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Our Administration
Administration, Guidance, and Staff
Blake Purvis, M.S.
Head of School
Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
Mr. Purvis is a 2006 graduate of PCA, and he currently serves as Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, Track/Field Coach, and Head of School. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Mississippi State University, a Master of Science Degree from West Texas A&M, and is a graduate of the MAIS Leadership Institute. He began teaching/coaching at PCA in 2016. He is married to his wife, Shelby, and they have a daughter, Leighton Caroline, and a son, Elliott.
Austin Crabtree, M.Ed.
Assistant Administrator
Mr. Crabtree is a 2014 alumnus of PCA, and he teaches Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Probability and Statistics and Algebra III. Mr. Crabtree also serves as an Assistant Administrator. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics from Mississippi College, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Liberty University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership/Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves as a deacon and as Organist of First Baptist Church of Vicksburg, accompanist for the Vicksburg Chamber Choir, and is a member of the Miss Mississippi Board of Trustees.
Frances Warren, M.Eng.
Assistant Administrator
Mrs. Warren teaches Chemistry I and II, Honors Algebra II, ACT Prep, Physics, and Calculus. She also serves as an assistant administrator. She is a graduate from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor and Master Degree in Engineering, and she also holds Administration Certification from Delta State University. She began teaching at PCA in 2001. Her three children are PCA alumni, and she is married to Terry. She has two daughter-in-laws and three granddaughters.
Nancy McClain, M.Ed.
Guidance Counselor
Mrs. McClain serves as Guidance Counselor, and she has over 36 years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Education in Guidance Counseling from Mississippi College. Her husband, Mike, is an engineer, and they have been married for 36 years and have three children.
Kim Arias, B.S.
Finance Director
Mrs. Arias is a 1991 graduate of Porter's Chapel, and she has served as Financial Director for 16 years. Mrs. Arias is married to Al, and they have two sons, Jake, who attends Mississippi State University, and Josh, who graduated from Porter's Chapel and Mississippi State University and is now a law student at the University of Mississippi.
Mrs. Linda
Custodian
Mr. Fred
Custodian
Our Elementary Teachers
Elementary and Special Area Teachers
Pam Reeves, B.S.
K5 Teacher
Mrs. Pam Reeves was born in Tylertown, MS and raised in Meridian and Jackson. Mrs. Reeves graduated college at age 49 in Wilmington, Delaware. She recently retired from the Vicksburg Warren School District in 2022, and happily came to PCA! Mrs. Reeves married her husband, Trey, in 1979, and they have two grown children, one grandson, and another grandchild on the way.
Myra Beard, B.S.
2nd Grade Teacher
Myra Beard is proud to call Vicksburg her home. She is a graduate from Warren Central High School. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Mississippi. She has been in the Education field for 20+ years as an assistant and a teacher. She is a member of Oakland Baptist Church where she grew up. She has served many positions in the church over the years. Myra is often found singing specials at Oakland. She knows God has placed her at Porter's Chapel so she can tell children about Christ. Education is important but Eternity is more important.
Shannon Barnard, B.S.
3rd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Shannon Barnard is our fifth/sixth grade teacher and an alumni of the class of 1997. She graduated from Delta State University with a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. She also played basketball, softball, track, and cheerleading for Delta State. She comes to PCA with over 15 years of experience with Southside Christian School and the Vicksburg Warren School District. She is the wife of Chris Barnard and the mother of Chloe (12) and Blake (9).
Olivia Gray
5th Grade Homeroom
Megan Sumrall
Library/Reading Interventionalist
Cheer Sponsor
Carrie Martin, B.S.
Elementary Art
Carrie Martin teaches Art and Computer Applications at Porter's Chapel. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Lake Superior State University. She is married to David Martin, a retired Coast Guard Chief, and they have two boys, Peyton and Isaac.
Wyn Pratt, B.S., M.Ed.
Elementary Music
Mrs. Pratt comes to PCA with over 30 years in education. Most recently, she retired as the music teacher at Redwood Elementary in Vicksburg. Mrs. Pratt lives in Vicksburg with her husband, Thad, and children, Sara and Mallory (husband, Jon Hoffman, PCA alum 2014).
Our Secondary Teachers
Junior High and High School Teachers
Laura Bunch, M.A.
7th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Honors Algebra I
Mrs. Bunch will teach 7th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Honors Algebra I. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Arts in Education from Mississippi College. Mrs. Bunch is married to her husband, Barry, and they have three children: Meghan, Carly, and Sam.
Sandy Clark, B.S.
Physical Science, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Biology, and Human A&P
Mrs. Clark is a 34 year veteran of the classroom. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Educational Psychology from Mississippi State, and she has graduate hours from Southern Miss, Alcorn State, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M. She is certified in Biology, Physical Science, English, Social Studies, and K-8 Special Education.
Austin Crabtree, M.Ed.
Geometry, Algebra III, and English II
Mr. Crabtree is a 2014 alumnus of PCA, and he teaches Geometry, Honors Geometry,
Algebra III, English II, and Honors English II. Mr. Crabtree also serves as an Assistant Administrator. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Mississippi College and a Master of Education in Education Leadership from Liberty University. Currently, Mr. Crabtree is pursuing a Doctorate of Education through the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Christian Leadership/Private School Leadership/Educational Leadership. He also serves as Organist/Music Associate of First Baptist Church of Vicksburg.
Dave Martin, B.S.
English III, 8th Grade History, Mississippi Studies, and Geography
Dave Martin teaches English and History at Porter's Chapel. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Mississippi College. Mr. Martin is a retired Coast Guard Chief and is married to Mrs. Carrie Martin. They have two boys, Peyton and Isaac.
Carrie Martin, B.S.
Art and Computer Applications
Carrie Martin teaches Art/Computer Applications at Porter's Chapel. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Lake Superior State University. She is married to David Martin, a retired Coast Guard Chief and English teacher at PCA, and they have two boys, Peyton and Isaac.
Wyatt Mason, B.A.
English 7, English 8, Honors English I, English I,
Spanish I, and Spanish II
Mr. Mason holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish and a minor in TESOL. He is a 2022 graduate of Mississippi College, and a 2018 graduate of Hartfield Academy. Mr. Mason teaches English 7, English 8, English I, Honors English I, and Spanish I and II. This is Mr. Mason's first year at PCA!
Vance McGee, B.A., M.S., M.Div.
Junior High Bible, High School Bible, and World History/Cross Country Coach
Mr. McGee holds Bachelor and Master of Arts Degrees form Cal. State University in Fullerton, Master of Arts Degree from Talbot School of Theology, and a Master of Divinity from Cranmer Theological House. He has been teaching for 15 years, and he has been with PCA since 2014. Mr. McGee has two children: Allison and John. Mr. McGee teaches Bible, World Views, and World History.
Frances Warren, M.Eng.
Honors Algebra II, Algebra II, Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry I and II
Mrs. Warren teaches Chemistry I and II, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Physics, and Calculus. She also serves as an assistant administrator. She is a graduate from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor and Master Degree in Engineering, and she also holds Administration Certification from Delta State University. She began teaching at PCA in 2001. Her three children are PCA alumni, and she is married to Terry. She has two daughter-in-laws and four granddaughters.
