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Faculty & Staff

Our faculty and staff are more than educators — they are mentors, role models, and partners in your child’s growth. Each member of our team is committed to academic excellence and Christ-centered discipleship, creating a classroom environment where students feel supported, challenged, and known.

Administrative Staff

Our administrative team works behind the scenes to ensure that every part of school life runs smoothly and efficiently. From admissions to daily operations, they are dedicated to serving families with clarity, care, and professionalism.

As the first point of contact for many families, our administrative staff reflects the warmth and community that define our school. They are committed to creating a welcoming experience, answering questions with transparency, and supporting parents and students every step of the way.

Together, our leadership team provides stability, communication, and direction — allowing our faculty to focus on what they do best: educating and discipling the next generation.

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Mr. Timothy West

Head of School, Bible Teacher

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Timothy and his family moved from Wisconsin to Texas to support the Broccardo family in planting Hope Rock Church, where he serves on the eldership team. He and his wife, Kerry, decided to send their four children to SCA in the 2023/24 school year, and since joining the school, they both felt called to play a role in carrying out God's vision for it. She became the music enrichment teacher, and he became the Communications Director and Secretary of the school board. Then in early 2025, they recognized that God was calling Timothy to serve as the head of school. He brings to the role his passion and expertise in the area of defining goals and developing strategic plans to achieve them. Timothy is eager to see the plans God has for the school, its students, and teachers.

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Mrs. Amy McClain

Principal, Art History Teacher 

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For 24 years, Mrs. Amy McClain has been making a profound impact on students and colleagues alike, teaching in both public and private schools. Mrs. McClain has been married to Roary for 20 years, and together they are raising three wonderful children — two high schoolers and a middle schooler. Mrs. McClain earned her BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Bible studies from Corban University, followed by two Master’s degrees — one in Curriculum and Instruction, and another in Instructional Design and Technology. She also completed a Principal Certification from Eastern Washington University. Always with an eye toward gaining more tools and knowledge to apply in her work in academia, Mrs. McClain is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Special Education through Liberty University. Through it all, she says faith in Jesus has been her foundation. The specific scriptures she stands on are: James 2:2-4, 1 Peter 4:7, and 1 John 3:18.

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Dr. Maureen Selman

Vice Principal, Science

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Dr. Selman holds a doctorate in Developmental Education Administration from Sam Houston University, a Masters from Troy University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Oglethorpe University. Dr. Selman previously served as Science Chair and Physics Teacher at Rouse High School in Leander ISD. She is certified in Composite Science, grades 6-12, and has taught high school Physics, Chemistry, and Biology over the course of her education career. When not busy sharing the joys of the various science disciplines with her students, Dr. Selman enjoys archery, reading, hiking, and being a grandmother. She says, “I love teaching! I love serving my students, their parents, and our community!"

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Mrs. Kathy Wilson

Counselor, Bible Teacher

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Kathy Wilson, B.S., M.Ed lives in Lakeway, Texas with her husband and has two grown children and two lovely granddaughters. She comes to Spicewood Christian Academy as the part-time Counselor and Consultant for implementing Restitution, a behavior model that fosters student self-awareness, self-responsibility and self-motivation. She has 40 years of experience as a guidance counselor at 5 international schools and consultant for many schools in Texas since returning to the States in 2000. Her passion to help this Christian school get off to a good start brought her out of retirement and she is happy and honored to be a part of giving parents and students a godly alternative to public schooling in this area.

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Mrs. Kerry West

Music

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Kerry West was born and raised in South Africa, and immigrated to the United States with her family in 2016. She qualified and worked as an Occupational Therapist in South Africa, with a specific focus on pediatric OT, in both mainstream school and special needs educational settings. Unfortunately, due to licensing regulations, she has been unable to work as an OT in the USA. Kerry has spent much of the past decade homeschooling her 4 children (who now attend SCA), and helping her husband run their small business. Kerry and her husband, Timothy (Head of School) are on the pastoral team at Hope Rock Church, and Kerry serves as one of the worship leaders there. She has played the piano and sang much of her life, and enthusiastically agreed to take on the role of elementary music enrichment teacher at the start of the 2024/2025 school year.

