DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE. ANCHORED IN TRUTH.
Classical education means we are cultivating wisdom and virtues in our students, such as truth, goodness, honor, justice, and beauty
At Covenant, we teach from a perspective that includes the reality of God, the importance of Christian faith, and the value of a supportive community.
Cougars train and compete to win, and work to honor God with their passion, integrity, performance, and sportsmanship
Covenant students learn to delight in the beauty and glory of God through K-12 Fine Arts classes.
Meet our Team: Learn a little more about our PreK teacher, Abbagail Herwing!
What is your role at Covenant and how long have you worked here? I have the pleasure of teaching Pre-Kindergarten with Mrs. Krissy Davey. I have worked at Covenant for 4 years.
What has been your biggest learning experience here so far? Work can be a place of peace, love, and much joy when Jesus is invited and allowed to be at the center of it all.
What’s your favorite thing about working at Covenant? I love that I am challenged daily to seek the Lord in all that I do. I love that while I am working to best serve my Pre-Kindergarten class, my children are also being poured into and loved in their own respective classes.
Can you share a Bible verse or passage that has had a significant impact on your life or career? Proverbs 31 – as I long to be obedient and trust in our loving God, to best serve my family and all those I work with, and to live with intentionality, purpose, and joy.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I love spending time swimming, playing tennis and/or volleyball, traveling, trying new foods, and reading. My family would also say I love playing board games, doing laundry, and mowing the lawn, which is true!
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? I would LOVE to travel to Spain and specifically to Barcelona to marvel at the beaches or Greece to learn more about the richness of culture and history, beauty of the landscape and climate, and to try the cuisine.
Describe one way you see God’s hand in Covenant’s mission or work. The way students, staff, and families are cared for by one another during all the seasons of our lives. Whether we are celebrating each other’s strengths through observations and highlights or supporting one another through life’s really challenging battles, there is such a depth of care and love for another that is unmatched. It is nothing shy of beautiful!
What’s your favorite food? I love salad of all types but I also love moon drop grapes.
Who on the team inspires you the most, and why? I am SO inspired by all of the grammar school teachers. Each person on the team brings their own unique strengths and treasures and it is so exciting to be a part of as a colleague and parent here.
What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know? I lived in four big cities before moving to the North Shore of Boston.
What’s your favorite CCA tradition or event? It would either be the International Festival or Pre-Kindergarten Christmas Chapel. It’s a tie!
What’s your favorite book, movie, or hobby? I love to read! I especially love reading biographies. I finished reading Michael Jordan’s biography over Christmas break and am working through Jimmy Carter’s and Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s now.
How do you find balance between your faith, family, and work commitments? My husband, Frank and children help me find the necessary work-life balance.
Is there anything else you’d like the community to know about you? I’m so grateful to be a part of the CCA community and love that my entire family gets to learn, grow, and engage in all that CCA has to offer alongside all of you.
#CCAPeabody #MeetOurCCATeam #GrammarSchool #PreK
The Evening of Gratitude on Saturday, March 15th at Olio in Peabody was a beautiful celebration of community, purpose, and praise! The warmth and fellowship were undeniable, and the room was filled with joyful conversation, laughter, dancing, and genuine connection. The program featured a powerful moment of reflective worship with parents Kirk and Shelby Patterson singing “Thank You,” and inspiring reflections from our Head of School, David Anastasi, parents Adam and Lea Rutledge, and CCA Alum (’17) Yasmin Simoes, each sharing how the school, its teachers, and the Covenant community have impacted their lives spiritually, intellectually, and relationally.
Thank you to everyone who made the night meaningful and fun – your presence, prayers, and partnership are a blessing!
#CCAPeabody #EveningOfGratitude #CCACommunity #GratefulForTheCommunityWeAre
Meet our team: Learn a little more about our Sixth Grade teacher, Kelly Christensen!
What is your role at Covenant and how long have you worked here? I teach 6th Grade ELA, History, and one section of Bible. This is my third year.
What has been your biggest learning experience here so far? My first (of many) big learning experiences at CCA was shortly after filling in for Mrs. Favini during her maternity leave. Having most of my classroom teaching experience in high schools, I had a LOT to learn about keeping pre-school through 3rd grade kids engaged and somewhat orderly. The classroom teachers whose rooms I visited were very gracious to me!
What’s your favorite thing about working at Covenant?I love getting to know each of my students throughout the year, as well as learning from my colleagues.
Can you share a Bible verse or passage that has had a significant impact on your life or career? 2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Hiking with friends and family, visiting with friends and neighbors, digging in the garden, watching Nate Bargatze stand-up, and sledding.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? I’d visit the Dales of England. The footage I see on BBC’s All Creatures Great and Small makes me wish I lived there when school was out for the summer.
Describe one way you see God’s hand in Covenant’s mission or work. I see God’s hand at work in my students, their families, and the teachers I work with any time someone reflects the gospel. Seeing Christ through others reflects His work.
What’s your favorite food? Italian
Who on the team inspires you the most, and why? (Just one?!) Rita Detweiler: she’s one of the most humble work horses I’ve ever met. And even though her to-do list is a mile long, she’s willing to stop in her tracks, drop what she’s doing, and help. And let’s not forget the mittens.
What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know? One year, I had the privilege of teaching 3 Sudanese students known as the “Lost Boys”. I learned a lot that year.
What’s your favorite CCA tradition or event? It’s hard to choose just one, but the Night of Fire comes to mind first. Outdoor music played by a student-led band, under the night sky, surrounded by people chatting and laughing is pretty tough to beat.
What’s your favorite book, movie, or hobby? To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee.
How do you find balance between your faith, family, and work commitments? That’s a work in progress for me, but I think it’s helpful to ask if what I’m doing, at any given moment, is looking to please God or man. I think He cares about priorities, not perfection.
#CCAPeabody #MeetOurCCATeam #GrammarSchoolFaculty #SixthGrade
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