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Mrs. Heather Harbin
Secondary English/Math, Director of Athletics Mrs. Heather Harbin was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana and Kissimmee, Florida. She graduated from Johnson Bible College (now Johnson University) with a B.S. in Bible and Interdisciplinary Studies and a M.A. in Holistic Education. She has her Ed.S. in Educational Leadership is currently working on obtaining her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. Heather has taught in public schools in both Tennessee and Indiana with experience teaching kindergarten, 1st, 5th, and Title I Reading to 1st -6th grades. She is also the varsity volleyball coach and assistant basketball coach. She lives in Winchester with her husband, Michael, who also teaches at MVCA and daughter, Zoe, a student at MVCA. Heather loves the family atmosphere at MVCA and enjoys the relationships she has formed with her co-workers, her students, and their families. Contact Mrs. Harbin |
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Mrs. Carla Dhom
Secondary Science Mrs. Carla Dhom grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Marymount University in 1993, and then continued her education at Virginia Tech, where she earned her Master's in Education in 1995. After years of teaching experience, Carla joined the staff of MVCA in 2012. Her two children, Hallie and Michael, are secondary students at MVCA. Carla is thankful that she can work in an environment where she can teach from a Christian worldview. Outside of MVCA, Carla enjoys spending time with her family. Contact Mrs. Dhom |
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Mr. Michael Harbin
Physical Education Mr. Michael Harbin was born and raised in Dandridge, Tennessee. After becoming a Christian at the age of 19, he attended Johnson Bible College in Knoxville (now Johnson University), graduating with a B.S. in Bible with an emphasis in missions. After working as a manager of a video game store and with a student loan financing company, Mr. Harbin entered the ministry full-time as the youth minister of a church in Indiana, where he continued his education, graduating with his M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. Three years later, he and his wife accepted positions with Mountain View Christian Academy. Michael teaches Secondary Bible and Physical Education. He is also the varsity boys basketball coach and girls soccer coach. He lives with his wife and daughter, a student at MVCA, here in Winchester. Contact Mr. Harbin |
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Mrs. Trudy Keiter
Secondary Spanish, Chemistry, Secondary Assistant Administrator, Curriculum and Instructor Administrator Mrs. Trudy Keiter, a graduate of Shepherd College, is beginning her 21st year at MVCA. She came to school with her oldest son as a proctor for the video school, returned to college to complete her education, and has been at Mountain View ever since. She has run three half-marathons and one marathon and is the assistant cross country coach. She plays the piano in the praise band at the Church of Christ at Mountain View and directs the adult choir. She has been married to her husband Wayne for 37 years. He is an elder at the Church of Christ at Mountain View and a member of the school leadership team. They have two sons (Joshua and Caleb), two daughters-in-law (Kara and Carrie), and five grandchildren (Gwenyth, Will, Mavis, Hisely, and Harper) and another one on the way. Trudy also loves to exercise and completed her first marathon (with God's help) at the age of 55! Contact Mrs. Keiter |
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Mrs. Joy Presley
Secondary History Mrs. Joy Presley, originally from Tazewell, Virginia, lives in Maurertown, Virginia with her husband, Ed, her two sons, and her two dogs. A 2007 graduate of James Madison University with a B.A. in History, Joy has taught 4th and 5th grade at MVCA and currently teaches secondary history classes. Her son, Kallin, graduated from MVCA in 2016; her other son, Jakob, attends high school at MVCA. Contact Mrs. Presley |
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Mr. Andrew Fahey
Secondary English/Math Andrew Fahey has a degree in Business Administration and has completed classwork on a Masters in Counseling. After a lengthy career in restaurant management, God led him to the ministry. He is an ordained minister, working as both a preaching and youth pastor for eight years. Mr. Fahey took a substitute's job to open up avenues of outreach for youth and fell in love with teaching. His organizational and teaching skills, combined with a love for kids, were the foundation for a successful 15 year career at MVCA. He returns this year to work with secondary students after a two year absence as a private school administrator. He likes coffee, movies and dreams of driving the Corvette he has been waiting for since he was seven. Mr. Fahey is extremely proud of his three children and loves being GDaddy to five wonderful grandchildren. Contact Mr. Fahey |
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Mr. Drake Westfall
Secondary Bible Mr. Drake Westfall is a Winchester, Virginia native. He and his wife, Amanda, are the parents to two sons and one daughter. Drake calls himself a student of the Bible, first, and a teacher of the Bible, second. He bases his teaching on 2 Timothy 2:2. Contact Mr. Westfall |
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Miss Tammi Cooke
Computers, Health Miss Cooke, born and raised in Riverside, California is in her 11th year teaching at MVCA. She graduated from Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary (now Cincinnati Christian University) in 2000 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Youth Ministry. She has ministered with congregations in OH, GA, and WA, switched to teaching at MVCA in 2007 and has been here ever since! She has recently moved her mother from CA to live with her here. Although she taught Second Grade for ten years, she has moved to the computer lab, library, and health this year, so now sees everyone from K-10th grade! Contact Miss Cooke |
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