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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Sean Harris

Senior Pastor

US Army Veteran

Dr. Steven Wilson

Dr. Steven Wilson

Executive Pastor

Dr. Mike Boarts

Dr. Mike Boarts

Chairman of the Board

Dr. Jack Farmer

Dr. Jack Farmer

School superintendent

US Army Veteran

NATE GANT

NATE GANT

BBC Elder

US Army Veteran

Marcus Lewis

Marcus Lewis

BBC Elder

Bonnie Silcox

Bonnie Silcox

BBC Member

Angela Hylland

Angela Hylland

BBC Member

Preschool Faculty & Staff

Tracy Reep

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

Susan Hood

Preschool - THREE YEAR OLD

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2021

North Carolina Early Childhood Certification

Hope Charles-Pierre

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

Jessica Dyer

Preschool - Four Year Old

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2019

North Carolina Early Childhood Certification

ANEESAh ROBINSON

ANEESAh ROBINSON

Preschool - Four Year Old

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2022

Degrees

Associates Degree: Early Childhood Associates, Fayetteville Technical Community College

Stephanie Pike

Stephanie Pike

Preschool Admin Assistant

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2015

Degrees

Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Southeastern Free Will Baptist College

Terri Keast

Terri Keast

Preschool Assistant

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2018

Melissa Kurschner

Melissa Kurschner

Preschool Assistant

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2023

Cindy McKoy

Cindy McKoy

Preschool Assistant

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2021

Lindsey Overly

Lindsey Overly

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2022

Karen Patterson

Karen Patterson

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2019

GLORIA YOO

GLORIA YOO

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2023

VIOLA BEACH

VIOLA BEACH

Preschool Assistant

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2023

Elementary School Faculty & Staff

Becky Dessellier

Becky Dessellier

Kindergarten - Lead

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2009

Degrees

Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Ambassador Baptist Bible College

TRACEY COFFEY

TRACEY COFFEY

KINDERGARTEN

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2018

Degrees

Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Ambassador Baptist Bible College

Sheila Council

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

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

Alicia Meads

First Grade - Lead

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2001

DEGREES

Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Pensacola Christian College 

 

Nadja Diaz

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

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

JACKIE SALDIVAR

SECOND GRADE - Lead

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2023

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College

Evangelina Garcia

Evangelina Garcia

Second Grade

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2024

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Clarisssa Lawson

Clarisssa Lawson

Second Grade

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2009

Degrees

Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Auburn University

Stephanie Saunders

Stephanie Saunders

Second Grade

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2024

Degrees

Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, East Carolina University

Patricia Wallace

Patricia Wallace

Third Grade - Lead

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2022

Education

Bachelor of Science: Business Management and Human Resources, University of Phoenix  

 

Brian Vaughn

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

Alice MacCaine

Fourth Grade - Lead

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2020

Degrees

Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Tennessee Temple University

Charlotte Campbell-Patterson

Charlotte Campbell-Patterson

Fourth Grade

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2011

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, Saint Leo University

Joshua Rickard

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

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

Demetria Kirkman

Elementary Technology & Intervention

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2021

Degrees

Bachelor of Science: Music Education, Fayetteville State University

Norma Dundore

Norma Dundore

Physical Education and Spanish

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2005

 

Deborah Sylvester

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

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

Florence Thompson

Teacher Assistant (K5)

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2009

 

Tomekia Bartee

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

Pam Harris

Teacher Assistant

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2007

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, Hyles-Anderson 

 

Brooke Rogers

Brooke Rogers

Teacher Assistant

BBA Alumnus

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2023 

Ashton Bowstring

Ashton Bowstring

Teacher Assistant

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2024

Degrees

Associates Degree: Office Administration, West Coast Baptist College

Gail Williams

Gail Williams

Extended Care

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2021 

Cynthia Williams

Cynthia Williams

Extended Care

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2023 

Tiysha Smith

Tiysha Smith

Elementary Art

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2024

DEGREE

  • Bachelors of Art: Sociology, Saint Augustine’s University 
Patsy Willis

Patsy Willis

Teacher Assistant

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2024

 

Middle School Faculty

HEATHER WIGGINS

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

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

Chan Kim

Music & Electives

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

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

Loretta Nally

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REBECCA SMITH

History & Electives

Bio/Education

At Berean Since 2020

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts: History, Trinity International University

Daniel Whiting

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

Rachel Lesley

Math

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2024

Degrees

Bachelor of Science: Church Ministries, Evangel University

Megan Odom

Megan Odom

Math

Bio/Education

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with Proficiencies in Mathematics and Science – Trinity Baptist College
Ty Smith

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

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

REBEKAH WILLIAMSEN

SCIENCE and Electives

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2022

Degrees

Bachelor of Science: Biology, Fayetteville State University

General Electives Department

Lara Giron

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

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

Robert Johnson

Sports Conditioning

US Army Veteran

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2023

Degrees

 

SUNYOUNG KIM

SUNYOUNG KIM

ART

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2014

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts: Music, Pai Chai University 

George Stackhouse

George Stackhouse

Physical Education

Bio/Education

At Berean Since 2024 

Academy Support Staff

Kim Young

Kim Young

Elementary Operations Coordinator

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2020

 

CHARLOTTE DERRY

CHARLOTTE DERRY

UPPER SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST

BBA Alumnus

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2006

 

Berlyn Webb

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

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

Kimberlee Falkenstine

Elementary School Admin. Asst.

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2013

Charity Burkett

Charity Burkett

FOOD SERVICE

BBA Alumnus

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2018

ROBIN MARTYN

ROBIN MARTYN

FOOD SERVICE

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2018

JEANNE OVERSTREET

JEANNE OVERSTREET

FOOD SERVICE

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2021

Mary Beth McDermid

Mary Beth McDermid

School Nurse

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2022

Audrianna McLean

Audrianna McLean

Food Services

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2023

Diana Posada

Diana Posada

Food Services

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2023

CHURCH STAFF & SCHOOL SUPPORT

ANGELA FARMER

ANGELA FARMER

GRAPHIC ARTIST and PHOTOGRAPHER

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2003

JOHN HARDIN

JOHN HARDIN

CUSTODIAL

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2020

KYUNG HARDIN

KYUNG HARDIN

CUSTODIAL

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2015

DAVID PIKE

DAVID PIKE

MAINTENANCE

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2017

Degrees:

Bachelor of Science: Pastoral Studies, Southeastern Free Will Baptist College

SAVERA Miller

SAVERA Miller

Chief INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Bio/Education

At Berean since 2020