About Victory Christian Academy
Our Mission
Victory Christian Academy seeks to glorify God by partnering with parents to produce godly students who are spiritually and educationally prepared to serve the Lord.
Our Core Principles
Biblical, Christ-Centered Worldview
God’s Word is the center of all at Victory. In addition to Bible classes and weekly chapel services, Biblical truths are incorporated into all subject areas and extracurricular activities.
Caring, Qualified Teachers
Victory Christian Academy is blessed to have faculty members who truly care for the individual needs of students. Teachers at VCA demonstrate their qualifications with degree(s) in their fields of teaching as well as certification through The American Association of Christian Schools.
Strong Academic Curriculum
Students at Victory are taught using the nationally acclaimed Abeka and Bob Jones curriculum. All courses in the high school of VCA are taught on the college preparatory level, however; students are also given the opportunity to take honors level courses and even dual enrollment courses through various college partnerships. Curriculum is not limited to a textbook, but it is rather the student’s overall learning experience including extra-curricular activities such as: fine arts, and an athletic program.
Well-Rounded Education
In addition to a high focus on academics VCA also focuses on the development of talents and skills that can be used in athletics, fine arts, and other opportunities through community service. Our desire is to see graduates use their talents to serve God whether for full-time Christian service or serving in the public sector.
Our Team
Leadership

Pastor Jesse Latta
President
Degrees: M.M., The Crown College Seminary; B.A., Bible, The Crown College

Joseph Giffin
Administrator
Upper School Principal

Sandra Effler
Lower School Principal
Degrees: M.Ed., Educational Administration, The Crown College; B.S., Elementary Education, Tabernacle Baptist College

Abdiel Hernandez
Dean of Students

Trish Sutherin
Business Manager
Staff

Pastor Kyle Spatz
Chapel Coordinator & VBC Youth Pastor

Marvin Burns
Facilities Manager

Mariann DeRop
Librarian

Jennifer Fluegge
VBC SECRETARY
Degree: B.A., Biblical Ministries, Virginia Baptist College

Bruce Griffin
Cafeteria Manager

Jose Garcia
Custodial

Paula Guilmette
Administration Office Secretary

Celinda Hartsfield
Administration Office Secretary
Degree: Nursing Degree, Hillsborough Community College

Cindy Lang
Administrative Assistant
Degree: B.S. Elementary Education, English, Bob Jones University

Julie Latta
Social Media Content
Degree: B.S. Elementary Education, The Crown College

Rick Pooler
Maintenance

Karen Risinger
Instructional Coach

Suellen Sullivan
Receptionist, Business Office Secretary

Diane Sutherin
Admissions Coordinator, Clinic

Phil Sutherin
Cafeteria
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Lower School Faculty

Connie Griffin
PK3
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Liberty University
DCF Staff Credential

Mariali Ruiz-Rivera
PK3 Aide
DCF Staff Credential

Darla Lang
VPK/K4
Degree: B.S., Early Childhood Education, Bob Jones University DCF Staff Credential

Marisa Wimberly
VPK/K4, Lower School Art
DCF Staff Credential

Heidi Franco
VPK/K4 Aide

Rachelle Rasmussen
K-5
Tiffany Stokes
1st Grade
Allison Bellinger
1st Grade
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Irene Castaneda
2nd Grade
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Penescola Christian College

Lois Ruley
2nd Grade
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
Rachel Baldwin
3rd Grade
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, West Coast Baptist College

Jeanne Jaeger
4th Grade
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University

Jenny Carr
5th Grade
Sandy Askins
Lower School Music
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Tennessee Temple University
Upper School Faculty

Ryan Baldwin
PE, History, Assistant Athletic Director

Naomi Conger
Yearbook

Brandon Franklin
Band and Choir

Rachel Franklin
Speech, Fine Arts Director

Pat Garwood
Spanish
Degrees: M.Ed., Educational Administration, Muskingum University; B.S., Elementary Education, Grove City College

Shannon Hawkins
6th Grade, French
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Tabernacle Baptist Bible College

Erin H.
Math
Degrees: MS., Mathematics Education, Nova Southeastern University, B.S., Math Education, Clearwater Christian College

Rachel Matesevac
Middle School History & English

Pauline Paquette
English

Mark Ruley
Middle School Science & Bible
Degrees: M.A., Pastoral Studies, Bob Jones University; B.A., Bible and History, Bob Jones University

Katie Shoda
Art
Degree: B.F.A., Interior Design, Bob Jones University

Monique Smith
Math
Degrees: M.Ed., Math Education, Bob Jones University; B.S., Math Education, Bob Jones University

Rochelle Wheeler
Science
Degree: B.S., Mathematics, Bob Jones University