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Gail Murphy | Read bio
Head Administrator

32 years experience
29 years Christian education experience
18 years administrative experience
6 years at CCA
B.S. - University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed. - Purdue University
Graduate studies - International School of Theology; University of South Carolina; University of Houston; University of California

Vern Parsons | Read bio
Upper School Principal
Athletic Director, Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Varsity Volleyball Coach
24 years experience
13 years administrative experience
8 years at CCA
B.A. - Central Bible College
M.S. - Pittsburg State University
M.A. - Eastern Michigan University
Graduate studies - University of Maine; Masters Divinity School

Sharon Riley | Read bio
Lower School Principal
44 years experience
24 years administrative experience
35 years at CCA
B.S. - University of Texas at El Paso
Graduate studies - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary;
University of Texas at El Paso

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Faculty

Clarene Bennett
High School English, Psychology
36 years teaching experience
8 years at CCA
B.A. - English, Meredith College
M.A. - Psychology, St. Mary's University
Graduate studies - Univ. of Philippines and Univ. of Santo  Tomas
L.D. Endorsement to Certification, Univ. of Texas
Dr. Steven Bollinger
High School Social Studies, Government, Assistant Athletic Director
22 years teaching experience
21 years at CCA
B.S. - Southeast Missouri State University
D.D.S. - University of Missouri at Kansas City Dental School
 
Hallie Bouchard
WINGS Coordinator, NILD Therapist
9 years teaching experience
3 years at CCA
B.A. - Education, Lenoir-Rhyne College
Teacher Certification - Elementary
Education - University of North Carolina
Level II - NILD Certification
Janice Bridgers
Preschool Teacher/Infants
5 years teaching experience
2 years at CCA
Wilson Technical Community College Degree
Durham Technical Community College
NC Early Childhood Credentials
Mark Clayton
4th Grade
2 years teaching experience
2 years at CCA
B.S. - Public Health Education, North Carolina Central University
General Business, Elon College
 
Angela Cooper
3rd Grade
7 years teaching experience
4 years at CCA
B.A. - Psychology, University of Washington at St. Louis
Graduate studies - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Pamela Creel
Concert Choir
11 years teaching experience
11 years at CCA
B.S. - Campbell University
Rosa Dance
Preschool Assistant / Infants
1 year experience
1 year at CCA
Colorado Mountain College
New Mexico State University

Amoleen A. Diggs
Bible 10, Bible 6, MS Heritage Studies

8 years teaching experience
7  years at CCA

B.S. - Biology, Cuttington University College, Suakoko, Liberia
M.A. CM Counseling Ministry - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A. CSA Christian School Administration - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Ellen Earhart
Computer Instructor, I/T
8 years teaching experience
4 years at CCA
B.S. - Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University

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Dawn Eckhoff
Preschool Teacher / Four-Year Olds
17 years teaching experience
2 years at CCA
N.C. Early Childhood Credentials
 
Michele Jackson
Preschool Teacher / One-Year Olds
12 years teaching experience
3 years at CCA
N.C. Early Childhood Credentials
Early Childhood Classes - 9 credit hours
 
Maureen Martin
1st Grade, Elementary Spanish, Private Family Spanish Instruction,
Private Guitar Instruction
12 years teaching experience
4 years at CCA
B.S. - West Virginia University
 
Steve Martin
Upper School Band, Private Band Instruction, Music Theory,
Private Instrumental Instruction
20 years teaching experience
5 years at CCA
Music Education - Fayetteville State University
Heather Mattson
Preschool Assistant / Two-Year Olds, After School Supervisor
2 years experience
2 years at CCA
Durham Technical Community College
A.A. - Biblical Studies - Emmaus Bible College
Rebecca Mattson
Lower School Music, Private Piano Instruction, Yearbook Advisor,
Middle School Handbells
7 years teaching experience
7 years at CCA
B.S. - Emmaus Bible College
Richard McDonald
Physical Education, Middle School History, Varsity Cross Country Coach
36 years teaching experience
3 years at CCA
B.S. - East Carolina University
Graduate studies - East Carolina University
Garland Moorefield
High School Mathematics, High School Computer Science
11 years teaching experience
8 years at CCA
B.A. - University of Virginia
M.A. - University of Virginia
Graduate Studies - North Carolina State University
 
Charity Myers
1st Grade, Elementary Spanish
4 years teaching experience
3 years at CCA
B.S. - Emmaus Bible College

