Faculty & staff
Berean’s administration, pastors, staff, faculty, and coaches are dedicated to providing the best academics and spiritual example to all of our students. Select a department to meet the extraordinary team who will assist you on your educational journey.
Berean Pastoral Staff

Pastor Sean Harris
Senior Pastor
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2006.
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: History, Thomas Edison State College
US Army Sergeant Major’s Academy
Master of Divinity: Leadership, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Graduate

Dr. Steven Wilson
Executive Pastor
Bio/Education
At Berean since 1989
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Pastoral Theology, Hyles-Anderson College
Master of Education: Administration, Hyles-Anderson College
Master of Theology, Hyles-Anderson College
Doctor of Sacred Theology, Bethany Theological Seminary

Dr. Mike Boarts
Associate Pastor
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Biology Education
Master of Divinity: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Pastor Jonathan Andrews
WORSHIP PASTOR
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2001
EDUCATION
Word of Life Institute
Tennessee Temple University
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
University of North Carolina – Pembroke

Pastor Brian Howell
Youth Pastor
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2011
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Youth Ministry and Education, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Arts: Biblical Literature, Shepherds Theological Seminary

Dr. Jack Farmer
School Superintendent
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2002
Degrees
Bachelor of Theology, Andersonville Theological Seminary
Master of Pastoral Theology, Andersonville Theological Seminary
Master of Education: School Administration and Supervision, Liberty University
Education Specialist: Educational Leadership, Liberty University
Doctor of Education: Educational Leadership, Trident Univeristy International
Certificate of Advanced School Leadership and Management, Harvard University
Certificate of Inquiry Based Leadership, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Governing Board of the Academy

Pastor Sean Harris
Senior Pastor
US Army Veteran

Dr. Steven Wilson
Executive Pastor

Dr. Mike Boarts
Chairman of the Board

Dr. Jack Farmer
School superintendent
US Army Veteran

NATE GANT
BBC Elder
US Army Veteran

Marcus Lewis
BBC Elder
US Army Veteran

Bonnie Silcox
BBC Member

Angela Hylland
BBC Member
Preschool Faculty & Staff

Tracy Reep
Preschool - Three Year Old
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Sociology, Methodist University
North Carolina Early Childhood Certification

Susan Hood
Preschool - THREE YEAR OLD
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
North Carolina Early Childhood Certification

Hope Charles-Pierre
Preschool - Four Year Old
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
DEGREES
Bachelor of Religious Education, Bluewater Bible College
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, University of the Virgin Island
Master of Education: Educational Leadership, Liberty University

Jessica Dyer
Preschool - Four Year Old
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2019
North Carolina Early Childhood Certification

ANEESAh ROBINSON
Preschool - Four Year Old
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Degrees
Associates Degree: Early Childhood Associates, Fayetteville Technical Community College

Stephanie Pike
Preschool Admin Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2015
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Southeastern Free Will Baptist College

Terri Keast
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018

Melissa Kurschner
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023

Cindy McKoy
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021

Lindsey Overly
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022

Karen Patterson
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2019

GLORIA YOO
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023

VIOLA BEACH
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Elementary School Faculty & Staff

Becky Dessellier
Kindergarten - Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Ambassador Baptist Bible College

TRACEY COFFEY
KINDERGARTEN
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Ambassador Baptist Bible College

Sheila Council
Kindergarten
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Early Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Education: Education Administration, Pensacola Christian College

Chantell McClain
Kindergarten
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Associates Degree: Early Childhood Education, Fayetteville Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science: Behavioral Science, Columbia College
Master of Arts: Elementary Education, Liberty University

Alicia Meads
First Grade - Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2001
DEGREES
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Pensacola Christian College

Nadja Diaz
First Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education with minor in Special Education, University of Puerto Rico
Master of Education: Special Education, University of Puerto Rico

Christalin Haynesworth
First Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Associates of Science: Liberal Arts, Sierra College
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, California State University
Master of Education: Education and Family Community Services, University of Arizona

JACKIE SALDIVAR
SECOND GRADE - Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College

Evangelina Garcia
Second Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Clarisssa Lawson
Second Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Auburn University

Stephanie Saunders
Second Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, East Carolina University

Patricia Wallace
Third Grade - Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Management and Human Resources, University of Phoenix

Brian Vaughn
Third Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Atlantic Baptist Bible College
Master in Theology, Christian Life Global

Alice MacCaine
Fourth Grade - Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Tennessee Temple University

Charlotte Campbell-Patterson
Fourth Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2011
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, Saint Leo University

Joshua Rickard
Fourth Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Pensacola Christian College

Maria Keels
Intervention Specialist
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Youngstown State University
Teaching Certificate: Family and Consumer Science and Information Technology
Registered Behavior Technician Certificate

Demetria Kirkman
Elementary Technology & Intervention
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Music Education, Fayetteville State University

Norma Dundore
Physical Education and Spanish
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2005

Deborah Sylvester
Music
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2014
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Music Education and English Minor, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Arts: Music, Performance Pensacola Christian College

Sybil Wilson
Elementary Resource Teacher
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2013
Degrees
Associates of Arts: Campbell College
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, Meredith College
Master of Education: Special Education, William Patterson College

Florence Thompson
Teacher Assistant (K5)
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009

Tomekia Bartee
Teacher Assistant (1st Grade)
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Fayetteville State University
Certificate in General Education: Fayetteville Technical Community College

Pam Harris
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2007
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, Hyles-Anderson

Brooke Rogers
Teacher Assistant
BBA Alumnus
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023

Ashton Bowstring
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Associates Degree: Office Administration, West Coast Baptist College

Gail Williams
Extended Care
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021

Cynthia Williams
Extended Care
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023

Tiysha Smith
Elementary Art
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
DEGREE
- Bachelors of Art: Sociology, Saint Augustine’s University

