BBA LEADERSHIP

For 17 years, Mrs. Adams has had the privilege of teaching various classes in the Academy to include lower school handwriting, 6th grade English, spelling, reading, history, and Bible, 7th grade literature, high school finance, middle/high school P.E., as well as lead the middle school as its supervisor. Mrs. Adams also serves as the Nursery III coordinator for the 18-24-month-old children at Berean Baptist Church. Before moving to Fayetteville from the inner city of Chicago, Mrs. Adams taught 5th-6th grades for 20 years at the Christian school affiliated with the church in which she was a part of all her life.

Degrees:

• Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education- Liberty University

Certifications:

• North Carolina Early Childhood Certification/ProSolutions Training- DCDEE
• Echelon Front: Extreme Ownership Academy Certification (ongoing)
• Advanced Certificate of School Management and Leadership – Harvard University (ongoing)
• Advanced Certificate in Leading School Strategy and Innovation

Jamie Davis has served at Berean Baptist Academy since 2009, and she began serving as the Middle School Principal at the start of the 2021-2022 school year. During her time at Berean, she has had the privilege of teaching various classes in the Academy to include upper school mathematics, elementary music, and middle school technology. She has led student government, provided college advising, and acted as the Curriculum Director. Prior to serving at BBA, she taught from 2002-2009 in Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Mrs. Davis serves in several ministries at Berean Baptist Church including the music ministry, nursery, children’s ministry, and outreach.

Degrees:

• Bachelor of Science: Bible Northland Baptist Bible College (2002)
• Bachelor of Science: Math Education (Music Minor) Northland Baptist Bible College (2002)
• Master of Science: Educational Leadership Bob Jones University (2018)

 Mrs. Davis has earned the following certifications:

• Echelon Front: Extreme Ownership Academy Certification (ongoing)
• Advanced Certificate of School Management and Leadership – Harvard University (ongoing)
• Advanced Certificate in Leading School Strategy and Innovation
• Association of Christian Schools International All Levels Principal (Professional Level)

Mr. Adams began his career at Berean Baptist Academy in 2002 as the High School Supervisor and English teacher. Mr. Adams has served as Principal of the Academy, Middle School and High School Principal, and Assistant Administrator. He has also taught Middle School and High School math courses as well as Middle School Bible classes. Mr. Adams has led our international student program since its inception in 2004.

Before joining the staff at BBA, Mr. Adams was the Principal of Ravenswood Baptist Christian School in Chicago. He serves as a member of the Faith and Community Relations Board for Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Adams has done extensive work with Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina and has assisted this organization with the preservation of the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship. He has served as a deacon of Berean Baptist Church and currently teaches an adult Sunday school class.

Degrees and Certifications

Masters of Ministry – Moody Bible Institute
Bachelor of Arts in Theology – Baptist Bible College
Youth Ministries Degree – Baptist Bible College
Certification through the American Association of Christian Schools
Association of Christian Schools International – Elementary Teacher

Classes and Sports

High School Geometry

After graduating from BBA in 1998, Mr. Burkett served in the public community in various restaurant roles. He has served as an assistant manager, general manager, and training unit manager for Pizza Hut. He is currently a small business owner and has managed, consulted, and owned multiple restaurant concepts.

He has earned multiple awards and accreditation from his years in the restaurant industry. In addition to maintaining his ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification, he is a certified ServSafe Proctor and Instructor.

Mr. Smith has served BBA in the Athletic Department as the assistant coach for Varsity Boys Basketball and Baseball. This year, he will be Head Coach for the Varsity Boys Basketball team. Before joining BBA, he worked 7 years in the banking industry with Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase bank as a Licensed Banker.

Degrees and Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting – Trinity International University
Series 6 Banking License
Series 63 Investment License
Life and Variable License

Classes and Sports

Algebra 2
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus

Mrs. Stubbs is an alumnus of Berean Baptist Academy and has worked at Berean since 2007. Her primary duties include Executive Assistant to the Head of School as well as the Official Registrar of Berean. She has also been the varsity cheerleading coach. 

Degrees and Certifications

Associates in Office Administration, Fayetteville Technical Community College

Mrs. Douglas has been a part of BBA for over 16 years of her life, beginning with her role as a student within the academy. She graduated from BBA in 2011. In 2013, Mrs. Douglas began working in Berean Baptist Church’s Cafe as a barista. Since then, she has worked for the school in a variety of ways. Mrs. Douglas has worked as a High School and Elementary Extended Care worker. She also taught Middle School Technology as well as High School and Middle School Yearbook classes.

Mrs. Douglas has earned the following degrees and certifications:

• Substitute Teacher Certification for Cumberland County – Fayetteville Technical Community College
• Photography Basics Certification – Fayetteville Technical Community College
• Creative Photography Certification – Fayetteville Technical Community College

Mrs. Douglas currently teaches the following classes:

• High School Yearbook
• Middle School Photography