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Susan Palumbo
Middle School English, Middle School Bible 7,
Middle School Chorus, High School Praise Team
9 years teaching experience
5 years at CCA
B.S. - Duquesne University
Julie Reed
2nd Grade
10 years teaching experience
2 years at CCA
B.S. - Elementary Education, Tennessee Temple University
Sarah Reed
Middle  School Science, Physics, Health
8 years teaching experience
5 years at CCA
B.A. - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jenny Reynolds
2nd Grade
10 years teaching experience
6 years at CCA
B.S. - Faith Baptist Bible College
Joshua Reynolds
5th Grade, Elementary Enrichment, Summer Camp Director
8 years teaching experience
6 years at CCA
B.S. - Faith Baptist Bible College
Eric Rice
Elementary/Upper School Art Photography, Varsity Girls' Soccer Coach
17 years teaching experience
16 years at CCA
B.A. - Calvin College
Vickie Rockmore
Kindergarten
13 years teaching experience
4 years at CCA
B.S. - Free Will Baptist Bible College
Angela Shaw
Preschool Teacher / Three-Year Olds
5 years teaching experience
3 years at CCA
B.S. - North Carolina Wesleyan College
NC Early Childhood Credentials
Early Childhood Classes - 18 credit hours
Dr. Kimi Smith
High School Science
6 years teaching experience
4 years at CCA
Pharm.D. - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Stephanie Smith
High School English, High School Theater Arts, Elem. Theater Instruction
5 years teaching experience
5 years at CCA
B.A. - English, UNC at Chapel Hill
B.A. Dramatic Arts, UNC at Chapel Hill
Graduate Studies - Walden University
Member - Educational Theatre Association

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Kimberly Stewart
Librarian, Preschool Assistant / Two-Year Olds
5 years experience
1 year at CCA
B.S. - University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Vanessa Taylor
Preschool Teacher / Two-Year Olds
11 years teaching experience
1 year at CCA
Durham Technical College
UNC School of Dentistry
Becky Tenaglia
Preschool Director
9 years teaching experience
7 years at CCA
A.A. - Southeastern Bible College
B.S. - Emmaus Bible College
Sarah Timmerman
Kindergarten
2 years teaching experience
2 years at CCA
B.S. - Elementary Education - Baptist Bible College
Britt Treece
Middle School Math, Grade 8 Bible
3 years teaching experience
1 year at CCA
M.Div. - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Judith Vuelta
4th Grade, Elementary Spanish
14 years teaching experience
3 years at CCA
A.A. - Florida International University
B.S. - Florida International University
M.Ed. - Florida International University
Kendra Warren
Preschool Assistant, MS Volleyball Coach
14 years teaching experience
2 years at CCA
B.A. - Psychology - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Anna White
Preschool Teacher / Four-Year Olds,  Assistant Director
7 years teaching experience
5 years at CCA
B.S.W. - North Carolina State University
North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials
Early Childhood Classes - 12 Credit Hours
Daun Whitley
Guidance Director, High School Spanish
28 years teaching experience
26 years at CCA
B.A. - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Spanish Studies in Seville, Spain
Ron Zedick
High School Bible, Musical Drama Director
11 years teaching experience
7 years at CCA
B.A. - Gardner-Webb University
M.Div. - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Support Staff

Gloria Brook
Accounts Receivable
47 years experience
34 years at CCA
Kennedy's Commercial Business School
Julie Craig
Marketing / Advancement Director
9 years experience
2 years at CCA
A.S. - Radiologic Technology - Midlands Technical College
B.S. - Radiation Therapy - Medical University of South Carolina
Cassie Fox
Administrative Assistant
12 years experience
2 years at CCA
B.S. - Business Education - Troy University
Robin Gillis
Academy Financial Secretary
23 years experience
1 year at CCA
NC Wesleyan College
Christian Life School of Theology Ministry Degree - Rutgers University
Sammy Hatchell
Development Consultant
40 years experience
6 years at CCA
B.S. - Mars Hill College
M.A.T. - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Cathy Hudson
Food Service
15 years experience

1 year at CCA

Mary Beth Mattson
Office Manager
22 years experience
21 years at CCA
Emmaus Bible College
JoAnne Olin
Food Service
20 years experience
1 year at CCA
B.S. - Marketing - Florida State University
A.A. - Manatee Junior College
Carly Richichi
Food Service Manager
6 years experience
6 years at CCA
B.F.A. - Pratt Art Institute Parsons School of Design (New York/France)
North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials
Early Childhood Classes - 12 credit hours
Molly Sias
Admissions / Special Events Coordinator
5 years experience
1 year at CCA
B.S. - Human Relations/Biblical Studies - Atlanta Christian College
 
Elizabeth Turnbull
Development Assistant
7 years experience
2 years at CCA
M.A. - Latin American & Caribbean Studies - Florida International University
B.A. - Spanish/Journalism - Wake Forest University