The mission of Life Christian Academy is to offer Christ-based care and education for young children ages six-weeks of age through 5th grade. LCA is a school with a mandate from God to bring children to our Lord Jesus Christ.
The goal is to bring every child to a personal experience of salvation through Jesus Christ. In addition to the Spiritual focus, LCA will provide to every child an education that is environmentally safe, academically sound, emotionally balanced, and physically challenging, all with moral absolutes.
The Bible declares that “Children are a heritage of the Lord;” therefore, the teachers and staff of Life Christian Academy will be committed to providing a ministry of excellence in all educational programs.
Mission Statement
About the Directors
Mrs. Beth Johnstone
Beth Johnstone is the Director/Principal of Life Christian Academy. She has an Educational Specialist Degree in Administration and Supervision. She also holds a Master’s Degree in the field of Early Childhood Education. During her college educations, she studied developmentally appropriate practices, child development, and various family/child issues. She was a teacher for fifteen years, as well as the Director of a Pre-kindergarten program, Preschool, and School Principal. She has over 30 years of experience teaching and supervising children and teachers. Beth’s teaching experience at Tennessee State University has also provided her with experience in training educators. This is a valuable tool for the training that our teachers need to maintain high academic standards.
Mrs. Kim Batey
Kim Batey is a passionate educator with a heart for both the Lord and children. With over 30 years of experience in Christian education, Kim has dedicated her career to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning in a Christ-centered environment. She served for 12 years at Pioneer Christian Academy, where she took on multiple rolls, including office administrator, further honing her organizational and leadership skills. For the past 11 years, Kim has been an intregal part of Life Christian Academy, where she serves both as a teacher and the assistant director, impacting countless lives through her teaching and leadership. Kim’s unwavering commitment to her faith and her students is evident in all aspects of her work, and she remains a cherished figure in the Christian educational community.