Academics / Grades 5-8
5TH GRADE, MRS. JENNIFER SIMON
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My life/favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”.
It reminds me that through struggles God knows the outcome. He has great plans in my life and all believers. This is my 4th year at GCA! I enjoy getting to know new students. We will have a “Fin”-tastic year in our ocean room. It is my hope that my class will gain subject knowledge while learning about our Heavenly Father. Enjoy spending time with my husband, family, and friends. I love being outside in God’s great outdoors. Also I enjoy crafts: coloring, cross stitch, and scrapbooking. |
6TH GRADE, MRS. AMBER DONAHOE
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My life verse/favorite verse is 2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
It is important to me because it is a constant reminder that God has everything in control. This is 3rd year at GCA. I am excited because I love teaching and getting to know a new group of students. I hope that we will become critical thinkers and problems solvers, and encourage each other as we grow in our relationships with the Lord. When I am not teaching I am spending time with my husband and my dog. |
7TH GRADE, MRS. JULIE SERGEANT
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My life/favorite verse is I Thes. 5:11a “Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up…”
No matter what trials life throws at me, I know “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This is my 16th year at GCA. I am excited about each and every school year. I hope to be an encourager and to teach my students to uplift and encourage one another. When I am not teaching I am spending time with my husband of 26 years and my three amazing children. |
8TH GRADE, MRS. PATRICIA CAHAK
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My verse for the school year is Jeremiah 31:3 “I have loved you with an everlasting love”
It talks about being rooted and established in love so that we may grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. This is my 12th year at GCA. I am excited about new classes, new students, new room, everything! That more than anything students know how much they are loved and that together, we can accomplish anything! When I am not teaching I am spending time with family. |