Our Staff
Leadership Team
Daniel Youngblood
Head of School
Marcus Butler
Upper School Principal
Jennifer Butler
Lower School Principal
Kim Whipple
Academic Dean
Stacie Barrow
Director of Development
Executive Team
Blake Turner
Athletic Director
Meredith Lassiter
Marketing & Advertising
Ashleigh Taylor
Admissions Coordinator
Cres Gamblin
Fine Arts Director & Teacher
Jeff Wolfe
Safety Director
Ansleigh Cash
School Counselor
Darci Smith
Administrative Assistant
Caroline Worth
Financial Administrator
Preschool Staff
Rebecca Lyons
K3 Teacher
Melissa Pelter
K3 Teacher
Ashley Merchant
K3 Teacher's Aide
Tanya Aleman
K4 Teacher
Meredith Edwards
K4 Teacher
Heather Davis
K4 Teacher's Aide
Elementary Staff
Stephanie Roberts
Kindergarten Teacher
Judy McCormick
Kindergarten Teacher
Nicole Youngblood
K5 Teacher's Aide
Patsy Pittman
K5 Teacher's Aide
Brittney Shuman
1st Grade Teacher
Anna Beth Trout
1st Grade Teacher
Dana Simmons
1st Grade Teacher's Aide
Kaleigh Brady
2nd Grade Teacher
Stephanie Harding
2nd Grade Teacher
Becky Songstad
2nd Grade Teacher's Aide
Crystal Flowers
3rd Grade Teacher
Christy Daetwyler
3rd Grade Teacher
Paige Loudermilk
4th Grade Teacher
Abby Lecroy
4th Grade Teacher
Carson Parker
5th Grade Teacher
Carol Dillard
5th Grade Teacher
Teresa White
5th Grade Teacher's Aide
Middle School Staff
Jordan Barner
Social Studies Teacher
Randy Cochran
Math Teacher
Heather Noble
ELA Teacher
Lynne Wolfe
Science Teacher
Zack Grimes
Bible Teacher
High School Staff
Shauntay Square
Science Teacher
Reagan Kirk
Spanish and World Geography Teacher
Rob Kopenski
Bible & History Teacher
Melody Montgomery
ELA & Speech Teacher
Cassi Mundy
Math Teacher
Creed Butler
World Geography, Study Skills, and Film Teacher
Fine Arts Staff
Stuart Engle
Coding Teacher
Marty Roberts
Elementary Music Teacher
Eric Jones
MS Music Teacher
Brandie Brooks
PE & Health Teacher
Richard Mattick
Strategies Game Teacher
Support Staff
Lori Lambert
Reading Specialist
Judy Mattick
Financial Secretary
Joyce Chapman
Substitute Teacher
Beth McIntyre
K5 Reading Support
Shelly Ford
Food Service Director
Melissa Gore
Food Services
Kati McClellan
Food Services
JJ Aleman
Food Services
Marsha Grimes
Staff Daycare
Randall Franks
Maintenance
Learn More About Praise Academy
Praise Christian Academy equips students in grades PreK3–12 through a Christ-centered, college preparatory education that emphasizes academic excellence, biblical truth, critical thinking, and servant leadership.
Welcome from Head of School
Mission & Core Values
Our History
What We Believe
Strategic Plan
The Portrait of a Graduate
Employment Opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
