Sarah Batson
Positions:
Two-Year-Old Teacher
Previous Experience:
Scotts Hill Christian Academy
1 Year of Teaching Experience
Degree & Institution:
AA in Applied Science from Cape Fear Community College in 2010
Early Childhood certificate in progress from the University of Phoenix
Erica Biggs
Position:
Middle School Teacher:
6th Grade Science
Pre-Algebra
Algebra
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Graphic Design from Pensacola Christian College in 2004
MAT in Elementary Education from Liberty University in 2018
Previous Experience:
Teacher Assistant at Holly Shelter
Technology Teacher at Murrayville Elementary
Teacher at Trask Middle School
12 years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education
NC State Teaching License in Elementary Education
Joy Coats
Position/Subjects Taught:
Middle School Teacher-
English Language Arts 7th and 8th Grades
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Elementary Education from UNCW in 1997
M. Ed. in Special Education from Grand Canyon University in 2009
17.5 Years of Teaching Experience
Previous Experience:
Teacher at Roger Bacon Academy, Leland, NC
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kayla Elledge
Position:
Middle School Teacher:
History 7
History 8
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College in 2014
Previous Experience:
Teacher at Faith Baptist School in Salisbury, MD
4 years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education
Allen Elliott
Subjects/Positions:
Middle School Teacher
Bible
Degree & Institution: B.S. in Sports Management from Bob Jones University in 2019
Certification:
Previous Experience:
West Seneca Christian School, Seneca, NY
4 Years of Teaching Experience
Brien Parish
Subjects/Positions:
High School Teacher:
9th Grade Boys Bible
9th Grade Boys Health/PE
US History
Government
Economics
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in History Education from Pensacola Christian College in 2014
Previous Experience:
Calvary Christian School, Wilmington, NC
6 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
Erika Jeung
Position:
1st Grade Teacher
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College in 2018
M. Ed. in Education with a Reading Specialist Concentration from Liberty University in 2020
5 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Advanced Professional Certificate in Elementary Education
Debbie Lindquist
Position:
Resource Center Director
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Special Education from East Carolina University in 1993
Previous Employment:
Teacher at Calvary Christian School in Wilmington, NC
20 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Training
Sara McMahon
Position:
3rd Grade Teacher
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Elementary Education from UNCW in 2008
M. Ed in Teaching & Learning from Liberty University in 2011
Previous Experience:
Teacher at Charter Day School in Leland, NC
4 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Advanced Professional Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education
Erica Mullins
Position:
5th Grade Teacher (Bible & Social Studies)
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Middle School Education with a concentration in Math and Science from the College of Mt. Saint Joseph in 2010
M.S. in Educational Leadership in progress
Previous Experience:
Teacher at Alliance Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Teacher at Jones Middle School in Trenton, NC
Teacher at Cape Fear Middle School in Rocky Point, NC
11 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teaching Certificate in Middle School Education
North Carolina Educator License in Middle Grades
Courtney Neubauer
Position:
Two-Year-Old Teacher
Degree & Institution:
A.A. from Stanley Community College, Albemarle, NC
21 Years of Teaching Experience
Previous Experience:
Director at Rising Stars of Wilmington
Rising Stars Child Care Center, Inc, Wilmington, NC
Director - 5 years
Assistant Director - 1 year
Lead Teacher - 10 years
Certification:
NC Early Childhood Credential, Early Childhood Preschool Certificate, Early Childhood/Toddler Certificate
Karen Parish
Position:
Elementary Teacher-
K5-5th Grade Computer
Middle School Teacher-
7th-8th Grade Computer
Degree & Institution:
A.A. in Accounting from CFCC in 2005
B.S. in Business Administration from NC Wesleyan College in 2016
7 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teacher Certification
Jessica Phillips
Position/Subjects Taught:
Middle School Teacher (History 6 & Performance Speech)
Middle School CREW Director
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Composite Social Studies Education from Bob Jones University in 2012
Previous Employment:
Teacher at Victory Christian Academy in Jacksonville, FL.
