The Team
Who We Are
Dr. Shane C. Kreller
Board Chair, Principal, Co-founder
Dr. Shane Kreller currently serves as the school's principal, co-administrator, and one of our high school teachers. He holds a D.Min & M.Div in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University, a MS in Education & MBA from Missouri State University, a MS in Microbiology & Cell Science from the University of Florida, is a current PhD in Business Administration candidate at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and multiple undergraduate degrees. Dr. Kreller is also an ordained minister and holds a PA Instructional I in nine different subjects. He has a strong love and calling toward Christian education, and enjoys taking more courses to further his own education which he passes along to his students.
Mr. Bo Kreller
Vice Chair, Co-Administrator, Co-founder
Mr. Bo Kreller, who has over a decade of Christian school experience, serves as CCA's co-administrator. He founded and ran River of Life Christian Academy for 7 years before God directed him to leave and co-found CCA. Mr. Kreller runs a successful medical courier business to support his family, and lovingly and happily sacrifices the rest of his time to answer God's call toward Christian education. He is known as an encourager with a kind word for all, and everyone loves to flock to him and bask in his glow. He enjoys spending time with his family and watching the Steelers.
Ms. Patrina Smith
Board Secretary, Elementary Learning Center Supervisor
Ms. Patrina Smith is adored by those who meet her for her upbeat personality, sense of humor, big heart, and love for God and her kids. Ms. Smith brings years of teaching experience combined with spiritual maturity to the classroom like no other. This year she is also coaching our girls' basketball team. She enjoys relaxing at the beach with her family.
Mrs. Tracy Kreller
Upper Learning Center Supervisor,
Fundraising Coordinator
Mrs. Tracy Kreller is well-loved among parents and students alike for her compassionate, guiding spirit, always pointing students toward Christ. Mrs. Kreller relentlessly encourages her students to strive for excellence for the Lord. She enjoys gardening in her free time.
Mrs. April Lynn
Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher
Mrs. Lynn's info is coming soon!
Mrs. Jasmine Gray
Preschool Director
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Ms. Karlee Kreller
Monitor, ACE Competition Coordinator
Ms. Karlee Kreller is exceedingly talented in everything she does and has a servant's heart like her mother Tracy. This year she is joining our staff as a monitor and will be leading other activities as well, in addition to still attending college part-time. She is also willing to coach a volleyball team if there is enough interest!
Mrs. Lori Bedford
Art Instructor
Mrs. Lori Bedford has been gifted by God as an artist, and she uses her abilities to teach her students new skills and give them a deeper appreciation and love for art. Anyone who knows Mrs. Bedford knows how she radiates the joy of the Lord and how her sweet spirit is a pleasure to experience. In her free time, she enjoys applying her creative mind to everything she touches and in operating Creekside Studio. Many of her students have gone on to win top awards in art with her guidance.
Mrs. April Bonham
Supervisor
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