Guidance Staff

Marsha Berry joined the guidance counseling team as the College and Career Counselor in August 2019. Marsha has experience working with families of children with special needs. She also worked at a Christian school in Raleigh, NC, starting and directing a program there for students with learning differences. Marsha works with our high school students, particular our Juniors and Seniors, in guiding them through the college exploration and application process. She very much enjoys and appreciates the relationships she is able to build with the students and their parents during this exciting time in their lives.
Marsha received her B.A. in Guidance and Counseling from Bob Jones University and her M.Ed. in Counseling from Clemson University.

Carey Haan joined Carmel Christian School in August 2007. Her educational experience includes teaching elementary school, middle school, and high school ESL. While teaching, she earned her Masters of Education in School Counseling from Liberty University. Her oldest son graduated from Carmel Christian School in 2018 and is attending college. Her youngest son is a student in the high school. She enjoys getting to know the students, their families, and how she can best serve them. She thrives on her interactions with others to help guide them in the decision-making process of choosing classes that will help them obtain their post high school goals. In addition, she loves guiding students on how to take on a more active role in their education by teaching self-advocacy. As a parent, she fully embraces the role parents play in the decision-making process. She is grateful to have parental support as she helps students transition to taking on a more active role in their education and becoming more responsible members of our school and local community. The best part of Carey’s job is spending time with the students, encouraging them, and reminding them that their identity is rooted in Christ.

Clay Kessler joined the guidance counseling team as the personal counselor in 2017.  Clay has experience working in hospital settings, residential programs, and private practice.  He has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in emotional/behavioral issues, addiction issues, depression, anxiety, attachment issues and trauma. Clay meets with individual students and groups in a confidential setting to discuss any emotional, mental, spiritual, social, or academic concerns.  He is very passionate about helping students and parents navigate the trials and triumphs of life.
Clay earned his B.S. in Education from Appalachian State University and his M.A. from Regent University.