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
Leadership
Pastor Jesse Latta
President
Degrees: M.M., The Crown College Seminary; B.A., Bible, The Crown College
Brandon Risinger
Administrator
Lower School Principal
Degrees: M.Ed., Educational Administration, The Crown College; B.S., Elementary Education, Tabernacle Baptist College
Travis Hartsfield
Assistant Administrator
Upper School Principal
Staff
Marvin Burns
Facilities Manager
Pastor Kenneth Conger
Chapel Coordinator, VBC Youth Pastor, Upper School Bible
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, Buisness Office Secretary
Diane Sutherin
Admissions Coorinator, Clinic
Phil Sutherin
Cafeteria
Trish Sutherin
Business Manager
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
Sandra Effler
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 Hogrefe
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