Better Together Blog

Welcome to PCA’s
Better Together Blog

Welcome to PCA’s Better Together Blog—a vibrant, school-wide space where our community truly comes to life! Here, you’ll discover inspiring alumni stories, student achievements, and everyday moments that make our school unique. You’ll also find valuable parent resources, campus highlights, and episodes from our Head of School podcast, featuring thoughtful insights on education and leadership. Whether you’re a current family, prospective family, or alumnus, we invite you to explore, connect, and celebrate the heart of the PCA community.

You can navigate the blog by selecting a category, such as family stories, athletics, school news, or student stories, or dive right in by starting with the most recent post.

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Faculty Feature: Mrs. Treadwell

Tammy Treadwell is an 8th grade teacher at PCA. She has been teaching at PCA for over 15 years.  “I came to PCA over...

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Faculty Feature: Mrs. Shevenell

Mrs. Shevenell is an Upper School Chemistry Teacher and has been at PCA since 1994. She graduated from the University...

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Learning Styles: The Analytic Learner

Who is the Analytic Learner? Learning is a multi-faceted process and the student who knows how to use all learning...

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Learning Styles: The Collaborative Learner

Who is the Collaborative Learner? The Collaborative Learner is a people person who best processes new knowledge by...

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Memorizing Scripture: “Why Do I Have To?”

Written by Dr. Connie Lawrence, Dean of Academics When the question, “Why do I have to memorize Scripture?” is...

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A New Quarter: Growing in School By Looking Back, Looking Around, and Looking Forward

Written by Dr. Connie Lawrence, Dean of Academics Getting Better We are already two weeks into our second quarter, and...

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PCA Seniors Conclude Impressive Seasons On and Off the Court

Appreciating the Present Senior year is filled with untamable anticipation for what’s to come. Sometimes, seniors can...

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Participating in the Speech Meet: “Why Do I Have To?”

Written by Dr. Connie Lawrence, Dean of Academics Why Do I Have to… Participate in the Speech Meet? Often students...

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PCA Food Drive Collects 3047 Food Items in Partnership with End 68 Hours of Hunger

DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (November 3, 2021) – Throughout the month of October, Portsmouth Christian Academy (PCA)...

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When Homework is Stressful

Written by Dr. Connie Lawrence, Dean of Academics Uninvited stress. Everyone understands this feeling, both young...