Meet Our Staff
The administration, teachers and staff of BBCA are all born-again believers. Most of all, staff members see their occupation as a ministry to young people. The staff seeks to make a positive impact for Christ as they encounter students during the school day, at school activities and in their various local churches and community.
All full-time staff members are required to have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university. Many teachers hold advanced college degrees and are certified by various state and national educational associations.
A definite strength of the BBCA program is small class sizes. This allows the teachers to go beyond basic education and encourage students in areas of special interest and to influence the students spiritually, socially and emotionally.
All full-time staff members are required to have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university. Many teachers hold advanced college degrees and are certified by various state and national educational associations.
A definite strength of the BBCA program is small class sizes. This allows the teachers to go beyond basic education and encourage students in areas of special interest and to influence the students spiritually, socially and emotionally.
Patti Leo
BBCA Administration Team School Board Member Mrs. Leo has been involved in BBCA since enrolling both her daughters in 1995 and volunteered in the cafeteria once a week. In 1998 she was hired to work in the office making copies. Her ministry later evolved into the position of Financial Secretary which she loved until her retirement in 2017. Mrs, Leo has also served on the Administration Team since 2011 and School Board since 2017. God has given her a heart for this vital ministry and a desire to see it reach many more students and families for Christ. |
Ella Davis
BBCA Administration Team Student Guidance Grades 7-12 History Grades 9-10 Bible Grades K-12 Art Computer Mrs. Davis has been teaching at BBCA for 19 years. She was born and raised in Pennsylvania, graduated from Tennessee Temple University and taught for seven years in Illinois. Mrs. Davis has a passion for Christian education and its impact on students and families. She has been teaching in a Christian school setting for 26 years. |
Stephanie Garcia
Grades 3 & 4 Miss Garcia has been teaching 3rd and 4th grade at BBCA for two years. She was born and raised in South Florida and graduated from Nova Southeastern University. She moved to Western New York in 2017 and has been teaching at the elementary level for five years. |
Austin Horner
Grades 5 & 6 Mr. Horner graduated from Edinboro in May 2019 and has been teaching at BBCA for one year. He attends Family Church in Jamestown. His goal as a teacher, is to see the children that go into his classroom leave transformed, both mentally and spiritually. |
Sara Pound
Grades 7-12 Science Grades 7-8 Study Skills Grades 7-8 Health Mrs. Pound has been teaching at BBCA for four years. She graduated from Russell Sage College with a BS in Biochemistry. She also attended SUNY Fredonia and graduated with an MS in Chemistry. Her NYS Teacher Certification, obtained from the University of Buffalo, is in biology, chemistry and general science. She previously taught at Sherman Central School for five years, |
Donna Putnam
Grades 7-8 Bible Spanish ESL Mrs. Putnam has been teaching at BBCA for 12 years. She graduated from Houghton with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Bible. Mrs. Putnam also has a Master's degree in Linguistics with concentration in TESOL from Syracuse University. |
Beth Kinne
Grades 7-12 Math Yearbook Adviser Ms. Kinne has been teaching at BBCA for 21 years. She graduated from Cedarville University with a double major in mathematics and secondary education as well as a minor in Bible. She has been teaching for 28 years. |
Curt Olson
Grades 7-12 English Grades 11-12 Bible Mr. Olson has been teaching for five years and all five have been at BBCA. He graduated from Liberty University in 1991 with a Bachelor's in Communications and focus on Journalism. Mr. Olson also has two children enrolled at BBCA. |
Sarah Wilkins
Administrative Assistant Mrs. Wilkins has worked at BBCA for six years. She began as the lunchroom monitor and eventually moved into the position of Administrative Assistant and Fundraising Coordinator. Mrs. Wilkins has attended Family Church since 2003. Her passion is to influence this next generation of young people, to encourage them to live courageously for Christ and to help equip them to go out and be a light in this lost and dying world. |
Erin Pangborn
Financial Manager Mrs. Pangborn has worked at BBCA for two years. She was born and raised in Rhode Island and served in the USAF. She graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor’s degree and a graduate certificate. She has been married to her husband for 14 years and they currently have two children enrolled at BBCA. |
Enzo Leo
School Board Chairman
School Board Chairman
Mr. Leo has been involved with Bethel Baptist Christian Academy since 1995 when he and his family moved here from Florida. He and his wife were looking for a good Christian School to send their children to and this was one of the main reasons for also joining Bethel Baptist Church at the time. Both of their children graduated from the Academy and both went onto college.
Mr. Leo has been involved with the School Committee for the last 15 years and has been the Chairman for the past three. The School Committee's goal for the Academy is to continue to train children in Biblical Foundations while providing excellence in Academic Education. They seek to share the love and grace of Christ while also seeking to honor Him in all we do.
Mr. Leo has been involved with the School Committee for the last 15 years and has been the Chairman for the past three. The School Committee's goal for the Academy is to continue to train children in Biblical Foundations while providing excellence in Academic Education. They seek to share the love and grace of Christ while also seeking to honor Him in all we do.