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Mrs. Vonda Orton

2nd Grade

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Mrs. Orton’s teaching experience encompasses Pre-K grade through middle school, with additional specialization in writing curricula for language arts and social studies, designing formative assessments, and developing successful classroom management strategies. She has organized district-wide writing workshops and created assessment tools to improve student learning. She has been teaching in Marble Falls since 2000 in both Christian education and Marble Falls ISD. Mrs. Orton will teach 2nd grade.

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Mrs. Mindi Parmet

3rd & 4th Grade

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Mrs. Mindi Parmet is SCA’s 3rd/4th grade teacher. She is a native Houstonian and recent addition to the Marble Falls community. She is a wife of 15 years and mother to a teenage son. Mindi holds a B.A in Speech Communications and Psychology from Houston Christian University and earned a Montessori teaching certificate in 2010. Mindi has more than 12 years of teaching experience within multi-age classrooms and is currently working toward a Texas Accredited Teaching Certification.

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Mrs. Grace Bayles

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

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Grace Bayles was born and raised in Virginia and has lived in Austin, Texas, for the last twelve years. She loves being one of the original teachers at Spicewood Christian Academy, and returns for her third year teaching first graders! Her desire was to teach both first grade and music and that’s exactly what The Lord provided for her at SCA. With a degree in music and 16 years of teaching experience, Ms. Bayles integrates her love of song and her strong faith into such subjects as math, history, geography and Bible. The character that has been built raising four adult daughters and now a grandson spills over into every area of her life. Her favorite quote is “happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.” Grace says, "my life chapter is Isaiah 61, as it reflects my passion and work with restorative justice and prison ministry over the last seven years."

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Dr. Jim Armstrong

History

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Dr. Jim Armstrong teaches high school American History and has been an upper division history teacher since the school opened in 2021. He is a retired professor from West Virginia University.  He earned his Ph.D. in Wood Products Engineering from SUNY-ES&F (Syracuse) and is the author of a college textbook, “Forest Resources in U.S. History.” He and his wife, Rose, attend Cornerstone Church ATX. They have three children and five grandchildren.

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Ms. Holly Blanda

English Language Arts

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Miss Holly Blanda brings over 30 years teaching experience to our Christian school community. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Texas and an Association Montessori International degree, reflecting her commitment to innovative teaching methods.

For 21 years Miss Holly taught in her own school with a unique opportunity to take her students from age 3 through high school. Her passion for education is only matched by her dedication to fostering spiritual growth, and she loves seeing students flourish in their faith. Miss Holly’s rich experience and deep-rooted values make her an invaluable asset to our school, inspiring students to grow through Christ in all aspects of their lives.

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Mrs. Lynnea Abney

Educational Consultant

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Lyn Abney brings over 30 years of experience in special education, therapeutic services, and Christian school leadership. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Purdue University with an emphasis in special education and assessment, and has served as a teacher, principal, and educational consultant across multiple states and school districts.

In her role as Educational Consultant, Lyn works closely with parents, teachers, and administrators to support students’ academic progress, spiritual formation, and overall well-being. Her heart is to help every child flourish in their God-given identity.

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” — 3 John 1:4

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Mrs. Catherine Broccardo

Kindergarten & 1st Grade Assistant

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Mrs. Catherine “Cat” Broccardo assists Mrs. Grace Bayles with Kindergarten and First Grade, and she brings energy, creativity, and a big smile to every class she teaches! With over two decades of experience, she has specialized in creative movement for children ages 1–8, blending music, play, and imagination to make learning unforgettable. After 14 years of homeschooling she knows that hands-on experiences — with a generous dose of fun — are the best teachers.

Her love for teaching is matched by her passion for faith — she loves teaching women’s Bible studies, and, alongside her husband Marco, supports the leadership of Hope Rock Church in Austin, Texas.

Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Cat and her family — Marco and their three children, Alessio, Dino, and Arabella — followed God’s call to Texas to plant a church. When she’s not in the classroom or at church, you’ll find her running, singing, crafting, decorating, dancing like nobody’s watching, and making ordinary days feel like a celebration.

