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
Master of Arts: Biblical Literature Shepherds Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts: Youth Ministry and Education Pensacola Christian College
Governing Board of the Academy
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
Dr. Jack Farmer
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
School Advisory Board
Dr. Steve Wilson
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Dr. Jack Farmer
Superintendent
US Army Veteran
Angela Hylland
Business Owner and Current Parent
Nate Gant
BBC Elder
US Army Veteran
Jeff King
Alumni Parent
US Army Veteran
Autumn Lewis
Church Member
Susan Mosley
Alumni Parent
Nadia Shay
Current Parent
US Army Veteran
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
MARY BETH YOUNG
Preschool PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
VIOLA BEACH
Preschool Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
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
TRACEY COFFEY
KINDERGARTEN
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2019
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, Ambassador Baptist Bible 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
Audrianna Ragland
First Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
BA Christian Studies – Grand Canyon University
Candice Kellett
Second Grade - Lead Teacher
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
Sheila Council
Second Grade
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
JACKIE SALDIVAR
SECOND GRADE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education – Pensacola Christian College
Patricia Wallace
Third Grade - Lead Teacher
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Education
University of Phoenix
Brian Vaughn
Third Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018 (also 2010-2015)
Degrees
Master in Theology- Christian Life Global
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education- Atlantic Baptist Bible College
Third Grade
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Education
Bachelor of Arts: University of Northampton (UK)
UK Advanced Level Certificates & General Certificates of Education
Alice MacCaine
Fourth Grade - Leader Teacher
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:
Master of Science in Educational Leadership – Pensacola Christian College
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education – Pensacola Christian College
Antoinette Campbell
Elementary Technology
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2019
Kristina Dieringer
Intervention Specialist
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Pursuing a Master of Education in Special Education
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education with a Minor in Health Promotions – Kennesaw 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 (English Minor) Pensacola Christian College
Master of Arts: Music Performance Pensacola Christian College
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
Cathy Miles
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
Florence Thompson
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2009
Christalin Haynesworth
Teacher Assistant
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Gail Williams
Extended Care Supervisor
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Lillie Overly
Extended Care
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Extended Care
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Middle School Faculty
Keith Campbell
BIBLE
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
Althea Collette
STUDY SKILLS
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice, North Carolina Central University
Shannon McMiller
SCIENCE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Theology
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
US Army Veteran
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
Junior High & High School Faculty
Bible Department
DR. JACK FARMER
Bible & History - 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
Joshua Garcia
Bible, Technology & Phys. Ed.
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Bachelor of Business Administration – Liberty University
Darrius Glass
Bible & Electives
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Pursuing a Master of Divinity – Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science in Applied Entrepreneurship – Grand Canyon 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
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
Paul Odom
BIBLE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Bible and Student Ministries, Bob Jones 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
Daniel Knox
History - Athletic Director
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2015
Degrees
Masters of Sports Management – US Sports Academy
Bachelor of Science in Health, Fitness, and Recreation with History Minor – Bob Jones University
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
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
Willard Giron
Math & Spanish
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Bachelor of Theology, Baptist Bible College
Master of Ministry: Ministry Leadership, Moody Bible Institute
CHAN KIM
Math & Vocal Music
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees
Master’s Degree in Vocal Music – Pensacola Christian College
Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music – Pensacola Chrisitan College
Megan Odom
Math
Bio/Education
At Berean since 202?
Degrees
TYRONE SMITH, II
MATH - FINANCE DIRECTOR
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2017
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Business Accounting, Trinity International University
Science Department
HEATHER BALLANCE
CHEMISTRY
BBA Alumnus
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2019
Degrees
Bachelor of Science: Cell and Molecular Biology Liberty University
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
SUNYOUNG KIM
ART
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2014
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Music Pai Chai University (2001)
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
ROBERT JOHNSON
SPORTS CONDITIONING
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean Since 2022
Degrees
Master of Arts: Sports Conditioning
Bachelor of Arts: Kinseology
Theatre Arts
Bio/Education
At Berean since 202?
Degrees
Academy Support Staff
Stuart Anderson
Custodial
US Navy Veteran
Bio/Education
,At Berean since 2023
CHARITY BURKETT
FOOD SERVICE
BBA Alumnus
Bio/Education
,At Berean since 2018
CHARLOTTE DERRY
UPPER SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST
BBA Alumnus
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
ELSA KELLER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST
US Army Veteran
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
ROBIN MARTYN
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2018
JEANNE OVERSTREET
FOOD SERVICE
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2021
BERLYN WEBB
UPPER SCHOOL ADMIN ASST.
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2023
Degrees:
Associates of Arts in Medical Records – Pensacola Christian College
Emily White
Nurse
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2022
KIM YOUNG
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMIN. ASST.
Bio/Education
At Berean since 2020
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