Staff Directory
Sarah Bowen
School & Mental Health CounselorSarah Bowen
School & Mental Health CounselorSarah visits both the Upper and Lower Schools and provides students and their families with social, emotional, and mental health support. On any given day, Sarah might check-in on a new student to see how their transition is going, provide support to a student who has lost their grandparents, facilitate peer mediation, help an overwhelmed student breakdown and organize everything they need to do, teach social skills, help students develop coping skills, and communicate with parents and various providers and provide support to any students struggling with various mental health issues.
Tennessee Bowling
Marketing & CommunicationsTennessee Bowling
Marketing & CommunicationsB.A. Communications, Grove City College
Tennessee spearheads our marketing efforts and school communications. She creates content and runs our social media, writes weekly news releases about current school activities and events, develops marketing campaigns, designs marketing materials, and helps organizes events. Ms. Bowling teaches technology to the middle school and helps provide student support.
Alex Burgess
Social Studies and College GuidanceAlex Burgess
Social Studies and College GuidanceB.A., Roberts Wesleyan College
M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary
History comprises all aspects of human life, including the arts, religion, government, and technology. Everything has a history, and that’s what makes it exciting. Alex Burgess wants his students to discover through the study of history what it means to be human. He wants them to ask how we humans, as image-bearers of God, have both displayed our creative potential and misused our remarkable gifts. Alex especially likes teaching history at BCA because it is a school committed to exploring the most important questions of life. In addition to his teaching, Alex Burgess is also an ordained Congregational minister. Alex serves as the pastor of Ward Hill Church of Christ the King and guest lectures at theological training schools in southern Africa. He enjoys his family, music, books, and watching baseball.
Margie Carrier
Atelier ArtMargie Carrier
Atelier ArtB.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
Margie has been teaching Atelier Art at BCA for the past few years. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design, Margie still felt that she needed to further develop her painting and drawing skills. After a recommendation from a RID teacher, she looked into studying at the Ingbretson Art Studio, where she now also teaches. She learned how to improve her skills by comparing the relationships of proportions, angles, values, edges, and color. She learned a deliberate practice in painting that she wished she had learned in high school and college. She loves having the opportunity to pass her skills a long to her students at BCA. Margie is also a professional artist. Her goal is to be the best representational painter she can possibly be, including to be considered to be among the best in the country.
Mark Christen
Band TeacherMark Christen
Band TeacherBrenda Clark-Warne
ScienceBrenda Clark-Warne
ScienceB.S. Microbiology and Biochemistry, Eastern Michigan University
M.S., Molecular Biology, Purdue University
Brenda Clark-Warne teaches AP Biology and Anatomy and Physiology. Brenda was the first high school science teacher (Biology) when BCA opened its doors in 2004. Brenda graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a double major in Microbiology and Biochemistry. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology from Purdue University. Brenda taught in Crawfordsville, Indiana, before she moved to Massachusetts with her husband. She then taught at Exeter Public High school until she had children. Brenda also coaches cross country and track. She coached at Methuen and Andover High School for over 30 years. She currently coaches the cross country and track teams. Brenda lives with her husband Nick in Andover and has four children.
Margret Cottrell
Margret Cottrell
Margaret Cottrell oversees the Upper School academic program, faculty hiring and development, student support services, and operations. Margaret Cottrell is Massachusetts certified in Varying Exceptionalities K-5, and Moderate Disabilities 6-12, Middle School Science, Health, and English as a Second Language. Mrs. Cottrell has taught several different courses at BCA over the years and coordinates BCA’s Academic Support Program. She and her family are active members of West Congregational Church in Haverhill, MA.
John Darling
Physical EducationJohn Darling
Physical EducationJohn Darling will teach physical education for grades K through 5. Mr. Darling has over 20 years of experience as a personal trainer from ages 8 and up, and he holds Personal Training Certification from the American Fitness & Aerobics Association. Mr. Darling is a strong advocate for wholistic health including good nutrition, targeted fitness goals, and training in the benefits of maintaining healthy bodies to contribute to quality of life. Mr. Darling tells us, “Health and fitness is my passion and I look forward to sharing this passion as a physical education teacher for BCA’s elementary program.”
Nicole Dole
Executive Assistant of the Upper SchoolNicole Dole
Executive Assistant of the Upper SchoolNicole is based at the Upper School and provides administrative support to the Dean of the Upper School and the Associate Dean of the Upper School.
