Our People

Our dedicated team of faculty and staff

partners with us to equip God’s children.

To learn more about the experience and qualifications of our faculty and staff click on a profile below.

Administration

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Dr. Amanda Harrison

Dr. Amanda Harrison
Principal

Dr. Amanda Harrison

Principal

Experience: 6 years

Doctorate of Educational Leadership

M.A. Educational Leadership & Administration, Cairn University

B.A. Science, Elementary Education, Salisbury University

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Board of Trustees

George Chrismon, President

Brandon Pinkham, Vice President

Andrea Latham, Secretary

Chad Spinner, Vicar

Carrie Johnson, Treasurer

Robert Sebald, Asst. Treasurer

Deans

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Jeanne Van Staalduinen
Sara Van Essendelft
Olivia Hardison

Jeanne Van Staalduinen
Dean of Lower School 2nd Grade Teacher
Sara Van Essendelft
Dean of Middle School Middle School Math Teacher; Guidance Counselor
Olivia Hardison
Dean of Upper School MS/HS Math Teacher

Jeanne Van Staalduinen

Dean of Lower School

2nd Grade Teacher

Terra Ceia Christian School, 26 yrs

B.A. Elementary Education, Calvin University

License: Elementary Education, K-8, Language Arts Group Major

Sara Van Essendelft

Dean of Middle School

Middle School Math Teacher; Guidance Counselor

Teaching Experience: 13 yrs

MA of Education, Dordt University

BA, Elementary Education, Purdue Calumet University

Olivia Hardison

Dean of Upper School

MS/HS Math Teacher

Terra Ceia Christian School, 21 yrs

B.S. Mathematics & B.S. Education, Elizabeth City State University

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Elementary Teachers

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Deb Van Staalduinen
Julie Woolard
Tammy McDonald
Lesley Woolard
Jeanne Van Staalduinen
Laura Chrismon
Cheryl Van Staalduinen
Jennie "Pearl" Batchelor
Irene Vander Weit
Joy Powell

Deb Van Staalduinen
Kindergarten
Julie Woolard
Kindergarten
Tammy McDonald
Teacher's Assistant
Lesley Woolard
1st Grade
Jeanne Van Staalduinen
2nd Grade
Laura Chrismon
3rd Grade
Cheryl Van Staalduinen
4th Grade
Jennie "Pearl" Batchelor
5th Grade
Irene Vander Weit
Elementary Music
Joy Powell
Art

Deb Van Staalduinen

Kindergarten

Teaching Experience: 31 yrs

B.S. Elementary Education, East Carolina University

Julie Woolard

Kindergarten

Teaching Experience: 28 yrs

B.S. Elementary Education, East Carolina University

Tammy McDonald

Teacher's Assistant

Experience: 21 years

Lesley Woolard

1st Grade

Teaching Experience: 2 yrs

B.S. Human Services Management, University of Phoenix

Certificate: K-5 Educator's License, East Carolina University

Jeanne Van Staalduinen

2nd Grade

Teaching Experience: 26 yrs

B.A. Elementary Education, Calvin University

License: Elementary Education, K-8, Language Arts Group Major

Laura Chrismon

3rd Grade

Teaching Experience: 11 yrs

B.A. Elementary Education, Dordt University

License: Elementary Education, K-6, Reading Endorsement K-8

Cheryl Van Staalduinen

4th Grade

Teaching Experience: 20 yrs

B.S. Elementary Education, Trinity Christian College

License: Elementary Education K-6

Jennie "Pearl" Batchelor

5th Grade

Teaching Experience: 1 year

B.A. Early Childhood Education, Liberty University

M.A. Arts of Teaching, Elementary Education, Liberty University

Irene Vander Weit

Elementary Music

Teaching Experience: 25 yrs

Joy Powell

Art

Teaching Experience: 16 yrs

B.A. Elementary Education with Minor in Art, Dordt University

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Resource Instructor

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Margaret "Ginny" Ambrose
Charlene Meijer

Margaret "Ginny" Ambrose
Librarian/Resource Teacher
Charlene Meijer
Resource Teacher

Margaret "Ginny" Ambrose

Librarian/Resource Teacher

Teaching Experience: 31 yrs

B.A. Bible and Theology/Christian Education, MACU (formerly Roanoke Bible College)

M.A. Curriculum and Instruction/Reading, Grand Canyon University

Administration Add-On, Gardner-Webb University

Charlene Meijer

Resource Teacher

B.A. Elementary Education

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Middle School & High School Teachers

