Zach Hunt (President)
Zach Hunt and his wife, Rebecca, are the founding family of Providence Academy. God has blessed them with 5 children between the ages of 10 – 19. Zach is a Louisiana native and has lived in the Rockwall area since 1996. He graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.A. in Business Administration. He has worked in the residential home financing and new construction industry for 20 years, the past 6 years as a Sales Counselor with Highland Homes. Their family attends Watermark Church in Dallas. He is a servant hearted leader that is passionate about the Kingdom minded mission and vision of Providence Academy.
Nate Roberts (Treasurer)
Nate Roberts and his wife Kathy have three children including Jocelyn in 3rd grade, Spencer in K4, and Jeffrey, age 4. The Roberts family have been a part of PA for the last five years. Nate is a CPA, and an Officer/Tax Director with Lifetime Tax Advisors. We are grateful that he is willing to use his skills in service to our school as Treasurer.
Emily Barina (Secretary)
Emily Barina is a Dallas native with two daughters who attend PA. She co-owns a family business with her husband. The Barina family are members of Watermark Community Church, where Emily has worked in different full-time and part-time capacities over a ten year period.
David Hanson (Vice-President)
David Hanson serves as the Student Pastor at Lakepointe Church in Rockwall, TX where he ministers to over 600 students on a weekly basis. David holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from Texas Tech University and a Master of Divinity from Baylor’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary. David has served in Student Ministry for sixteen years. David and his wife Ashley will soon have three Providence Lions, Ava (12), Ben (10), Madelyn (8). The Hansons are excited to be a part of the Providence Academy family!
Melissa Case-Merritt, J.D., CFN
Melissa and her husband Nathan have 2 precious girls enrolled at Providence Academy. Melissa was a corporate litigator in Los Angeles and Dallas for nearly a decade. She subsequently earned a certification in the Foundations of Neuroleadership and now serves as President of Final Touch, a company dedicated to helping people better connect with each other.
Chad Tabor
Chad Tabor and his wife, Jordan, have two children that attend Providence Academy. Witten is in the 2nd grade and Tennison is in K4. Chad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Master’s degree in Real Estate from Texas A&M University. Chad is a real estate broker and runs a property management company. His family attends Lakepointe Church. The Tabor family is grateful for a school that disciples the next generation.
Glen Arvilla
Glen Arvilla and his wife, Angi have 3 children who are all enrolled at Providence Academy, Mason (3rd), Matthew (2nd), and Madison (enrolled in K4 for the fall). Their family attends Trinity Bible Church of Dallas. Glen graduated from Southern Methodist University with degrees in Chemistry and Psychology. Since 2010, Glen has owned and operated a commercial masonry firm in Dallas. The Arvilla Family feels passionate about being involved at a school that is raising up the next generation of Christ-centered leaders.
Alissa Mauldin, Head of School
Alissa Mauldin received a Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from East Texas State University in 1994 along with a certification to teach grades 1-8 with a specialization in reading. She taught third and fourth grade for several years in the public school system. In 2000, she received a Masters Degree in Education Administration from Texas A&M University – Commerce, and was an assistant principal for several years until she left the public school system to be a full-time mom to her oldest son.
Her family has been so blessed by Providence Academy and she is grateful to be part of the PA staff.