Ashley Eldridge
Admissions AssistantAshley Eldridge
Admissions AssistantAshley is based at the Upper School and provides support to the Director of Admissions. She works to connect families to BCA and helps with the development of our admissions process.
Briana Fitzgerald
Finance & Human Resources AssistantBriana Fitzgerald
Finance & Human Resources AssistantBriana is based at the Lower School and provides administrative support to the Director of Finance.
Ann Fugate
5th GradeAnn Fugate
5th GradeB.A. English literature, University of Tennessee M.Ed. UT (Knoxville)
Ann is from Tennessee but has lived in MA since 2009. She love water parks and spending time at the beach, hanging out with friends and family, reading, baking, exercising and travel. Ann lives in Amesbury with her husband and four sons. She love teaching 5th grade because she says “it is the most fun age!”
Heather Gaither
Language Arts FacultyHeather Gaither
Language Arts FacultyB.A., English Ed, Evangel University
M.Ed., Lesley University
Heather taught English for 5 years in Missouri public schools before moving to Haverhill, MA. She has been teaching at BCA for 15 years. Heather teaches 7th and 8th grade English and Health class. In previous years she has also taught Sociology and Psychology. It was her love of reading that inspired her to become a teacher and she hopes to share that with her students through teaching literature and writing. Heather hopes that her passion for her subject and training as an educator will inspire her students to become lifelong readers and learners.
Sarah Gilbert
KindergartenSarah Gilbert
KindergartenSarah was a member of BCA’s inaugural high school class. After graduating from Eastern, Sarah taught pre-kindergarten and spent three years at an elementary school located in Boston, MA before joining us in 2020. She loves using creative and fun ideas to teach math, science, and English language arts! She is a big believer in learning through hands-on activities and play, all while intertwining healthy social-emotional skills. When she is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children. She loves to travel and spend time outdoors.
Shannon Granitsas
Art TeacherShannon Granitsas
Art TeacherB.M., Voice, Wheaton College
M.M., Opera, New England Conservatory
Shannon teaches visual arts from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Shannon endeavors to expose her students to a variety of artists outside of the most famous, including women, and a variety of cultures, eras and techniques. She challenges her students to try many different mediums, including weaving, pottery, sculpting, carving, printing, cutting, painting and drawing while applying the elements of art and design. Her goal is to create students who can connect art to other areas of their lives, such as math, history, politics, and science. As God has created us in His image, everyone has the capacity to create and to express personal viewpoint. When not teaching art Shannon leads a women’s bible study and teaches VBS. Shannon lives in Groveland, MA, she has three sons, who all attend BCA.
Sue Hanscom
Middle School Division LeaderSue Hanscom
Middle School Division LeaderB.A., Middle School Education and History, Gordon College
M.Ed., Gordon College
Sue Hanscom earned a Bachelors Degree in Middle School Education and History as well as a Masters Degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Moderate Learning Disabilities all from Gordon College. As a teacher in Amesbury for 17 years, she taught Geography, Ancient and Modern World History, and US History. Sue loves to travel and enjoys sharing her love of the world through Geography classes at BCA. As a small group Bible studies leader at Hope Community Church, she developed a desire to know more about the plans and promises God has for us and is anxious to share this quest with her students.
Michaela Hume
ParaprofessionalMichaela Hume
ParaprofessionalMichaela is based at the Lower School and provides extra support for students and teachers. Michaela helps out in classrooms and on the playground.
Brian Indrelie
Bible, Theology, & Ancient LanguagesBrian Indrelie
Bible, Theology, & Ancient LanguagesB.A., Biblical Studies, Northwestern College
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Th.M., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Brian Indrelie is the chair of the biblical and theological studies department. Prior to coming to BCA, he previously taught Bible to urban youth at a rescue mission while living in Minneapolis. At BCA, Brian has built the four year high school Bible program, and has taught all Bible subjects including Hermeneutics, Old Testament, New Testament, Christian Thought, Ethics, Leadership, and Missiology, in addition to directing our all-school chapels and commencement exercises. He has also pioneered BCA’s ancient languages program, teaching beginning and intermediate Greek and Latin as well as Hebrew. In addition to teaching Brian established and advises the National Honor Society at BCA. Brian, his wife Joy, and his daughters Leah and Lydia currently live in Beverly. They are members of North Shore Community Baptist church, where Brian has served on the Leadership Council and where he currently directs the Adult Christian Education program.