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Adele Ange
Leigh Apple
Brandi Cagle
Marvin "Reid" Courson
Melissa Dana
Karen Glass
Olivia Hardison
Michele Howell
Abigail Newton
David Pooser
Joy Powell
Sara Van Essendelft
Kelly Woolard

Adele Ange
High School Bible Teacher
Leigh Apple
HS Science
Brandi Cagle
HS History
Marvin "Reid" Courson
HS Spanish
Melissa Dana
MS English
Karen Glass
HS FFA
Olivia Hardison
MS/HS Math Dean of Upper School
Michele Howell
HS English
Abigail Newton
MS/HS Computer Applications
David Pooser
Middle School Bible
Joy Powell
Art
Sara Van Essendelft
Middle School Math
Kelly Woolard
MS History & Science

Adele Ange

High School Bible Teacher

Experience: 1 year

Licensed Minister; NC School of Ministry

Leigh Apple

HS Science

Teaching Experience: 32 years

B.A. Secondary Science Education/Biology, East Carolina University

M.A. Curriculum and Instruction K-12 Science, University of Texas at Arlington

Brandi Cagle

HS History

Teaching Experience: 14 yrs

B.A. Secondary Education History, UNC Chapel Hill

Marvin "Reid" Courson

HS Spanish

Experience: 11 years

Education: B.A. Spanish Language Education, East Carolina University

Melissa Dana

MS English

Experience: 33 years

B.S. History, University of Maine at Orono

M.A. School Administration, East Carolina University

Karen Glass

HS FFA

Teaching Experience: 8 yrs

B.A. Elementary Education, East Carolina University

Olivia Hardison

MS/HS Math

Dean of Upper School

Teaching Experience: 21 yrs

B.S. Secondary Education & Mathematics, Elizabeth City State University

Michele Howell

HS English

Teaching Experience: 6 years

M.A. English, East Carolina University

B.S. English Education, East Carolina University

Abigail Newton

MS/HS Computer Applications

Teaching Experience: 5 yrs

David Pooser

Middle School Bible

Teaching Experience: 13 yrs

B.A. Organizational Management, Warner University

A.A. Secondary Education, Polk State University

Joy Powell

Art

Teaching Experience: 16 yrs

B.A. Elementary Education with Minor in Art, Dordt University

Sara Van Essendelft

Middle School Math

Teaching Experience: 13 yrs

MA of Education, Dordt University

BA, Elementary Education, Purdue Calumet University

Kelly Woolard

MS History & Science

Teaching Experience: 11 yrs

BA, Bible, Mid-Atlantic Christian College

BS, Nursing, College of the Albemarle

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Office Team

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Melissa Bowen
Irene Vander Weit

Melissa Bowen
Acct Rep/Sec
Irene Vander Weit
Administrative Assistant

Melissa Bowen

Acct Rep/Sec

Irene Vander Weit

Administrative Assistant

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Athletic Director

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Jean Grace DeHoog

Jean Grace DeHoog
Athletic Director/PE Teacher

Jean Grace DeHoog

Athletic Director/PE Teacher

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Transportation Director

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Sue Edwards

Sue Edwards

Sue Edwards

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Our dedicated team of faculty and staff

partners with us to equip God’s children.

Administration

Dr. Amanda Harrison

No Results

Board of Trustees

Deans

Jeanne Van Staalduinen

Sara Van Essendelft

Olivia Hardison

No Results

Elementary Teachers

Deb Van Staalduinen

Julie Woolard

Tammy McDonald

Lesley Woolard

Jeanne Van Staalduinen

Laura Chrismon

Cheryl Van Staalduinen

Jennie "Pearl" Batchelor

Irene Vander Weit

Joy Powell

No Results

Resource Instructor

Margaret "Ginny" Ambrose

Charlene Meijer

No Results

Middle School & High School Teachers

Adele Ange

Leigh Apple

Brandi Cagle

Marvin "Reid" Courson

Melissa Dana

Karen Glass

Olivia Hardison

Michele Howell

Abigail Newton

David Pooser

Joy Powell

Sara Van Essendelft

Kelly Woolard

No Results

Office Team

Melissa Bowen

Irene Vander Weit

No Results

Athletic Director

Jean Grace DeHoog

No Results

Transportation Director

Sue Edwards

No Results