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 Stephen Ashmore
Pastor/President
Degree: B.A., Bible, Pensacola Christian 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
Michael Bennett
Facilities & Grounds
Degree: B.A., Missions, West Coast Baptist College
Marvin Burns
Facilities Manager
Pastor Kenneth Conger
Chapel Coordinator, VBC Youth Pastor
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
Alina Hardie
Administrative Secretary & Elementary Music
Degree: B.A., Business Applications, The Crown College
Suellen Sullivan
Receptionist
Learning Center
Emily Aaron
Teacher’s Aide
Jovita Evans
Learning Center Cafeteria
Heidi Franco
2-Year-Old Teacher
Zelma Franklin
Manager, 3-Year-Old Teacher
Degree: A.S., Child Care Services, Florida Junior College
Migdalia Moya
2-Year-Old Teacher
Maria Nieves
3-Year-Old Teacher
Mariali Ruiz
1-Year-Old Teacher
Kindergarten
Elisabeth Chan
K-5 Teacher
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Connie Griffin
VPK/K-4 Teacher
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Liberty University
Lois Ruley
K-5 Teacher
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
Diane Sutherin
VPK/K-4 Aide
Elementary
Karen Risinger
1st Grade Teacher
Degree: B.S., Elementary Education, Tabernacle Baptist College
Nathan Wheeler
2nd Grade Teacher
Degree: B.S., Multi-Categorical Special Education, Psychology, Bob Jones University
Darlene Ridenour
3rd Grade Teacher
Degree: B.R.E., Patriot Bible University
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
Pat Garwood
Spanish
Degrees: M.Ed., Educational Administration, Muskingum University; B.S., Elementary Education, Grove City College
Rachel Guiel
High School Science, Band, Choir, Fine Arts Director
Degree: B.S., Nursing, Bob Jones University
Erin Hogrefe
Math
Degree: B.S., Math Education, Clearwater Christian College
Pauline Paquette
English
Degree: B.S., English Education, Bob Jones University
Mark Ruley
Middle School Bible, History, Science
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
Monique Smith
Math, Science
Degrees: M.Ed., Mathematics, Bob Jones University; B.S., Math Education, Bob Jones University