Graham Jackson
Language ArtsGraham Jackson
Language ArtsB.A. English, Patrick Henry College
M.Ed., Gordon College
Graham Jackson teaches Modern World Literature to freshmen and sophomores. Graham earned his BA in English from Patrick Henry College in Northern Virginia, and an M.Ed degree at Gordon College. He formerly taught at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, MA, and at HSLDA Online Academy in North Andover. Graham enjoys helping students cultivate the ability to write effectively and truthfully, which he believes is key to sharing the value of words, asking hard questions and confronting mysteries. Born and raised in North Andover, Graham has an undying love for the history and beauty of New England and its woods. From Paton’s Cry, the Beloved Country to Robert Frost’s poetry, he loves it all and enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for world literature with his students.
McKenna Judge
ScienceMcKenna Judge
ScienceB.S., Princeton University
McKenna Judge teaches biology, chemistry, and pre-algebra. Ms. Judge earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Princeton University and has completed the rigorous Princeton University Teacher Preparation Program. A lifelong resident of Haverhill, Ms. McKenna grew up at West Congregational church. She tells us that, “Teaching is a blessing that brings a sense of joy and purpose to my life. I teach with patience and grace, in hopes that no student will ever feel inadequate or incapable. Where I have often heard students claim to be “bad at science,” I believe that they simply have not been taught in a way that aligns with their personal manner of learning and thinking. I seek to do everything in my power to serve my class as a collective while still attending to the strengths and needs of each individual.
Mackenzie Kennedy
World Languages FacultyMackenzie Kennedy
World Languages FacultyB.A. Cultural Anthropology and Spanish, Wheaton College, IL
M.Ed., Gordon College
MacKenzie Kennedy has taught at BCA since 2017. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology and Spanish from Wheaton College, IL, and a Master of Education in Secondary Spanish from Gordon College. During college, MacKenzie lived in Costa Rica and Spain, studying the Spanish language and the cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Before teaching at BCA, she worked as a Volunteer Coordinator for Amirah New England, an organization that serves survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. At BCA, MacKenzie teaches high school Spanish, sociology, and culture studies and co-leads the school’s service to the Dominican Republic. MacKenzie is a member of West Congregational Church in Haverhill, MA.
Victoria Kennedy
President, Head of SchoolVictoria Kennedy
President, Head of SchoolAs President and Head of School, Mrs. Kennedy oversees strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, business operations, and a facility management. As a founder of the school, Mrs. Kennedy has actively participated in the school’s leadership since its inception serving as its first Chair of the Board of Directors. Mrs. Kennedy received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wheaton College, IL . For fifteen years she worked for CASCAP, Incorporated, a non-profit human service organization based in Cambridge, MA. She spent ten years as CASCAP’s Director of Operations. In this role, she managed CASCAP’s business and program operations including real estate acquisition and rehabilitation, property management, and community-based residential support services for frail elder and psychiatrically disabled populations. She left CASCAP to raise a family. Mrs. Kennedy also served on the Board of Directors of the New England Salem Children’s Trust in Rumney, NH for ten years and on the building committee for West Congregational Church in Haverhill, MA, where she attends with her husband and three children.
Jin Kim
BibleJin Kim
BibleB.S., in Design, UC Davis
M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, MA
M.A., Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Pastor Kim has taught Bible and English in the U.S. and overseas. He has heard a Master of Arts in Old Testament and a Master of Arts in Biblical Languages, both from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity, degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science in Design, degree from UC Davis. Pastor Kim’s philosophy of Christian education states that, “Christian education is not just transfer of knowledge. True and effective education affects the heart and transforms the soul. For this to happen the teacher must exemplify in his/her life what he/she aims to teach.”
Amanda Lemieux
Academic Support CoordinatorAmanda Lemieux
Academic Support CoordinatorAmanda has a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College, and a Masters in Special Education from Simmons College. She previously worked at both the Landmark School and Lexington High School. Amanda is also a Patient/Family Advocate at Boston Children’s Hospital Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Program and with the CF Learning Network. In her free time, she loves to go running and is always willing to go on a fun adventure. Amanda lives in Peabody with her husband, two sons, and dog. Both of Amanda’s sons attend BCA!
Elise LoSardo
Performing Arts, BibleElise LoSardo
Performing Arts, BibleB.A., Gordon College
Elise LoSardo directs Performing Arts at BCA. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Biblical Studies from Gordon College. While at Gordon, she performed major roles in Steel Magnolias and My Favorite Year. She also hosted Gordon’s late night comedy show, Exit 17 Live. In addition, Ms. LoSardo has worked in technical support and marketing for various theatrical productions. An avid filmmaker, Ms. LoSardo believes in the power of story telling and her goal is to utilize her “love for all kinds of art and all kinds of stories…” to help our students “find the stories they want to tell.”
