Hello, my name is Cathy Smith. I live in Phillipsburg with my husband of 20 years, Robert, and our three kids. I graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Public Health.

My passion for Christian education was ignited when I homeschooled my children for five years, and it continued to grow when they transitioned to private education for the last seven years. Over the years, I have taught a variety of subjects for ages pre-K through 12th grade.

My passion for working with individuals with special needs and learning differences began during my social work studies. I absolutely love finding ways to meet students exactly where they are, while also challenging them to reach their full potential.

Hello, my name is Atisha, I have spent most of my life in Lebanon and am passionate about serving my community as a way of demonstrating the love of Christ and strengthening families. My husband, Jeremy, and I have been married for 24 years and are blessed with three children. Together, we strive to keep Christ and family at the center of our lives, whether we are enjoying time outdoors, relaxing together, or serving alongside one another through our local church and various ministries. We believe that serving together is one of the most effective ways to disciple our family, grow in our faith, and share the love of Jesus with others.

Professionally, I have dedicated more than 30 years to Christian education. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of teaching and ministering to students from preschool through high school. I believe that encouragement, positive reinforcement, and building strong relationships are key to helping students reach their full potential. Watching students gain confidence, develop new skills, and accomplish things they once thought impossible is one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching for me.

In addition to my work in education, I serve as Director of the Lebanon Priority Prom, a ministry position I have held since 2022. Alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, I help provide a Christ-centered prom experience for approximately 200 students each spring. I am passionate about creating opportunities for Christian students to come together in unity, fellowship, and faith within a safe, Christ-centered environment.

I am excited for the opportunity to serve the students and families of PCA. I look forward to partnering with parents, supporting students in their academic and spiritual growth, and seeing all that God has in store for the school as it continues to grow and impact the community for Christ.

Hello! My name is Janelle Brisco, and I am thrilled to be the elementary Math teacher at PCA. My teaching experience includes: Special Education, Home-schooling our 3 children, and teaching 5th Grade and 3rd Grade at a Christian school. I've always enjoyed working with children and showing them how God's handiwork is in everything around us - even in Mathematics! I'm looking forward to a GREAT  1st year for all of us at Providence Christian Academy!

My name is Rachel Lemery, and I am a proud Lebanon native. I am a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend who treasures spending time with family—especially during quiet days at home on our farm. When I’m not with family, you can usually find me bargain hunting, as I am always on the lookout for the best deal!

I bring a background as a homeschool teacher, where I have spent years dedicating myself to supporting and guiding children with special needs. I am incredibly excited about this next adventure and cannot wait to see what God has in store for PCA!

Welcome to our classroom community! As a native of the Ozarks raised in Wyoming, my life is defined by a heart for service and a deep commitment to shaping the next generation. My journey into education truly deepened when I homeschooled my son. That experience sparked my passion for foundational learning and creative lesson planning. Alongside my husband, I also spent seven years leading youth groups and remain actively involved in local children’s programs. These years of guiding young minds taught me how to create safe, engaging, and joyful spaces where children can thrive. I look forward to partnering with your family this year to inspire a lifelong love for learning in your child!

Hello! I am Caroline. My family and I moved around the country while my husband served in the Air Force, but we now call Missouri home. I graduated from Kansas State University and am currently in my second year as a professional educator. While I am still relatively new to the traditional classroom setting, I bring a unique set of qualifications and deep instructional experience to my role, having previously spent four years dedicated to homeschooling my children. Because of this background, I deeply value getting to know each child's unique personality and finding ways to draw out the absolute best in them. In my free time, I love to indulge my creative side through gardening, baking, and crafting.

As a lifelong resident of Laclede County, my roots run deep in this community, and my heart is firmly planted in the places and people who live here. For 23 years, I have been blessed to share my life with my wife, Amy. Together, we’ve raised three wonderful children: Garrett (and his wife, Gabrielle), Hudson, and Sage.

My professional journey began in agriculture and finance. I graduated from Missouri State University with a degree in Agricultural Business and later earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin’s Graduate School of Banking. For 25 years, I had the privilege of serving our local banking industry. However, in 2025, I made the pivotal decision to step away from finance to fully pursue a calling into ministry.

Beyond my professional career, investing in the next generation has always been a core passion of mine. For two decades, I’ve served the youth of Laclede County through the Lebanon Optimist Club, where I’ve had the honor of serving multiple terms as President of both the Club and Babe Ruth Baseball.

Whether through leadership, mentorship, or daily interactions, my ultimate heart and mission is to bring hope to our community by extending the compassion of Christ at every opportunity.

Hello friends,

My name is Rachel Schutt. I live in Lebanon with my husband of 26 years, Brian, and our two children.

While I grew up in Laclede County, I attended school in the small town of Richland, which taught me to appreciate the value of community, small class sizes, and personalized learning—qualities I am excited to see PCA provide.

My journey in Christian education began six years ago when we enrolled our son in a private school. The following year, I began working in Christian education. Since then, I have had the opportunity to work with students in grades K–12 and serve as part of an administrative team.

The Lord has now opened the door for me to teach a subject that I am truly passionate about. I am so excited to bring history to life for the students of PCA and help them discover the people, events, and stories that have shaped our world.

Hey PCA fam!  I’m beyond thrilled to be on this adventure together!! :-)  I have had the privilege of serving as a Junior High and High School math, English, and Bible teacher, as well as, athletic director, and coach over the last seven years.  

A graduate of Missouri State University (MSU) and the Bible Institute of Missouri, I have worked as a university-employed math and English tutor at MSU and a math tutor with Conway Junior High School and The Sound House in Lebanon.  In addition to my school roles, I have been a full-time minister since 2007.  Our family has been working with Conway Church for fifteen years.  

My wife, Vanessa, and I have five kiddos, four of whom are old enough to be PCA students.  We love to spend time together swimming, fishing, watching movies, playing video games, making ice cream and snow cones, and laughing.  Family is a blessing!!  Our school is just that:  an amazing family, and I am more than excited to get to share this school year with yours!

Hello! My name is Amanda Goodwin. As a lifelong resident of Laclede County, my roots run incredibly deep in this community. It’s where my husband, Allen, and I have built our life together and raise our three wonderful children, Abby, Colten, and Wesley over the last 22 years.

My faith has been my cornerstone since childhood. I love sharing the gospel through music alongside my family in our bluegrass band. Because my relationship with God is the foundation of my life, I am absolutely thrilled to finally realize my lifelong dream: opening and teaching at a Christian school. Combining my passion for education with my faith at PCA is a true blessing.

Professionally, I’m excited to bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to this new chapter. After graduating from Drury University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, I dedicated the last 13 years to teaching high school science at LHS. Throughout my career, I've always strived for excellence, serving on various leadership teams—including five years at the helm of the LHS PBIS team. I was also incredibly honored to be recognized by my peers and students as the 2021-22 Teacher of the Year. I cannot wait to bring that same dedication, energy, and love for Christ into the classrooms at PCA!