About Us

Our Staff

Founded in 2001, Grace Academy is a private K-8 Christian school operating as a ministry of Grace Church of Napa Valley. Each of our teachers and staff are dedicated Christians who are regular attending members of either Grace Church of Napa Valley or another Bible believing church.

Grace Academy receives oversight from its School Board, which consists of elders, the school Principal, teachers, parents, and Grace Church members. Daily management of the school rests with the administration, assisted by faculty, staff and volunteers.

School Board Members

Ron Falstad, Chair
Oscar Otero
James Wagner
Anne Harlow

Rebekah Williams
Aaron Fernandez
Brian O'Connell

Brian D. O'Connell (Principal)
Teresa Hedemark (School Secretary)
Megan Birchard (K-3rd Grade Teacher)
Anne Harlow (1st-3rd Grade Teacher)
Ryan Hedemark (4th-6th Grade Teacher)
Robyn Miller (7th-8th Grade Teacher)
Brittany O'Connell (Speech & Debate Teacher)
Deanie Taylor (Art History Teacher)
Rebekah Williams (School Aide)