Meet the Team

A D M I N I S T R A T I O N

Pastor John Raymond

FOUNDER AND
​HEADMASTER

Tina Kirkland

CURRICULUM
​DIRECTOR

Tina Kirkland is married to her loving husband Greg. They have 5 wonderful children, with 10 beautiful grandchildren.  She attends church at The Crossing, in Pearl River. She and her husband have actively served in church on multiple committees, teaching Sunday School, organizing and chaporning youth trips, and she has served as VBS director multiple times.  This year will mark 30 years in the education field for Mrs. Kirkland. She has certifications from Pensacola Christian College and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Mrs. Kirkland has been with LCA for a year and a half. What she loves most about the LCA family is that every teacher and staff member has answered their divine appointment from God to be here.
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Gail Grieco

PRINCIPAL
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Monica Lynch

Admissions
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Monica Lynch has been married to her high school sweetheart, Taylor, for 3 years. They have a special needs puppy they consider a child, named Brother. They attend New Horizon Church in Slidell where Monica serves as the worship leader. Mrs. Lynch has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from LSU with a concentration in Public Relations and a double minor in English and Business. Monica is very passionate about team building and the spiritual health of all LCA students. Mrs. Lynch has been a part of the Lakeside family since the very beginning and taught the elementary grades for the inaugural year. Her favorite thing about Lakeside is how we are reminded daily that no one is too far out of God’s reach and the Lord has a plan and hopeful future for every student. ​

Fallon Lasserre

OFFICE MANAGER

Jessica Scarborough

ADMISSIONS
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Jessica Scarborough lives with her husband, James, two children, Jason and Jacey, and her dog Benji. The Scarborough family attends New Horizon Church and serves as the Children's Ministry Director and the Director for Lakeside's partner school, Little Lions Learning Center. Jessica's family owned an in-home childcare center as she grew up and she coached gymnastics for 15 years. Her vast experience with children of all ages allows her to bring a concentrated effort into the safety and structure of all of our programs dedicated to child education. Jessica has been a part of the Lakeside family since it launched in 2016. Her favorite thing about being a part of the Lakeside family is that her children are in a place where they are constantly encouraged and edified in the Lord!

​E D U C A T O R S

Sarah Rivers

pRE-K
​tEACHER

Sarah Rivers resides in Slidell,LA  with her husband, Michael, two sons Alex and Roman and a cat named Kitty.  They are active members of True Life Church in Slidell. Sarah comes from a large family, she has five siblings. She grew up helping her mother who ran an in-home daycare for over  fifteen years and developed a love for working with children and being a positive role model. For the last nine years she has held a few postitions within a private school environment. One of her favorite bible verses is Romans 8:25 "But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently." Sarah is looking forward to putting her experience of guiding children in the way they should go to great use at Lakeside Christian Academy. 

Kerry Adams

2ND GRADE
​TEACHER

​Kerry Adams has been married to Greg Adams, for 20 years. They have four children together. Their family attends New Horizon Church in Slidell where they each serve in the children’s ministry on a weekly basis.  Mrs. Adams has home-schooled her children for eleven years.  She is also the secretary for an orphan ministry in Zimbabwe, Africa. Mrs. Adams is new to the Lakeside family but has been a part of the New Horizon Church family for the past four years.  Her favorite thing about Lakeside is how it functions like a family and how these godly people have adopted her family and loves them dearly. She feels it is her job and her calling to make sure she equips both students and their parents with the necessary resources and support to nurture young hearts and minds so they grow to love their Savior, as they try their best to succeed academically. 

Chloe Herrin

5th Grade
​teacher

Chloe Herrin resides in Slidell, LA. She is an active member of True Life Church where she serves in the child care ministry. Chloe comes from a large family having 5 siblings. Chloe is an adventure enthusiast and  enjoys quality family time and shopping. One of Chloe’s favorite bible verses is, Proverbs 31:25-26, “She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.”

Kim Davis

​ Kindergarten
​Teacher

Kim Davis has taught for 18 years, receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.  She's been a resident of Slidell for seventeen years with her mom and is a member of Roseland Park Baptist Church in Picayune, Mississippi. Mrs. Davis has taught the fifth and sixth grade girls’ Sunday School class, Bible Drills, and Vacation Bible School at her church.   Matthew 8:12 reads that Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”  Her favorite thing about LCA  is getting to teach her students about Jesus everyday!

Keri Rauch

3RD GRADE
​TEACHER

Keri Rauch has been married to her husband Chris, for 12 years. She resides in Picayune, Ms. and has 3 children who attend LCA. Mrs. Rauch attendeds Riverlife fellowship in Pearl River where she serves as a women’s ministry leader, worships along side of her worship team, and recently received her 301 School Of Ministry diploma through her church.  After graduating from Northshore High School she attended Southeastern Univeristy where she studied Education and  minored in her passion of Theatre. Mrs. Rauch also attained her Para certification within the St. Tammany Parish school system and worked within Lakeshore High and Chata -Ima Elementary. Mrs. Rauch became part of our Lakeside family in 2017. Her favorite thing about Lakseide is the genuine heart and passion for God within every teacher and staff family.​

Valencia Marquez

6th grade
​teacher

Valencia Marquez is a native of Slidell, LA and resides here with her husband, Jeffery.  Together, they have 6 children and 5 grandchildren.  They are active members of True Life Church, in Slidell, where she serves in the children's ministry.  Valencia attended Pearl River Community College, where she earned her Associate of Applied Science degree.  She taught Pre-K for two years in a private school setting. She then opened an in-home daycare for well over 15 years.  During this time, she homeschooled her children.  She has always had a love of teaching and leading children.  She finds the Lakeside Christian Academy, staff, students, and their families all work together to build each other up to their fullest potential both academically and spiritually.  One of her favorite scriptures is Psalm 19:14, "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy site, Oh Lord, my strength, and my redeemer." 

