History
Robert Carter
History Teacher
Degree: BA History
College: NC Wesleyan College
Area of Expertise/Passion: History
Honors/Awards: Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Honors
Why I love to teach: I love to help students understand that God has worked throughout history to carry out His plan which He will complete in His own time. I also want to help them grow into people who see their part in God’s plan.
Justin Hall
AP History, AP Psychology, World Civilizations Teacher
College: East Carolina University
Degrees: BS History Education, MA History
Honors/Awards: Roy N. Lokken Scholarship
Why I love to teach: I love to teach because I love my students and I want to help them fall in love with learning.
Mathematics and Science
John Dixon
Math and Science Teacher, AP Calculus, AP Biology, IT Coordinator
College: UNC Wilmington
Degrees: BS Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Area of Expertise/Passion: Upper level math and science, Computers
Honors/Awards: Summa Cum Laude
Why I love to teach: I love to push/encourage my students to reach their full potential in learning so that they will be prepared for both college and career. My hope is that they will continue to enjoy the pursuit of knowledge throughout their lives.
Jeremy Jones
Math Teacher, Middle School Principal, Football Coach
College: East Carolina University
Degree: BS Mathematics Education
Area of Expertise/Passion: Mathematics, Weight Training and Bible (developing the mind and body)
Honors/Awards: Magna Cum Laude, National Board Certified Teacher
Why I love to teach: I love watching the growth occur in the children we teach. I especially love teaching high school; having the opportunity to see Freshmen come in and four years later leave as young adults ready to take their next step in life.
Melanie Lucero
Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science Teacher
College: Peace College, UNC Chapel Hill
Degrees: BS Science Education
Area of Expertise/Passion: Jesus and all sciences (especially love the life sciences)
Why I love to teach: I love the students and forming those relationships. I always love for students and myself to learn and explore in Science and discover God’s awesome creation!
Rikki Rich
Math Teacher, Guidance Counselor
College: UNC Pembroke
Degrees: BS Mathematics, Minor in Computer Science, MA Mathematics Education
Area of Expertise/Passion: Geometry, Statistics, College Prep
Why I love to teach: I love to teach because of the relationships I am able to build with my students. Getting to share my love of math in creative ways is a passion, and getting to do so in a Christ-centered environment makes it all the more rewarding.
English
Beth Lewis
English, AP English, Psychology Teacher
College: Rocky Mountain College, Regent University
Degrees: BA English Education, BA Business, MA Biblical Studies
Area of Expertise/Passion: The writing process, Foundation of Christianity
Why I love to teach: I learn by teaching, so I get to learn everyday. I love a job that is never routine and always forces me to look for ways to improve.
Seth Woodley
English Teacher, High School Principal
College: College of Charleston, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Degrees: BA in English, Master's of Divinity w/ concentration in Christian Ministry
Area of Expertise/Passion: Student Advising, Discipleship, English
Why I love to teach: I love to teach because I long to see the next generation of students become, as C.S. Lewis articulates, my own critics and rivals. I hope to play some part in preparing young people in being better prepared and more thoroughly equipped than previous generations to do the work of God's kingdom on earth.
Drew Williams
English, Civics Teacher
College: Mississippi College, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Degrees: BA Christian Studies, Minor in English Literature, Master's of Divinity
Areas of Expertise/Passion: Scripture, Literature, Dinosaurs
Why I love to teach: I love helping students learn, grow, and find their place in God's grand story!
Bible
Taylor Mains
Bible Teacher, High School Music & Technology, Worship Arts
Chris Schank
Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Bible Teacher
College: Clear Water Christian, Piedmont International University
Degrees: BS Biology, MA Biblical Studies
Area of Expertise/Passion: Biology
Why I Love to teach: Passionate teaching comes from the greatest commandment and the Great Commission given by Jesus in the Gospels. First, I love my students...why? Because Jesus first loved me. Second, I love to teach these beloved students, because Jesus promises His power and presence as we "go therefore teaching them to observe all that I have commanded."
Foreign Language
Miranda Elias
Spanish I, II, III Teacher
Fine Arts
Danelle Cauley
Theatre Arts Teacher
College: Indiana University of PA, UNC Greensboro
Degrees: BFA Theatre Performance, MFA Drama(Acting)
Area of Expertise/Passion: Performance, Directing, Musical Theatre, Gift Encouragement
Honors/Awards: 2013 Freddie G. Experience (National Theatre Educator Award), nominated for a Teaching Award 2006 & 2007 at UNC Asheville, nominated and finalist Teacher of the Year 2000-2001 & 2001-2002 at Northern Granville Middle School, Employee of Distinction Nov. 1996 & Dec. 1997 at CLIMB Theatre
Why I love to teach: I love teaching because God placed incredible gifts in each of us, and I thrive on pulling those gifts out of each person!
Shellie Currin
Art Teacher, OM Coach
College: School of Design at NC State University
Degree: BA Industrial Design
Area of Expertise/Passion: Art/Design
Honors/Awards: World Finalist OM 2014-2015
Why I love to teach: I love kids! I love spending my time, my effort, and my heart to help them grow.