About Victory Christian Academy
Our Mission
Victory Christian Academy, a ministry of Victory Baptist Church, exists to challenge students to become well-balanced, Christ-like persons by educating in the mental, physical, social, and spiritual realms.
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
Administration
Pastor Jesse Latta
President
Degrees: M.M., The Crown College Seminary; B.A., Bible, The Crown College
Mrs. Sandra Effler
Administrator
Degrees: M.S., Personnel Services, Bob Jones University; B.S., Elementary Education and Bible, Maranatha Baptist University
Brandon Risinger
Assistant Administrator
Degrees: M.Ed., Educational Administration, The Crown College; B.S., Elementary Education, Tabernacle Baptist College
Mrs. Trish Sutherin
Business Administrator
Staff
Pamela Aaron
Admissions Coorinator, Clinic
Michael Bennett
Facilities & Grounds
Degree: B.A., Missions, West Coast Baptist College
Marvin Burns
Facilities Manager
Pastor Kenneth Conger
Chapel Coordinator, VBC Youth Pastor, Secondary Bible
Degree: B.A., Bible, Pensacola Christian College
Mariann DeRop
Librarian
Jennifer Fluegge
VBC SECRETARY
Degree: B.A., Biblical Ministries, Virginia Baptist College
Bruce Griffin
Cafeteria Manager
Paula Guilmette
Administration Office Secretary
Cindy Lang
Administrative Assistant
Elementary
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
Suellen Sullivan
Receptionist
Phil Sutherin
Cafeteria
Rochelle Wheeler
Administrative Assistant
Secondary
Degree: B.S., Mathematics, Bob Jones University
Learning Center
Jovita Evans
Learning Center Cafeteria
Heidi Franco
2-Year-Old Teacher
Connie Griffin
Manager
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Liberty University
Migdalia Moya
2-Year-Old Teacher
Maria Nieves
3-Year-Old Teacher
Mariali Ruiz
1-Year-Old Teacher
Brook Works
1-Year-Old Teacher
Kindergarten
Jenny Carr
K-5 Teacher
Elisabeth Chan
K-5 Teacher
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Stacy George
VPK/K4 Teacher
Connie Griffin
VPK/K4 Teacher
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Liberty University
Diane Sutherin
VPK/K-4 Aide
Elementary
Darla Lang
1st Grade Teacher
Degree: B.S., Early Childhood Education, Bob Jones University
Karen Risinger
1st Grade Teacher
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Tabernacle Baptist College
Lois Ruley
2nd Grade Teacher
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
Nathan Wheeler
2nd Grade Teacher
Degree: B.S., Multi-Categorical Special Education, Psychology, Bob Jones University
Ben Tucker
3rd Grade Teacher
Grace Lang
4th Grade Teacher
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
Chelsea Worley
5th Grade Teacher
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Secondary
Naomi Conger
History, PE
Degree: B.S., History, English, Pensacola Christian College
Mark Evans
Bible, Health/Life Management, PE
Degrees: M.M., Bible, Theology, Virginia Baptist College; B.C.E., Christian Education, History, Virginia Baptist College
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 Math and History, French
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Tabernacle Baptist Bible College
Erin Hogrefe
Math & Science
Degree: B.S., Math Education, Clearwater Christian College
Heather Mangham
English
Brieana Prewett
Secondary Music
Darlene Ridenour
6th Grade Science and English
Degree: B.R.E., Patriot Bible University
Mark Ruley
Science and Math
Degrees: M.A., Pastoral Studies, Bob Jones University; B.A., Bible and History, Bob Jones University
Katie Shoda
Art, Community Liaison
Degree: B.F.A., Interior Design, Bob Jones University