Our Mission Tours - Prestonwood Christian Academy

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The mission of Prestonwood
Christian Academy is to assist
Christian parents by helping equip
students to embrace biblical truth,
strive for academic excellence, and
model Christ-like leadership to
influence their homes, churches
and communities for Christ.
Please stop by to take
a tour any Tuesday at
9:00 a.m. or call Anslie at
972.798.6780 to schedule a
time convenient for you.
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Our Mission
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P R E S T O N W O O D
C H R I S T I A N
A C A D E M Y
Prestonwood Christian Academy is accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and is a ministry of Prestonwood Baptist Church.
PRESTONWOODCHRISTIAN.ORG
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972.820.5300
1001 W. Prosper Trail | Prosper, Texas 75078
Prestonwood Christian Academy admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color and national or and ethnic origin in administration of its education, admissions policies, tuition assistance, athletics and other school-administered programs.
The Kingdom
education program at
Prestonwood Christian
Academy North
provides biblicallybased training for
future generations
who will impact the
world for God’s glory.”
DR. LARRY TAYLOR, HEAD OF SCHOOL
Prestonwood Christian Academy
Ribbon cutting ceremony
with Dr. Chris Kouba,
Dr. Larry Taylor, Dr. Jack
Graham, Mrs. Donna
Leadford, Mr. Mike Buster,
Levi the Lion
PCA North Ribbon Cutting
eaders from Prestonwood
Christian Academy, Prestonwood
Milestones and Memorable Firsts
This vision has become reality through prayer, strategic
planning and God’s favor. “This historic season in the life of
our school is filled with milestones and memorable ‘firsts.’”
Baptist Church and the communities of Prosper, Frisco and
Allen officially opened Prestonwood Christian Academy
First Principal
North on June 4th with a ribbon cutting ceremony. PCA
Donna Gilson Leadford brings her
cheerleaders and lion mascot created a festive atmosphere
passion for Christian education and
as they welcomed attendees to the new campus. PCA
more than 30 years of experience
Head of School, Dr. Larry Taylor, welcomed the nearly 100
to the PCA leadership team as the
in attendance by thanking all of the people who made
“first ever” PCA North Principal. While
the new campus a reality. “Behind this ribbon cutting is a
Mrs. Leadford is the new principal
vision of Kingdom education,” said Dr. Taylor. “We are in the
for
PCA
North,
she
is
not
new to PCA. Mrs. Leadford (then
midst of some of the finest public schools in the nation,
Donna
Gilson)
served
as
principal
of the Lower School in
but this school is about offering a faith-based education
Plano
from
June
2000
through
June
2005. “The excitement
in order to influence future generations who will impact
about PCA North is incredible,” Principal Leadford said. “I’m
the world.” Prestonwood Christian Academy is a ministry
very grateful to Prestonwood Baptist Church North Campus
of Prestonwood Baptist Church.
Lead Pastor, Dr. Chris Kouba, the
Dr. Chris Kouba, Lead Pastor
entire North staff and church
of PBC North, prayed over the
family. This church campus has
school during the ceremony as
embraced our new PCA campus,
did Dr. Jack Graham, Pastor of
and I look forward to the continued
Prestonwood Baptist Church
opportunities to join together in
for the past 25 years. “I believe
ministry.” Principal Leadford recalls,
we have and continue to build
“Years ago, I was in a women’s Bible
the finest Christian school in
study that spoke about two types
America,” said Pastor Graham.
of leaders — pioneers and settlers.
“PCA is a positive influence on
Pioneers are the people who thrive
our church and community, and
DR. LARRY TAYLOR, HEAD OF SCHOOL
on doing new Kingdom work.
it’s obvious that God is doing
They usually dream big and enjoy
great and mighty things here.”
challenges. I’ve known for a long
Mayors from Prosper and Frisco
time God wired me to be a pioneer. I enjoy the challenge
were also on hand for the ribbon cutting, and a formal
proclamation from the office of Congressman Sam Johnson of beginning new things and dreaming new dreams.” Mrs.
