Josh Halulko, Principal at Parkridge Christian Academy
As I get ready to begin my 20th year in education, the Lord’s faithfulness and blessing have always overshadowed any of my educational accomplishments. I am excited to see how God will use me to impact Coral Springs and Parkland in my new role as principal of Parkridge Christian Academy (PCA). Rebeca Rosa, our veteran Pre-school Director, and I work well together as we have a mutual respect for each other’s leadership style. Not every school can say that their staff is loving, well-educated, and committed to the growth of the school. We can say that about PCA.
Educators in my family go back at least three generations. My maternal grandfather was a distinguished biology teacher for 35 years and my father was an elementary school principal for a number of years, both in Ohio. I knew that I wanted to follow in their footsteps after going on a mission’s trip the summer after my 10th grade year. I was part of a large group of high students that our church sent to a rural church Kentucky to organize and run a Vacation Bible School. As one of the teachers, I found my calling that week as we served those children. I knew that I wanted to be an educator for the rest of my life. I received my BA in elementary education in 1998 and my MA five years later in educational leadership. My educational career has taken me from Chicago to Coral Springs, from public to private, and from teacher to principal. Each experience has been valuable and I have realized God’s faithfulness along the journey. It’s probably not surprising then that my wife, who was a teacher, and I have been blessed with six children. We can already see that at least one of our daughters has the temperament and ability to be an effective educator.
It’s a privilege to serve the children of Coral Springs, Parkland, and the surrounding communities. We have so many excellent educational options around us in the public, private, and home school arenas. At PCA, we want to be thought of in our community as one of those excellent options. That’s what God has tasked me with now, and I’m ready.
For more info on Parkridge Christian Academy visit www.Parkridgeca.com, call 954-346-0236
