OUR STAFF AND FACULTY AT WORD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Each member of our staff at Word of Life Christian Academy believes teaching is more than a job, it is a ministry in which we can serve the Lord. Our preschool teachers have a degree and/or credentials in early childhood education or have extensive experience and training in the field. Our elementary teachers hold their degree in elementary education. Each one is dedicated to making WOLCA a program of academic excellence.
School Administrator- Carmen Durst has her Masters in Educational leadership.
Office Coordinator-Christine Bissette
Events Coordinator-Tara Dullen
3 year old Preschool-Rebecca Woods
Assistant: Becky Mason
Half Day Begindergarten- Amie Reed
Assistant: Erin Kline
Full Day Begindergarten 1- Karen Levanti
Assistant: Cheri D’Elia
Full Day Begindergarten 2- Ernestine Offutt
Assistant: Shannon Wasulko
Kindergarten- Nicole Shirvani graduated from the University of Valley Forge with a Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education. This is her 3rd year at WOLCA.
First Grade- Stacy Tooke has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Childhood and Special Education from SUNY Geneseo. This is her first year teaching at WOLCA.
Assistant: Barb Salvagni
Second Grade-Bethany Anderson has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Visual Arts and Education from Roberts Wesleyan College. This is her 4th year at WOLCA but first year teaching 2nd grade.
Third Grade-Karen Carr has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in Literacy from Roberts Wesleyan College. This is her 9th year at WOLCA.
Fourth Grade-Lindsey Salvage has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Cortland and is currently pursuing her Masters in Literacy. This is her 2nd year at WOLCA.
Assistant: Mary Meier
5&6 English & History- Rachelle Salmonsen has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and is currently completing her Masters Degree in Literacy from SUNY Oswego. This is her 6th year at WOLCA.
5&6 Math & Science-Sarah Aikens has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Inclusive Childhood Education from Houghton College. This is her first year at WOLCA.
Physical Education-Chrissy Primrose
Music & Art-Crystal Burns
Technology-Amie Reed
Violin-Kelly Carroccio Mrs. Carroccio’s Website