Staff
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Jessica Elston
Founder, Head of School
Jessica@mercychristianacademy.com
Jessica is a native of Louisiana and raised right here in Shreveport.
She went to LSU in Baton Rouge and earned a BA in Literature and Salem State University in Salem, MA where she got a Masters in Education. She has been teaching off and on for the past 13 years. She has seen many children struggle in school, but she is hopeful God’s church can make an eternal difference in the lives of children.
She is the wife of David and the mother of three young children and a hyper dog.
“How precious is your steadfast love, O Lord. The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.” - Psalm 36:7
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Becca Kitchell
Teacher, 2nd-3rd Grade Cohort
Becca@mercychristianacademy.com
With a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Mrs. Kitchell brings a new set of skills to MCA. She teaches music, phonics, math, and literature to the students in the 2nd/3rd grade cohort.
Every Thursday the students enjoy a lunchtime concert when she plays her viola.
In describing MCA she says, “I love being able to teach in such a restful environment. The kids are a joy to teach and the other staff members are so encouraging!”
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Tina Moser
Teacher, 2nd-3rd Grade Cohort
Tina@mercychristianacademy.com
She is excited about Mercy Christian, saying, “While we currently live in a volatile and uncertain world, Mercy Christian exists to bear witness to a sure and unchanging God. Everything we are and everything we do and say and learn will begin and end with Christ, for whom and through whom everything was made.”
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Connie Tingle
Teacher, K-1st Grade Cohort
Connie@mercychristianacademy.com
When asked what she is most excited about regarding MCA, Connie said, “The joy of being able to work with these children and staff in a Godly environment .”
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Grace Hernandez
Teacher, K-1st Cohort
Grace@mercychristianacademy.com
Grace is a graduate of Louisiana State University- Shreveport with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has wanted to be a teacher her whole life. When asked what she enjoys most about MCA, she said, “We get to learn about God in all the different subjects; everything points back to Him. It’s also a joy to work with women who are so eager to love the Lord and share that love. I see God working in the lives of the students. God opens their hearts every time we read the Bible together!