Staff
The teachers and staff at Grace Christian Academy are dedicated to academic excellence and the spiritual well-being of our students. They encourage personal responsibility, a giving heart, and Godly character in students so they will be equipped to serve and lead in their communities.
Nicole Rodriguez
Principal
Kim Kruger
Office Manager
In over 22 years working at CCSD as an Elementary, Special Education teacher, Educational Computer Specialist, and Special Education Instructional Facilitator she always felt that there was something missing: the ability to share her faith and belief in God. After 3 years of teaching at Grace Christian Academy she fell in love with the school & agreed to become the principal. When not working with children, Mrs. Rodriguez enjoys photography, horseback riding, and spending time with her family.
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Peggy Sileo
Peggy Sileo
Kindergarten Teacher
Peggy Sileo has a B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa in Early Childhood/Elementary Education with a Literacy Endorsement. She taught for five years in public and private schools, prior to being a stay at home mom. For the past 12 years she has substituted in Iowa and Clark County in Iowa and Clark County in a variety of settings. Peggy has lived in Boulder City for the past eight years, with her husband Jason and their 3 children.
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Angela Palumbo
First Grade Teacher
Angela Palumbo, native to Boulder City, is in her third year teaching here at Grace Christian Academy. She has studied Environmental Science at both UNLV and Nevada State College, and is passionate about all environmental causes. At school, her fabulous hands-on teaching style can frequently be observed while she is teaching outside with her children. She enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband, hiking, biking, and exploring.
Janeen Throckmorton
Upper Elementary Teacher
Ms. Throckmorton has lived in Boulder City for two years. She is originally from Iowa, where she taught for 20 years. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, with a math endorsement from Simpson College. She earned her Master's degree in Collaborative Learning and Teaching from Graceland University. She is a proud mom of one son. When she isn't teaching, she likes hanging out with her son, swimming, walking, and meeting new people.
Fabia Tregnan
PE Teacher
Mrs. Tregnan has a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and is finishing her education classes at Nevada State College. She is grateful for having been able to stay at home to raise her two children. She is a member of Saint Andrew Catholic Church and enjoys working with children of all ages.
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Science & Art Teacher
Sandra Piche
Preschool Teacher
Ms. Piche is a 20 year veteran of the Clark County School District. Upon retiring she decided that she still loved teaching students and came to Grace christian Academy as our Science and Art teacher.
Theresa Pekarek
Chris Stewart
Second/Third Teacher
She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University and taught 6th grade in Payson, AZ. She and her husband and four children have moved all around the beautiful southwest and settled in Boulder City six years ago. Teaching and sharing about God’s great love for His children has been a passion of hers for many years whether through children’s ministry at her church, homeschooling, or in the classroom. When not at school, she can be found snuggled up with a good book, cooking, or spending time with her family.
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