The mission of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is to develop graduates in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. We are building intelligent, virtuous American citizens.
Administration
Mrs. Kelly Gunter
Director of School Operations
Mrs. Gunter is a member of the Founding Board of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy and was the founding principal for the first three years of our school. Mrs. Gunter wrote the original charter application for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Palm Bay, as well as the subsequent applications for West Melbourne and our high school programs. In addition, Mrs. Gunter authored the Charter School Program grants for both schools, totaling over $850,000 in grant awards.
Mrs. Gunter brings 15 years of education experience as a classroom teacher, college professor, and faculty advisor to PCCA. She is certified in Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, and English 6-12.
As Director of School Operations, Mrs. Gunter handles much of the business tasks associated with the school, manages grants, ensures district, state, and federal compliance, and continues to mentor school leadership.
Email Mrs. Gunter here.
Dr. Ashley Cook
Principal
Dr. Cook previously spent six years as the Grammar School Principal at Providence Classical Christian Academy in Rogers, Arkansas. Dr. Cook earned her Doctorate in Education: Leadership and Professional Studies from Trevecca Nazarene University. Her dissertation and research focused on new teacher retention and the impact of school culture, job satisfaction, and teacher mentoring. She has a Masters in Educational Leadership from Trevecca and an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education (K-8) from Lipscomb University, both in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Cook’s teaching experience includes five years at an academic magnet school, where she was a member of the leadership team and the grade level chairperson.
E-mail Dr. Cook here.
Mrs. Paris Koblitz
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Paris Koblitz is a founding member of the Pineapple Cove Classical Academy faculty. She began her career in teaching at Westside Elementary where she worked as a fifth- and sixth-grade teacher and Title 1 Coordinator. She came to Pineapple Cove in 2015 at our Palm Bay campus as a third grade teacher. In 2018, when the West Melbourne campus opened, Mrs. Koblitz became the Student Services Coordinator and eventually the Assistant Principal in 2019.
E-mail Mrs. Koblitz here.
Our Virtues
Courage
Perseverance
Courtesy
Self-Government
Honesty
Service
In the News
Governing Board
PCCA’s Governing Board plays an essential role in the school’s success through its initial leadership and ongoing oversight of the school’s operations.
School Accountability Reports
The annual Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) School Public Accountability Reports (SPARs) meet ESEA’s requirement for schools and districts to provide parents with an annual school status report at the beginning of each school year.