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Lighthouse Christian Academy

Providing Excellent Education for Hispanic urban youth and children in Harrisburg, PA.

Mission

Providing excellent Christian education for urban children, by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. We are committed to creating a safe, and nurturing environment where students can discover and develop their unique God-given gifts and talents and become leaders who positively impact their communities and the world. Through our rigorous academic program, dedicated teachers, and Christian values-based curriculum, we aim to inspire our students to pursue excellence in all areas of their lives and to fulfill their God-given potential.
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Our Classes

Kindergarten
1st-2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th-5th Grade
6th-7th Grade
8th-11th Grade

Whole School

Our Great Team

God has blessed us with the privilege of working with a really great staff team here at LCA. Along with both of them teaching several classes, Rod leads out in administration while Christa is the academic dean, teacher’s mentor and curriculum guru. We love these kids at LCA and the opportunity that we have to show Jesus to them and their families. Outside of school, we’ll take any chance we have to spend time with our charming, growing adult children.

Rod & Christa Schwartz

Directors

We are privileged to serve LCA as staff pastor couple. Glenn’s role includes organizing staff services, studying, preaching, one on one mentoring, and supporting the staff in prayer. Rachel meets up with teachers and teaches an Art class.

Harrisburg is an exciting place to live and serve Jesus. 4 of our 6 children live with us in Harrisburg. Clay, Emma, & Haven enjoy being students at LCA. Enjoying the outdoors & playing games and definitely drinking coffee are things you may find us doing to enjoy time together.

Glenn & Rachel Newswanger

Staff Pastor

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Wes & Kaveri Good

Hello! I’m Wes Good, the high school teacher at LCA. Seeing my students unlock their potential is the best part of a day. When I’m not teaching, I’m doing life with my wife and best friend, Kaveri—or out exploring the great wild.

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Tristen Rodriguez

Hi! I’m Tristen Rodriguez from Juniata. I appreciate connection with students by teaching a few elementary classes and also doing maintenance here at school. I enjoy learning through projects and also glorifying God with music.

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Trevor King

Hello! My name is Trevor King. Here at LCA I get the opportunity to teach high school. I enjoy traveling, seeing God's beauty in the outdoors, and sports. I count it a blessing and an opportunity to teach at LCA.

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Marilyn King

Hi there! My name is Marilyn. I teach Kindergarten here at LCA as well as doing the secretary work. I'm thankful for the opportunity to spend each day with my kindergarteners as they learn and discover new concepts and get settled into school. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, drinking coffee, and spending time with my friends and family.

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Kassie Schwartz

Hello! I’m Kassie Schwartz, and I am the 4th and 5th grade teacher here at LCA. I feel very blessed to be a part of my students’ lives and am excited to see what this year holds! My goal is to help my students grow both academically and personally while developing a love for learning. My desire is to create a classroom where every student feels safe, supported, and loved. When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, and being outdoors.

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Daphne Wurtz

Hello, I’m Daphne Wurtz. Big fan of life, my third grade class and all the opportunities God has for us in this world. Other things I appreciate are a good latte, exploring, sunshine and some stellar food.

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Carrie Stoltzfus

Heyy, my name is Carrie and I teach first grade here at LCA. If you would overhear a conversation of me talking about the greatest things in my life, I’m sure you would hear me talk about my students. How funny they are and how much joy it brings me to watch their minds expand and learn new concepts and life skills. You would also hear me talk about my family, how much I love music, sports, hanging out with friends and burning candles:)) I’m also passionate about living life well, loving and serving God with everything I got, and giving the love he gives me to everyone around me.

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Alyssa Schwartz

Hey there! My name is Lys, and I teach 6th-7th grade at LCA. Some hobbies of mine are reading and hiking. I also really enjoy spending time with family, friends, and my students. Being a teacher brings fulfillment and purpose to my life, and I’m thankful to be given this opportunity to invest in the lives of my students.

Contact Us

Address

1349 Vernon St. Harrisburg, PA 17104

Phone

717-805-6383 - Rod Schwartz (director)

Email

[email protected]

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