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EXISTING RECREATION FIELD OXIDATION POND GCA News NEW WALKING TRAIL ACADEMIC COMMONS CONCEPT EXISTING SOFTBALL FIELD GCA welcomed two task force workers and four new staff members to its ranks this fall. In addition, it said goodbye to a staff member who dedicated her retirement years to working at the school. Ruth Bonet, task force assistant chaplain, was born and raised in Florida in a big Puerto Rican family, but most recently she called Southern Adventist University home, graduating on May 4, 2014, with a bachelor’s degree in theology. On December 21, 2014, Ruth married Daniel, who is finishing his nursing degree at Southern while working as a nurse tech at Parkridge Valley Hospital in Chattanooga. Ruth works with Josh Woods, associate pastor and chaplain of GCA, to plan programs and outreach activities that will help disciple students. She also works closely with the ASSIST grant program, where students work in area nursing homes to build relationships with residents. “My personal mission is to help students live out a practical and intentional faith. I love the Lord and want the students to have a passionate relationship with Him. Jesus is the most amazing Person anyone will ever meet, and I hope people see that in me,” Ruth said. Albert Hernandez, task force assistant boys’ dean, is finishing a master’s degree in global community development from Southern Adventist University. He is responsible for providing supervision in the dorm and managing the dorm workers while on duty. Albert GCA Welcomes New Staff holds a bachelor’s degree in intercultural communication and international studies with an emphasis in Italian from Southern. “I enjoy working with the kids at GCA. I especially like playing sports with them and having deep conversations with them,” Albert said. “I hope to make an impact by helping kids learn from the GCA motto so that when they leave the school they will know of God, love God, and serve God.” Joely Hudson and Heidi Sigler, school nurses, are job sharing in an effort to meet the medical needs of the student body. They assist students who aren’t feeling well, distribute medications, keep up with the students’ medical records, and schedule doctors’ appointments as needed. Joely has spent the past six years working at Floyd Medical Center in the mother/baby unit. She continues to work at Floyd one day a week when she is not on duty at the school. Joely holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Southern Adventist University. She is married to Greg Hudson, the GCA Church senior pastor. “I feel blessed to have the opportunity to work with the students here at GCA. I am enjoying getting to know each of them,” Joely said. Heidi moved to Calhoun a little over a year ago when her husband, Nick, accepted an English teacher position at the school. She soon found a job in Rome working at Floyd Medical Center in their labor EXISTING BOYS DORMITORY and delivery unit. She continues to work a few shifts at Floyd. Heidi graduated from Union College with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. “I enjoy providing nursing care for the students at GCA and look forward to getting to know each of them,” Heidi said. Kalie Kelch, alumni and development assistant, moved to Calhoun with her family in 2012 and quickly become involved in the life of the school as a volunteer. Her husband, Randy, joined the staff last fall as IT director. Most recently, Kalie worked as a book editor for TEACH Services, Inc., but her degree and early career experience are in the field of public relations, especially in higher education. “I am excited to be a part of the awesome staff at GCA,” Kalie said. “This school is passionate about leadership and developing students into fully devoted disciples of Jesus—and that’s a cause I can get behind! I look forward to connecting with alumni and former students who called GCA home and supporting Nancy in raising money to help the school accomplish its goal of educating students for eternity.” ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kalie was hired to assist Nancy Gerard, alumni and development director, with special event planning and alumni and donor communication in an effort to allow Nancy more time to meet with donors and prospective donors. “Kalie is a very capable and talented new hire and 12 Annual Report Fall 2015
