Mr. Todd Kotila

Headmaster

Mr. Todd Kotila came to Whitefish Christian Academy in May of 2009. Mr. Kotila was raised in Polson where he fell in love with his beautiful and brilliant wife Deanna in the sixth grade. They have two lovely teenage daughters. He attended the University of Montana in Missoula, Davidson Honors College, and graduated with a BA in Classics (Classical Greek & Classical Latin), magna cum laude. From there he traveled to Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena and Seattle for graduate studies in Theology. Mr. Kotila has taught Greek, Latin, Hebrew, and numerous New Testament and theology classes. Mr. Kotila enjoys reading, spending time with his girls, working with his hands and trap shooting.

Mrs. Laura Purcell

Business Manager

My husband, Cliff, and I moved to Whitefish in 2001. I have an Accounting and Business Administration Degree from Mid-America Nazarene University. My three children attend WCA, and I am grateful for the excellent education their children are receiving. The academy has been a blessing to my family, and I feel honored to be a part of this wonderful institution.

Mrs. Rhonda Fisher

Office Manager

Rhonda was raised in the Flathead Valley and graduated from Columbia Falls High School. She attended MSU in Bozeman and Flathead Valley Community College. Rhonda is married to Doug and they have two children who have been educated at Whitefish Christian Academy. They live in Whitefish and attend the Whitefish Nazarene Church.

Mrs. Darlene Meehan

Secretary

Darlene was born and raised in Whitefish. She attended Whitefish Christian Academy, formally known as Cross Currents. She is married to Scott and they have four boys, Bryce, Dyllon, Caleb and Hayden. Hayden is attending pre-school at WCA and the other three boys attend school in Whitefish. She attends Church at Whitefish Church of the Nazarene. She looks forward to working and being involved with WCA again!

Mr. Joe Coco

Board Member, Vice Chairman

Joe Coco has been on the Whitefish Christian Academy board since 2006 and currently serves as vice chairman. A former Marine Officer and veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Joe moved his family to the Flathead valley upon leaving active service in 1993. Joe, a certified financial planner, owns and operates Coco Enterprises, a full services investment and advisory firm located in Whitefish. Joe has a keen interest in classical education and academic excellence. In 2007-2008, he taught 7th and 8th grade Logic. Joe is an active member of the Whitefish Church of the Nazarene. Married since 1985, Joe and his wife Linda have two children in college. In his free time, Joe enjoys arguing philosophy, physical fitness, and summer/winter backpacking.

Mr. David Mercer

Board Member, Secretary

David Mercer has been on the Whitefish Christian Academy board since 2005 and currently serves as Secretary.  An ordained pastor and graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College, David served as worship leader and assistant pastor of Calvary Chapel Pocatello in Idaho for 4 years prior to moving to Whitefish in 2002. David is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Flathead Valley in Kalispell and also serves on the board of Potter’s Field Ranch, an international missions training facility.  David and his wife Shannon have three children who attend Whitefish Christian Academy.
 

Mr. Charlie Pearce

Board Member

Charlie has been on the WCA Board since 2000. Charlie and his family have been in the Flathead since 2000. Charlie and his wife Karen are blessed to have a daughter Sara who is in WCA class of 2018! The Pearce family is part of Calvary Chapel of the Flathead Valley. Charlie is the Chief Financial/Information Officer for Northwest Healthcare in Kalispell.

Mr. Brian Kelly

Board Member

Originally from Chicago, Brian served 15 years with the Chicago Fire Department as special assignment blacksmith responsible for the city’s fleet and fire equipment, including Chicago’s antique fireboats. He and his family have lived in Whitefish since 2006. Brian owns and operates the historic Izaak Walton Inn in Essex, Montana. He and his wife Mary have four children who attend Whitefish Christian Academy. The Kelly’s are members of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Whitefish. Brian enjoys fishing, hiking, boating and skiing, but mostly spending time with his family, especially cheering his boys on at Glacier Avalanche hockey games.

Mrs. Jennifer Burrough

Board Member, Secretary

Jennifer graduated from Washington and Lee University with majors in both Journalism and Spanish.  In 2000, she and her husband, Steven, moved to Whitefish from Atlanta, Georgia, where Jennifer had a career in marketing and writing.  Since moving to the valley, she and Steven have three children, all of whom are students at Whitefish Christian Academy.  She is passionate about classical Christian education and spends much of her time volunteering on campus.  Her family attends Calvary Chapel Whitefish.  Other interests include reading, knitting, hiking, backpacking, and skiing.  She and Steven hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in 1999.