THE OAKDALE CHRISTIAN TEAM

Mr. Cy Cole

Principal/Middle Grades Teacher

Mr. Cole has a proven track record of creating and growing highly successful schools. He is at the forefront of the development of innovative instructional designs, combining the latest in brain science with proven traditional approaches to teaching and learning. His love for God and commitment to kids’ success are what motivate him to offer this academically rigorous school, based on Christian principles, to the families of Oakdale. Mr. Cole’s youngest son is in the 9th grade at OCA.

"It's just such a joy to get to work in a place every day dedicated to the pure purpose of introducing kids to the love and character of Christ. All of us, together, striving to serve in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. What a privilege! Phillipians 1:27”

Mrs. Beverly Henry

TK/K/1 Teacher

Mrs. Henry has over 20 years of experience teaching children in the classroom, church settings, and homeschooling. Her professional experience includes working in the Sylvan School District, Turlock School District, Big Valley Christian School, and with Connecting Waters Charter Schools. She also leads children's ministries at her church, developed and conducts an annual VBS for the last 15 years, and had the privilege to write curriculum for Answers in Genesis Vacation Bible School. Mrs. Henry has two children who attend OCA, one in the 5th-8th classroom and the other is in high school.

"I'm excited that the Lord has blessed me with the opportunity to teach and help guide the precious students at Oakdale Christian Academy! The foundation and lifelong skills that they are going to learn is truly rewarding. 'Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it' Proverbs 22:6"

Mrs. Jennifer Perreira

Primary Assistant Teacher

Mrs. Perreira assists with instruction and student support in the Transitional Kindergarten through First Grade classroom. She graduated with her BA in Communication Studies and continued her education at CSU Stanislaus where she completed her teaching methodology courses. She and her husband started a family in 2005. Frank and Jennifer’s son, Jacob, graduated from OCA last school year.

"I’m excited to be a part of Oakdale Christian Academy for a sixth year. I have grown to love every student. OCA offers a unique learning environment. Students thrive in a safe, Christ-centered, loving, rigorous school/family-style school setting.

'Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.' Proverbs 3:5-6"

Mrs. Meg Cole

High School Teacher

Mrs. Cole is a missionary kid born and raised in Costa Rica. Because she has taught internationally for many years she brings a rich, multicultural perspective to her classroom. She believes in teaching critical thinking skills so students will know what they believe and why. Of paramount importance in her classroom is that learning be relevant and exciting, and always through a Christian world view lens. Instruction is highly individualized so that all students are successful. Mrs. Cole has two adult children and a son attending 9th grade at OCA.

"It has been such a blessing to work at Oakdale Christian Academy. Every year has been exceedingly and abundantly above and beyond what we had imagined. It is exciting to see all the growth and God's blessing upon our school. Ephesians 3:20”

Mrs. Jo Bonora-Adams

Elementary Teacher

Mrs. Bonora has over ten years experience teaching in the classroom, in the church as a Sunday school teacher, homeschooling, and as a private tutor. She is the proud mother of two children, ten and eighteen. Her daughter attends OCA and is in the middle school classroom.
“I feel extremely blessed to be given the opportunity to teach at OCA! The excitement for me is helping my students thrive and as a result, the absolute confidence and joy that they get from that.”

‘Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.’ C.S. Lewis

Mrs. ToniAnn Wright

Grades 2-4 Assistant Teacher

Mrs. Wright has 4 children and has been a stay-at-home mom for several years. Two of her children attend OCA. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Before having children and becoming a stay-at-home mom, Mrs. Wright worked in the classroom teaching K-3rd grades. She also has experience homeschooling her children. She loves working with the students at OCA and teaching them about all the wonders of God’s love. She wants children to know that God SO loves them!

“For God *SO* loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16″

Mrs. Ashley Shook

After School Care Teacher

Mrs. Shook is a longtime stay-at-home mother of 5 children, one adult daughter, one baby girl and 3 OCA students, 2 boys in high school, and her youngest son in the 5-8 classroom. During those 15 years at home, she has provided loving in-home quality childcare for multiple families. Miss Ashley has chosen Oakdale Christian Academy to return to the workforce as our After School Teacher because of her passion for working with children and a desire to train up children into healthy, thriving, Jesus loving adults. She provides hours of fun at our after school care in a safe environment until families are able to pick up their children.

"To be a part of the OCA staff and care for your children is a gift. I am excited to be here and look forward to seeing your child’s smiling face every day. 'Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.'Psalms 127:3"

Mrs. Cindy Gonsalves

Administrator

Mrs. Cindy Gonsalves also affectionately known as “Mrs. G '' loves using her talents in Administration as Oakdale Christian Academy’s Administrator. Mrs. G has over two decades of experience in the administration world working for schools, both public and private, along with the government sector. She absolutely loves children and has almost two decades of experience teaching preschool age children, serving in various children’s ministries, and homeschooling. She has a passion for teaching God’s Word and what He desires for our lives. Mrs. G has three adult children and a daughter attending 11th grade at OCA.

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)

Miss Jeana Sears

Music Teacher

Jeana Sears grew up with music and theater as a natural and treasured part of her family culture. She has helped educate her own children and several others over the last 10 years. Some of her favorite activities are singing in choir, performing with her rock band at local events and teaching children how to sing and keep rhythm! Her favorite thing about music is that God gave it to us simply to show His love. Music is not something that was required for us to survive, it is simply a gift to bring us joy. Therefore, it should be used for His glory.

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭100:1-2‬ ‭ESV‬‬"

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms."

1 Peter 4:10