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Staff

Education. Family. Bible.

Our team of educators are fully invested in the vision and mission of Providence Academy. Each member of the staff have professed their own personal relationship with Jesus Christ and meet educational standards of the state.

Director/5th Grade Teacher

Kari Richards

Educator for 20 years

Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction - Liberty University

Masters Curriculum and Instruction - Grand Canyon University,

BS Business Administration - Milligan University

Thoughts on Education: Every student is a gift from God. They each have the potential

to learn. As educators, we need to build the relationships to allow the students to feel

safe and loved so that they can reach the places God has called them to.

Dean of Students/5th Gr. Teacher

Jordan Barker

Educator for 11 years

BS Elementary Education - Warner University

Masters Elementary Education - Warner University

Educational Leadership - American College of Education

Thoughts on Education: As a teacher, one of the greatest skills is helping students

understand the excitement and importance of education.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Kerry Vogel

In Education 18 years

BS Elementary Education & Special Education - University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Masters Curriculum & Instruction - Viterbo University

Educational Leadership - National Louis University

Thoughts on Education: I believe education is not how well one reads or writes. Rather,

education provides the tools and resources to solve problems, make decisions, work

cooperatively and explore God’s world.

Third Grade Teacher

Heather Sheffer

In Education 13 years

BA - Warner University

Thoughts on Education: Education has the ability to open doors and transform lives. At

a young age, we are taught not only the foundations of reading, writing, and numbers

but also life skills such as responsibility, problem solving, and perseverance. As teachers, our job is to grow our students’ brains and their character. These foundational skills will set the tone for a productive life in which all people can find success, joy, and fulfillment.

Second Grade Teacher

Elizabeth Barker

In Education 11 years

BA Elementary Education - Warner University

Thoughts on Education: Education is one of the best tools that I can equip a student

with. They can change their future with knowledge and I only pray that's part of their

time with me!

First Grade Teacher

Sarah Julich

In Education 3 years

BS Educational Studies - Warner University

Thoughts on Education: Kids love to learn - I want to help them to realize that.

Kindergarten Teacher

Christine Pope

In Education 17 years

BA - Polk State College

Masters - University of South Florida

Thoughts on Education: Education to me is an opportunity. Opportunity to learn more

about yourself and others around you. Education is a journey of discovery with unlimited exploration.

PreK-4 Teacher

Asia Smith

In Education 5 years

Radiologic Sciences - University of New Mexico

Thoughts on Education:I think education is an early and unique chance to affect a

child's life for the better and to prepare them for the world.

Paraprofessional

Keith Barker

In Education 20 years

Vocationally Certified - Polk County Public Schools Building/Construction

Thoughts on Education: Teaching is rewarding because a teacher gets to help open a

student’s mind to them believing in their possibilities.

Paraprofessional

Zack Barker

New in Education

AA - Polk State University

BS - Polk State University

Thoughts on Education: Education is the future!

Paraprofessional

Danyale Ford

In Education for 2 years

BS Christian Education - Lee University

Thoughts on Education: Everyone deserves an education. Those who are very intelligent to those who struggle. No one child or adult should go without because they themselves lack the money or resources. As someone who knows the struggles of comprehension and skills I think it’s important to give all the opportunity to better themselves, no matter how long it takes or how many times they have to try.