Meet Our Team
Pastor Tim Minks, Superintendent
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I am the Senior Pastor at the Life Center International Church.
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I serve as the Superintendent of Eastside Christian Academy.
Rev. Faith Walls, Youth Pastor
Youth Pastor/Teacher
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I am a certified minister with the Assemblies of God. I am currently a Senior at Indiana State University studying History Education.
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I feel called to youth evangelism and love to see youth passionate about serving the Lord and sharing their faith.
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I am a dog mom of four chihuahuas. I love to travel and spend time with my friends.
Rev. Felicia Walls
Principal
I am a certified minister with the Assemblies of God. I have a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership as well as a double Bachelors in French and Spanish. I also have a minor in Business Administration. I taught French and Spanish for 24 years in a public school setting.
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This is my first year serving as Principal for ECA. I have enjoyed this year and watching the Lord move and expand the boundaries of ECA. I love to hear our students praise the Lord and discover their talents.
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In my free time, I enjoy ministering with my husband, traveling, reading and spending time with my grandson.
Rev. Andrea Fitch
Assistant Principal/Finance
​My husband and I have been married 14 years. We have 2 children, Aliviah and Colton both attending ECA. I am a licensed ordained Foursquare Minister serving in Children's Ministry 25+ years. I currently serve as the Children's Pastor at The Life Center. It is my great joy to see those you have been mentoring, teaching and encouraging have their "lightbulb" moment, when they finally get that Jesus loves them and died just for them.
I currently serve ECA as the Assistant Principal with a focus on finance. with my family and friends.
Makinna Bacon
Kindergarten Teacher
I have always had a passion for teaching. I strive to give my students opportunities to learn through play as often as I can. Giving each child room to grow and feel confident in their own learning style is what I live for.
Jamie Richards
1st Grade Teacher
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I have been a member of the Terre Haute community all my life. I have been married to my husband for 13 years, and we share two children together ages 8 and 11. As a family, we love to travel and see new places. My husband and I prioritize making memories with our children for them to cherish for a lifetime. Before marriage, I graduated from Saint Mary of-the-Woods College as well as Ivy Tech Community College. I have over 10 years’ experience in the medical field, but my passion has always been teaching. Before transitioning to Eastside Christian Academy, I worked for Covered Bridge Special Education for 3 years as an Alternative to Suspension Instructor. I am currently working towards obtaining my Masters in Elementary Education to further serve my students and families at Eastside Christian Academy.
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Tricia Gleason
2nd Grade teacher​
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Educational Background:
Early Childhood Development-K-9-Bachelor of Science, Lee University
Summer Master Classes, Indiana University-Kokomo
Professional Experience:
Boonsboro Christian Academy-Principal, Pre-K Through Ninth Grade Teacher
Community Christian School-Pre-K and 3rd Grade Teacher
Woodrow Wilson-6th Grade Science/Gifted and Talented-Woodrow Wilson
Farrington Grove-5th Grade Teacher
Interesting Facts:
I am proud to be a member of Eastside Christian Academy. What an opportunity to serve the community of Terre Haute! In Acts 2, it speaks of God pouring out His Spirit in the last days and I desire to be a part of this move. I believe God is moving on our young people in these crazy, chaotic times. We are called to teach and disciple young people to reach this generation. I feel at Eastside we are doing just this.
I enjoy teaching because it covers a wide variety of academic disciplines. I enjoy learning new things with my students about the world God created. Over the past 30 years, I have worked in both private and public schools, tutored, worked in the church in children’s ministries and in diverse communities. An American inventor by the name of John Hammond sums up the most important thing we need to teach our children each day, “Character is the real foundation of all worthwhile success in life”.
I have been married for over 25 years to my amazing husband Brett. I have been blessed with four amazing sons-Nathan, Sam, Ben, and Isaac. Our family pets include a snake and a painted turtle. Kayaking, scrapbooking, tutoring, family time, art, reading, and long walks with my husband fill my summer days. Our dream is to do some short-term mission work abroad over the next few years.
Hillary Pair
3rd Grade Teacher
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I am from Terre Haute and have lived here my whole life. I started teaching a combined
class of 2 nd and 3 rd grade at ECA in 2023. I look forward to many more years teaching at this great faith-based school. I enjoy incorporating art projects in our weekly curriculum.
