Rhonda Karrer has held the position of Director since 1993. She has a Bachelors Degree from the University of Arizona and a Masters Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University. Prior to Beautiful Savior she worked with children in many different settings including an internship with Sierra Tucson focusing on family counseling. In addition to her position with Beautiful Savior, Rhonda also teaches Early Childhood Development at Pima Community College. Her education, experience and role as a mother lends to Rhonda's sensitivity to the needs of families. She believes that each child and family is unique and it is extremely important to create a strong partnership to aide in the development of a child's social, emotional and academic growth.

Ms. Mary holds an associate degree in Early Learning Childhood Development and Related Care. She also studied early childhood development at the University of Kansas Child Care program!

Before joining the staff at Beautiful Savior Academy, Mary had an in-home daycare for over 15 years. Doing in-home daycare made it possible for Mary to stay at home with her two children as they grew. Now that both are grown and on their own, Mary decided to venture back into the classroom as our Kindergarten teacher, and she's our Assistant Director.

Mary and her husband have been a part of Beautiful Savior Church for several years.  Both of them are both involved with various church ministries as well as charitable organizations throughout Tucson.

Mary looks forward to getting to know the children while helping them develop throughout the year!

Ms. Lisa discovered Beautiful Savior Academy in 2003 when her daughter started preschool in the 3 year old classroom.  She joined the Beautiful Savior Academy teaching team in the spring of 2005. She likes the small class size, beautiful campus and the Christian environment our school has to offer.  She loves teaching the Advanced Pre-K class because it offers children one more year to grow and learn before they move on to kindergarten. We use the A Beka K4 program which provides an introduction to reading allowing for a solid foundation for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Ms. Rebecca's journey with Beautiful Savior Academy started when her son attended preschool here. After seeing how wonderful all of the teachers and staff were, she was able to become part of our team. She enjoys creating a learning environment which allows children to have fun while learning. She understands the importance for children to not only grow individually, but within a community with the understanding of social awareness.

Ms. Daniela joined our teaching team as a teaching assistant in our preschool classroom and is now our Preschool Teacher and Extended Day Teacher.   We initially realized her love of children and our program when her own children attended Beautiful Savior Academy several years ago.  Her enthusiasm for engaging little learners and guiding them in their learning discoveries is infectious.

Ms Sharon is our Preschool teacher.

Ms Erika is our preschool aide.

Ms Missy is our kindergarten aide.

Ms Susanna is our Pre-K aide.

Pastor David Pavesic participates in the weekly Children's Chapel by leading the children in prayer or other activities associated with the lessons they learn like the washing of hands to symbolize Jesus washing the feet of his disciples.

The Academy Committee is the bridge between the Academy and Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. This volunteer committee consists of BSLC members with a heart for Christian education.