Patsy Willis
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Middle School Faculty

HEATHER WIGGINS
Middle School Dean & Bible
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2011
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Science: Educational Leadership, Bob Jones University

Jacqueline Burkholder
HISTORY
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Law and Policy, Liberty University
Juris Masters: Law, Liberty University
Doctorate of Philosophy: Public Administration, Liberty University (ongoing)

Chan Kim
Music & Electives
Republic of Korea Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Vocal Music, Pensacola Christian College
Master’s Degree: Vocal Music, Pensacola Christian College

Shannon McMiller
Study Skills
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Certificate in Biblical Studies, Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts: Biblical Studies, Faith Christian University

Loretta Nally
Academy Curriculum Director & Bible
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2011
Degrees
Bachelor of Science:Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Science: Educational Leadership, Bob Jones University

APRIL OBIN
MATH
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, East Carolina University
Master of Business Administration, Campbell University

Javi Orina
ENGLISH
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Secondary Education: English, West Coast Baptist College
Master of Education: Religious Education, West Coast Baptist College

KAITLYNNE ORR
Science
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Associates Degree: Science, Southwestern College
Bachelor of Science: Health and Human Performance, Berea College
Junior High & High School Faculty
Bible Department

Keith Campbell
Bible & Electives
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Degrees
Associates of Arts: Biblical Studies, Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Science: Advanced Theological Studies, Carolina College of Biblical Studies

Joshua Garcia
Bible, Technology & Phys. Ed.
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Bachelor of Business: Administration, Liberty University

PASTOR SEAN HARRIS
BIBLE - SENIOR PASTOR OF BBC & BBA
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2006.
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: History, Thomas Edison State College
US Army Sergeant Major’s Academy
Master of Divinity: Leadership, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Graduate

PAUL ODOM
Bible
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Church Ministries from Trinity Baptist College
Master of Arts: Biblical Studies, Liberty University
English Department

BIANCA FARMER
ENGLISH and ELECTIVES
BBA Alumnus
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2017
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communication and Journalism, Methodist University
Writing Center Editor Certification, Methodist University

ABIGAIL LUDWIG
ENGLISH and Electives
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: English, Bob Jones University
Bachelor of Science: English Education, Bob Jones University

LAUREN WHITING
English & Academic Dean
BBA Alumnus
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: English Education, Bob Jones University
Master of Education: English, Liberty University
History Department

Chris Dyer
History & Electives
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: History and Political Science, Lambuth University
Masters of Arts: American Military History, American Military University

Lauren Mitchell
History & Theatre Arts
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Post Certificate in Education, University of Brighton, UK
Bachelor of Arts: Dance and Politics, University of Northampton, UK
Graduate Certificate in Education: Liberal Arts, Cator Park, UK

REBECCA SMITH
History & Electives
Bio/Education
At Berean Since 2020
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: History, Trinity International University

Daniel Whiting
History & Asst. AD
BBA Alumnus
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: History, Fayetteville State University
Math Department

Rachel Lesley
Math
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Church Ministries, Evangel University

Megan Odom
Math
Bio/Education
Degrees

Ty Smith
Math
Bio/Education
Berean since 2017
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Business Accounting, Trinity International University
Master of Business Administration: Business Administration and Management, Western Governors University
Science Department

DR. ANNIE LEVENS-MORRIS
Science - Dean of Discipline
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Human Biology, National College of Chiropractic
Doctorate of Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic

REBEKAH WILLIAMSEN
SCIENCE and Electives
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Biology, Fayetteville State University
General Electives Department

Dr. Jack Farmer
Superintendent, Research, & Leadership
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration of Aviation Management,Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science: Sports and Health Science, Pre-Sports Medicine, American Military University
Master of Science: Concentration Human Performance, Strength Training and Conditioning, Liberty University (ongoing)

Lara Giron
Physical Education
US Air Force Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration of Aviation Management,Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science: Sports and Health Science, Pre-Sports Medicine, American Military University
Master of Science: Concentration Human Performance, Strength Training and Conditioning, Liberty University (ongoing)

Willard Giron
Spanish & Electives
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Bachelor of Theology, Baptist Bible College
Master of Ministry: Ministry Leadership, Moody Bible Institute

Robert Johnson
Sports Conditioning
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees

SUNYOUNG KIM
ART
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2014
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Music, Pai Chai University

George Stackhouse
Physical Education
Bio/Education
At Berean Since 2024
Academy Support Staff

Kim Young
Elementary Operations Coordinator
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020

CHARLOTTE DERRY
UPPER SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST
BBA Alumnus
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2006

Berlyn Webb
Upper School Admin. Asst.
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees:
Associates of Arts in Medical Records, Pensacola Christian College

OFFICER TRACY GRADY
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
20 Years in Law Enforcement
Degrees
Education North Carolina Justice Academy and Fayetteville Technical Community College
Certifications include Active Shooter Training, General Instructor, Crisis Intervention Training, and Resource Officer Training

Kimberlee Falkenstine
Elementary School Admin. Asst.
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2013

Charity Burkett
FOOD SERVICE
BBA Alumnus
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018

ROBIN MARTYN
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018

JEANNE OVERSTREET
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021

Mary Beth McDermid
School Nurse
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022

Audrianna McLean
Food Services
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023

Diana Posada
Food Services
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
CHURCH STAFF & SCHOOL SUPPORT

ANGELA FARMER
GRAPHIC ARTIST and PHOTOGRAPHER
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2003

JOHN HARDIN
CUSTODIAL
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020

KYUNG HARDIN
CUSTODIAL
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2015

DAVID PIKE
MAINTENANCE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2017
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science: Pastoral Studies, Southeastern Free Will Baptist College

SAVERA Miller
Chief INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020