Our Educators

  • Sara Wilson

    Sara is the director of our Primary program and has been in education for 14 years.

    She is a devoted follower of Christ, wife to her husband Ian, and mother of two beautiful daughters.

    She is passionate about the Montessori method and is dedicated to her students.

  • Sabrina McCorkle

    Sabrina is the director of our Elementary program and has been in education for 19 years.

    She is married to her husband Ellis of 18 years and has two wonderful daughters.

    She feels that teaching is a calling from the Lord and loves watching her students have “light bulb moments.”

  • Ambra Hannah

    Ambra is the Assistant Teacher in the Primary program.

    She is married to her husband Keith and they have 3 amazing children who are a blessing from God.

    She has a passion for Early Childhood Education and has worked with all ages of students over the years. She loves to experience when a child “gets it” and loves to foster their independence!

Our Programs

  • Primary Classroom

    Our Primary Classroom is home to our students ages 2.5 – Kindergarten.

    In this cooperative style of learning, older children are given the opportunity to lead, assist, and collaborate with younger students. Our younger students in turn are provided with role models for learning social, emotional, and academic skills.

  • Elementary Classroom

    The Elementary Classroom is where our students in 1st grade and up learn and grow.

    With smaller class numbers than a traditional school setting, your child will benefit from a close relationship with their teacher and peers.

History of MCA

Montessori Christian Academy is located in Batesville, Arkansas.

The school’s roots began in 2006 when founder Kelly Oster was invited by Hope Lutheran Church to re-establish their school. It was an answer to long-term prayer for Kelly, as she prayed that the Lord would allow her to establish a Christian Montessori school.

It was an exhilarating time. The school began with 3 children and quickly grew to 25 students. In 2013, as the school continued to grow, a dedicated group of parents joined Kelly to form a Board of Trustees. Hope Lutheran School was renamed Montessori Christian Academy and established as a non-profit organization. Our relationship with Hope Lutheran Church still remains to this day.

MCA has nurtured many young minds in its nearly 20 years and is proud to provide the local community with Christ-centered, Montessori education for students ages 2.5 through grade school.