Meet FCLA’s Devoted Educators

Our Dedicated Faculty
& Staff

One of Faith Community Lutheran Academy’s greatest strengths is its dedicated and highly qualified faculty and staff. All teachers are licensed by the State of Nevada, and more than half of our teachers and administrators hold a master’s degree or higher. Faith Community Lutheran Academy values and upholds a strong tradition of academic excellence grounded in faith.

Our teachers are recognized as positive, committed role models who serve students both inside and outside the classroom. All returning faculty members actively participate in school committees, contributing to continuous growth and collaboration. Many educators also present at professional workshops locally and within the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod district, sharing best practices and strengthening instructional excellence.

Through ongoing professional development and a commitment to lifelong learning, our faculty continually enhance the educational experience for students, living out FCLA’s vision of empowering God’s children to transform the world for eternity.

Administration

Our administrative leaders guide the school’s vision, operations, and academic excellence with spiritual wisdom.

Administration

Daniel Smith

Head of Schools/Principal

Administration

Wendy Kothe

Assistant Principal

Administration

Amy Cejas

Assistant Principal

Administration

Michael Peck

Director of School Operations

Office Staff

The friendly faces who welcome families, coordinate admissions, and manage the daily heartbeat of FCLA.

Tonya McDaniels

Director of School Relations

Rachel Goff

Front Office Receptionist

Tulasi Dennis

Front Office Receptionist

Ashley Rickard

Director of Admissions

Karlina Martini

School Nurse

Teachers by Grade

Our highly credentialed and loving homeroom teachers, partnering with families throughout the foundational grade school years.

Kindergarten

Haley Payne

Kindergarten Teacher

Erin Franklin

Kindergarten Teacher

Paige Dakus

Kindergarten Teacher

1st Grade

Jamie Murray

1st Grade Teacher

Rebecca Weaver

1st Grade Teacher

Gemma Raymond

1st Grade Teacher

2nd Grade

Katie Johansson

2nd Grade Teacher

Casey Garza

2nd Grade Teacher

Theresa Norton

2nd Grade Teacher

3rd Grade

Kayti Chung

3rd Grade Teacher

Stacy McDonald

3rd Grade Teacher

Christy Stoll

3rd Grade Teacher

4th Grade

Kacie Madec

4th Grade Teacher

Jack Rolland

4th Grade Teacher

Christina O’Neill

4th Grade Teacher

5th Grade

Jennifer Schedler

5th Grade Teacher

Anna Reihmann

5th Grade Teacher

Anastasia Steiner

5th Grade Teacher

Teacher Assistants

Helping maintain small class sizes, specialized focus, and individualized care across our early elementary grades.

Brynn Covington

Kindergarten Assistant

Terri Humphlett

Kindergarten Assistant

Christie Kang

Kindergarten Assistant

Katie Lopez

1st Grade Assistant

Karen Jaster

1st Grade Assistant

Marissa Borzacchiello

1st Grade Assistant

Karena Larson

2nd/3rd Grade Assistant

Kirsti Rice

1st Grade Assistant

Student Support Staff and Specialist Teachers

Enriching our students’ minds, health, and spirits through specialized counseling, arts, sciences, athletics, and support programs.

Angel Walsh

School Counselor

Karen Dornlas

Director of Student Support

Cindy Palacios

Student Support Interventionist (4th/5th Grade)

Masada Schwartz

Student Support Interventionist

Janice Wolfenbarger

Art Teacher

Jennifer Holladay

Spanish Teacher

Nicole Steele

Library Teacher

Hunter Fowler

Music Teacher

Mason Logan

P.E. & Athletic Director

Casey Proctor

P.E. & Safe Key Director

Christina White

Assistant Safe Key Director

Campus Support Staff

The incredible team keeping our campus safe, technologically optimized, beautiful, and spiritually comforting.

Patrick Leonard

Director of Facilities

Mike Lombardo

Facilities Coordinator

Jim Summers

Facilities Specialist

Steve Gardner

IT Manager

Salome

Comfort Dog

Dedicated Transition Support

We understand the unique challenges of military relocations. As a recognized Purple Star School, our admissions team and school counselor provide priority care to help new students adapt seamlessly.

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An Inspiring Place to Teach and Learn

We are always seeking passionate, certified Christian educators who are called to invite young minds to know Jesus and transform the world for eternity. Explore our open teaching opportunities.