Dan Giddens
SUPERINTENDENT
Dan Giddens has served as Summit Christian Academy’s superintendent since 2006 and is also a member of the pastoral staff at The Assembly at Broken Arrow. Before joining Summit, Mr. Giddens had a long and successful career with Tulsa Public Schools as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He is a graduate of Northeastern State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and a master’s degree in administration.
Donna Gradel
DEAN OF ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION
Mrs. Gradel joined the Summit staff full-time as the Dean of Academic Development and Innovation after serving as a consultant for a year. She brings with her a distinguished 33-year career in public education and has been recognized for her innovative instruction by MIT, Stanford University, The Henry Ford, and the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. In 2018, Mrs. Gradel was named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year and was a finalist for the 2019 National Teacher of the Year. She is a graduate of West Virginia University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Physical Education, as well as a master’s degree in education.
Kelsey Pyzalski
EARLY LEARNING CENTER DIRECTOR
Kelsey Pyzalski serves as the Director of Summit Early Learning Center and has been a valued member of our staff since 2005. She began her journey as an assistant teacher, later transitioned into a lead teacher role, and in 2019 was promoted to ELC Director. Mrs. Pyzalski works closely with Dr. Kelly to provide vision and oversight for our growing Early Childhood Education program.
Dr. Lori Kelly
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
EARLY LEARNING CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dr. Lori Kelly has served as Summit Christian Academy’s elementary principal since 2019. She is also the Executive Director of Summit's Early Learning Center, where she has been a part of the team since 2017. Dr. Kelly earned her bachelor’s degree in organizational management with a focus on early childhood from Ashford University. She received her master’s degree in education from Northeastern State University and her Ph.D. in instructional leadership and academic curriculum from the University of Oklahoma.
Rosie Ashworth
INTERMEDIATE PRINCIPAL
Rosie Ashworth joined our leadership team in 2019 as the Assistant Elementary Principal and now serves as the Intermediate School Principal. She came to Summit after a decade in public education as a mathematics teacher and coach. Mrs. Ashworth is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in educational leadership.
Kevin White
SECONDARY PRINCIPAL
Kevin White has served as the Secondary Principal at Summit Christian Academy since 2014. He joined Summit after 16 years in public education, including nine years as an administrator. Mr. White is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in educational leadership.
Ron Woods
LEAD PASTOR / BOARD CHAIRMAN
Pastor Ron Woods is the Lead Pastor of our home church, The Assembly at Broken Arrow. He serves as the chairman of Summit's school board, providing leadership for SCA's vision and culture. Pastor Ron is a graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and holds a master’s degree in ministerial leadership from Southeastern University.
Jason Berry
EXECUTIVE PASTOR / COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Pastor Jason Berry is part of the executive pastoral team at The Assembly. He serves as a liaison between the church and school ministries, providing support in technology, communications, and fundraising. Pastor Jason holds a degree in education from the University of Missouri and is a credentialed minister. He has been a part of The Assembly and Summit family since 2000.