Elementary Teachers

Mrs. Susan Caron, Curriculum Specialist

Favorite Bible verse: I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. ~ John 16:33

scaron@holdenchristianacademy.org

Mrs. Amanda Coombs, Kindergarten Teacher

Favorite Bible Verse: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. ~ Joshua 1:9

acoombs@holdenchristianacademy.org

Ms. Angelina Velarde, Kindergarten Assistant

avelarde@holdenchristianacademy.org

Mrs. Bridget Velarde,  First Grade Teacher 

Favorite Bible Verse: But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. ~ Jeremiah 17:7-8

bvelarde@holdenchristianacademy.org

Mrs. Kaylyn Penza, Second Grade Teacher 

Favorite Bible Verse: For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. ~ Psalm 139:13-14

kpenza@holdenchristianacademy.org

Ms. Denise Rennie, Third Grade, and Fourth Grade Math and Science Teacher

Favorite Bible Verse: Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." ~ Matthew 22:37

drennie@holdenchristianacademy.org

Mrs. Kristen Heenan, Fourth Grade Teacher, Third Grade History and Language Arts, 
Special Needs Coordinator (PK-8)

Favorite Bible Verse: For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. ~ Psalm 91:11-12a

kheenan@holdenchristianacademy.org