Clifton Christian Academy Elementary School

Principal Simpson brings more than 30 years of experience in administrative management in education. Pedagogue specialized in the area of finance and research, supported by: the National University of Nicaragua (UNAN), Adventist, University of Central America (UNADECA),
and University of Montemorelos (UM) Demonstrated ability to lead and manage
personnel and projects.  Charismatic, cheerful, Christian, and visionary. An Afro-Latina woman with a love for people and very passionate about evangelism. Adelina is a promoter of teamwork and uses her positive attitude, and tireless energy to encourage others to be better individuals, work hard and succeed through Christ Jesus. 

 Mrs. Edwards has been our kindergarten and first grade teacher for the past eight years. She graduated from Union Institute & University with a BA in Early Childhood Studies in 2007 and is passionate about teaching. Her family is extremely supportive and both her children have attended Clifton Christian Academy. One of her many strengths is the ability to translate lesson plans into fun and memorable learning experiences. Identifying student needs and collaborating with support staff is also a priority for her. She believes in quickly and accurately addressing students’ needs whether it relates to an advanced child, or a student needing enrichment. She attributes her success to Clifton Christian Academy’s shared belief that smaller class sizes and individualization is key to teaching 21st century learners.  

Since I graduated from college I have been teaching . During these years I gained many different educational and spiritual teaching experiences. My first experience in teaching was when I was 14 years old, I taught my little cousin how to read using newspapers and some old books my grandparents had. Since that day I knew that I love to teach. At school I always tried to be close to little kids asking teachers if they needed some help. That was when I started to teach in a formal way because teachers ask me if I wanted to help little kids with their classes. This is how my teaching life began. Being in a classroom with students is an enjoyable time for me.

Mrs. Yang Sun-Carbajal is our new 2nd - 4th  grade teacher at CCA. She is a highly-driven and dedicated educator with over 10 years of teaching ex-perience as a certified elementary teacher. She speaks multiple languages (English, Chinese, Korean, and Tagalog) and has taught in different coun-tries. She is married to Mr. Benjamin Sun-Carbajal who will serve as the new 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teacher at CCA. 

Mr. Benjamin Sun-Carbajal is our new 5th - 8th grade teacher at CCA. He has 4 years of experience teaching in multi=grade classrooms. He integrates technology into his classroom and looks forward to starting a robotics class at CCA. He looks forward to attending the Ohio Conference Robotics League in March 2022 with his students. Mr. Sun-Carbajal is married to Mrs. Yang Sun-Carbajal who will serve as the new 2nd and 3rd grade teacher at CCA.  

 Ms. Sylvia has been working at CCA in multiple capacities for the past ten years. She currently

serves as our Bilingual Admissions & Scholarship Coordinator. She is bilingual in English and

Spanish and has extensive interpreting and translating experience. Mrs. Gomez manages

EdChoice scholarships, processes admissions applications, maintains our student databases,

translates documentation, manages student data, and schedules students for admissions

testing.

Sylvia is a proud Mexican-American who grew up in the state of Texas. However, she has lived

and worked in Cincinnati for the past twenty years. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time

with her friends and traveling.

 Mr. Abel has served as our school van driver for the past two years. In this role, he ensures the

safe transportation of students between their homes and the school, while also maintaining the

school van. While he and his family are originally from Honduras, they have called Cincinnati

home for the past decade.

With five grandchildren currently enrolled at CCA, he has a personal investment in the success

of the school. Outside of his work, Mr. Abel enjoys playing soccer, reading daily morning

devotionals, and actively participating in his church.

 Ms. D’Shauna has worked at CCA for the past five years in different capacities. Currently, she is

serving as our Senior Administrative Specialist. She specializes in mass communications,

educational management, and program coordination. Ms. Edwards is responsible for creating

digital media, managing student testing data, coordinating field trips and extracurricular

experiences, and preparing documentation for accreditation.

D’Shauna grew up in Cincinnati and attended CJA (now CCA) as a student for nine years. She

has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Public Health in Nutrition and Wellness from

Andrews University. When she isn’t working, she enjoys traveling, cooking new recipes,

spending time with friends and family, and participating in the Clifton SDA Church (young adult)

community.

 Mrs. Williams has been working at CCA for the past two years, and is currently our 1st & 2nd

Grade Assistant Teacher. She teaches students in small groups, prepares student materials,

monitors student progress, grades assignments, and collaborates with the lead teacher.

Germaine is a retired teacher from the twin islands of Trinidad & Tobago. She brings over thirty

years of elementary teaching experience to her role. Mrs. Williams loves participating in the

Village SDA Church community, traveling, and connecting with her family on weekends and

holidays.

 Ms. Lawrencia serves as our Bilingual Kindergarten Assistant Teacher. She teaches students in

small groups, tracks student data, interprets during parent meetings, prepares student

materials, supervises learning centers, and collaborates with the lead teacher.

Lawrencia was born in Cincinnati and attended CJA (now CCA) as an elementary student. She

has Bachelors of Arts in Spanish & Global Studies, and spent one academic year at La

Universidad de Plata in Argentina. She is a native English speaker and speaks Spanish fluently.

When she isn’t teaching at CCA, Ms. Robinson enjoys participating in various ministries at

Clifton SDA Church, traveling, and connecting with friends.