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Mrs. Barbara Johnson

American Sign Language

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Ms. Brandy Severance

Art (K-5th)

Board of Directors

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Mr. Marco Broccardo

President

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Originally from South Africa, Marco is the founder and Lead Pastor at Hope Rock Church. He and his wife, Catherine, have three children, two of which attend Spicewood Christian Academy. In 1999, Marco was in the grips of addiction, but after giving his life to Jesus in a faith-based treatment center, he was delivered and set free. He says, “The Word teaches us in Romans 8:28 that all things work for our good, and this verse has been so real to me. If I wasn’t an addict, I am not sure I would have ever found Jesus or at least needed Him as desperately as I did.” 

Fun Fact: In 2013, Marco was part of a three-man expedition that broke a world record. They were the first men to cross the Empty Quarter (1210km desert in the Arabian Peninsula) unassisted and on foot. The arduous trek took 40 days and 40 nights. 

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Mr. Hector Martinez

Vice President

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Hector lives in Spicewood with his wife, Alejandra Martinez. Together, they are proud parents of two daughters who have attended Spicewood Christian Academy since its opening. Hector Martinez is VP of Lending at Capital Farm Credit, bringing over 19 years of experience in agricultural finance with a focus on farm and ranch lending. Hector holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University and has completed advanced professional training through The University of Texas at Austin – Center for Professional Education. His commitment to continuous learning and leadership extends beyond his professional roles; he is an active member of Rotary International’s Lakeway/Lake Travis Club, serves on the board of the Austin Woods & Waters Club, and is the current President of the Paleface Ranch Property Owners Association. Hector is dedicated to community service, conservation, and responsible land stewardship.

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Mr. Jason Black

Treasurer

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Jason Black is an international speaker, coach to Fortune 100 companies, wealth manager, entrepreneur, business owner and father to six children. Also classically trained as a world class opera singer, Jason understands what excellence requires: PERSEVERANCE. Whether it is surviving certain death…twice, or overcoming impossible odds to turn around several bankrupting companies into market leaders, Jason knows how to get results. Jason has spoken on five continents and looks forward to making Africa the sixth. As a professional speaker and sales coach, Jason has spoken to many large corporations in America, and he has performed as the voice of Lenovo. Two of his children attend Spicewood Christian Academy.

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Mrs. Lisa Clark

Secretary & Director of Development

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Lisa has been an SCA parent since 2021. She grew up in Arlington, TX where she attended The Oakridge School. She has a BA in Communications from Wake Forest University, and a Master’s of Art in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas. Lisa and her husband, Wade, and son, Ethan, moved from Los Angeles, CA to the Austin area in 2020. Professionally, Lisa is a ghostwriter and brand manager. Lisa is passionate about providing her son with a Bible-based education and the more she sees the results of his deepening faith in Jesus, the more she desires this experience for other families in the area. She is so grateful for the ability to use her gifts and talents to serve the Lord at SCA in the capacity of Director of Development. 

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Mr. Jorge Manresa

Member-At-Large 

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Jorge brings a rich background of strategic innovation and program management. He has founded a consultancy, served as a VP for a venture capital firm, and led nationally significant change initiatives in the Department of Defense. His military career and role as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force is a testament to his expertise in leadership, community engagement, and institutional development. Jorge, along with his wife Lisa and their son William, comes from a family tradition of education, tracing back to his great-grandfather, a former Head of School in Puerto Rico, his grandfather, the Dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Puerto Rico, and his mother, a 20-year veteran teacher who launched the first Spanish Immersion program in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD.

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Dr. David Berry, M.D.

Board Advisor

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Dr. Berry is a Spicewood neighbor, father of four daughters and step-father of three sons. He has served as President of the SCA Board for over two years. Professionally, Dr. Berry is a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine, a branch of obstetrics that manages and treats complicated and high-risk pregnancies. He is a native Texan and moved to Austin in 1978. He graduated from the University of Texas followed by his medical training in Galveston, Ft. Worth and Houston. He is the founder of Austin Perinatal Associates in 1997 and has served the women of central Texas with complex pregnancies since that time.