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

Paris Koblitz

Paris Koblitz

Principal

Mrs. Paris Koblitz is a founding member of the Pineapple Cove Classical Academy faculty. Mrs. Koblitz is a trained Marine Engineer as her first career and began her second 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. Mrs. Koblitz is certified in Elementary Education K-6, ESOL, and has her Reading Endorsement.

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John Ottinger, M.A.

John Ottinger, M.A.

Assistant Principal

Mr. Ottinger is a founding faculty member of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy – Palm Bay and a teacher with over fifteen years of instructional experience in grades 5-12. He formerly taught in private schools and for five years owned, operated, and developed a classical instructional program for homeschool students in middle school and high school. He also spent three years as a senior loan adviser in commercial real estate finance and development.

Mr. Ottinger has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education – Middle Grades and earned his Master of Arts in English from the University of Central Florida. He is certified in Elementary Education and English 5-9 and holds the ESOL Endorsement.

At PCCA, Mr. Ottinger taught sixth grade and middle school English and was the National Junior Honor Society adviser and chess club adviser. He was awarded two field trip grants from Target for students to attend plays at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. As the Upper School Faculty Chair, Mr. Ottinger served as the liaison between instructors and the administration and coached new teachers in the classical model of education and the mission of PCCA. Mr. Ottinger helped launch our high school program at the Palm Bay campus as AP of Curriculum before coming to the Lockmar campus. Ironically, Mr. Ottinger began his teaching career at this campus years ago when it was a private Christian school.

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Eddie Haber

Eddie Haber

Dean of Students

Biography coming soon!

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Jennifer Butler

Jennifer Butler

Student Services Coordinator

Biography coming soon!

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Our Story

 

Pineapple Cove Academy, a highly successful early learning facility located in the Bayside Lakes Division of Palm Bay, has inspired the application for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy. Demand from parents for a K-12 opportunity that matches the rigorous and successful VPK program at the early learning facility has been the impetus for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy’s inception.

A Message from Our Founders

 

“Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is a natural extension of Pineapple Cove Academy Early Learning facility where excellence in early education has been established at the preschool level. It is with the overwhelming support of our parents and community that Pineapple Cove Classical Academy has become a reality.” – John and Beth Moran, Founders

 

Our Virtues

Courage

I will do the right thing even when it’s unpopular or difficult.

Perseverance

I will be persistent in my efforts despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Courtesy

I will be polite, use manners, and maintain a positive attitude in all daily interactions.

Self-Government

I will use self-control in my actions and my interactions with others.

Honesty

I will speak the truth and act truthfully with others and myself.

Service

I will seek to help others through my words and deeds.

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.

Meet Our Governing Board

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.

View the School Accountability Reports