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Christian school principal is working her dream job

Principal Nikki Giosta pauses with two students outside South Side Christian Academy at 3523 S. Hill St., Peoria. (SSCA)

PEORIA–Nikki Giosta is working her dream job and serving Jesus at the same time.

The woman who would become principal of South Side Christian Academy first had to believe in Christ and realize she was supposed to be a teacher.

Those two things happened around the same time.

Giosta was a computer design major at Bradley University when she came to faith through Campus Crusade. Around that time, she also started volunteering as a tutor at Tyng School, bonding with a student named Shalia.

The Gospel is at the heart of South Side Christian Academy in Peoria

This post is sponsored by Dr. Ryder Church from Peoria Chiropractic. See his ad below for a special introductory rate. PEORIA—Nationn Jordan feels like she has gained an extended family by sending her children to South Side Christian Academy. “They have so much parental involvement,” she said. “You don’

Group of students and adults at groundbreaking ceremony for South Side Catholic School garden. Three golden shovels visible.

Families that started South Side Christian Academy had a heart to help children and families

PEORIA–South Side Christian Academy shows its godly roots in its founding. The school at 3523 W. Hill St. got its start after a few Christian families discovered they shared a heart to help children and families in South Peoria.

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