Faculty Stories

PCA’s mission of maximizing God-given potential isn’t only reserved for our students. Professional development at PCA is a key part of our teachers executing our mission in and outside the classrooms. We’re excited and proud to share that our Upper…

We are proud to share that our Upper School Principal, Jordan Heckelmann, recently received the Winifred Currie Award from his alma mater, Gordon College, during the college’s Homecoming Week celebration this past weekend. The Winifred Currie Award is given to…

Lydia Tucker is a sixth-grade teacher at PCA. Having taught at PCA for more than 5 years, Mrs. Tucker has been a key leader and role-model for our students across the Middle School, especially in her 6th Grade class. A…

Sue Long, or “Miss Sue,” as her students lovingly call her, is in her 30th year at PCA. In those 30 years, she has filled many roles from teaching children about letters and colors to being a parent and devoted PCA…

An 8-year member of PCA’s Faculty, Katrina Veno has been an instrumental (no pun intended) part of PCA’s thriving Fine Arts program. With her bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s degree in Clarinet…

A native of Tennessee, Dr. Abood earned both her Doctorate in Learning Organizations and Strategic Change and her Master’s in Education Administration and Supervision from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Before coming to PCA, Dr. Abood worked at Lipscomb University…