Leadford is looking forward to involving the students in
was shared. “A Christian education not only empowers our
the PCA North journey and giving them the opportunity
next generation of leaders to work hard and persevere and
to learn what it means to be pioneers. “They will be able to
reach their fullest potential but live a life according to God’s
look back and know they were a part of helping establish
will,” Congressman Johnson wrote. “I am pleased to see
a campus that will provide Kingdom education for many,
PCA grow and have the opportunity to reach children and
many years,” said Principal Leadford.
parents in more communities, including Prosper, Celina,
“This historic season
in the life of our
school is filled with
milestones and
memorable ‘firsts.’”
North Frisco and McKinney.”
First Year Families
Parents seeking a Christ-centered educational program
are at the very core of the Christian education movement
worldwide. More parents in Prosper and the surrounding areas
are discovering that the Kingdom education at PCA is one
of the strongest in the country and that our culture is a safe,
nurturing environment where students realize their Godgiven potential. The momentum is growing as enrollment and
inquiries continue. Anslie Dysart, Administrative Assistant to
Principal Leadford, loves meeting new families. “I smile when
prospective families ask the “what about…” and “how will
you…” questions, remembering those same unknowns as a
parent 16 years ago when PCA was in its first year. It is with joy
and confidence we assure them that if we are just obedient,
God will bless not only their student, but their family in a way
they never imagined,” Mrs. Dysart encourages.
First Student
PCA recently welcomed Logan Daugherty, daughter of Mike
and Tamara Daugherty, as PCA North’s first enrolled student.
Miss Daugherty will enter Fourth Grade in the 2014–15 school
year. “Mike and Tamara Daugherty are strong supporters of
Faculty
Staff
In pursuit of spiritual and
scholastic excellence,
Principal Leadford and the
PCA Leadership team have
diligently searched for
high-quality faculty and
staff that are exceptional
in their professional
competency level and
deeply committed to
their faith in Jesus Christ.
And, God has faithfully
provided a dynamic
inaugural team.
Kingdom education. Having their nine-year-old daughter,
Logan, as our first student makes this historic moment very
special,” said Dr. Taylor. The Daugherty’s agree, “We are so
excited to be a part of PCA, and thrilled they are bringing
quality Kingdom education to Prosper, TX. We have seen firsthand the high quality education
PCA brought to Plano, and we
are confident that same level of
excellence will be here at PCA
North as well.” PBC North Campus
Tamara
Lead Pastor, Dr. Chris Kouba,
Daugherty
and daughter
recalled that in Scripture, when
Logan
God did something amazing His
acts were commemorated with
stones of remembrance. “God
allowed us to be on the front-end
of something that will be amazing.
My wife Hillary and I love PCA
and look forward to being a part
of this new beginning. Our children Katelyn (Second Grade),
Mackenzie (First Grade), Hudson (Pre-K5) and Griffin (Pre-K3)
are excited about their new school year at PCA North.”
Jean Anthony
PE Teacher
Jean Anthony will
serve as the PE teacher
at PCA North. She has
13 years of experience
in the education field, including time
at PCA Plano and Hunters Glen Baptist
Church Childhood Learning Center after
earning a master’s from Baylor University
and a bachelor’s from San Diego State
University. She and her family attend
Hunters Glen Baptist Church in Plano
and are involved with international
student ministry.
Cindy Arredondo
Spanish & Music Teacher
With more than 15
years of teaching
in both public and
private schools, she
served as a music teacher in the Prosper
ISD. Mrs. Arredondo graduated from
Lamar University with degrees in both
Elementary Education and Music, and she
received a master’s degree in Elementary
Education from the University of North
Texas. Mrs. Arredondo and her husband
are members of Prestonwood North and
have three children.
Whitney Clark
Second Grade Teacher
Miss Clark will serve
as the Second Grade
teacher at PCA North.
She was recently a
guidance counselor in Stillwater, OK,
after receiving her bachelor’s degree in
Elementary Education from Oklahoma
State University. Miss Clark is a 2009
graduate of Prestonwood Christian
Academy, and she attends Prestonwood
Baptist Church.
Anslie Dysart
Administrative Assistant
Anslie Dysart,
Administrative
Assistant to Principal
Leadford, has been
a part of the PCA Family since 1999
helping open both the Plano Lower
and Middle Schools. Mrs. Dysart has
been married for 29 years and has
three sons who are PCA graduates.
