GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - Key Persons

Debbie Allen

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Educational Enhancement Director

Mrs. Valderrama was raised in Southern California and Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She earned her Bachelors in Education and Masters in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. She has 19 years of teaching experience, most of which have been in the Alhambra Elementary School District, teaching fourth through eighth grade. This is Mrs. Valderrama's third year at GCA, teaching 4th grade for her first two years. Mrs. Valderrama has been married to her husband, Dave, for 14 years. They met growing up in Lake Havasu City. Together they have three children, Aaron (8th grade), Drew (6th grade), and Emily (4th grade).

Isabelle Wixon

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Teacher Aide

Jayne Pelton

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Administrative Assistant

Kaelin Bursh

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Preschool Teacher

Karen Lashley

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Educational Enhancement Teacher / Mentor Teacher

Kelley Garver

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Preschool Director

Kelvin Inouye

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Administrator

Mr. Inouye was born and raised in Hawaii but moved to Arizona in 1980. His wife's name is Grace and they have two children. Mr. Inouye has 38 years teaching experience and nearly 15 years experience in administration. He got his bachelors degree from the University of Hawaii where he majored in Education and his Master's degree from Arizona State University.