Martinsburg Christian Academy
Learning Today ~ Leading Tomorrow
MCA STAFF #wearefamily
Chancellor
Bro. John Woullard, Pastor
Pastor Woullard has recently been voted in as our new pastor of Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church.
Principal
Mr. Hunter Kidwell
Mr. Kidwell grew up in Martinsburg and at Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church. He is a 2012 MCA graduate and earned his Bachelor of Theology in 2017 at Texas Independent Baptist Seminary in Longview, TX. Mr. Kidwell joined the staff at SBBC as the youth pastor in 2019 and started teaching in the school that same year. What he enjoys most about teaching at MCA is getting to train a new generation about the truths of God, and His Word, and His purpose for our lives. Mr. Kidwell enjoys hunting, fishing & enjoying the great outdoors.
Vice Principal
Mr. Jordan Jones
Mr. Jones has been a teacher at MCA since 2018. He earned a Bachelor of Science in the fields of missions and counseling at Hyles-Anderson College in 2014. Mr. Jones serves as an assistant pastor at SBBC, teaches 7th-8th grade boys Sunday School, and oversees the AV of the ministry. He enjoys most at MCA seeing the transformation in a young person's life when they start applying the truths of God's Word in their hearts. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, hiking, and hunting.
K3 Teacher
Mrs. Gretchen Pereschuk
K4 Teacher
Mrs. Katelyn Conaway
Mrs. Conaway started teaching in 2021 in our Pre-K4 class. She attended MCA from K3 through high school graduation and received her associates degree in education from Commonwealth Baptist College. Her and her entire family are actively involved in the church ministries at SBBC and MCA. They have called this place home for many years. She enjoys baking, remodeling, chickens, and reading.
Kindergarten
Mrs. Savannah Owens
1st Grade Teacher
Mrs. Cassandra Mann
Mrs. Mann started teaching in 2021 in our Pre-K3 class. She has been a faithful member at SBBC for many years and assists in the youth department. What she enjoys most about MCA is when a student gets the "I got it!" look after completing a new skill or subject and being able to have fun with the students. She enjoys gardening and canning in her spare time.
3rd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Kayla Stanley
Mrs. Stanley started teaching at MCA in 2019 and is a 2008 graduate of our school. She is currently working on her associates degree in early childhood from Liberty University. What she loves most about teaching is getting to interact with her students. She also loves the "family atmosphere" we have with all the staff and students. Mrs. Stanley serves in the bus ministry, nursery, and in the choir at SBBC, where her husband is a deacon. She enjoys family time with her husband and four children, shopping, and crafting.
2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Markia Smith
4th Grade Teacher
Ms. Pearl Newman
5th Grade Teacher
Ms. Leann Pennell
Miss Pennell started teaching at MCA in 2021. She grew up in Canada as missionary's kid . She graduated from West Coast Baptist College with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. What she loves most about MCA is that the staff and students come together as a family. She teaches 4th grade girls in our Sunday School at SBBC. She enjoys hiking and music.
6th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Holly Guerrant
Mrs. Holly Guerrant started teaching at MCA in 2022. What she loves most about being a teacher at MCA is working with all of her amazing coworkers. She loves that we can make a difference together, not just in one child's life, but in multiple children- a difference in the family as a whole. When we are all working together- we can CAN make a difference.
She enjoys cooking, crafts, and spending time with her family.
High School Teacher
Mr. Jonathan Horton
Mr. Horton grew up in Fort Myers, FL. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education, as well as a Master's Degree in Christian Education from Golden State Baptist College. He is an assistant pastor, in charge of the children's churches, and involved in special music at SBBC. Mr. Horton enjoys hiking and playing basketball. He is excited to be a teacher, because he has the opportunity to help prepare students to be successful in life.
Receptionist
Mrs. Asia Regner
High School Teacher
Mr. Jeahn Maico Rubio
Mr. Rubio started teaching in the Junior High & High School in the fall of 2020. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Golden State Baptist College. Mr. Rubio enjoys the opportunity to be able to influence the next generation for Christ and to work with the staff at SBBC & MCA. He serves at SBBC by teaching the 1st grade boy's Sunday school class and helping in the A/V ministry. In his free time, he likes reading, working on puzzles, playing sports, and using his creativity to draw.
School Secretary
Mrs. Jonna Whitlach
Mrs. Whitlach has been our secretary since the summer of 2021 and is also our Fine Arts coordinator. She was born and raised in the Philippines and is a product of missions. She was led to the Lord by a Baptist missionary team. Mrs. Whitlach has a very sweet and servant like spirit. She is involved in the nursery, soulwinning and music at SBBC. She enjoys reading, playing piano, sewing, volleyball, shopping and research.
Kitchen Help
Mrs. Pam Knipe
Mrs. Knipe has been working at the school in various roles since 1989. She is a wonderful servant of the Lord who helps out with all of the hot lunches and special meals we have at MCA. She loves being a part of the children's lives and watching them grow in the Lord. She loves the opportunity to feed the children and being a part of MCA and SBBC. Mrs. Knipe also works as secretary for Maranatha Memorial Gardens, assists in the Friendship Ladies class, nursery worker, and plays the organ for SBBC. She enjoys baking and her grandchildren.
High School Teacher
Bro. Brian Marteney
Bro. Marteney started in 2021 and he teaches Bible in our high school. He is also the Bus Director and teaches the couples class at SBBC. What he loves most about teaching at MCA are the students. He loves influencing the next generation and helping them understand the content of the material being taught as well as interacting with them. He enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, hiking, and kayaking.
Yearbook & Photography
Mrs. Heidi Kidwell
Business Office & High School Teacher
Mrs. Heather Marteney