LCA Announces Leadership Changes at Immanuel Baptist Church Campus

Lexington, Kentucky (April 4, 2025) - Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) is announcing upcoming leadership transitions at the Immanuel Baptist Church Campus, reflecting the school’s ongoing commitment to excellence in educational and spiritual development.

Mrs. Emily Lavender Hawk, who has served as Assistant Elementary Principal since the 2022-23 school year, will be stepping down as of April 25, 2025. An LCA alumna (‘11), Mrs. Hawk has been a dedicated leader with a deep passion for education, service, and ministry. Her commitment to fostering a strong school community has been evident through her leadership and service initiatives, inspiring students to grow in both faith and character.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Hawk for her unwavering commitment and leadership as LCA Assistant Elementary Principal over the past three years. Her servant’s heart and steadfast belief in the mission of LCA have made a lasting impact on our students, families, and staff. As she embarks on her next chapter, we know that her passion for education and ministry will continue to bless others. We wish her all the best as she follows God’s calling in her new endeavors.

In response to this transition, LCA is pleased to introduce a new leadership structure designed to better serve students and families. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, LCA will have two elementary assistant principals dedicated to supporting students, families, and teachers:

• Mrs. Ashley Ford will serve as Assistant Principal for TK-2nd Grades.
• Mrs. Angie Taylor will serve as Assistant Principal for 3rd-5th Grades.

Over the past five years, LCA has experienced significant growth, adding nine new homeroom sections, expanding intervention and enrichment programming, and enhancing the Ignite After School Program with additional clubs, activities, and extended care options. With continued student growth anticipated, this new structure will allow us to provide more focused leadership and support for our school community.

About Mrs. Ashley Ford
A devoted educator, Mrs. Ford earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Georgetown College.  With 22 years of teaching experience, Mrs. Ford began her career in Fayette County before answering God’s call to teach at Sonlight Academy in Port-de-Paix, Haiti, where she served for three years. For the past 17 years, she has been a member of the LCA faculty, inspiring students with her dedication and passion for education. 

Mrs. Ford and her husband, Chris, an aerospace engineer at Lockheed Martin, have been married for 12 wonderful years. Their family includes stepdaughter Sophie (LCA junior), Evy (LCA 5th grade), Andy (LCA 3rd grade), and Bennett (LCA preschool). They attend Southland Christian Church, where Mrs. Ford also helps in the nursery and participates in mission trips. 

“It is an exciting and sweet time to step into this assistant principal role,” said Mrs. Ford. “I look forward to supporting our students and teachers while continuing to foster an academic and loving environment where we are always pointing to Jesus.”

About Mrs. Angie Taylor
A graduate of the University of Kentucky, Mrs. Taylor holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees, along with principal and superintendent certifications. She has 26 years of experience in education, including a decade serving as an elementary principal in Clark and Nelson Counties, in addition to working as an elementary facilitator in Clark County, where she developed curriculum maps and professional development programs for all elementary schools. She is currently in her second year teaching fourth grade at LCA. 

She and her husband, Grover, have been married for 43 years. Their family business, Custom Cylinders, operates in Winchester, where their oldest son, Tres, manages the repair division. They have four other sons—Mason, Nathaniel, Michael, and Nicholas. Nathaniel and his wife have a daughter, Kinleigh, and are expecting another in September.

Beyond education, Taylor is actively involved at Palomar Baptist Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and Vacation Bible School Director.

Reflecting on her new role, Taylor shared, "I feel truly blessed and thankful to have this opportunity to serve as the 3rd-5th assistant principal. I believe God opens doors when you least expect it. I am looking forward to supporting and growing LCA! By God's grace, we can move mountains.”

At LCA, our mission is to equip and nurture students to fulfill God’s calling on their lives through Christ-centered education. We believe this leadership adjustment will further strengthen our ability to serve students and families with excellence.