About Us

Shala has been a classroom educator and administer for 15+ years, from pre-K to adults. She has taught in various classroom settings, including diverse & multi- level classrooms. Her main focus is  helping students reach their full potential and challenging them to work towards higher goals. She believes in building positive relationships that allow room for student exploration in a safe and positive learning environment.

Shala has to taken her experience and passion for education to influence lives in the Dominican Republic. She believes that all people - no matter their age or socioeconomic background - deserve a high-quality education, and it is through education that people will gain more opportunities to lead successful and productive lives.  Helping to change a person's life, perspective, and opportunities will also change the lives of families, communities, the country, and the Kingdom of God.

Shala's motto is "Knowledge is power so always keep learning."

Growing up in a Christian home, David knew about God all his life. From his early teen years, David played bass for various Christian quartets and served on the praise team in church. At the age of 19, God called him to the ministry, but David ran like Jonah. In fact, he ran for almost 30 years; although he continued to be involved in church and in worship. 

Through various circumstances, David slowly began to accept the calling to preach and entered seminary.  While recovering from a major work accident, God called Pastor David and his family to the Dominican Republic, where the door opened for him to shepherd the flock at OceanSide Christian Fellowship. On top of serving in the church, David uses his 22 years of upholstery experience to teach local men this skill to help provide another avenue to enter the workforce.  

Pastor David’s motto is “serve more than being served” and strives to show Christ’s love to everyone he encounters.