The family attends Prestonwood
Baptist Church where Mrs. Dysart
is a teacher in the Women’s Ministry.
Kristin Dysart
Pre-K1
Kristin Dysart comes
to PCA North with
three years of teaching
experience in the
Lewisville ISD. She holds a Bachelor
of Science degree from Dallas Baptist
University with a double major in
History and Sociology. Mrs. Dysart and
her husband, Clayton (a PCA graduate),
have two sons who will attend PCA
North. The Dysart’s are members
of Prestonwood North where she is
involved in Preschool Ministry, Bible
Fellowship and Women’s Bible Study.
Sarah Fuller
First Grade Teacher
Mrs. Fuller brings
with her 13 years of
teaching experience,
most recently with the
Frisco ISD. She graduated from Southern
Arkansas University with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Psychology. She and
her husband have three children and
attend Prestonwood North.
Melissa McAdams
Pre-K2
Melissa McAdams
has served as a
Kindergarten teacher
in the Lewisville
ISD for the past two and a half years,
and she also spent seven years as a
Christian Learning Center (CLC) teacher
at Prestonwood. Mrs. McAdams
has a Bachelor of Science degree
in Interdisciplinary Studies
with an emphasis in Early
Childhood from the
University of North
Texas. She and her
husband, Justin, have
three children who will attend PCA
North. The family attends Prestonwood
North where the couple teaches The
Pursuit Bible Fellowship class.
Jennifer Noel
Art Teacher
Mrs. Noel brings
with her four years
of experience in the
Irving ISD prior to
being at home with
her two young sons, Michael (three
years) and Westyn (nine months).
Michael will attend PCA North this fall.
Mrs. Noel has a Bachelors of Visual Arts
Studies degree from University of North
Texas. She, her husband, Michael, and
their children attend Hope Fellowship,
where Mrs. Noel is involved with Early
Childhood and Moms Group.
Stacy Poole
Nurse
Mrs. Poole and
husband Lance
are members of
Prestonwood North.
Mrs. Poole serves as the Registered
Nurse for CLC at our North Campus and
is active in the Women’s Ministry and
Children’s Ministry. Their children Laura
and Graham are looking forward to
attending PCA North in the fall.
Darla Ryan
Fourth Grade Teacher
Mrs. Ryan and her
husband, Dr. Harry D.
Ryan, are members
of Prestonwood
North. They have five children and
seven grandchildren. Mrs. Ryan
brings 32 years of experience to the
team. She has served as an educator
in the Allen ISD and has earned a
B.S.E in Elementary Education with
Kindergarten endorsement.
Judy Steen
Librarian and
Technology Teacher
Mrs. Steen served
eight and a half years
as a teacher at PCA,
and most recently, spent the past two
years as a librarian in the CarrolltonFarmers Branch ISD. She graduated
from Southwest Texas State University
with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary
Education with a reading specialization.
Mrs. Steen also has a master’s degree
from The University of North Texas in
Library Science. She and her husband
have two children who attend PCA.
Glenda Thornal
Learning Lab Teacher
Glenda Thornal
holds a Bachelor of
Science degree from
Stephen F. Austin
State University and has 38 years of
teaching experience, with the past
11 years as the dyslexia specialist in
the Coppell ISD. Ms. Thornal has been
a member of Prestonwood Baptist
Church for 15 years which she attends
with her identical twin sister. She
has two miniature schnauzers and
enjoys traveling.
Lacey Troster
Third Grade Teacher
Mrs. Troster comes
to PCA North as the
Third Grade teacher.
Mrs. Troster has taught
for four years, most recently in the Pilot
Point ISD, after earning her bachelor’s
degree in Development and Family
Studies from the University of North
Texas. Mrs. Troster and her husband
Brandon have two children and attend
Prestonwood North.
Julie Zarycki
First Grade Teacher
Mrs. Zarycki has 22
years of teaching
experience, serving
last as a First Grade
teacher at Grace Academy of North
Texas. She graduated from the
University of California at San Diego
and received a master’s degree from
San Diego State University. Mrs. Zarycki
and her family live in Prosper and
attend Prestonwood North.