Chandler Robertson

1st GRADE TEACHER

Chandler Robertson is joining Lakeside this year as our 1st grade teacher. Chandler grew up in Mississippi and moved to Louisiana after hurricane Katrina. In 2013, she married her Jr. High sweetheart, Brent. They have 3 children Kayleigh, Colt and Kane. She loves camping, boating and shopping! Chandler holds a certificate in General Studies and has also earned a para-professional certification. She is working towards her Pre-AS teaching grades 1-5. She has 3 years of experience subbing grades K-12 and leads a Sunday school class. The most rewarding thing about being a part of Lakeside is the fact that everyone works together and the children are the reason for everything we do.​
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Tiffany Higgenbotthom

4th Grade
​teacher

Tiffany Higginbotham has been married to her wonderful husband Danny for 9 years. They have two beautiful daughters, Sadie and Sammie. Mrs. Higginbotham leads worship for Precious Pearls women's ministry. She is also very involved in Precious Pearls prison ministry where she leads worship and teaches art therapy to the inmates. Mrs. Higginbotham's love for children began when she was in high school. She served as a kids counselor at church camp. Since then she has served in church nurseries and lead Jr. High ministries. The most important thing to implement in Mrs. Higginbotham's 4th grade class is the culture of kindess. She is excited to teach kind students in her class! Her favorite scripture is Psalms 34:5 "Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces."

Steffane Young

7/8th Grade
​teacher

Steffane Young is happily married to her husband Rene. They have two bright, amiable children. She has been a member of New Horizon Church in Slidell for four years. Mrs. Young is an Herbalist who has been practicing and studying herbalism, botany, and nutrition for about five years.  Steffane is a spirited instructor who takes a hands-on approach to learning. She advocates active learning techniques to engage students and deepen critical thinking. Mrs. Young has been apart of the Lakeside family for 3 years. In her spare time, she enjoys to travel and cook. Her favorite thing about Lakeside is the atmosphere. We nurture our students and strengthen them in their walk with Christ by providing a strong spiritual foundation. 
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Tina Kirkland

9/10th Grade
​teacher

Tina Kirkland is married to her loving husband Greg. They have 5 wonderful children, with 10 beautiful grandchildren.  She attends church at The Crossing, in Pearl River. She and her husband have actively served in church on multiple committees, teaching Sunday School, organizing and chaporning youth trips, and she has served as VBS director multiple times.  This year will mark 30 years in the education field for Mrs. Kirkland. She has certifications from Pensacola Christian College and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Mrs. Kirkland has been with LCA for a year and a half. What she loves most about the LCA family is that every teacher and staff member has answered their divine appointment from God to be here.​

David Brunet

11/12th Grade
​Teacher

David Brunet has a BS and MS in Biology from University of Louisiana, Monroe.  He has been a resident of Slidell since 1997 and is very involved in New Horizon Church and his local community.  Mr. Brunet began teaching at Lakeside Christian Academy since 2018.  Mr. Brunet loves mentoring teens to become become the leaders that God wants them to be.  In his spare time, Mr. Brunet enjoys singing and playing bass guitar in his church’s worship band and playing volleyball.  His favorite thing about Lakeside Christian Academy is the strong sense of community that we have here.
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F A C U L T Y

Sue Husser

ART & MUSIC

Sue Husser is an energetic pastor’s wife from Slidell, LA where she and her husband, Bro. Sam Husser have lived for approximately ten years. She is a mother of two children, has seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.  She and her husband of 49 years have shared in eclectic ministry for over 46 years in several different fields. Over the last 10 and a half years at The Crossing in Pearl River as state missionaries for Louisiana. Truly, their life work has been established and built around one mission, one purpose and one Christ. She also mentors young women/mothers. Because of her heart for teenagers, she works alongside the Student Pastor in youth ministry. As pastor’s wife, she feels the call to facilitate Women’s Bible Studies. As
worship leader of The Crossing, she is able to share her passion for music and ministry. In 2017, Sue’s journey here at Lakeside Christian Academy began as a substitute teacher and
has developed into her current role as full time Art and Music teacher which gives her the opportunity to share her creativity and the love God has given her for Christian education.

Loren Schenck

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Donna Vosbien

BEFORE CARE

Heather Smith

LUNCH & AFTER CARE

Heather has been married to her wonderful husband, Adam, for 9 years. Together, they have 4 beautiful kids. Landon, Liam, Laken and Lawson. They attend LCA, where she believes they will get the best biblical education. She grew up in church, where her grandpa led music and served as a deacon. When Heather was younger, she worked in the nursery, where she learned she loved working with children. After having their first daughter, her husband and I decided that she would quit working and stay at home to raise their children. Adam has been in the Army National Guard for 10 years, where he studied to be a radiologist. They want their kids going to a school, where it’s okay to talk about faith. She is looking forward to seeing where God is taking her family. 

Brandy Daigrapont

After care