Faculty & staff
Berean Pastoral Staff
Pastor Sean Harris
Senior Pastor
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2006.
EDUCATION
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
EDUCATION
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
EDUCATION
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
Bachelor of Science: University of North Carolina – Pembroke
Pastor Brian Howell
Youth Pastor
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2011
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Youth Ministry and Education, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Arts: Biblical Literature, Shepherds Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity: Biblical Literature, Shepherds Theological Seminary
Dr. Jack Farmer
School Superintendent
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2002
EDUCATION
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 GANtT
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
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Sociology, Methodist University
North Carolina Early Childhood Certification
Susan Hood
Preschool - THREE YEAR OLD
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
EDUCATION
North Carolina Early Childhood Certification
Kayla Chavis
Preschool - Four Year Old
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Education, Western Governors University
Jessica Dyer
Preschool - Four Year Old
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2019
EDUCATION
North Carolina Early Childhood Certification
ANEESAh ROBINSON
Preschool - Four Year Old
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
EDUCATION
Associates Degree: Early Childhood Associates, Fayetteville Technical Community College
Stephanie Pike
Preschool Admin Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2015
EDUCATION
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
Karen Patterson
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2019
GLORIA YOO
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
ValeriA Puebla
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
EDUCATION
Associates Degree: Elementary Education, Hyles Anderson College
Shai-Ann Faulkner
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
VIOLA BEACH
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Elementary School Faculty & Staff
TRACEY COFFEY
KINDERGARTEN - Teaching Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Ambassador Baptist Bible College
Becky Dessellier
Kindergarten
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Ambassador Baptist Bible College
Shelia Council
Kindergarten
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Business Education, Fayetteville State University
Chantell McClain
Kindergarten
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
EDUCATION
Associates Degree: Early Childhood Education, Fayetteville Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science: Behavioral Science, Columbia College
Master of Arts: Elementary Education, Liberty University
Angela McFadden
Kindergarten
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
EDUCATION
Associate Degree: Criminal Justice, Sandhills Community College
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, Fayetteville State University
Master of Arts: Education, Lesley University
Alicia Meads
First Grade - Teaching Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2001
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Pensacola Christian College
Nadja Diaz
First Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education with Minor in Special Education, University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Theology: Advantage College
Master of Education: Special Education, University of Puerto Rico
Christalin Haynesworth
First Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
EDUCATION
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
Clarissa Lawson
Second Grade - Teaching Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Auburn University
Hope Pierre
Second Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Religious Education, Bluewater Bible College
Bachelor of Arts: Communication, University of the Virgin Island
Master of Education: Educational Leadership, Liberty University
Brian Vaughn
Third Grade - Teaching Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Atlantic Baptist Bible College
Master in Theology, Christian Life Global
Bill Morris
Third Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Ana Ekleberry
Third Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Grand Canyon University
Alice MacCaine
Fourth Grade - Teaching Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Tennessee Temple University
Charlotte Campbell-Patterson
Fourth Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2011
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, Saint Leo University
Joshua Rickard
Fourth Grade - Dean of Academics
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
EDUCATION
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
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Youngstown State University
Teaching Certificate: Family and Consumer Science and Information Technology
Registered Behavior Technician Certificate
Demetria Kirkman
Elementary STEM & Music
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Music Education, Fayetteville State University
Norma Dundore
Physical Education and Spanish
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2005
Stephanie Saunders
Art and Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, East Carolina University
Sybil Wilson
Elementary Resource Teacher
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2013
EDUCATION
Associates of Arts: Campbell College
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, Meredith College
Master of Education: Special Education, William Patterson College
Florence Thompson
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009
Jenna Thomas
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Pam Harris
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2007
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, Hyles-Anderson
April Morris
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
EDUCATION
Associate of Science: Secretarial, Pensacola Christian College
Natanya King
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
DEGREE
Bachelor of Science: Secondary Education with a Minor in Bible, Fairhaven Baptist College
TEFL Certification
Cynthia Williams
Extended Care
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Kimberlee Falkenstine
Elementary School Admin. Asst.
