Providence Creek Academy is a charter school: which is a tuition free alternative to a traditional public school. At PCA we focus on Academics, Athletics, and the Arts for kindergarten through 8th grade. This focus allows teachers to educate the whole child. The goal of the staff is not just teaching your child subject matter, it’s educating your child to become a better citizen inside and outside of the classroom. We believe in a disciplined climate and high expectations for our children. Our staff has strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration; This approach promotes helpful interactions that positively effect our community. PCA is a close-knit family in which communication is constant and always evolving.
Our collegiate-styled campus allows for an extension of the classroom beyond four walls. Our students travel between buildings to attend classes in art, music, foreign language, physical education, health, library, and technology. The vast landscape allows for exploration and discovery of the world around us.

Providence Creek Academy offers a unique approach to the application of Math, Science, English Language Arts and Social Studies. We combine academics and citizenship to educate the whole child. Providence Creek Academy has developed endless academic opportunities for a diverse student population:
• Cultural and Academic field trips
• Student Mentoring
• Odyssey of the Mind
• Math & Writing Enrichment
• Student Council
• Science Fair
• Junior Achievement
• Community Service Programs
• National Honor Society
• Future Educators of America
• Learning Enrichment After School
• Programs—LEAP

Our staff encourages inquiry-based learning which facilitates
critical thinking skills. High academic achievement, character
development, and technology promote a climate for
learning.


Providence Creek Academy offers a rigorous sports program that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, good sportsmanship, and being a positive role model. While our program continuously grows, we currently offer:
• Football
• Cheerleading
• Boys and Girls Cross Country
• Boys Baseball
• Girls Softball
• Girls Volleyball
• Boys and Girls Basketball


A dedicated, knowledgeable coaching staff instructs your child in the fundamentals of the sport while supporting them academically and socially. Our student athletes represent
themselves, their parents, and Providence Creek Academy  while building skills, strength, and passion for sports. Providence Creek Academy’s Sports Boosters assist in providing
our athletes with equipment, uniforms, and transportation through fundraising.


All of our students have exposure to visual and performing arts. Though all students receive education in music and art
other opportunities for study include:
• Band
• Ballet
• Chorus
• Drama
• Artistic Writing
• Independent Art Studies
• Instrumental Lessons
• Percussion Ensemble

Providence Creek Academy provides many opportunities for artistic growth. An
• education in the arts:
• awakens the senses
• teaches technical skills
• encourages critical thinking
• fosters creativity
• teaches cultural significance
• allows free expression
• provides the ability to take risks
• encourages problem solving
• promotes self confidence

 


Joan Messick, President
Dr. Charlie Wilson, Vice President
Gary F. Stuilir, Treasure
Nicole Lewis, Teacher Member
Secretary for the Board
Amy T. Santos Member
Dennis Ballard, Member
Edward H. Ide, Parent Member


Position name Email Address
Managiing Director Charles Taylor pcacharles@aol.com
Principal Audrey Erschen aerschen@pca.k12.de.us
Director of Curriculumulum Andrea Spence aspence@pca.k12.de.us
Financial Managerer Deb Doyle ddoyle@pca.k12.de.us
Human Resources Shanna Simmens ssimmens@pca.k12.de.us
Office Manager Trina Willey twilley@pca.k12.de.us
Administrative Assistant Kim Whitlock kwhitlock@pca.k12.de.us
Title I Coordinator/Program Dev. Specialist tor Claudia Taylor ctaylor@pca.k12.de.us
Math/Science Specialist Beverly Beck bbeck@pca.k12.de.us
Social Studies Specialist Jacqui Wilson jwilson@pca.k12.de.us
Grounds Manager Bill Bullock wbullock@pca.k12.de.us
Head Custodian (Day) Lori Alberts lalberts@pca.k12.de.us
Head Custodian (Evening) Dave Williams dwilliams@pca.k12.de.us
School Nutrition Manager Gerry Ward gward@pca.k12.de.us
Nurses Cindy Daniels,
Carole Kinnamon
pcanurse@pca.k12.de.us


Grade
Teacher
Email Address
K
Donna Arvay
K
Kristin Brewer
K
Mindy Steele-Bailey
K
Jill Mears
1
Lydia Creasy
1
Kristen Black
1 Dawn Norvell dnorvell@pca.k12.de.us
1
Tarah Curl
2
Josine Aquino
2
Jennifer Crumlish
2
Robyn Roberts
3
Mallory Squires
3
Dan Chiavaroli
3
Sarah Phillips
4
Michelle Grace
4
Amy Lawson
4
Jacqueline Simmens
5
Joanna Cobble
5
Kathryn Powell
5
Danielle Heilig
6
Rachael Schluetter
6
Lorie Smith
6
Regina Bloemker
7/8 Math
Kaitlin Cody
7/8 ELA
Maurya Muldoon
7 Social Studies
Rick Hudson
8 Science
April Bullen
7 ELA Elaine Lambert elambert@pca.k12.de.us
Grants Coordinator/Special Education
Claudia Taylor
Sp Ed
Nicole Lewis
Sp Ed
Sandy Jilek
Sp Ed
MarjorieKnorr-Hayden
Sp Ed Mike Zulkowski mzulkowski@pca.k12.de.us
Speech Therapist Stephanie McClellan smcclellan@pca.k12.de.us
Foreign Language
Jennifer Morrin
Music/Director of Fine Arts
Kelly Waldron
Band Michael Howell mhowell@pca.k12.de.us
Art
Lissa Kunig
Math Specialist Brian Walley bwalley@pca.k12.de.us
PE/Health
Eric Beach
PE/Health
Sheri Kuhner
Reading
Sue Fertal
Keyboarding Corinthia Elliott celliott@pca.k12.de.us
Library
Joan Carpenter
Transportation Belinda Hestera bhestera@pca.k12.de.us
Para Professional Dana Greek dgreek@pac.k12.de.us
Para Professional Eric McBride emcbride@pca.k12.de.us
Para Professional Penny Harper pharper@pca.k12.de.us
Para Professional Jordan Sinex jordansinex@pca.k12.de.us
Middle School Interventionist Jamie Pinder jpinder@pca.k12.de.us