In this final edition of our 2024-2025 CCA Newsletter, we break from our usual format to highlight two of the men who have led our school. As pastors, they both serve Christ Church Academy with their unique roles as Superintendent and Principal.
Superintendent Highlight:
Pastor Brandon Nealy
Pastor Brandon Nealy, the founder of Christ Church and Christ Church Academy, is not only a pastor, but also a father and a teacher. He teaches 7-9th grade Greek and 11th-12th grade Rhetoric. Along with these, he has taught High School Humanities, Middle School Composition, and many other classes throughout his life. Pastor Brandon has four kids: Shirah, Adeline, Jude, and Amelia Nealy. His wife is Mrs. Emily Nealy, who has also taught at CCA. Outside of school, Pastor Brandon likes to fish, golf, and cook. Pastor Brandon is essential to CCA, and without him the school wouldn’t be here.
In His Words
Why did you become a teacher?
My former highschool principal Paul Brinkerhauf called me on the phone and offered me an opportunity to teach Earth Science for Junior High students. I needed a job, and it paid relatively well, so I said yes, and the rest is history.
What’s your favorite thing about being a pastor/teacher?
I like that I get to study the Bible everyday.
How long have you been teaching/pastoring?
I was first a teacher in 2003; my first pastorate was 2004.
What are all the things you’ve taught?
Earth Science, Grammar, Literature, Bible, History, Logic, Greek, Humanities, and Spanish.
What is your favorite thing to study within the Bible?
The wisdom literature, specifically the Proverbs.
Students Around School Say…
“Pastor Brandon is a wise, funny pastor who cares for his church and family. He is also a great Greek teacher and has the best hair cut.” – Francis Alexander
“I talked to him but I was really nervous.” – Piper Bates (K5)
“Pastor Brandon works at CCA.” – Arianna Ruiz (1st Grade)
“Pastor Brandon likes fishing.” – Adelaide Gilbert (1st Grade)
“He preaches God’s word. He works at CCA, great teacher. He likes fishing. He loves his flocks.” – Unnamed 2nd Grader
“Pastor Brandon is funny and good in faith.” – Loren Carriere (5th Grade)
“He’s good at running stuff.” – Aria Russo (6th Grade)
“Pastor Brandon is a good pastor because he used to be a baller and it is funny when he makes basketball references.” – Oliver Bayliss (6th Grade)
“Uncle Bradon (not a typo literally how she spelled it) – He is bald, funny, smart and can surprisingly do the stanky leg.” – Scarlett Cook (8th Grade)
“Well Uncle Bradon (also literally how she spelled it) is very funny and he always is very kind, he also is a great Greek teacher except when he gives us tests.” – Eloise Cook (7th Grade)
“He is an amazing Greek teacher because he keeps us on track and keeps the knowledge that we already learned with us. But he keeps it fun and not all work.” – Claire Palmer (8th Grade)
“Favorite Greek teacher.” – Johnny Carriere (8th Grade)
“Pastor Brandon can never get my name right he either calls me my moms name or he calls me Miami. He’s pretty good at Greek though.” – Maci Mouton (8th Grade)
Principal Highlight:
Pastor Scott Guillory
Pastor Scott is not only a principal, his plate is full with other jobs, as well. He’s a husband to Mrs. Stacy, who helps with administration. He is a father of six children: Scarlet, Sawyer, Seth, Sierra, Silas, and Savannah. He teaches High School Humanities to the Juniors and Seniors. He is also Christ Church’s music leader. Along with these things, he still finds the time to teach guitar lessons, learn accordion, and run regularly. This shows how hardworking our principal is. Without Pastor Scott, the school would not be what it is today, and we are blessed to have such a godly principal.
In His Words
Why did you become a teacher?
Primarily because the school needed a teacher, and he filled the needs.
What’s your favorite thing about being a pastor/teacher?
Seeing people grow spiritually in the Lord, personally, in families, and in their whole lives.
How long have you been teaching/pastoring?
Pastor Scott has been a pastor for ten years, and a teacher for seven years.
What are all the things you’ve taught?
Pastor Scott has taught Music, Voice, Guitar, Latin, and Humanities.
What is your favorite thing to study within the Bible?
How biblical law applies to us today.
