CONCORDIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Athletic Director / Grades 6 - 12 Physical Education
Education:
National Academy of Sports and Medicine
Certification:
Amanda feels blessed to work with a wide range of students in her work at CCA. Amanda has always had a heart for fostering growth. She worked previously in wheat research in Oregon and for WSU's Oriental plant pathology extension. In her free time, she likes to pick up an instrument, or some knitting needles, or hop on the road for an outdoor adventure!
Caron has been working at CCA since 2009. Her experience includes crossing guard, classroom assistant, and librarian. In 2020, she became the bookkeeper and HR manager. Caron has a special connection with Concordia, as she is a Concordia alumna! In her spare time, Caron enjoys spending time with her family and listening to music.
Curtis is an alumnus of CCA, attending from Pre-K through 12th grade. Curtis graduated as Valedictorian in the class of 2021. He currently attends Pierce College and will graduate early in the spring of 2023 with an Associate's Degree in Business. He then plans on attending Seton Hill University in Pennsylvania to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management. He also works at the Tacoma Rainiers as an Assistant Clubhouse Manager and Batboy and is a contributing writer for SoDo Mojo, a Fansided Seattle Mariners website.
Kurt Scearce is a native of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Kurt moved from Washington to New York for his Master's program and lived in many states before settling back in the Northwest where he lives with his wife, Tricia and two sons. His oldest son graduated from CCA in 2020 and the other graduates from our high school in 2022.
Käri enjoys assisting our youngest learners at CCA. She worked in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten at CCA for many years and now assists through 2nd grade. Before stepping into education, Käri was the Assistant Service Manager at a local Toyota dealership before she became a fulltime mom. In her free time, she enjoys camping, bike riding and spending time with her husband and boys. They are all members of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Job Titles:
- High School Office Manager
Job Titles:
- Educational Assistant / Extended Care
Nate's musical background is vast. A part of performance groups and an accomplished soloist from age 5, music has always been one of his greatest passions. Playing the trombone and singing in concert and jazz choir paved the way for state-level performances both vocally and instrumentally. In addition to his musical talents, Nate is also a master craftsman and professional AVL production technician. He and his wife, Cori, love to play music together while their toddler interpretive dances along!
Nathaniel Gray has run Track and Cross Country for many years. While at Whitworth, he was involved in many campus ministries. Nathaniel has a passion for studying God's Word and helping students to develop a close relationship with Jesus. His goal is to teach students how to think biblically about their world and stand for truth as they move through their Christ-centered education. In his free time, he enjoys running, lifting weights, and cheering on the Mariners and the Seahawks.
Nikki Shannon teaches all things English, including Language Arts 9 and 10, AP English, English Language Learners, and College, Career, and Beyond. She came to CCA after teaching English, Journalism, and AVID in the Puyallup School District for 10 years. Teaching is her second career; she served as an Assistant-Vice President for a local bank before resigning to raise children. Mrs. Shannon and her husband have four children and are grateful for acting as guardians for many international students who call them "Mom" and "Dad" as well.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Pastor
Job Titles:
- Leader
- High School Athletic Director
Rob is a transformational leader with 15+ years of experience managing all segments within an organization. In addition to his AD responsibilities, he serves as head coach for Concordia in soccer and baseball. Rob is married with two sons. He and his wife, Lea, attend St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Tacoma.
Tammy has always had a love for children and studied childhood development as far back as when she was in 4H. Tammy previously worked as a teacher's assistant at Little Lambs Preschool on the campus of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where she holds a position on the preschool's board. Additionally, she volunteers as Chair for the Board of Education at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. After a few years of volunteering at Concordia Christian Academy, Tammy joined the team as Educational Assistant. She loves spending time with her husband and two kids who both attend CCA. She enjoys scrapbooking, crafts of all kinds, camping, archery, and many other outdoor activities.
Terri has served as Concordia's librarian since 2002. She loves to volunteer! Before hiring into her current position, she volunteered her time on many different committees at CCA. She was also previously a leader of two Girl Scout Troops and one Cub Scout Troop all at the same time! Terri spent ten years of her childhood in Panama, and her interests are photography, scrapbooking, and any kind of travel (mostly cruising). She is a member of St. Luke's Church in Federal Way and is blessed with a wonderful husband, three children, and two grandchildren.