Our Staff
Mary Ann Jacobs
Academy Principal
Donna Lynn Oswald
Secretary
Employed at PCA since 1998
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2
Our Teachers:
Mrs. Betty Jean Sjoberg
Kindergarten
Teacher at PCA since 1998
BA from University of Minnesota
Dual teaching degree from Seton Hill College in Elementary Education and Early Childhood
“Teaching young children and introducing them to school, to reading, and to God’s love is a great joy.”
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Mrs. Cathryn Munshower
First Grade
Teacher at PCA since 2001
BS from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
“I enjoy teaching young children, and I always treat them the way I would want my own children treated – with patience and love.”
Mrs. Marlene Merkt
Second Grade
Teacher at PCA since 2008
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his love endures forever” Psalm 118:1
I thank God to be part of such a life changing ministry.
Mrs. Elise K. Gwynn
Third Grade
Teacher at PCA since 1998
BS from California University of Pennsylvania
Certified in Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Married to an awesome husband named Frank and has 2 children, Krystal & Brett
Mrs. Lisa Skelton
Fourth Grade
Teacher at PCA since 2007
Masters Degree in Education from Seton Hill University
Bachelors Degree from Pitt University
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Mrs. Gina Grubbs
Fifth Grade
Teacher at PCA since 2008
Seton Hill University
“How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver” Proverbs 16:16
Tracey Colagrande
6th, 7th & 8th Grade
Teacher at PCA since 2005
B.A. from University of Pittsburgh, Carlow College
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” Proverbs 16:16
Mrs. Joyce Cunningham
6th, 7th & 8th Grade
Teacher at PCA since 2010
Cindy Lindow
6th, 7th & 8th Grade
Teacher at PCA since 1987
“I’ve been involved in Praise Christian Academy and Praise Assembly of God ministries for over 25 years. It has been a privilege watching God move in and through young people at PCA. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the educational and spiritual development of our students and to share the hope and peace that only Christ can provide.”