Elementary
Barbara Elliott
2nd Grade
Mrs. Barbara Elliott was born in Oklahoma but has lived in Texas since 1988. She is married and has three children; two sons (who have graduated from BCA) and a daughter who is currently in high school. She and her family are faithful members of Community Baptist Church in Crosby, Texas, where they actively serve the Lord as music ministers, Sunday school teachers, and praise band members. She graduated from OSU Technical School with an Automotive degree and Southeastern Oklahoma State University with her education degree. She has been a Christian educator since 1993, serving as both teacher and principal, and has been with Baytown Christian Academy since 2012.
She loves the Lord and has a deep desire for each of her students to know Him and love Him also! Her favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11.
Mandy Harmon
Pre-K 3/4
This is Mrs. Harmon's 2nd year at BCA. She taught at her last job for 11 years but has 20 years of experience in early childhood education. She is overjoyed that she can teach education as well as God's word.
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
Kim Hendricks
Kindergarten
Kim Hendricks has been a teacher at BCA since 2008. She has been married for thirty-two years. Kim and David have four children. All four have graduated from BCA. They have one grandchild and two more on the way. She attends Second Baptist Baytown.
"I love teaching kindergarten and I am blessed to be a part of the BCA family."
Romans 10:9-10
Sarah Jones
Music
This will be Sarah Hix Jones’ first year teaching at BCA. Sarah graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2020 with a Degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Child Development and will be returning to her alma mater to pursue a Master’s in Christian Counseling. She is currently certified to teach Core Subjects EC-6, and has taught for the past two years in GCCISD.
In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Garrett. They often visit farmer's markets, play golf, or host game nights with friends.
Mrs. Jones is an active member of Second Baytown, where she and her husband lead a young adult's small group, an 11th-grade small group, as well as actively serving on Sunday mornings. She is an active reader and hosts a once-a-month book club that now has over 25 members.
Mrs. Jones is so excited to be a part of the BCA family!
Psalm 105:1-2
Elizabeth Noble
3rd Grade
My name is Libby Noble and I teach third grade at BCA. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and my teacher’s certification for EC-6th grade. I have been teaching for 7+ years and my favorite subject to teach is English.
When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my husband Matthew and our two kids, Hunter and Hailey.
We are very active in our church, United City. We also enjoy road trips, hiking, and exploring new places.
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." -Hebrews 6:19
Angela Norris
4th/5th Grade
Angela Norris has been teaching at BCA since 2017. Before coming to BCA she taught and tutored in Goose Creek CISD. She has also served as a children's minister at her church. Mrs. Norris has been married for 23 years and has two children, Carli and Caden. Carli is a 2021 BCA graduate and is a sophomore at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. Caden is a senior here at BCA.
Mrs. Norris is excited to be at a school where Christ is the focus and can't wait to see how God will use her in the lives of her students.
Katie Ormsby
1st Grade
Katie Ormsby has been a teacher at BCA since 2013. She is honored and proud to be at such an awesome school. She loves serving the Lord and she loves teaching children; being able to do them both at the same time is a daily dream come true.
“I was looking for a school-home that felt right - BCA has a family-like atmosphere and is a God-filled community of the faithful. You can’t get better than BCA! It’s the place to be!”
Mara Payton
Art
Mara Payton recently moved to Baytown from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She earned her B.A. in Visual Arts with a concentration in photography at SELU. She has been married for almost 3 years to her high school sweetheart, Jason. This is her 3rd year teaching and her first year at BCA. She is super excited to teach Art. In her spare time, Mara enjoys helping lead the children’s ministry alongside her husband at their church. She enjoys fishing, spending time at home with her two pups, and eating at her favorite restaurant, P.F. Chang’s! She loves the LSU tigers, especially nights out at Alex box stadium.
“I am super excited to join the BCA Family! That is what it has been to me so far, a family. I have a passion for art and for teaching. I am very blessed to be able to incorporate both into a career for myself. I know that not everyone loves art, but I feel that anyone can learn to appreciate it. I hope to help my students build confidence through the work they create in and outside my classroom.”
Ashayla Thomas
4th/5th Grade
Ashayla Thomas was born and raised in Baytown, TX. She recently graduated from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Communications. Being obedient to God's will, she made a career path change, so she now serves as an ELA teacher to 4th and 5th graders. She has a great passion for working with children, and she is excited to be a part of the BCA family! Growing up in a private school, she feels blessed to be working in an environment where students are excited to hear and talk about the Word of God. She plans to continue her education by pursuing a Master's degree both in Counseling and Education.
"Taking a leap of faith and stepping into the world of education has been the greatest blessing for me. It has been a great privilege being here! I am so overwhelmed by all of the support and love that the staff members, students, and parents have shown me. I truly love BCA's vision, and I am excited to see what the future has in store."
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