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Leadership & Staff

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Faculty & Staff

Board Members

Pastor Kenny Rodrigue - President and Founder

Kenny received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida in 1983, is a retired member of the IEEE Society, and was a Professional Engineer for 35 years. He has raised three children, one being a nurse, one a doctor, and one an engineer. He was ordained as a Southern Baptist Pastor at Woodside Baptist Church in 2017 where he continues to serve as a Senior Pastor since 2021. Kenny’s heart is to see families and children grow closer to the God who created them, and the God who died on the cross for their sins.
Smiling man in a suit and tie.

Deanna Clotfelter - Vice President and Founder

Deanna has been a licensed real estate broker for more than 60 years. She has been active in various churches including in missions work in Haiti, Jamaica, and Belarus and committees. She has been involved with Precepts Bible Ministries for over 40 years and a speaker for Christian Women's Club. Deanna has a heart for children and desires to see Christian education expand in Marion County, Florida.

Lynette Rodrigue - Secretary and Founder

Lynette received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Ministries from Asbury University, Wilmore, KY in 1985. She has raised three children and is now blessed with four grandchildren. Her children attended classical schools for several years and she also homeschooled her children for about four years. She also worked at Annapolis Area Christian school for five years. She has a desire to see God work in the lives of the students and teachers at Grace Classical Academy.

Staff (Leadership, Board, Faculty, Etc.)

Suzette Weddington - 4th Grade teacher

Suzette attended Asbury College and Palm Beach Atlantic college graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in science. She taught 4th and 6th grade at Sheridan Hills Christian School in Hollywood, FL and was the recipient of the Golden Apple Award in 1988. She also taught 4th grade at Myrtle Grove Christian School in Wilmington, NC. She also taught 7th and 8th grade at Grace Christian Academy in Scottsburg, IN. She holds a teacher’s certification in Florida and North Carolina. Suzette adopted and raised three children and has three grandchildren. Suzette obtained her real estate license in 1981 and has worked in real estate for over 40 years.

Faculty

Suzette Weddington - 4th Grade teacher

Suzette attended Asbury College and Palm Beach Atlantic college graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in science. She taught 4th and 6th grade at Sheridan Hills Christian School in Hollywood, FL and was the recipient of the Golden Apple Award in 1988. She also taught 4th grade at Myrtle Grove Christian School in Wilmington, NC. She also taught 7th and 8th grade at Grace Christian Academy in Scottsburg, IN. She holds a teacher’s certification in Florida and North Carolina. Suzette adopted and raised three children and has three grandchildren. Suzette obtained her real estate license in 1981 and has worked in real estate for over 40 years.

Advisors

  • Pastor Austin Tucker
  • Pastor Jared Buchanan
  • John Kurdelak - Executive Director - Trinity Academy - Portland Oregan
  • Matt White - Crippen Accounting
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