• 3195 Everett Drive Reno, NV. 89503
  • ​​​(775) 747-1254

Mrs. Jessica Baeckel - Head of School

Welcome to The King’s Academy!
​We are a K-8 private Christian school serving the Reno-Sparks area. Our staff consists of 9 amazing teachers who work hard to deliver the best education possible to their students. Our small class sizes allow teachers to spend more time with each individual student, ensuring their academic success and emotional well-being. In the front office, Ms. Angie helps come alongside me and the teachers to make sure that each day runs according to plan.
 
I am so excited to be a part of what God is doing here and look forward to partnering with you in your child’s education as we seek to raise up the next generation of servant leaders bringing gospel-centered transformation to Northern Nevada and beyond. 

​MRS. ANGIE PARKER - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 
Welcome to The King's Academy!  I am thrilled to be starting my second year as the Administrative Assistant here at TKA.   I wear many hats in the front office, but my greatest joy here is to see our students learn the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  I am always available to help and answer any questions you may have.
 I have three boys, ages 15, 13, and 10, and I love to be outside in the beautiful Nevada sunshine, camp, and cheer on my boys at their sporting events.


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MRS. CHRISTY CRONK ~ KINDERGARTEN 
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  • Hometown:
Hollywood, CA.
  • What inspired you to take a career in teaching? 
​"I love kids & jumped at the chance to be a part of a school where my girls attended"
  • What is one of your fondest memories of teaching at the King's Academy?
"When kids who graduate kindergarten keep coming back to see and hug me...especially after they graduate 6th grade and see me somewhere else, and they still come up for a hug"
  • What are words you are constantly repeating in class?
  • What do you do when you don't know what to do?
"Pray!"
  • What is your favorite dish to eat?
"Tri-Tip & sweet potatoes"
MRS. JILL BALL​ ~ FIRST GRADE 
  • Hometown:  
​Bishop, CA (but Reno for 20 years)
  • What inspired you to take a career in teaching?
"I have always had a heart for children, and after teaching here I know I am where God wants me, doing what he wants me to do."
  • What is one of your fondest memories of teaching at The King's Academy?
"I have so many fond memories, but I love the smiles of success I see with my students daily."
  • What is one word you are constantly repeating in class?
"How many vowels do you see?"
  • What is your favorite dish to eat?
"I like just about everything, but probably Mexican is my favorite."
MRS. KATHY DALEY ~ SECOND GRADE 
  • Hometown:  
  • What inspired you to take a career in teaching?
  • What is one of your fondest memories of teaching at The King's Academy?
  • What is one word you are constantly repeating in class?
  • What is your favorite dish to eat?
MRS. ELISE CHURCHILL ~ THIRD GRADE 
  • Hometown:
​Mystic, Connecticut
  • What inspired you to take a career in teaching?
"I volunteered to help in my children's school when they were young, and I decided I liked it and went to college to become a teacher."
  • What is one of your fondest memories of teaching at The King's Academy?
"I've only been here a little over a year, but I can say that every day makes a memory! The staff is great, and we all find occasions to laugh together."
  • What is one word you are constantly repeating in class? 
"Listen!
  • "​What is your favorite dish to eat?
​"That's a hard one, I like many things! Italian is my favorite!"
 ~ FOURTH GRADE  
  • Hometown:  
  • What inspired you to take a career in teaching? 
  • What is one of your fondest memories of teaching at The King's Academy?  
  • What is one word you are constantly repeating in class?  
  • What is your favorite dish to eat?  
MRS. BETTIE MAE LIEDKIE ~ FIFTH GRADE 
  • Hometown: Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • What inspired you to take a career in teaching?
"To stop homeschooling and have my 4 young children attend the same Christian school that I taught at. I started teaching in 1997. Another motivating factor is I enjoy children. My husband and I served together in children's ministries at our church for 30 years."
  • What is one of your fondest memories of teaching at The King's Academy?
"The growing friendships I enjoy with other teachers."
  • What is one word you are constantly repeating in class? 
"Okay!"​
  • What is your favorite dish to eat?
​"My husband's amazing seafood linguine."
​MRS. TORI PETERSEN - MIDDLE SCHOOL 
  • Hometown:  
 Stateline, NV. (Lake Tahoe)
  • What inspired you to take a career in teaching?
 "My high school teacher Mr. Sorensen.  He is a phenomenal    teacher!  He taught Biology and Forensic Science.  I got to dissect cats in his class and learn about famous forensic cases. 
  • What is one of your fondest memories of teaching at The King's Academy?
"My first year at TKA, I assigned my students a project to build a model layer of the ocean.  They really impressed me with their creativity!  One student built a 3D octopus out of a balloon and hot glue!  Another student used fancy scrapbook paper that looked just like the sunlight layer! 
  • What is one word you are constantly repeating in class?
"Pterodactyls are not dinosaurs."
  • What is your favorite dish to eat?
​"Sushi or Pad Thai" 
​MRS. JENI SHELDON - MIDDLE SCHOOL 
  • Hometown: 
Nyack, NY and Lake Forest, CA
  • What inspired you to take a career in teaching?
"I love working with kids! To help a child understand the world around them a little better and remind them that they have a special part in God's big picture is an amazing blessing."
  • What is one of your fondest memories of teaching at The King's Academy?
"This is my first year at TKA, but I can tell you I have loved every minute with my small junior high class.  They crack me up! I love our cooking through history classes because they are a special privilege for our junior high class.  We also make really delicious food!  We have too much fun."
  • What is one word you are constantly repeating in class?
"Shhhhh!" or "Good Job!"  ​
  • What is your favorite dish to eat?
​"Pasta! Anything Italian."
MRS. MEGAN STEWART - MIDDLE SCHOOL 
  • Hometown:  
   "I grew up in the small town of Graeagle, California."
  • What inspired you to take a career in teaching?
 "I have wanted to be a teacher since probably 6th grade. It was in high school that I decided I wanted to teach middle school or high school. There were many different things that inspired me to pursue teaching. However, the biggest inspiration for pursuing secondary education came when I learned that the chances of someone being saved dropped dramatically after the age of 18. I wanted to be able to be a part of the lives of kids during this vital time in their lives and hopefully influence them for Christ. It is a fun age that comes with so many challenges!"
  • What is one of your fondest memories of teaching at The King's Academy?
 " Fondest memory: I don't know that I could pinpoint my fondest memory! The middle schoolers have me laughing every day and I have so many great memories thus far!
  • What is one word you are constantly repeating in class?
 "I don't have one word that I am constantly repeating, but I do have a phrase I am constantly repeating: "Show your work!"
  • What is your favorite dish to eat?
 "I don't think I have a favorite dish. I can't say no to a good Caprese salad or sandwich."