About Us
Grace Instrument Christian Academy is more than just a school; it’s a nurturing environment where students receive a high quality education grounded in Christian values. Our goal is to develop well-rounded individuals who excel academically, grow spiritually, and contribute positively to society.
– Motto
One mission to all nations: Raising a New Generation of God-Fearing Leaders.
– Mission
Our mission is to create Christ-like communities by providing quality Christian education and producing God-fearing, Holy Spirit-filled Christian leaders for this generation and beyond.
– Vision
Grace Instrument Christian Academy’s vision is that everyone will know and fear God, accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, be filled with and led by the Holy Spirit, and lead others to HIM. We aim to secure a viable and quality Christian education with accredited curricula for both the privilege and the less privileged, nurturing them spiritually and academically.
Our Vision for Excellence
Grace Instrument Christian Academy’s goals are to:
- Retain highly qualified Christian teachers who are lifetime learners.
- Offer equitable access to high quality education of all income levels
- Maintain a rigorous curriculum so that students are challenged
- Ensure that students are learning in a safe and enjoyable environment
- Provide a moral biblical basis to students to grow as leaders in Christ
- Assist students in learning by supporting all learning styles and levels
- Allow expression of every student’s creativity to promote growth
- Enrich students’ minds through culture (e.g. art, literature, musi
- Yield high academic achievement
- Utilize advanced technology to prepare students for the real world
- Promote wholesome and healthy lifestyles through exercise and living
- Achieve full participation of all students, parents, faculty, and board
- Instill healthy awareness in students for self, family, community, and world
- Challenge students to actively invest in own learning and pursue knowledge
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equality
Grace Instrument Christian Academy admits students of any race, sex, color, creed, national and ethnic origin, and disability to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities, generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policy, financial aid policy, athletic and other school administered programs.
Meet our staff
Discover some of the amazing individuals who work tirelessly to nurture and inspire our students.

Stephanie Dietrich
Bible/Computer

Sam and Shelly Gliona
Music

Pastor David and Dupe Adegbami
Founders/Manager

Paige Dietrich
English Literature

Allison Donis
Science

Racquel Navarro
English

Cindy Vanderpool
Accounting

Dupe Adegbami
Principal

Nathanael Davis
Sign Language

Miguel Salazar
Mathematics
Meet the Visionaries Behind GICA
Grace Instrument Christian Academy (an arm of Grace Instrument Ministries) was founded by Pastor David and Dupe Adegbami, a missionary couple from Nigeria who have been living in Belize and serving through various missions since 2008. As passionate educators and visionaries, they established the school after recognizing a need in the community and receiving a calling from God. Their commitment to faith, academic excellence, and character development continues to shape the foundation of our school today.
Joining them in this mission are Pastor Rich and Rachel Deeds, along with Pastor Ron and Edna Juran, who have faithfully served alongside them and played a vital role in the school’s establishment and growth.