Gayle Lynch
1st GradeGayle Lynch
1st GradeB.A. Elementary Education, Maryville College
Gayle Lynch graduated from Maryville College with a B.A. in Elementary Education. She taught 2nd grade in Canton, Georgia for four years before moving to New England. Committed to helping children, Gayle has been involved in a wide variety of educational activities over the years, including teaching Sunday School and Missionettes, starting and leading a pre-school playgroup, being one of the founding families of Imajine That, and home educating her children for 10 years. She is Massachusetts certified in Early Childhood and Elementary Education as well as a Highly Qualified Teacher in New Hampshire. As an experienced educator with a passion for teaching, Gayle teaches the 1stgrade class at Bradford. She is an active member of Rockingham Christian Church in Salem, NH, where she resides with her husband and three children.
Amy Maranville
Director of Admissions and MarketingAmy Maranville
Director of Admissions and MarketingGina McKeown
MusicGina McKeown
MusicBachelors of Music Ed., Illinois Wesleyan University
Master of Music, Illinois State University
Gina McKeown graduated with honors from Illinois State University with a Masters of Music and Illinois
Wesleyan University with a Bachelors of Music Education. Her concentrations were Choral Education, Music Therapy and her primary instruments were piano and voice. In addition to teaching music at BCA, Gina runs a private music studio and teaches piano, voice, and ukulele to students of all ages. Gina was previously the Creative Arts Director of the Dorothea Dix Hospital Creative Arts Therapies department in Raleigh NC. In 2015, Gina co-founded the Greater Newburyport Children’s Chorus and serves currently as the Music Director, serving youth in grades 2-12. She was the Music Director of Clinton Presbyterian Church in Illinois and currently serves as a substitute pianist for area churches as needed. Gina resides in Newburyport MA with her husband, 4 children, 3 cats, and her dog.
Kimberly Ngim
Middle School Science and BibleKimberly Ngim
Middle School Science and BibleJosef Novotny
Middle School MathJosef Novotny
Middle School MathNancy Overhiser
Middle School Language ArtsNancy Overhiser
Middle School Language ArtsB.A., John Brown University
Mrs. Overhiser teaches Language Arts and provides math resource support. Mrs. Overhiser was our founding 5th grade teacher and provided love, wisdom, and unforgettable learning for BCA’s fifth graders between 2010 and 2018. Since then, Mrs. Overhiser has operated her own successful tutoring business called The Successful Student. Mrs. Overhiser holds a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from John Brown University and is a certified Wilson Reading Trainer.
Miguel Quinones
Athletic DirectorMiguel Quinones
Athletic DirectorMiguel is based at the Upper School and coordinates our athletic programs. He provides assistance to both students and teachers. He helps out in study halls and teaches physical education.
Rose Maria Redman
PrincipalRose Maria Redman
PrincipalMrs. Redman oversees the academic program, faculty hiring and development, student support services, and operations at both the Upper and Lower School.
Mrs. Redman comes to Bradford Christian Academy with a deep well of experience as a teacher and as a school leader at both Presentation of Mary Academy in Methuen and most recently at Malden Catholic High School. Throughout her thirty-year tenure at Presentation of Mary, Mrs. Redman served consecutively as English teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Head of School overseeing all day-to-day operations of the school.
Calista Resendes
3rd GradeCalista Resendes
3rd GradeB.S. Framingham State University
Ms. Resendes is a graduate of Framingham State University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science Child and Family Studies + Coordinate in Elementary Education and obtained teaching certification for grades 1 through 6. Ms. Resendes has served as a long-term substitute teacher, tutor, and assistant coordinator for a children’s after school program. She tells us that, “Throughout my life I have always wanted to connect my two passions which is teaching young students and my faith in our lord and savior Jesus Christ.”
Jenneth Scharlach
4th GradeJenneth Scharlach
4th GradeB.S., Elementary Education and Sociology, Gordon College
Previous to joining the Bradford staff, Jenneth Scharlach taught for eight years at Boxford Academy in Boxford, Massachusetts. During that time, Mrs. Scharlach taught first grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, and sixth grade classes. She also taught Latin to grades 2-8 and general music for grades K-8. At Bradford, Mrs. Scharlach teaches our 4th grade class. She is a founding member of the BCA faculty since the school’s opening in 2004. She is an active member of Byfield Parish Church in Georgetown, MA. Mrs. Scharlach grew up in Georgetown and lives there with her husband and son.
