Meet Our Teachers!

 

 

 

 

 

  

Mrs. Shelby Lucas

Principal

5th and 6th Grade Teacher

Meet Shelby Lucas! She is our Principal/5th and 6th grade teacher. She has been with ACA since the Fall of 2019. She graduated with her Bachelor's in Education from Ottawa University. She is married to her best friend and has a preschool-aged daughter and a baby son. She is passionate about education and teaching. She loves to volunteer in her spare time with church functions and community events. Along with teaching, some of her other hobbies include painting, playing board games, reading, hiking to a beautiful view, swimming, and playing with her kids! In addition to being the homeroom teacher for 5th and 6th Grade, Mrs. Lucas also teaches 7rd & 8th grade Science. She also runs our Robotics club.

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like
eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 

 

 

Mrs. Jailene Tincopa

1st and 2nd Grade Teacher

Jailene Tincopa is an educator who is full of passion for education and Jesus! Everyday she brings a smile and a can do attitude to her classroom. Her main focus is to show the kids Jesus and how wonderful His love is. Besides teaching 1st and 2nd grade, Jailene runs our writing club and history club.

“In everything set them an example by doing what is good.  In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.” – Titus 2:7-8

 

 

 

Mr. Gabriel (Bobby) Tincopa

7th & 8th Grade Teacher

Mr. Tincopa is an educator who is passionate about Jesus, music, and kids! He is bilingual, musically gifted, and loves Language Arts and Reading! He has extra certifications in behavior management and intellectual disabilities. He cares about having a personal relationship with each student, and helping ACA students fall in love with Jesus! He runs the Football Team and helps with the Worship Team. 

I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? Psalms 56:4

 

 

Mrs. Carolyna Arvelo

3rd & 4th Grade Teacher

 

 

Mrs. Jusmide Jean

Administrative Assistant

Meet Mrs. Jean. Mrs. Jean is passionate about the students at ACA. Mrs. Jean is our Administrative Assistant and helps in the classrooms when she cans. She is a skilled vocal coach, an avid Bible student, and is fluent in French.

 

Ms. Anabelle Escalante

Teacher's Assitant

Meet Ms. Anabelle. Anabelle has been a teacher's assistant since 2020 here at ACA. She loves to help where she can and helps run our Art Clubs. 

 

Mr. Jordan Negron

PE Teacher/Teacher's Assistant 

 

 

Mrs. Kathya Osejo

Kindergarten Teacher

Meet Mrs. Osejo! Mrs. Osejo teaches Kindergarten. Every day is another chance for her to share Jesus with her students. She has her BA in Elementary Education, her BA in Preschool Education, and her certificate in Education Administration. Everyone loves Mrs. Osejo.

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalms 23:1