administration / staff

Old Plank Christian Academy is a Christian, private school serving students and families in grades K3-12 in Jacksonville, FL. Hundreds of families choose OPCA for quality, accredited education. It is the goal of our dedicated faculty and staff to equip students with the academic skills and character training necessary for success beyond their school careers.

Leadership

Gary Griffis
Principal

Larry McGinley
Pastor, OPRBC

Principal Gary Griffis has a clear calling to serve God through ministry and education. He began teaching private piano lessons while still in high school and has been involved in ministry and education for most of his life.

His education includes Union County High School, Jacksonville University, FSCJ, UNF and the National University of Singapore.

Pastor Larry McGinley is a life-long resident of Jacksonville, Florida, and has been at Old Plank Road Baptist Church since 1976. In 1990, he was ordained as pastor and has led its congregation ever since.

OPRBC is focused on Jesus' command to "Go and Tell " (Matthew 28:18-19), and we strive to accomplish this through our many ministries and outreaches.

Principal Griffis' career in education spans public and private schools in Union, Bradford, Baker, and Duval Counties. He has served in leadership roles and has taught multiple subjects for elementary and secondary grades.

Principal Griffis is excited about the ministry of OPCA and the positive impact our school and church are having on the lives of students and families!

In 2004, burdened by society's' negative influence on the teaching philosopy in our public schools, Pastor McGinley was inspired to expand Old Plank's ministry by establishing a Christian school.

In 2005, Old Plank Christian Academy opened its doors.

True to Pastor McGinley's vision, OPCA continues to provide a quality, Christ-centered education that impacts students' families and our community with the love of Jesus Christ.

administrative staff

Amanda Ellison

Director, Personnel and Finance

Brittany Jordan

Academic Advisor

Georgetta Schroeder

Registrar/Receptionist

James Juchs

Dean of Students

Maleah Jolly

High School and Events Coordinator

faculty and support staff

Camryn Thigpen

K-3 Teacher

Dawn Joyner

K-4 Teacher

Andrea Borel

K-5 Teacher

Shannon Caron

First Grade

Naomi Ringley

First Grade

Jennefer Watson

Second Grade

Ceressa Anthony

Second Grade

Kerry Thigpen

Third Grade

Amy Ellis

Fifth Grade

Leah Keith

Student Enrichment

Brian Culver

Bible - Secondary Boys

Paul Jenks

Secondary PE

Kyle McNaughton

High School Math

Priscilla Mixon

Middle School Social Studies

Wendy Moore

Middle School Science

Tony Parson

High School Social Studies

Kurt Porter

Athletic Asst and
Elementary PE

Allison Qualls

Middle School English

Linda Romines

Sonya Sapp

High School Science

Amanda Strickler

Bible - Secondary Girls

Marsha Sutton

Secondary Music

Breanna Thigpen

Paraprofessional

Aaron Tison

Secondary Electives

Carmen Tubberville

Paraprofessional

Nutrition staff

Judy McGinley

Kitchen Manager

Tina Callahan

Angie Browning

Crystal McGinley

Teacher Qualifications

All teachers at Old Plank Christian Academy must possess at least one of the following qualifications:

A bachelor's degree,
3 years teaching experience at public or private schools, or
Special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies the individual to provide instruction in specific subjects. (For example, a native French speaker may have knowledge and expertise that would qualify him or her to instruct French language courses.)