LAWN SEATING NEW OUTDOOR CLASSROOM/ AMPHITHEATER NEW LAWN AREA NEW OVERLOOK NEW PAVILION EXISTING GIRLS DORMITORY Rardin & Carroll A architecture.planning.in chatt OUTDOOR CLASSROOM IMAGE NEW LOOP ROAD DRIVE THROUGH WITH CANOPY VISITOR AND DAY STUDENT PARKING is already a great asset to the alumni and development office. She worked for several years in advancement at the college level and knows how a great advancement office should look. The nature of my work is changing as we enter a new, EXISTING ACADEMIC BUILDING NEW NEW ACADEMIC EXISTING MUSIC WING NEW CLASSROOM WING COMMONS AND CLASSROOM ADDITION NEW ADMINISTRATION WING WING EXISTING CHAPEL EXISTING CLASSROOM WING major funding initiative, and Kalie’s ability to take over publications and organize events will be a huge blessing to me and to GCA.” EXISTING CHURCH Jeanette Oblander, assistant to the development director, retired in August after working at GCA for twelve years. A diligent and dedicated worker, Jeanette accepted the position at the age of sixty-eight, coming out of retirement to assist Nancy Gerard NEW GATED ENTRANCE TO CAMPUS on a part-time basis with keeping the alumni and donor database up to date and mailing receipts and thank you letters for donations to the school. “Jeanette joined our staff when I really needed help to get the alumni and development program at GCA up and running. She has been such a blessing to me through the years, doing anything that needed to be done and doing it with care and with a smile on her face. Jeanette has made my work much more manageable, and it has been a privilege to work together. She deserves to enjoy retirement, and we certainly hope she has many more wonderful years ahead to do just that!” Marty Sutton, assistant principal, is interning at GCA thanks to a grant through the Bainum Family Foundation (previously known as the Commonweal Foundation). The program seeks to mentor individuals who are interested in becoming a principal. Marty is not new to GCA. He has coached the boys’ basketball team since 2012. Before accepting this internship, Marty worked as the IT director, athletic coordinator, and computer teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Rome, Georgia. Marty completed his master’s degree in education from Southern Adventist University and is working toward his doctorate in education leadership and management from Capella University. His dissertation is on technology integration in the classroom. “I hope to make a positive impact for Jesus Christ in everything I do,” Marty said. “I’m enjoying working with the students at GCA.” Teachers Celebrate Completion of Master’s Degrees While students enjoy the lazy months of summer, many faculty members are busy studying and furthering their education in pursuit of master’s or doctoral degrees. This summer four GCA faculty finished the last classes to receive their master’s degrees from Southern Adventist University, which is a cause for celebration. Bruce Boggess completed a master’s degree in instructional leadership with a history emphasis. This is Bruce’s ninth year at GCA. He currently teaches world history, U.S. history, and government. He also coaches gymnastics. “The highlights of my degree were the graduate history classes that expanded my knowledge base for teaching. For example, my class in ancient warfare gave me new insights for a lesson I just taught on the Battle of NEW LOOP ROAD GEORGIA CUMBERLAND ACADEMY MASTER SITE PLAN Marathon,” Bruce said. “The best part of teaching at GCA is building relationships with the students. Being in the classroom is fun, and I’m passionate about my subject area, but playing intramurals or staying up late with the seniors on trips is what makes the job rewarding.” Dori Boggess has been working at GCA for eight years as director of learning resources. She also teaches Applied English. The Learning Lab is designed to help students develop better study skills and understand their personal learning style so that they can be successful in their academic career. Dori completed a master’s degree in literacy education. “Through my education I’ve learned strategies and techniques on how to motivate students to engage in reading and writing. I want them to think of themselves as readers and writers with voices to be shared. Reading and writing are the major cornerstones in academic success,” Dori said. “I love developing relationships and interacting with the students. GCA is like family.” Melanie DiBiase received a master’s degree in literacy education. “What the students of today need from their teachers are the tools to know how to locate, comprehend, and critically analyze all of the information that is available to them. The students of today also need to know how to clearly communicate their ideas and share information with others in spoken and written word. Over the past two years (while getting my master’s), I have added new activities in all of my classes that allow students to practice these important literacy skills. I Fall 2015 Annual Report 13
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