Faculty
Christina Grauff, Principal
BA Elementary Education, minor in Spanish: Asbury University; Wilmore, Kentucky
One year of Humanities courses (post-grad) at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar
30 years public elementary school teaching on the Oregon Coast in Kindergarten-4th grade
Extensive training in Early Literacy and English language acquisition, including experience teaching English Language Learners in the United States and leading workshops for teachers in Honduras.
When not teaching or preparing to open a new school, Christina enjoys baking, gardening, singing, and traveling.
Jenny Madill, Kindergarten Teacher
Jenny Madill is an experienced educator, having taught preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 5th grades. She is a graduate of Asbury University (BS) and the University of the Cumberlands (MA). She taught for a few years right out of college, then enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years, and has been back in the classroom for 12 years.
She enjoys walking, embroidery, and reading historical fiction. Jenny and Keith (husband of 31 years) have 5 children, ages 17 to 26, and 1 granddaughter. They enjoy coaching the church Bible Quiz Team and watching football together.
Jenny is excited to join the staff of Harbor Christian Academy. She firmly believes that Christian education plays a vital role in raising children who walk with Jesus, especially as that becomes more and more counter-cultural.
Keith Madill, 2nd Grade Teacher
Keith Madill is a lifelong public school educator. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, he taught 19 years in grades 1, 2, and 3 and was an elementary principal/assistant principal for 8 years. He holds two master's degrees in education. After retiring, he has continued to substitute teach in all grades and has also worked on three movies as a studio teacher for the child actors involved.
Retiring from full-time work has allowed him the flexibility to be more involved in mission work, children's programming at church, and Bible quiz coaching. He is a father of five children, and grandfather of one. He enjoys watching college and pro football with his family. He and his wife Jenny will celebrate 32 years of marriage this summer. Keith is looking forward to teaching in an environment where he can openly share his faith.
Board of Directors
Michelle McCandless
Board Secretary
MBA
Senior operations leader in Fortune 500 companies and start-ups
Small business owner
Greg Barnes
Board Treasurer
BS Accountancy
Director of Finance, Chevron-Bangladesh
Dale Hale
PhD Education Policy Studies, MDiv, MSW
Dean of Christian Brothers University’s Global College
Director of the Center for Digital Instruction, CBU
Patty Skinner
MA in Elementary Education
Endorsements: Remedial Reading and Library
16 years teaching; 17 years public library supervisor
Cris Wilcox
BA Business Administration
Retired Senior Master Sgt, US Air Force
Employed at Department of Health and Human Services
Grant Cook
MA Christian Studies; BA Philosophy, minor in Business
Patient Financial Service Representative, Billing Agent—Columbia Memorial Hospital
Mariah Grey
Associates degree with a focus on early childhood education
Taught preschool for 6 years, 3 in Japan while her husband was stationed there
Employed as a software engineer for Echobind
Mom of 8, 5, and 2-year-old future Harbor Christian Academy students!