Monica Portelli

B.S. Gordon College
BCA Alumna

I am a Bradford Christian Academy alumna, and thrilled to be welcomed back as a teacher. I had the privilege of doing my student teaching at BCA with the previous 1st Grade teacher, Gayle Lynch. I have three older brothers, one of which graduated from BCA as well. I love plants, French bulldogs, and watching students grow in their learning. I believe that all students can learn and that it is a teacher’s responsibility to design an environment in which each child can succeed. I came back to BCA because I know the type of community that is fostered here and love the positive learning environment. I experienced this as a student during my time here, as a student teacher, and now as part of the faculty. This is a place where students have a safe learning environment, but so do teachers. I have seen how the faculty support each other and how the staff’s opinions and voices are always heard and taken into consideration. It is the type of community anyone would be lucky to be a part of. One thing that sets BCA apart is the foundation of faith the school has been built upon. Students thrive here with teachers that not only care about academic success, but also their spiritual walk.