Students Around School Say…
“He sings good.” – Piper Bates (K5)
“He feels like he owns the place.” – Otis Davidson (1st Grade)
“Pastor Scott is brave.” – Adelaide Gilbert (1st Grade)
“I like him because he’s cool, funny, deep in faith and he’s my friend’s dad.” – Loren Carriere (5th Grade)
“My dad taught me how to speak and understand, he always makes me laugh.” – S. Guillory (5th or 6th Grade)
“He is a great principal! He’s nice but a bit scary.” – Autumn Carriere (7th Grade)
“He can play a lot of instruments really well, he is a little scary but not really and he is a good principal!” – Anonymous Student
“Pastor Scott, thank you for teaching me about Jesus Christ and every single school day I look forward to hearing your devotional or Mr. Jordan’s and I’m thankful to have a pastor like you.” – Avery Page (5th Grade)
“I love Uncle Scott because he does the best things for me and his whole family and loves us too.” – Kenley Roseberry (1st Grade HS)
“When Pastor Scott preaches he preaches like he’s preaching so children can understand and adults can learn.”- Rachel Walling (5th Grade)
“I like his sense of humor.” – Hartley Page (6th Grade)
“He preaches well and loves his kids.” – Sebastian Carriere (6th Grade)
“Pastor Scott is kind and generous. Great at his job. God helps him do the job.” – Micah Bates (1st Grade)
Senior Showcase
As the very first graduating class of CCA, they deserved the spotlight in our final Newsletter Edition! Thanks to the combined efforts of The Graduation Committee and our Publications class, it is our honor to present to you Christ Church Academy’s gratudating class of 2025!
Class of 2025
Roman Alexander
Roman Alexander, born on June 3, 2007, is the son of Claire and Cortney Alexander. He enjoys powersports such as dirt-biking and go-karting. His favorite subject so far has been Math. After his first and final year as a CCA student, his favorite memory was hiking at Kisatchie with 7th – 12th grade. His short-term goals are to finish writing a speech and have lunch. Long-term, he wants to become a Mechanical Engineer and develop cars. His favorite verse is Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” When asked, “What would you tell future students at CCA?” he said, “Uh, work hard?”
Jessica Hasty
Jessica Hasty was born on November 18, 2006 to Jeremy and Julie Hasty in Georgia, where she grew up. Her family later moved to Lafayette, Louisiana. She is one of five in her family, being the second youngest. Jessica loves to crochet, read, listen to music, Cajun dance, drive, and to spend time with her best friend and sister, Jaeda. Science is her number one favorite subject, but Public Speaking has been her favorite class this year. She enjoyed the freedom of fun topics. The future holds so much for her and she is most excited to work and do what the Lord has called her to do. Jessica is such a kind, caring, and overall lovable woman of God.
Lucas Kidder
Lucas Kidder, born September 7th, 2007, is one of the five seniors here. He is 17 years old and his hobbies include playing guitar, weight lifting, and eating. His favorite subject is Public Speaking. Lucas’s favorite memory of CCA is playing football with the boys. He hopes the future students will prosper and walk in Jesus’ steps with perseverance and diligence.
Lucas’ words for the younger students at CCA: “Don’t give up and don’t get lazy, keep persevering, guys.”
Madie Marsalis
Madie Rae Marsalis was born September 25th, 2007, to Candice Gigl. This was Madie’s first year at CCA, and she has quickly grown in our hearts as a loving friend. Madie enjoys crochet, hanging out with friends, Cajun dancing, and watching movies. Her favorite subject this year has been Economics because “it’s actually something I can use.” She plans to continue working and saving to go Cosmetology school, but most importantly, she wants to be a wife and a mother. Her favorite Scripture passage is Psalm 4:8 because “This verse has reminded me amidst difficult times that God wants us to have peace and rest; and that He is my comfort and protection.”
Adeline Nealy
Addy was born on March 23, 2007, to Pastor Brandon and Emily Nealy. She was born and raised in south Louisiana. While at home Addy usually draws, plays violin, tends to her cows, or gardens. One quote that applies to Addy’s life, and any other artist’s, is a quote by her dad, Pastor Brandon. “Art is not about making money or proving yourself, it’s about glorifying God by creating beautiful things with the skills He gave you.” Addy wants the returning students of CCA to know: “The better you pay attention to what your teachers are saying, the better life will go for you.”
I asked her what her hopes were for future students and she said, “Do better.”
Happy Birthday To
Note from the Teacher
Thank you to our Student Editor and to the writers each month who did their very best to contact teachers, talk with students, and bring us the best articles they could! It’s been an honor to be your teacher (and chief editor) this past year. – Ms. Belle Roseberry
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