Natalie Simmons
Executive Assistant of the Lower SchoolNatalie Simmons
Executive Assistant of the Lower SchoolNatalie is based at the Lower School and manages the front office as well as provides administrative support to our Lower School principal.
Kevin Soraci
Atelier ArtKevin Soraci
Atelier ArtAndrew St. Germain
Science & Mathematics FacultyAndrew St. Germain
Science & Mathematics FacultyB.S., Physics, Gordon College
Andrew St.Germain received his Bachelor’s in Physics from Gordon College, with minors in both Mathematics and Computer Science. Before coming to BCA, Andrew gained teaching experience as a student teacher at Masconomet Regional High School in Boxford, MA and as a summer teaching intern in Wilmington, DE. While he loves learning about math and science himself, he has an even stronger passion for teaching it to others. One of his biggest hopes for his students is that they will achieve a broader and more complete perspective of the world and their faith through their study of both mathematics and science. Currently, Andrew lives in Woburn, MA, where he was born and raised. Some of his interests outside of teaching include playing tennis, studying the Bible, and watching football and basketball.
Jason Steranko
Humanities and Ancient LanguagesJason Steranko
Humanities and Ancient LanguagesB.A., Classics and Economics, College of the Holy Cross
“People tell stories to make sense of the past, and we call these stories history. All of us contribute to history in our day-to-day lives, and its inescapability makes history both relevant and thrilling.” Jason Steranko is excited to teach his students the value and power of understanding and learning from the past. He doubled majored in Classics and Economics at the College of the Holy Cross, where he discovered a passion for the economic history of the 19thand 20th centuries. Jason teaches history at the middle school and modern world History at the high school. He lives in Haverhill and enjoys reading novels, spending time with pets (dogs, cats, and lizards), and going to the beach.
David Strasser
MathDavid Strasser
MathB.S., Pennsylvania State University
M. Edu., Columbia University
David Strasser teaches high school math including algebra and statistics. He has taught math in public schools for most of his career. Mr. Strasser holds a Master in Mathematics Education from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University. He served in the Peace Corps working in the Philippines at Pampanga Agricultural College where he taught and developed courses in Agroforestry and forestry. While there, Mr. Strasser also organized a community nursery and tree-planting project in an adjacent village. Mr. Strasser has a strong interest in integrating technology with math education so that students not only learn math operations, but also understand how this knowledge applies to real life. He also tells us that, “Teaching math at BCA is my dream job,” as he has long wanted to teach in a school where he can combine faith and learning.
Scott Sullivan
Elementary Divison LeaderScott Sullivan
Elementary Divison LeaderScott Sullivan graduated from University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in Communications. Prior to teaching Scott worked for Franciscan Children’s Hospital and D.F. Sullivan & Associates. He has also done work for the Perkins School for the Blind and coached AAU baseball. Scott has been the owner and operator of his own painting business since 2005. Scott discovered his calling to education as a Sunday school teacher at Hope Church where he has taught for the past eight years. Scott says he knows he has found his true vocation when he sees the eyes of a child light up with discovery. He is certified in Elementary Education, Grades 1-6 in MA and is pursing his dual Masters in Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities from Gordon College. He lives in Amesbury with his wife and two children and is an active member of Hope Church in Newburyport, MA.
Sonja Williams
2nd GradeSonja Williams
2nd GradeB.S., Early Childhood Education, Gordon College
Sonja has her BS in Early Childhood Education from Gordon College with a concentration in Special Education. Prior to joining BCA she taught summer school for Melrose Public Schools in their integrated preschool program. Sonja did her student teaching with BCA and is excited to be back. In the classroom, she places importance on social emotional learning to help students comprehend their emotions, to feel those emotions fully, and demonstrate empathy for others. In her free time, Sonja enjoys reading, crafting, and gardening.
Mitzi Wilson
Director of FinanceMitzi Wilson
Director of FinanceMitzi is based at the Upper School and is responsible for all financial and human resource matters at the school. Mitzi is the point person for tuition, budgeting, and financial aid at Bradford.
Sharon Ziegler
Director of AdvancementSharon Ziegler
Director of AdvancementSharon is based at the Upper School and works in the Advancement Office to facilitate strong alumni relationships with Bradford. She spearheads the annual Alumni Weekend, consisting of Alumni Chapel, faculty/alumni meet & greet, and alumni social and networking events. She also works on BCA’s Enhanced Academy Fund—the school’s annual fund.