Faculty & staff
Berean Pastoral Staff

Pastor Sean Harris
Senior Pastor
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
Master of Arts: Biblical Literature Shepherds Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts: Youth Ministry and Education Pensacola Christian College

Pastor Cliff Wixson
SENIORS PASTOR
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2005
Governing Board of the Academy

Pastor Sean Harris
Senior Pastor
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

Dr. Jack Farmer
Superintendent
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
School Advisory Board

Dr. Steve Wilson
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Dr. Jack Farmer
Superintendent

Angela Hylland
Business Owner and Current Parent

Nate Gant
BBC Elder

Jeff King
Alumni Parent

Autumn Lewis
Church Member

Susan Mosley
Alumni Parent

Nadia Shay
Current Parent

Hannah Hornsby
Church Member

K3-4th Grade Teacher

5th-12th Grade Teacher
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

Leanna Ames
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021

CARMEN FLORES
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021

Terri Keast
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018

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

Conny Tinkelpaugh
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Elementary School Faculty & Staff

Clarissa Lawson
Kindergarten - Lead Teacher
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Auburn University

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

Candice Kellett
Kindergarten
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018 (also 2010-2015)
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Early Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Education: Education Administration, Pensacola Christian College

Sarah Manus
Kindergarten
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2016
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Bob Jones University

Alicia Meads
First Grade - Lead Teacher
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

Demetria Kirkman
First Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Music Education, Fayetteville State University

TRACEY COFFEY
SECOND GRADE - LEAD TEACHER
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2019
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Ambassador Baptist Bible College

Sheila Council
Second Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Fayetteville State University
Third Grade Teacher
Bio/Education

Patricia Wallace
Third Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Education
University of Phoenix

Lauren Mitchell
Third Grade
Elementary Fine Arts and Performance Teacher
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Education
Bachelor of Arts: University of Northampton (UK)
UK Advanced Level Certificates & General Certificates of Education

Alice MacCaine - Leader Teacher
Fourth Grade
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

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 (English Minor) Pensacola Christian College
Master of Arts: Music Performance Pensacola Christian College

LINDA PLAIN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aide
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2008

Sybil Wilson
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

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

Florence Thompson
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009

Gail Williams
Extended Care Supervisor
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021

Lillie Allen
Extended Care
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021

Brittany Galloway
Extended Care
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021

Brooke Recod
Extended Care
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Middle School Faculty

Keith Campbell
BIBLE
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

Althea Collette
STUDY SKILLS
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice, North Carolina Central 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

Heidi Ueltzen
HISTORY
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, Western Governors University

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

CHRYSTAL WILLIAMS
SCIENCE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, Fayetteville State University
Master of Christian Education, Apex School of Theology
Junior High School Faculty

JAMIE DAVIS
MATH (MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL)
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Mathematics Education, Northland Baptist Bible College
Master of Science: Educational Leadership, Bob Jones University

Alex Detty
MATH and ELECTIVES
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Math and History Education Pensacola Christian College
Master of Science: Educational Leadership Pensacola Christian College

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

CAMERON KNOWLES
HISTORY and HS BIBLE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Social Studies and Student Ministry, Southeastern Theological Seminary
Master of Arts: Teaching Education, North Carolina State University

Paul Odom
JHS and HS BIBLE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Bible and Student Ministries, Bob Jones University

REBEKAH WILLIAMSEN
SCIENCE and Electives
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Biology, Fayetteville State University
High School Faculty & Staff

DON ADAMS
MATH (ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR)
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2002
Degrees
Bachelor of Theology, Baptist Bible College
Master of Ministry: Ministry Leadership, Moody Bible Institute

HEATHER BALLANCE
CHEMISTRY
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2019
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Cell and Molecular Biology Liberty University

Alex Detty
MATH and ELECTIVES
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Math and History Education Pensacola Christian College
Master of Science: Educational Leadership Pensacola Christian College

DR. JACK FARMER
HISTORY, BIBLE, ELECTIVES, and Online Courses (HEAD OF SCHOOL)
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

FELICIA GARNIER
ENGLISH and FRENCH
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: French and International Global Studies, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Education and Teacher Training, University of Phoenix

PASTOR SEAN HARRIS
BIBLE (SENIOR PASTOR OF BBC & BBA)
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

PASTOR BRIAN HOWELL
BIBLE (YOUTH PASTOR OF BBC)
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2011
Degrees
Master of Arts: Biblical Literature Shepherds Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts: Youth Ministry and Education Pensacola Christian College

ROBERT JOHNSON
JHS TECHNOLOGY and SPORTS CONDITIONING
Bio/Education
At Berean Since 2022
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Kinseology
Master of Arts: Sports Conditioning

SUNYOUNG KIM
ART
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2014
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Music Pai Chai University (2001)

Abigail Knox
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2016
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Sports Fitness, Bob Jones University

DR. ANNIE LEVENS-MORRIS
SCIENCE (JHS and HS LEAD TEACHER)
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Human Biology National College of Chiropractic
Doctorate of Chiropractic National College of Chiropractic

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

LOYDA SMALLS
SPANISH
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2019
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration UMUC
Master of Business Administration UMUC

REBECCA SMITH
HISTORY and Senior Sponsor
Bio/Education
At Berean Since 2020
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: History, Trinity International University

TYRONE SMITH, II
MATH (FINANCE DIRECTOR)
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2017
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Business Accounting, Trinity International University

Daniel Whiting
History & Assistant Athletic Director
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: History, Fayetteville State University

LAUREN WHITING
HS ENGLISH and College English (Dual Credit)
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: English Education, Bob Jones University
Master of Education: English, Liberty University
Academy Support Staff

Christine Armantrout
Nurse
Bio/Education
,At Berean since 2020

Abigail Rangel
Intervention Specialist
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2017
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Counseling Psychology Toccoa Falls College
Master of Education: Special Education, Liberty University

CHARITY BURKETT
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
,At Berean since 2018

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

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

AMY JARRIEL
UPPER SCHOOL OFFICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020

ROBIN MARTYN
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018

SARAJAH Zamani Karffa
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022

JEANNE OVERSTREET
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021

Millie Ames
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022

LEANNA AMES
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
,At Berean since 2021
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

KEVIN SMITH
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020

SEVERA STAPLES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020

JEREMIAH THERRIEN
MAINTENANCE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021