Providence Creek Academy is a charter school: which is a tuition free alternative to a traditional public school. At PCA we focus on Academics, Athletics, and the Arts for kindergarten through 8th grade. This focus allows teachers to educate the whole child. The goal of the staff is not just teaching your child subject matter, it’s educating your child to become a better citizen inside and outside of the classroom. We believe in a disciplined climate and high expectations for our children. Our staff has strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration; This approach promotes helpful interactions that positively effect our community. PCA is a close-knit family in which communication is constant and always evolving.
Our collegiate-styled campus allows for an extension of the classroom beyond four walls. Our students travel between buildings to attend classes in art, music, foreign language, physical education, health, library, and technology. The vast landscape allows for exploration and discovery of the world around us.

Providence Creek Academy offers a unique approach to the application of Math, Science, English Language Arts and Social Studies. We combine academics and citizenship to educate the whole child. Providence Creek Academy has developed endless academic opportunities for a diverse student population:
• Cultural and Academic field trips
• Student Mentoring
• Odyssey of the Mind
• Math & Writing Enrichment
• Student Council
• Science Fair
• Junior Achievement
• Community Service Programs
• National Honor Society
• Future Educators of America
• Learning Enrichment After School
• Programs—LEAP

Our staff encourages inquiry-based learning which facilitates
critical thinking skills. High academic achievement, character
development, and technology promote a climate for
learning.


Providence Creek Academy offers a rigorous sports program that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, good sportsmanship, and being a positive role model. While our program continuously grows, we currently offer:
• Football
• Cheerleading
• Boys and Girls Cross Country
• Boys Baseball
• Girls Softball
• Girls Volleyball
• Boys and Girls Basketball


A dedicated, knowledgeable coaching staff instructs your child in the fundamentals of the sport while supporting them academically and socially. Our student athletes represent
themselves, their parents, and Providence Creek Academy  while building skills, strength, and passion for sports. Providence Creek Academy’s Sports Boosters assist in providing
our athletes with equipment, uniforms, and transportation through fundraising.


All of our students have exposure to visual and performing arts. Though all students receive education in music and art
other opportunities for study include:
• Band
• Ballet
• Chorus
• Drama
• Artistic Writing
• Independent Art Studies
• Instrumental Lessons
• Percussion Ensemble

Providence Creek Academy provides many opportunities for artistic growth. An
• education in the arts:
• awakens the senses
• teaches technical skills
• encourages critical thinking
• fosters creativity
• teaches cultural significance
• allows free expression
• provides the ability to take risks
• encourages problem solving
• promotes self confidence

 


President, Dr. Charlie Wilson
Vice President, Ed Ide III, P.E.
Treasure, Gary Stuilir
Secretary, Teacher Member, Nicole Lewis
Joan Messick, Parent Member
Amy Santos, Member

NOTICE: PROVIDENCE CREEK ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.
In accordance with the Providence Creek Academy Charter School, Inc. Bylaws, this letter will serve as the official notice that the “Board of Directors” will be selecting a Parent Board member. Please submit in writing your intent to be nominated with your resume to Dr. Charlie Wilson c/o Charles E. Taylor, Managing Director. Providence Creek Academy Charter School, Inc., 273 W. Duck Creek Rd. P.O. Box 265 Clayton DE. 19938, all letters of intent must be received no later than Friday, June 10, 2011.

Dr. Charlie Wilson,
President, Providence Creek Academy Charter School, Inc.


Position name Email Address
Managing Director Charles Taylor pcacharles@aol.com
Principal Audrey Erschen aerschen@pca.k12.de.us
Director of Curriculumulum Andrea Spence aspence@pca.k12.de.us
Financial Managerer Deb Doyle ddoyle@pca.k12.de.us
Human Resources Shanna Simmens ssimmens@pca.k12.de.us
Office Manager Trina Willey twilley@pca.k12.de.us
Business Assistant TBA  
Administrative Assistant Alecia Glidden aglidden@pca.k12.de.us
Title I Coordinator/Program Dev. Specialist tor Claudia Taylor ctaylor@pca.k12.de.us
Grounds Manager Bill Bullock wbullock@pca.k12.de.us
Head Custodian (Day) Lori Alberts lalberts@pca.k12.de.us
Head Custodian (Evening) Dave Williams dwilliams@pca.k12.de.us
School Nutrition Manager Gerry Ward gward@pca.k12.de.us
Nurses Cindy Daniels,
Kim Collins
pcanurse@pca.k12.de.us


Grade
Teacher
Email Address
K
Jackie Simmens
K
Kristin Brewer
K
Mindy Steele-Bailey
K
Jill Mears
1
Lydia Creasy
1
Kristen Black
1 Dawn Norvell dnorvell@pca.k12.de.us
1
Tarah Curl
2
Jennifer Bentley
2
Jennifer Norvell
2
Regina Bloemker
3
Lauren Machulski
3
Sarah Phillips
4
Amanda Wessell
4
Michael Rice
4
Rita Berg
5
Joanna Cobble
5
Kathryn Powell
5
Dan Chiavaroli
6
Rachael Schluetter
6
Lorie Smith
6
Michelle Candileri
7/8 Math
Kaitlin Cody
7/8 ELA
Maurya Muldoon
7 Social Studies
Rick Hudson
8 Science
Jennifer Thomas
7 ELA Elaine Lambert elambert@pca.k12.de.us
Grants Coordinator/Special Education
Claudia Taylor
Sp Ed
Nicole Lewis
Sp Ed
Sandy Jilek
Sp Ed
MarjorieKnorr-Hayden
Speech Therapist Stephanie McClellan smcclellan@pca.k12.de.us
Foreign Language
Dana Greek
Music/Director of Fine Arts
Kelly Waldron
Band Michael Howell mhowell@pca.k12.de.us
Art
Lissa Kunig
Math Specialist Brian Walley bwalley@pca.k12.de.us
PE/Health
Eric Beach
PE/Health
Sheri Kuhner
Reading
Robyn Roberts
Keyboarding Corinthia Elliott celliott@pca.k12.de.us
Library
Joyce Gossman
Transportation Belinda Hestera bhestera@pca.k12.de.us
Para Professional Jordan Sinex jordansinex@pca.k12.de.us
Lower School Interventionist Joan Messick jmessick@pca.k12.de.us
Middle School Interventionist Jamie Pinder jpinder@pca.k12.de.us