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)
Mrs. Fecher is thrilled to accept the role of the LCA Elementary Principal. Having served as the school librarian since the Spring of 2023, she has been introduced to the school community and is grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve with us. In full agreement with Legacy’s mission of Equipping Leaders for Christ, Mrs. Fecher intentionally seeks to build relationships with the students and influence them academically, spiritually, and personally to follow the path that God has set for each of them.
Mrs. Fecher comes into this position with the experience of eighteen years in education and thirty years of Christian ministry. Throughout this time, she has served in a variety of educational areas, including Director of Early Education, teaching, and a Home/School Coordinator. Mrs. Fecher holds a degree in Music Education and Biblical Studies, along with continued credits in Education, Leadership, and Business Administration.
During her free time, Mrs. Fecher enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, playing Yahtzee, petting her Golden Retriever “Digsby” and taking quiet walks.
“He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.” (ESV, 1 Thessalonians 5:24)
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. Miller is a dedicated and passionate visionary and servant leader with experience developing people and programs at Christian schools from 2011 until moving back to Ohio in August 2020 to join AIA as the Basketball Director. He also served in the classroom and in administration at a public school from 2003-2011, in the middle of which Mr. Miller took a year (2006-2007) leave of absence to live and serve at an international Christian school in Ethiopia. The Lord has blessed Mr. Miller and his wife Erin with three children: Tressel (LCA ‘22), Jocelyn (LCA '2025), and Alētheia (2034), as well as daughter-in-law Sydney (LCA ‘22).
Mr. Guenther joined Legacy Christian Academy in the fall of 2022, teaching upper-level science and mathematics courses. Beyond his subject matter expertise, Mr. Guenther is also deeply passionate about Christian worldview formation and using technology to foster efficiency in educational practices. In the summer of 2025, he transitioned to serving as Director of Academics, where he looks forward to further applying these interests. Born and raised overseas as the child of missionary parents, Mr. Guenther has spent much of his life in Asia, including seven years in Taiwan teaching high school math and physics at a school for missionary children. He holds Bachelor's degrees in both Christian Ministry and Secondary Education, as well as a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Administration. Mr. Guenther is dedicated to leading a robust academic program at Legacy Christian Academy for the glory of God. His vision for this program includes empowering teachers to equip leaders for Christ by fostering student growth not only academically, but also personally and spiritually. The Lord has blessed Mr. Guenther and his wife Nicole with four wonderful children.
Being interested in both physics and theology, verses about light capture Mr. Guenther's imagination and resonate deeply within him.
- Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (ESV).
- John 1:5: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (ESV).
- John 12:35: “So Jesus said to them, ‘The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going’” (ESV).
Duane is a graduate of Dayton Christian High School and holds a BS in Behavioral Health Science from Grand Canyon University. He also holds the role of Lead Pastor at the Body Dayton in Kettering, Ohio.
Duane and his wife, Amanda, have been blessed with five children, Imanuelle "Immy" (LCA class of '26), Elijah (LCA class of '27), Malachi (LCA class of '29), Mikah (LCA class of '31), and Theo (LCA class of '35). He and his wife have had the opportunity to be heavily involved in their children’s experience at LCA through volunteering and coaching. Duane and his family are excited to be a part of the legacy being built at LCA.
Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you]. (Romans 12:1-2 AMP)
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."