SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Mrs. Shannon Lauletta, M.Ed. NVCA Principal
Welcome to the best school in North Phoenix—North Valley Christian Academy! I started working on the NVCA team in 2008 with my service on the Board of Directors. This opportunity led to my position as the Admissions Director and Curriculum Specialist. I have also worked as a Substitute Teacher for all grades (Preschool – grade 8). Over the years I have worn many hats at NVCA.
I have over ten years of professional education experience. My Master’s degree is from California State University at Fullerton in Curriculum and Development. I hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal State San Marcos. And, my undergraduate degree is a B.S. in Child Development with a minor in Liberal Studies. In addition, I am a master Teacher and Language Arts Specialist.
Mr. Nate Kretzmann, M.Ed., CFRE, NVCA Executive Director
NVCA is an incredible place to serve and lead! I have over twenty-five years of professional education experience at many levels. I am a graduate of Concordia University in Irvine, California, where I received both a M.A in Educational Administration and a B.A in Education. I currently hold PK-12 Superintendents’ Certification.
I have had the joy of serving as a classroom teacher and Athletics coach for many years prior to serving in School Leadership and Administration. My Administration path began at Concordia University – Irvine where I served as an Admissions Director, followed by serving as the Advancement and Development Director for a school in Texas. More recently I served as the Head of School / Executive Director of a large PS- HS school here in Arizona before coming to NVCA.
Mrs. Nancy Kahler, B.A., NVCA Preschool Director
I am delighted to welcome you to NVCA. I have over twenty years of professional teaching experience. I had the distinction of serving as the Director of Assimilation and Lay Ministry at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Orange County, CA. This is one of the Synod’s “mega churches”. In addition, I taught Early Childhood Education, Special Education and Elementary Education and most recently completed nine years as the lead Kindergarten teacher in California at St. Paul’s Lutheran School (U.S. Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon School).
I am a native of Somerset, Kentucky, and a graduate of the University of Louisville (go Cardinals!). I hold a B.A. in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education.