Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory
Middle High Faculty
*Years
of Education Service
Listed in Alphabetical Order
Mr. Mark Bitter
Subjects Taught: 6th Grade Science/History, 6th-8th Saxon Pre-Algebra
Educational Background: BS Philadelphia Biblical University, Education; AA Quinsigamond College, Engineering
Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification, Bible, Mathematics and Science endorsements
Professional Memberships/Affiliations: International Association of Christian Schools Educators
Awards/Professional Leadership: Bible Specialist
*33 years in Education/14 years at PVCP
Ms. Shelley Bottle
Subjects Taught: 6th Grade Language Arts, 7th Grade Math 8/7
Educational Background: M.Ed, University of Phoenix, BA, Arizona State University, Communications
Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification, SEI certification
Training Credentials: Love and Logic
Awards/Professional Leadership: Speaker at ACSI Convention 2007
*12 years in Education/2 years at PVCP
Mrs. Jessica Holemon
Subjects Taught: 7th Grade Algebra I, 8th Grade Algebra II, 9th Grade Algebra I, 9th & 10th Grades Algebra II, 12th Grade Physics
Educational Background: BA Arizona State University, Elementary Education
Certification & Endorsemeents: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification; Middle Scholl Math Endorsement, SEI Endorsement
*1 year in Education/1 year at PVCP
Mr. Kevin Kemper
Subjects Taught: 7th-8th Algebra I
Educational Background: BA, Boston College, English
Certification & Enorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)
Awards/Professional Leadership: Mathnasium Learning Center, owner
Mr. Gil Nadolny
Subjects Taught: Theatre, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
Educational Background: BA University of Maryland, Psychology & Education, Certificat Program in Elementsy Education
Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification; Maryland Teacher Certification.
Training Credentials: Love and Logic; Critical Thinking Seminar; Great Books Seminar.
Professional Memberships/Affiliations: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Awards/Professional Leadership: Department Chair, Jr. High & High School; Tri-Pres Jr. Camp Speaker, 8th Grade Graduation Speaker (PVCP), PVCCP Retreat Director, ACSI Convention Workshop Leader. Screenwriters Expo Sscreenwriting Conference in Los Angeles)
Mr. Kyle Navarrette
knavarrette@pvcp.org
Subjects Taught: 7th & 8th Bible, Honors English I, III, IV
Educational Background: M.Ed Northern Arizona University, Secondary Education; BA Arizona State University, Political Science
Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification, SEI Certification
Training Credentials: Love and Logic Parent Facilitator
Awards/Professional Leadership: 5 years coaching experience; college courses in Humanities, Parent Education Trainer (Christian Worldview); 2012 Council for American Private Education Teacher of the Year - Arizona.
*8 years in Education/8 years at PVCP
Mr. Brian Phelps
Subjects Taught: 7th-8th History, 7th Math 8/7
Educational Background: BA Arizona State University, Religious Studies
Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification
Awards/Professional Leadership: Graduated Summa Cum Laude from ASU. Lead the teaching of adult Sunday School
Mr. Chris Seyler
Subjects Taught: 5th/6th Math 8/7, 8th Science, 5th-8th Boys PE, Honors Chemistry,
Educational Background: BA Kinesiology (Physical Education) & Science, The Masters College; St. Mary's College, Northern Arizona University.
Certification & Endorsements: ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Certification; AZ Department of Education K-12; CA Department of Education K-Adult Ed. SEI Certification.
Training Credentials: Love and Logic
Awards/Professional Leadership: CAHPERD (California Association for Health, PE, Recreation & Dance) President, CA and Outstanding Service; CAHPERD Vice President, CA; AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, PE, Recreation & Dance); Outstanding Service Sost Boys of Sudan. Taught various seminars in Physical Education, Science, Sports; Science Camp Coordinator; High School Missions Coordinator. Sponsor Athlete and Spokesperson SunRype.
2013 Coach of the Year - Girls Basketball
*30 years in Education/2 year at PVCP
Mrs. Tina Tow
Subjects Taught: 7th & 8th English, High School Study Skills, Honors English II
Educational Background: M.ED. University of Phoenix, Education; BA Jacksonville State University, Business
Certifications & Endorsements: ACSI Certification; AZ Department of Education 7-12 Certification, SEI Endorsement K-12, ELL Endorsement
Training Credentials: Adult & Pediatric CPR/FA/AED, Love & Logic Facilitator training, Foundation for Critical Thinking
Awards/Professional Leadership:
*3 years in Education/3 years at PVCP; 12 years of business/finance experience