Outside of school, I am a mother and wife. My husband and I have 4 crazy and wonderful children. Their ages range from 11 to 2. My two girls are 7 years apart and have the same birthday. They attend ECA and love it.
I am also a photographer. I have my own photography business (Hillary Pair Photography). My favorite type of photography to capture is children’s photography. I especially love using my skills to create imaginative portraits from a child’s imagination.
I love working at Eastside because I can help children learn and grow closer to God. It also helps me grow closer to Him!
Mrs. Libby Godbey
4th Grade Teacher
I have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and am still attending college to obtain my Master’s Degree! I have 8 elementary teaching years under my belt! My home consists of my husband, toddler Emilia, and my 3 dogs! I am the preschool director at Faith Outreach Church! Teaching is my passion, I encourage students to have fun while learning! I am blessed to be the 4th grade teacher at ECA!
Rev. Dean Kronke
5th Grade Teacher
This is my first year with Eastside Christian Academy.
My wife Miranda and I have been married for just over 30 years. We adopted our son Johnathon from Guatemala 18 years ago. He graduated from South last year. WHERE does time fly!
I have been in paid ministry for over twenty years now.
I look forward to what God has planned for all of us over this school year.
He has wonderful things planned and it will be an amazing thing to watch.
God bless us all as we serve Him.
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Jody Forsythe
7-11th Grade English Teacher
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I was born and raised in North Dakota. I graduated from high school in Garrison, ND in 1987 then went to Trinity Bible College for one year where I received my one- year Bible degree. From There, I transitioned to Minot State University in Minot, ND in 1991. I received my Bachelors of Science Education degree in English with a minor in Communication Arts.
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In 1993, I began teaching in Butte, ND. I would remain there for six years. After Butte, I moved on to Granville, ND for one year.
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in 2000, I married and moved to Illinois and then to Indiana. For ten years, I worked various jobs ranging from data entry to tow truck dispatcher.I returned to teaching when I was hired at Bible Baptist Academy. I taught there for twelve years before joining Eastside Christian Academy.
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Lindsey Wallce
7th-11th Grade Science Teacher
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I graduated summa cum laude from Ivy Tech Community College (AAS) and Austin Peay State University with my bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Science. I obtained my certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology which is nationally recognized as the gold standard.
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I worked in the hospital laboratory for several years. Then I began my career in education, teaching other up and coming medical scientists at a local college in areas such as phlebotomy, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
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I continue to spread my love for science and for Jesus as the middle and high school science teacher at Eastside Christian Academy. I have also taught in other areas such as Bible, History, and many elective courses.
John Simmons
7-11th Grade History Teacher
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I was born in South Georgia but I was raised in Terre Haute. I graduated from Terre Haute South Vigo High School and from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Education.
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I have been an Educator in Indiana, Alabama, Florida, & Illinois. I have been an instructor at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL, as well as, with offenders at Vigo County Community Corrections. I have experienced small schools like North Central Jr/Sr High School (225) in Farmersburg, IN and large schools Like St Pete High School (6000) in St Petersburg, FL.
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In all of my experiences in education I have learned that the location might change, however students remain the same. Students want to be respected, loved, & encouraged. I strive each day to be a light in a dark world & show the love of Jesus to these young peoples. John 6.12 “Gather the leftovers so that nothing is lost” I see this verse like this. . . help each other pick up their broken pieces and put them back together so they might be made whole.
Having the opportunity to serve Eastside as your History teacher is an honor. Thank you for allowing me to be your student's teacher.
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Rev. Dan Walls
SPO/7-11th Grade Bible Teacher
I am an ordained minister with a chaplain’s endorsement with the Assemblies of God.
I also serve as the International Chaplain with the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.
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At The Life Center church/Eastside Christian academy, I work with the men’s ministry, Royal Rangers, teach the Bible at the school, and provide school protection as a special deputy with the Vigo Co. Sheriff’s Office.
I am retired from the Terre Haute Police Department and from the U.S. Air Force and my passion is loving God, spending time with my family, traveling, and ministering to the lost and training the found.
Noah Swango
K-11th Grade PE Teacher
I am originally from Rochester, Indiana. I graduated from Trine University in 2024 with a degree in Exercise Science. I also coach football here in Terre Haute. I am married to my wife Gracyn. In my free time I enjoy working out, reading, and traveling.
“The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.”
Psalm 34:10
