Leadership Team
Dr. Nickerson has been privileged to learn, teach, and lead in Christian school environments throughout his life where the central importance of a thoroughly Christ-permeated faculty, curriculum, and community has been essential. After being homeschooled through most of his elementary and middle school years, Dr. Nickerson graduated from a Christian high school in South Carolina. A highlight of his high school experience was spending a year abroad in mainland China as an exchange student. Following high school, he earned two degrees at Cedarville University: a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Master of Education with a concentration in educational administration. Dr. Nickerson later earned a PhD in organizational leadership at Columbia International University, where his research focused on the academic influence of Christian school athletic coaches.
Professionally, Dr. Nickerson served as a secondary math and science teacher early in his career before shifting to school leadership roles. However, he considers himself a teacher at heart, and it is his prayer that the Holy Spirit uses each student's experience at Legacy to draw closer in their relationship to God. Dr. Nickerson takes joy in partnering with Christian families to educate students in a Christian worldview so that students develop in godly character and wisdom and are prepared to lead change in their world. He has served as chief steward of the Legacy mission, Equipping Leaders for Christ, since the fall of 2021.
The Lord has given Dr. Nickerson and his wife, Allison, two sons: Micah (LCA class of '26) and Judah (LCA class of '27).
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." -Paul (Galatians 2:20, ESV)
"And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." -Jesus (John 17:3, ESV)
"Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!" -David (Psalm 34:3, ESV)
Dianna Fecher is thrilled to join the Legacy Christian Academy as the School Librarian. Having graduated from Boston Baptist College in 1988 with a degree in Music Education and Biblical Studies, Dianna has furthered her education with Elementary Education and Business Administration courses. Prior to coming to LCA, Dianna was the teacher and director of a daycare and preschool in Vermont where she taught with the understanding that each child is a unique gift from the Lord.
Dianna and her husband, Brian, served for over 30 years in the ministry in New England, where they added 13 children to their family. Dianna enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, singing and playing the piano and serving in her church. Relaxing at home includes reading, playing with her Golden Retriever, “Digsby,” and playing Yahtzee.
“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;” (Philippian 1:6, NKJV)
Mr. Alan Shaeffer is a Xenia Christian alumnus and a graduate from Northland International University in Dunbar, Wisconsin, with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Education and Bible. He has served at Dayton Christian as both a teacher and their drama director, he has worked in the family construction business for several years, and he has taught at Legacy Christian Academy for the past four years before taking on a role as an administrator. His wife, Beth Shaeffer, and he met during their college years and married after graduating. With 3 children who attend LCA, they have served as teachers, worked on the drama and musical sets, and led the senior class as their advisors. It has been Alan's joy to serve at the same school from which he graduated and help the students understand and grow their own faith in Christ. He enjoys physical fitness, hiking, remodeling, teaching, and leading worship along with his wife in their local church.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,” (Colossians 3:23, ESV)
Mr. Guenther is excited to join the Legacy Christian Academy team this coming
2022-23 school year. Born and raised overseas by Canadian missionary parents, Mr.
Guenther has spent most of his life living in Asia. In addition to a high school
diploma from Taejon Christian International School in South Korea, he has a
Bachelor of Christian Ministry from Nipawin Bible College, and a Bachelor of
Education from the University of Regina, Saskatchewan. Mr. Guenther most recently
comes from Taiwan, where he has spent the last 7 years teaching high school math
and physics at a school for missionary children. He enjoys playing games, eating sushi, and discussing
theology and philosophy. God has blessed him and his wife with 3 children.
Verses that especially speak to Mr. Guenther are Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a
light to my path,” and Hebrews 4:12, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” (ESV) These verses remind the reader that God’s Word is active
and alive in guiding and correcting us.
Mrs. Michelle Miller has over 25 years of experience as an administrator in Christian education, both at the K-12 level and in higher education. She received her undergraduate degree from Cedarville University and her Master of Library and Information Science degree from Kent State University. It should come as no surprise that she enjoys a good book particularly when paired with an extra dry cappuccino. Mrs. Miller and her husband, Steve, have been blessed with two daughters who graduated from Xenia Christian / Legacy Christian Academy. One is at home with Jesus; and the other is working on her MBA and playing collegiate golf at Cedarville University.
Her penchant for detail and desire for excellence serve her well in her current role at LCA. She is a seasoned ladies Bible teacher and lives out her faith with confidence, knowing that "the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His." (II Chronicles 16:9)
Mr. Davis has over 30 years of administrative and athletic experience in a wide variety of employment and athletic settings. He received his undergraduate degree from Cedarville College (University) in Business Administration. He has played and coached and helped manage teams at all levels; even coaching women's basketball at the NJCAA level for a couple of years. He has a passion for all things athletics and enjoys watching any and every type of sporting event and learning more about those sports that he isn't super knowledgeable about. He will never turn down an opportunity to watch a live sporting event. He loves young people, having been involved in various churches as a youth leader and finds real joy in getting to know young people and how they plan to serve the Lord with their lives. Mr. Davis is married to his college sweetheart, Dawn (who is also on staff at Legacy) and they have enjoyed being married for 32+ years and he looks forward to many more years to come. Mr. Davis is a committed Cleveland sports team but he is a HUGE fan of his Ohio State Buckeyes and his English football team; Arsenal. Mr. Davis has 3 adult children who he loves even more than sports.
His life verses come from Philippians 3:12-14 (ESV) - "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesuss has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead. I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."