Faculty & staff
Berean Pastoral Staff
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
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
Bachelor of Arts: Youth Ministry and Education, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Arts: Biblical Literature, Shepherds Theological Seminary
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
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 GANT
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
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
Terri Keast
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
Melissa Kurschner
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
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
GLORIA YOO
PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
VIOLA BEACH
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Elementary School Faculty & Staff
Becky Dessellier
Kindergarten - Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Ambassador Baptist Bible College
TRACEY COFFEY
KINDERGARTEN
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Ambassador Baptist Bible College
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
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
First Grade - Coach
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
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
SECOND GRADE - Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College
Evangelina Garcia
Second Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Clarisssa Lawson
Second Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education, Auburn University
Stephanie Saunders
Second Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, East Carolina University
Patricia Wallace
Third Grade - Coach
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Management and Human Resources, University of Phoenix
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
Fourth Grade - Coach
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
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
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
Elementary Technology & Intervention
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Music Education, Fayetteville State 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 and English Minor, Pensacola Christian College
Master of Arts: Music, Performance Pensacola Christian College
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
Teacher Assistant (K5)
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009
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
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2007
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, Hyles-Anderson
Tiysha Smith
Elementary Art
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
DEGREE
- Bachelors of Art: Sociology, Saint Augustine’s University
Ashton Bowstring
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Associates Degree: Office Administration, West Coast Baptist College
Gail Williams
Extended Care
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Cynthia Williams
Extended Care
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Middle School Faculty
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
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
Music & Electives
Republic of Korea Army Veteran
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
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
Academy Curriculum Director & 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
MATH
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, East Carolina University
Master of Business Administration, Campbell University
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
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
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
Bible, Technology & Phys. Ed.
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Bachelor of Business: Administration, Liberty University
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
History & Electives
Bio/Education
At Berean Since 2020
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: History, Trinity International University
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
Math
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2024
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Church Ministries, Evangel University
Megan Odom
Math
Bio/Education
Degrees
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
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
SCIENCE and Electives
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Biology, Fayetteville State University
General Electives Department
Dr. Jack Farmer
Superintendent, Research, & Leadership
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
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
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
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
Sports Conditioning
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
SUNYOUNG KIM
ART
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2014
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Music, Pai Chai University
George Stackhouse
Physical Education
Bio/Education
At Berean Since 2024
Academy Support Staff
Kim Young
Elementary Operations Coordinator
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020
CHARLOTTE DERRY
UPPER SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST
BBA Alumnus
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2006
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
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
Elementary School Admin. Asst.
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2013
Charity Burkett
FOOD SERVICE
BBA Alumnus
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
ROBIN MARTYN
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
JEANNE OVERSTREET
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Mary Beth McDermid
School Nurse
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Audrianna McLean
Food Services
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Diana Posada
Food Services
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
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
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science: Pastoral Studies, Southeastern Free Will Baptist College
SAVERA Miller
Chief INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020