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Middle School Faculty
April Obin
MATH - Teaching Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, East Carolina University
Master of Business Administration, Campbell University
Jacqueline Burkholder
HISTORY - Teaching Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
EDUCATION
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
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Vocal Music, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Art: Vocal Music, Pensacola Christian College
Ben Miller
Bible
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Theology & Apologetics, Liberty University
KAITLYNNE Thomas
Science
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
EDUCATION
Associates Degree: Science, Southwestern College
Bachelor of Science: Health and Human Performance, Berea College
Javi Orina
ENGLISH
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Secondary Education: English, West Coast Baptist College
Master of Education: Religious Education, West Coast Baptist College
Junior High & High School Faculty
Bible Department
Dr. Jack Farmer
BIBLE - Superintendent
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2002
EDUCATION
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
Pastor Sean Harris
BIBLE
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2006.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: History, Thomas Edison State College
US Army Sergeant Major’s Academy
Master of Divinity: Leadership, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Graduate
Keith Campbell
Bible & Electives
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
EDUCATION
Associates of Arts: Biblical Studies, Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Science: Advanced Theological Studies, Carolina College of Biblical Studies
PAUL ODOM
Bible
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Church Ministries, Trinity Baptist College
Master of Arts: Biblical Studies, Liberty University
Dr. Mike Boarts
BIBLE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Biology Education
Master of Divinity: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry: Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
English Department
BIANCA FARMER
ENGLISH and ELECTIVES
BBA Alumna
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2017
EDUCATION
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
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: English Education, Bob Jones University
Master of Education: English, Liberty University
LAUREN WHITING
English & College Advisor
BBA Alumna
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
EDUCATION
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
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: History and Political Science, Lambuth University
Masters of Arts: American Military History, American Military University
REBECCA SMITH
History & Electives
Bio/Education
At Berean Since 2020
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: History, Trinity International University
Caleb Warren
History - Assistant Superintendent
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science in Ministry Administration, Berean Baptist College
- Master of Education: Teaching and Administration, West Coast Baptist College
- Master of Science: Educational Leadership, Bob Jones University
- Education Specialist: Educational Leadership, Liberty University
Brian Howell
History
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2011
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Youth Ministry and Education, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Arts: Biblical Literature, Shepherds Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity: Biblical Literature, Shepherds Theological Seminary
Math Department
Rachel Lesley
Math
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Church Ministries, Evangel University
Megan Odom
Math
Bio/Education
EDUCATION
Ty Smith
Math - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Bio/Education
Berean since 2017
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Business Accounting, Trinity International University
Master of Business Administration: Business Administration and Management, Western Governors University
Science Department
REBEKAH WILLIAMSEN
SCIENCE - Teaching Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Biology, Fayetteville State University
Elisabeth Brown
SCIENCE and Electives
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: General Biology, University of North Alabama
Master of Arts: Secondary General Science, University of North Alabama
General Electives Department
SUNYOUNG KIM
Art
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2014
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Music, Pai Chai University
Lara Giron
P.E. & Sports Conditioning
US Air Force Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
EDUCATION
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 & Woodworking
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: General Management, American Public University
Master of Education: University at Buffalo
Robert Johnson
Electives
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Manufacturing Systems, North Carolina A&T State University
Master of Science: American Public University, Sports Management
George Stackhouse
P.E. & Sports Conditioning
Bio/Education
At Berean Since 2024
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Health and Physical Education, East Carolina University
Jonathan Andrews
Audio-Visual Elective
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2001
EDUCATION
Word of Life Institute
Tennessee Temple University
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science: University of North Carolina – Pembroke
Jerome Keels
Home Repair
US Marine Corps Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean Since 2024
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Physical Education, Fayetteville State University
Praxis Certification: Technology Education
Certified Instructor Course: National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Tashema Hall
Upper School Support
Bio/Education
At Berean Since 2024
Academy Support Staff
CHARLOTTE DERRY
UPPER SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST
BBA Alumna
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2006
Chrystal Williams
Upper School Receptionist
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, Fayetteville State University
Master of Arts: Christian Education, Apex School of Theology
Breeanna Douglas
Upper School Records
BBA Alumna
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2013
EDUCATION
Certificate in Photography Basics and Creative Photography, Fayetteville Technical Community College
Certificate in Substitute Teaching, Fayetteville Technical Community College
Tracy Grady
School Resource Officer
Allied Universal Security
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
20+ Years in Law Enforcement
EDUCATION
Education North Carolina Justice Academy and Fayetteville Technical Community College
Certifications include Active Shooter Training, General Instructor, Crisis Intervention Training, and Resource Officer Training
Guinevere Williams
school Nurse, RN
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
EDUCATION
Certificate of Academic and Clinical Education: Surgical Technology, Autry Technology Center
Associate of Applied Science: Surgical Technology, Northern Oklahoma College
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
ROBIN MARTYN
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
JEANNE OVERSTREET
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Diana Posada
Food Service
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Audreanna McLean
Food Service
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Pamela Occhipinti
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
Brian Dzama
FOOD SERVICE
BBA Alumnus
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2025
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
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Pastoral Studies, Southeastern Free Will Baptist College
SAVERA Miller
Chief INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Systems and Security Analysis and Network Management, Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associate Degree in Business Management, University of Phoenix
Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity (Ongoing)
Security+ Certification, A+ Certification, Network+ Certification, Ubiquiti Broadband Routing and Switching Admin and Specialist Certifications