Our Team
At Deep Creek Christian Academy, our faculty and staff are committed to creating a Christ-centered environment where students feel loved, supported, and challenged to grow. Each member of our team brings a heart for ministry and a passion for education, working together to guide students academically and spiritually.
Meet Our Director
Mrs. MiRandi Chewning
Mrs. Mirandi has been teaching since 2011 and has been part of Deep Creek Christian Academy since its inception. She brings a deep passion for education and a heart for helping students grow both academically and spiritually. She is dedicated to teaching children about God’s love and is excited to be part of a school that centers everything around him. Whether in the classroom, the gym, or on the ball field, she loves encouraging others and watching them succeed. Mrs. MiRandi is also passionate about the future of DCCA and looks forward to helping the school grow and thrive. Outside of school, she enjoys running, swimming, music, and spending time with her husband and four children.
Faculty & Staff
Rev. Mark Perko
Deep Creek Baptist Church
Mrs. Hailey Howell
Two Year Old Class
Mrs. Carley Lowery
Kindergarten Assistant, Art
Mrs. Christina Powell
Teacher Assistant
Mrs. Bryanna Velazquez
One Year Old Class
Ms. Tracie Johnson
Three Year Old Class
Mrs. Emma Crisan
1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade
Science/Social Studies
Mrs. Phyllis Dawkins
Teacher Assistant &
Administrative
Mrs. Jessie Lauffer
One Year Old Class
Mrs. Marie Flake
Four Year Old Class
Mrs. Dale Rivers
1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade
Reading
Ms. Lela Chaney
Student Teacher
Ms. Kayla Relyea
Two Year Old Class
Mrs. Kate Dermid
Kindergarten
Mrs. Katie Watts
1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade
Math
Ms. Courtney Watts
Student Teacher
Security Team Members
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Mr. Van Garris
Mr. Frankie Pegram
Mr. Butch Thompson
Mr. Darrell Dawkins
Head of Security