Emily Loveall, Head of Board
Emily was born and raised in Naples, Florida, graduating from Gulf Coast High School in 2000 before earning her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida. She began her career teaching 5th grade in Tampa, where her passion for guiding young lives took root.
Her leadership journey includes serving in admissions at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri and later as Director of Admissions at GCA from 2014–2022, where she helped families connect to a Christ-centered education. From 2010–2020, Emily and her husband planted and pastored a church in Bonita Springs, reflecting her heart for ministry and discipleship.
In 2021, Emily became a Realtor and quickly established herself as one of the top professionals in Southwest Florida. Through hard work, integrity, and an entrepreneurial spirit, she built a highly successful business and consistently ranks among the top 5% of Realtors in the region.
Emily is married to her high school sweetheart and they are raising their four children (17, 15, 12, and 9) together. Their family loves basketball, regularly attends their local church, and enjoys living in beautiful SWFL.
As a member of the Board, Emily draws on her experience in education, ministry, and business leadership to serve with wisdom, faith, and vision. She is passionate about advancing the mission of the school and ensuring that Christ remains central in all its endeavors.
Ben Kelly
Ben Kelly and his wife, Ashley, have been happily married for 14 years and are the proud parents of four children, two of whom attend GCA. Ben is a small business owner and an educator in the entrepreneurial community.
The Kellys live in Bonita Springs and are members of Hope City Church, where their faith shapes how they approach family, work, and community. Ben and Ashley are firm believers in the value of Christian classical education, an approach that forms not just capable students, but thoughtful, virtuous young people, and they are grateful to be part of a school community that shares that conviction.
Kyle Christianson
I was born in North Dakota and grew up in the “Cowboy State”, Wyoming, where I graduated from the University of Wyoming. Go Pokes! Not long after moving to Florida in 2000, I met and married my lovely wife, Miranda. We live in Bonita Springs, FL and are blessed to have three healthy and active children, Grace, Ava & Jake. I enjoy anything outdoors, especially camping in the mountains (not Miranda’s favorite). I am a financial advisor and proud to serve Grace Classical Academy as Treasurer.
Chris Paul
I am originally from Chicago, Illinois, and relocated to Southwest Florida in 2014. I have been married to my beautiful wife, Jordan since 2015 and have two daughters, Brynlee and Mikalya. I currently serve as a Regional Director for AT&T supporting large enterprise customers in the east half of the United States. Outside of work, I enjoy playing pickleball, boating, and spending time with my girls at the beach or poolside. I have an unquenchable thirst and love for God and am honored to help impact Southwest Florida through the GCA students, faculty, staff, and families. I truly believe that the two greatest investments in life you can make are in His kingdom and in His children, and they’re both right here at GCA, so I am honored to serve on the board to help fortify and progress GCA’s mission to glorify God by cultivating truth, goodness, and beauty through Christ-centered classical education.
Kevin Pedersen
Kevin was born in a beautiful part of NJ. He graduated from Santa Clara University and eventually met his wife Christy in Nashville, TN. In 2012, Kevin got involved in the family importing business and relocated to FL. Kevin is very active in his family life. He’s been coaching his sons (Dane, James, and Kade) in soccer for the past six years. His family loves traveling to different parts of the state and the world. In their free time, Kevin’s family enjoys going to the beach and staying active playing various sports. The Pedersen family are active members in their church and have a passion for God and His Word.
Brandon Yoder
Brandon was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. He moved to Southwest Florida in 2005 to attend Florida Gulf Coast University and later relocated to Gainesville to earn his Master’s degree from the University of Florida. He began his career as a CPA with Ernst & Young in Tampa, where he worked from 2010 to 2013, before returning to Fort Myers to join Bonita Title.
Brandon is a partner at Bonita Title, where he serves as Chief Financial Officer and manages day-to-day operations. He brings a strong background in finance, operations, and strategic planning to his role on the board and currently serves on both the Board of Directors and the Building Committee.
He and his wife, Tara, were married in Naples, Florida in 2012 and are the proud parents of three children, ages four, seven, and nine. Their two older children, Kellen and Quinn, attend Grace Classical Academy. Brandon is passionate about Christian education and is deeply committed to helping children learn and grow within a faith-based classical curriculum. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, especially golfing, going to the beach, and enjoying the outdoors together. The family also enjoys being active members of Summit Church in Estero.