11 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Pam Ramsey
Position:
3rd Grade Teacher
Degree & Institution:
B.A. in Humanities from Dowling College in 1995
M.S. in Elementary Education from Wilmington College in 2006
Previous Employment:
Teacher at Eagle’s Nest in Milton, DE
21 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Sydney Reed
Position:
1st Grade Teacher
Degree & Institution:
B.A. in Elementary Education from Roger Williams University in 2020
MPA in Public Admin-Ed from University of Georgia in 2020
Previous Experience:
Christian Central, Buffalo, NY
5 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
Camryn Rickard
Position:
3rd Grade Teacher
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University in 2023
Certification:
NCCSA Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Wendy Rohm
Subjects/Positions:
High School Teacher
Physical Science
Physics
Chemistry
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Math & Science Education from Pensacola Christian College in 1995
M.S. in Secondary Mathematics from Bob Jones University in 2000
Previous Employment:
Calvary Baptist Church Academy in Glen Burnie, MD
Good Hope Christian School in Durbanville, South Africa
27.5 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Rebekah Schmig
Position:
Kindergarten Teacher
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Bob Jones University in 2006
17 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Julie Shifflett
Position:
2nd Grade Teacher
Degree & Institution:
B.A in Interdisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University in 2002
M.A in Elementary Education from West Virginia University in 2003
Previous Employment:
Teacher at John J. Cornwell Elementary Levels, WV
Teacher at Romney Elementary, Romney, WV
Teacher at Murrayville Elementary, Wilmington NC
Teacher at West Virginia School for the Blind, Romney, WV
13 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Advanced Professional Teacher Certificate in Elementary Education
North Carolina State Professional Teacher’s License
Delanie Snider
Position:
4th Grade Teacher (Math & Science)
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College in 2017
6 Years Of Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Chris Staton
Postiion/Subjects Taught:
Athletic Director
Middle School PE Teacher
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Physical Education from Clearwater Christian College in 2005
M.S. in Sports Science of Coaching from US Sports Academy in 2007
Secondary Endorsement from Grand Canyon University in 2017
Previous Employment:
Teacher & Athletic Director at Beth Eden Baptist School in Wheat Ridge, CO
18 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
John Tew
Position:
Middle School Teacher
Life Science 7
Earth Science 8
STEM Elective
Summer Day Camp Director
Degree & Institution:
B.A. in Pre-Med Biology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 1998
Previous Employment:
Professional Services, Dunn, NC
12 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teaching Certificate in Middle School Education
Terry Thompson
Subjects/Positions:
Middle School Teacher
Science 6
Bible 7
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Elementary Education and Bible from Welch College in 1980
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Previous Experience:
Teacher at Ruth's Chapel Christian School, New Bern, NC
Teacher at Jacksonville Christian Academy, Jacksonville, NC
37 Years of Teaching Experience
LeAnn Thorpe
Position:
2nd Grade Teacher
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University in 1985
Previous Employment:
Teacher at Sunset Park Elementary in Wilmington, NC
Teacher at Community Christian School in Bradenton, FL
Teacher at Stone Mountain Christian School in Stone Mountain, GA
25.5 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teacher Certificate in Elementary Education
Craig Tucker
Position:
High School Principal
Coach – Boys’ Junior Varsity Basketball
Degree & Institution:
B.S. in Physical Education from Bob Jones University in 1987
M.S. in Educational Leadership from Covenant College in 2006
Previous Employment:
High School Principal at Citrus Park Christian School in Tampa, FL
Athletic Director & Teacher at Faith Christian School in Hendersonville, NC
Athletic Director & Teacher at Community Christian School in Bradenton, FL
36 Years of Teaching/Administrating Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Administrator Certificate in Educational Administration
Robert Upton
Subjects/Positions:
High School Teacher
Bible 10
Adv. World History
World Views
Adv. Geography
HS Bible
Degree & Institution:
B.A. in Bible Education from Bob Jones University in 1988
35 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Tonya Upton
Subjects/Positions:
High School Teacher and GOAL Director
Advanced Physical Education
Girls Physical Education
Health
Middle School Teacher
Girls Physical Education
Health
Degree & Institution:
B.A. in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University in 1988
35 Years of Teaching Experience
Certification:
NCCSA Professional Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education