• 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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KINDERGARTEN SUPPLY LIST
  • Box of 24 Crayola crayons
  • Scissors
  • 5-subject notebook (the fat one)
  • 1 large package of baby wipes
  • 1 pencil box
 
  • **They will need to bring a water bottle every day for snack and lunch.

MRS. CHRISTY CRONK ~ KINDERGARTEN 
​
  • 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."
​2nd Grade Supply List
• 2 containers of Clorox wipes
• 1 large box of tissues
• 2 plastic folders with pockets and 3 prongs. One for take home and one for in desk.
• 2 pkgs wide ruled paper
• 1 box of Ticonderoga or USA Gold pencils #2
• 1 box white polymer pencil top erasers
• 1 large white polymer eraser
• 1 box of crayons
• 1 box of skinny markers & 1 box of colored pencils
• 3 glue sticks
• 12-inch Ruler with inches and centimeters (NOT flexible please)
• Scissors
• Pencil case for desk
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?
​THIRD GRADE SUPPLY LIST
  • Plastic Pencil Box (about 4in. by 8 in.)
  • Plastic 2-pocket folder – used for homework
  • 1 composition notebook – used for journals
  • 2 spiral bound, wide-ruled one subject notebooks – used for seatwork
  • 1 inflexible poly binder for creative writing notebook
  • Pencils #2 lead, Ticonderoga brand, or I do prefer mechanical pencils
  • Pack of crayons
  • Pack of colored pencils
  • Fine tip dry erase markers (3, can be colored or black)
  • 2 highlighters
  • Ruler with inches and centimeters
  • Scissors
  • 1 white polymer eraser
  • 1 package Lysol or Clorox disinfecting wipes
  • 2 large boxes tissues
Thank you!! We are going to have a GREAT year!
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!"

​           ~ 4th Grade Supply List ~
             2022-2023
 
    Welcome to the 4th grade!  
     Since COVID is still active in our lives, our goal is to keep from sharing supplies as much as possible.
     Please organize the supplies as detailed below so that we can jump right into our activities.
     For any items listed as “for class use,” it would be wonderful if these could be in a separate bag from the rest of the student supplies for ease of access.
​Thank you!
 
 1. 2 composition notebooks labeled with their name. Also, please notate one notebook as “Science” and the other as “Math.”
2. 2 wide ruled lined notebooks at least 100 pages each.
3. 1 pack of wide ruled paper for class use.
 4. 2 packs of index cards.
5. 1 plastic (not paper or cardboard) homework folder. Please label this “homework” and add their name.
6. 2 standard pencil boxes labeled with their name. Please notate one as “Art.”
7. 1 pack of eraser heads for class use.
8. 1 pack of Ticonderoga pencils for class use.
9. Colored pencils put into the “Art” pencil box.
10. Skinny markers emptied into the “Art” pencil box.
11. 1 basic watercolor case (the 8-color pack works great) with a paintbrush inside.
12. 1 box of 24 crayons kept in their packaging. Please add their name to the box.
13. 1 pack of skinny black whiteboard markers.
14. Scissors - please put this in the other pencil box.
15. Large erasers - please put this in the other pencil box.
16. Handheld pencil sharpener - please put this into the other pencil box.
17. At least two yellow highlighters - please put this into the other pencil box.
18. 1 bottle of Elmer’s white glue labeled with their name.
19. 1 transparent ruler (can be any color as long as it’s transparent).
20. 2 boxes of Kleenex.
21. 2 rolls of paper towels.
22. 2 tubs of disinfectant wipes, preferably Clorox or Lysol. 
​23. NIV Bible with their name in it.
 ~ 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."
   The King’s Academy Middle School                               Supply List
                       Grades 6, 7, 8
                          2022/2023
We will be providing a planner for each student!
o 1 Bible (ESV) *
o 1 Zipper pencil case *
o 6 lined composition notebooks *
o 5 plastic three prong report folders with 2 pockets *
o 3 three ring binders (2 inch) * o 1 box of colored pencils *
o 1 box colored markers (optional) *
o 1 Pencil holder for locker (plastic cup)
o Locker shelf (recommended) o Scissors *
o 3 Three-hole punch plastic pocket folders *
o 1 Transparent 12-inch ruler with inches and centimeters *
o 1 Protractor *
o 1 Compass *
o 1 set of 10 subject dividers with tabs for binder
o 3 packages of college-ruled notebook paper
o 2 packages of printer paper
o 24 No. 2 pencils (Can be regular or mechanical)
o 4 red ballpoint pens
o 1 pack blue/black ballpoint pens for tests and assignments
o Optional: Colored pens can be used for notes and projects
o 6 dry erase dark colored fine-tip markers (blue, black, red, and green)
 o 1 pack of multicolored highlighters
 o 4 packs of 3 x 5 flashcards
o 1 pack of glue sticks
o 1 pack of erasers
o 2 black sharpies
o 1 roll of Duct tape for book covers (can be decorative)
o 3 packages of Lysol or Clorox disinfecting wipes
o 3 large boxes of facial tissues (Kleenex)
o 2 boxes of powder-free disposable gloves for Cooking and Science
 
      *Please label these items with the                                student’s name. *
                            Thank you!
      We are going to have an awesome                                     school year!
​MRS. TORI PETERSEN - MIDDLE SCHOOL 
  • 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?
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​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."
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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."