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At New Life Christian Academy, our faculty and staff are the heart of our mission to provide a Christ-centered education that nurtures both academic excellence and spiritual growth. Spanning from preschool through 12th grade, our dedicated educators bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to guiding students in their faith and learning journeys. Each member of our team is passionate about creating a supportive and challenging environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our teachers are all ACSI or state accredited.

Mrs. Monica Nelson

ADMINISTRATOR

Midwestern Baptist College, BRE

Appointed 2021

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Mrs. Monica Nelson - Administrator

OUR FACULTY

Elementary

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Mrs. Monica Nelson - Administrator
Miss Jan Lohr
Mrs. Saundra Brown

Mrs. Jessica King

Preschool

University of Michigan, B.M.

Appointed 2023

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Mrs. Saundra Brown

2nd Grade

Spring Arbor University, B.A.

Appointed 2000

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Mrs. Robin O'Neil

Mrs. Monica Nelson

Kindergarten

Midwestern Baptist College, B.R.E.

Appointed 2014

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Mrs. Jen Heiss

Miss Jan Lohr

1st Grade

Indiana Wesleyan University, B.S.

Central Michigan University, M.A.

Appointed 2000

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Miss Stephanie Jones

Miss Stephanie Jones

3rd Grade

St Clair County Community, A.A.

Grand Canyon University, B.S.

Appointed 2022

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Mrs. Robin O'Neill

4th Grade

South Eastern, B.A.

Appointed 2023

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Mrs. Jen Heiss

5th Grade

University of Michigan, B.S.

Appointed 2023

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Secondary

Mrs. Sarah Case

Mrs. Sarah Case

Sr High Sciences

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Appointed 2023

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Mr. Ben Davey

Mr. Ben Davey

Jr High P.E. & Sciences

University of Michigan, B.A.

Marygrove College, M.A.

Appointed 2017

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Mrs. Holly Heinemann

Mrs. Holly Heinemann

English & Literature

Western Michigan University, B.A.

Appointed 1998

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Mr. Jack Hennesey

Mr. Jack Hennesey

Math

 Michigan State University, B.S.

Marygrove College, M.A.

Appointed 2018

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Pastor Josh Morford

Pastor Josh Morford

Bible

Pastoral Leadership Institute

Appointed 2021

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Mrs. Kenny Muxlow
Miss Adrianne Reynolds

Miss Adrianne Reynolds

Art & Bible

Maranatha Baptist University, B.A.

Appointed 2013

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Miss Lee Shimmel
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Mr. Larry Smafield

History

Central Michigan University, B.S.

Appointed 2024

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Mrs. Kenny Muxlow

Spanish

Appointed 2003

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Mrs. Shannon Teter

Mrs. Shannon Teter

Jr/Sr High

Hope College, B.A.

Appointed 2021

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Mr. Jeremy Dodder

Business

American College of Financial Ser.

Appointed 2024

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Mrs. Marissa Webb

Mrs. Marissa Webb

Music & Band

Houghton College, BMus, M.Mus

Appointed 2022

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Mrs. Anna Zeller

Miss Lee Shimmel

History

Eastern Michigan University,

B.S., M.A.

Appointed 1993

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Mrs. Anna Zeller

Jr/Sr High

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Appointed 2023

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Mrs. Sonnie Witkowski

Calculus

Hyles-Anderson College, B.S.

Appointed 2024

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Services

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Dan Ochoa

Athletic Director

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Mrs. Melissa Neihof

Mrs. Melissa Neihof

School Counselor

Kentucky Mountain Bible College, BA

Asbury Theological Seminary, MA

Appointed 2017

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Mrs. Kristie Scott

Resource Coordinator

Tennessee Temple University, B.S.

Appointed 2024

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