MLCA Appoints New Administrator

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  Laura Fulton began her role as administrator at Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA) in late July 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Laura Fulton moved from New Castle, Delaware, to lead Moses Lake Christian Academy (MLCA)“Fulton, who arrived in Moses Lake the last week in July, had never heard of Moses Lake Christian Academy, or even of Moses Lake, until a few months ago. In fact, until she flew out to her first interview this summer, she’d never been farther west than Missouri, she said. Fulton grew up first in Pennsylvania and then in Maryland, she said. Her last job was in New Castle, Delaware, which is within 15 miles of three other states.”
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  Laura Fulton is a former principal at Harvest Christian Academy“At Harvest Christian Academy in New Castle, Fulton was a teacher for six years, then vice principal, and finally for the last four years as principal.”
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  Laura Fulton sought a Christian school leadership position“"I wanted to be a leader in a Christian school," Laura Fulton said.”
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  Laura Fulton was surprised to find MLCA in Moses Lake, Washington, after never having heard of the city before“Fulton, who arrived in Moses Lake the last week in July, had never heard of Moses Lake Christian Academy, or even of Moses Lake, until a few months ago. In fact, until she flew out to her first interview this summer, she’d never been farther west than Missouri, she said.”
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  Laura Fulton highlighted challenges in retaining high school students in Christian schools“"It just seems it's hard to keep them once they hit 11th and 12th grade," she said. "(We want to see) what their interests are and what we can do in order to keep them. We have a thriving elementary school and seventh and eighth grade, and even ninth and 10th. Once they get to 11th and 12th, it's hard to keep them because of what options there are out there." That’s a problem for a lot of Christian schools, Fulton said, because the last two years of high school need more specialized classes, and the finances just aren't there.”
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  Laura Fulton noted challenges in retaining high school students in grades 11 and 12“"It just seems it's hard to keep them once they hit 11th and 12th grade," she said. "(We want to see) what their interests are and what we can do in order to keep them. We have a thriving elementary school and seventh and eighth grade, and even ninth and 10th. Once they get to 11th and 12th, it's hard to keep them because of what options there are out there."”
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  Laura Fulton aims to expand secondary program offeringsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Laura Fulton noted that MLCA staff are 'both-feet-in' committed to the school's success“Everyone I've met here has been both-feet-in, ready to go. It’s the same with the office staff. They are like, 'How can I help you? What do you need to know?'”
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  Laura Fulton acknowledged the financial challenges of competing with public school salaries“Public schools in Washington pay 45-65 percent better than private Christian schools, according to the employment website Ziprecruiter. That means teachers at a school like MLCA have to make some sacrifices.”
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  Public school salaries pay 45-65 percent more for similar roles compared to MLCA“Public schools in Washington pay 45-65 percent better than private Christian schools, according to the employment website Ziprecruiter.”