Dr. Jay Hancock, Head of School
B.S., Auburn University, M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary
headofschool@carmelchristian.org

Dr. Jack Kelley, Associate Head of School
California State University of PA, BS; Bob Jones University, MS; Bob Jones University, EdD
kelleyj@carmelchristian.org

Gwen Bennett, Executive Director of Admissions, Family Relations & Interim Advancement
Evangel University, BA
bennettg@carmelchristian.org

Tim Wishon, Carmel Baptist Church Administrator
University of North Carolina-Greensboro, BS; MA
timw@carmelbaptist.org

Dr. Jack Kelley, Associate Head of School (California State University of PA, BS; Bob Jones University, MS; Bob Jones University, EdD)
kelleyj@carmelchristian.org

Dan Corrigan, Middle School Principal (Medaille College, BS; Buffalo State College -SUNY, MEd; Johns Hopkins University, MEd)
corrigand@carmelchristian.org

Grant Coffey, Director of Athletics (Tennessee Temple University, BS)
coffeyg@carmelchristian.org

Christina McCorkle, Director of the Arts (Western Carolina University, BA)
mccorklec@carmelchristian.org

Carey Haan, Elementary School Assistant Principal (University of South Florida, BS, Liberty University, MEd)
haanc@carmelchristian.org

Neil Hawkins, Director of Curriculum (Wingate University, BS; Winthrop University, MEd)
hawkinsn@carmelchristian.org

Sheila Nelson, High School Principal (Tenessee Temple, BS: UNC Charlotte, MEd)
nelsons@carmelchristian.org

Will Robertson, Director of Discipleship (Tennessee Temple University, BS)
robertsonw@carmelchristian.org

Dan Siftar, High School Assistant Principal  (Miami University, BS; Winthrop University, MEd)
siftard@carmelchristian.org

Lance Womack, Elementary School Principal (Palm Beach Atlantic University, BS; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv; Florida Atlantic University, MEd)
womackl@carmelchristian.org

*Dr. Jay Hancock, Head of School (B.S., Auburn University (Management), M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary)
headofschool@carmelchristian.org

*ex-officio member

HEAD OF SCHOOL OFFICE
Dr. Jay Hancock, Head of School
(Auburn University, BS; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.Div.; Reformed Theological Seminary, D.Min.)
headofschool@carmelchristian.org

Dr. Jack Kelley, Associate Head of School
(California State University of PA, BS; Bob Jones University, MS; Bob Jones University, EdD)
kelleyj@carmelchristian.org

Melanie McDermid, Executive Assistant to the Head of School
(Liberty University, BS)
mcdermidm@carmelchristian.org

Skye Sauerwein, Executive Assistant to the Associate Head of School
(University of North Carolina-Greensboro, BA)

sauerweins@carmelchristian.org

Discipleship
Will Robertson, Director of Discipleship
(Tennessee Temple University, BS)
robertsonw@carmelchristian.org

Curriculum
Neil Hawkins, