A School Is Its Teachers

Cresset Christian Academy 2007-2008

Administration

Gail E. Murphy

Head Administrator

30 years experience
27 years Christian education experience
16 years administrative experience

4 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

Sharon Riley

Lower School Principal

42 years experience
33 years at CCA
22 years administrative experience

B.S. - University of Texas at El Paso

Graduate studies - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, UTEP

Vern Parsons

Upper School Principal

Athletic Director

22 years experience
6 years at CCA
11 years administrative experience

B.A. - Central Bible College

M.S. - Pittsburg State University

M.A. - Eastern Michigan University

Graduate studies - University of Maine; Masters Divinity School

Faculty

Clarene Bennett

High School English

34 years teaching experience
6 years at CCA

B.A. - Meredith College

M.A. - St. Mary's University, San Antonio

Graduate studies - Univ. of  Philippines and Univ. of Santo Tomas

L.D. Endorsement to Certification - Univ. of Texas at San Antonio

Dr. Steven Bollinger

HS Social Studies

Assistant Athletic Director

Varsity Boys' Baseball Coach

20 years teaching experience
19 years at CCA

B.S. - Southeast Missouri State University

D.D.S. - University of Missouri at Kansas City Dental School

Allison Christman

Preschool Teacher

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

4 years teaching experience

1 year at CCA

Angela Cooper

3rd Grade

Varsity Swimming Coach

5 years teaching experience

2 years at CCA

B.A. - University of Washington at St. Louis

Graduate Studies - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Pamela Creel

Concert Choir

High School Handbells

9 years teaching experience

9 years at CCA

Amoleen A. Diggs

Middle School Bible

6 years teaching experience
5  years at CCA

B.S. - 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

Middle School English

6 years teaching experience

2 years at CCA

Paige Hollar

Preschool Assistant

8 years teaching experience
3 years at CCA

North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials

Adam Hopler

Upper School History

Varsity Boys' Soccer Coach

3 years teaching experience

2 years at CCA

Angela Hull

Middle School Math

2 years teaching experience

1 year at CCA

Linda Lawson

Tutor - WINGS

23 years teaching experience

4 years at CCA

B.A. - Waynesburg College

Graduate Studies - West Virginia University

Graduate Studies - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Emily Lopez

High School Mathematics

Varsity Cross Country Coach

8 years teaching experience

4 years at CCA

B.S. - North Carolina Central University

Maureen Martin

1st Grade

10 years teaching experience

2 years at CCA

B.S. - West Virginia University

Steve Martin

Elementary and Upper School Band

18 years teaching experience
3 years at CCA

Rebecca Mattson

Elementary Music

Private Piano Instruction

Yearbook

Middle School Handbells

5 years teaching experience
5 years at CCA

B.S. - Emmaus Bible College

Richard McDonald

PE

Health

Varsity Track and Field Coach

34 years teaching experience

1 year at CCA

B.S. - East Carolina University

Graduate Studies - East Carolina University

Judy McGehee

NILD - WINGS

20 years teaching experience
13 years at CCA

B.A. - Meredith College

Graduate studies - University of North Carolina; NC Certification Library Science

Garland Moorefield

High School Mathematics

9 years teaching experience
6 years at CCA

B.A. - University of Virginia

M.A. - University of Virginia

Graduate studies - North Carolina State University

Charity Myers

2nd Grade

2 years teaching experience

1 year at CCA

Susan Palumbo

Middle School English

High School Praise Team

7 years teaching experience
3 years at CCA

Joy Pickett

Preschool

9 years teaching experience

4 years at CCA

Sarah Reed

Upper School Science

Middle School Volleyball Coach

6 years teaching experience
3 years at CCA

Jenny Reynolds

2nd grade

8 years teaching experience

4 years at CCA

_{B.S. - Faith Baptist Bible College}

Joshua Reynolds

5th Grade

Enrichment Class - WINGS

6 years teaching experience

4 years at CCA

_{B.S. - Faith Baptist Bible College}

Eric Rice

Elementary and Upper School Art

Photography

Varsity Girls' Soccer Coach

15 years teaching experience

14 years at CCA

_{B.A. - Calvin College}

Carly Richichi

Preschool

4 years teaching experience
4 years at CCA

_{B.F.A. - Pratt Art Institute
Parsons School of Design (New York / France)}

_{North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials}

Cassie Riggs

Kindergarten

2 years teaching experience

1 year at CCA

Vicki Rockmore

Kindergarten

11 years teaching experience

2 years at CCA

Angela Shaw

Preschool

3 years teaching experience

1 year at CCA

Karen Smith

4th Grade

3 years teaching experience

1 year at CCA

Dr. Kimi Smith

High School Science

4 years teaching experience

2 years at CCA

Becky Tenaglia

Preschool Director

7 years teaching experience
5 years at CCA

_{Assoc. of Arts - Southeastern Bible College}

_{North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials}

_{North Carolina Early Childhood Administrative Credentials}

_{Infant/Toddler Care Certificate}

_{Child Development Certificate}

_{Child Care Administration and Management Certificate}

Judith Vuelta

4th Grade

12 years teaching experience

1 year at CCA

A.A. - Florida International University

M.Ed. - Florida International University

Anna White

Preschool

5 years teaching experience
3 years at CCA

_{B.S.W. - North Carolina State University}

_{North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials}

Daun Whitley

Guidance Counselor

High School Spanish

26 years teaching experience
24 years at CCA

_{B.A. - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill}

_{Spanish studies in Seville, Spain}

Dr. Susan Yeyeodu

Librarian

High School Science

2 years teaching experience
2 years at CCA

_{B.A. - Rice University}

_{M.S. - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill}

_{Ph.D. - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill}

Ron Zedick

High School Bible

Drama/Musical Director

Varsity Volleyball Coach

9 years teaching experience
5 years at CCA

_{B.A. - Gardner-Webb University}

_{M.Div. - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary}

Support Staff

Accounts Receivable

45 years experience

32 years at CCA

Debbie Ezzell

Food Services

32 years experience
12 years at CCA

Linda Glenn

Food Services Manager

21 years experience
18 years at CCA

_{B.A. - Meredith College}

Kathy Helms

Academy Financial Secretary

9 years experience

2 years at CCA

Mary Beth Mattson

Office Manager

20 years experience
19 years at CCA

_{Emmaus Bible College}

Stephanie Smith

Administrative Assistant

Middle School Language Arts

High School Theater Arts

12 years experience
3 years at CCA

_{B.A. - English - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill}

_{B.A. - Dramatic Arts - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill}

_{Member - Educational Theatre Association}

Ruth Terry

Admissions Director

Development Coordinator

2 years experience

1 year at CCA

Faye Workman

Food Services

31 years experience
3 years at CCA

Certificate - Cross Business College

Staff Pledge to You

Passionate
about Jesus Christ
about Young People
about Cresset

Positive
exhibiting a Biblical Worldview
exercising Christian Influence
encouraging Moral Integrity

Professional
Spiritually Gifted
ACSI Certified