher

Chris Horton

Titles: Certified Athletic Trainer

Elizabeth Knight

Titles: Athletic Administrative Assistant, Girls Middle School Basketball Head Coach

Jason Sanders

Titles: Assistant Athletic Director, Head Varsity Baseball Coach

Kolby Tackett

Titles: Director of Athletic Development, Head Football Coach

Megan Ziegelhofer

Titles: Athletic Director

Blessing Zim

Titles: Athletic Facilites & Operations Assistant

Business Office

Brooke Adams

Titles: Director of Human Resources

Jenifer Bell

Titles: Administrative/Accounting Assistant

Siera Bretz

Titles: Accounts Payable Specialist

Jackie Hanegan

Titles: Accounting Manager

Sue McGranaghan

Titles: Tuition and Financial Aid Director and Accounts Receivable

Ashley Tierney

Titles: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Admissions & Public Relations

Jenn Marcussen

Titles: Coordinator of Strategic Communications

Arin Wales

Titles: Event Coordinator

Ashton Ward

Titles: Enrollment and Marketing Assistant

Kayley White

Titles: Director of Public Relations

Natalie Yawn

Titles: Director of Enrollment Management

School Nurse

Crystal Fleming

Titles: School Nurse

Monica Spognardi

Titles: School Nurse

Food Services

Laurie Brooks

Titles: Dining Hall Staff

Kristina Epperson

Titles: Dining Hall Staff

Erica Everett

Titles: Dining Hall Staff

Angelica Garcia

Titles: Dining Hall Staff

Patricia Hammontree

Titles: Dining Hall Staff

Diane Singer

Titles: Dining Hall Staff

Tabatha Warburton

Titles: Director of Food Services

Academic Success

Judith Ann LeMoyne

Titles: Director of Academic Support

Kelly Morales

Titles: Academic Success Coach

Trista Spencer

Titles: Secondary Student Success Coach

Jessica Vann

Titles: Elementary Student Success Coach

Information Technology

Kevin Ross

Titles: Information Technology

Mike Wacaster

Titles: Director of Information Technology

Campus Security

Cindy Delahoz

Titles: Campus Resource Officer

Support Staff

Jonathan Bell

Titles: Maintenance

Kevin Bishop

Titles: Grounds Personnel

Josh Cain

Titles: Grounds

Broc Cosden

Titles: Maintenance Personnel

Seven Francois

Titles: Housekeeping

Amanda Goff

Titles: Housekeeping

Jason Graves

Titles: Grounds Personnel

Norm Lewis

Titles: Maintenance Personnel

David McGranaghan

Titles: Director of Facilities

Sissy McWhirt

Titles: Housekeeping Manager

Ron Moore

Titles: Grounds Supervisor