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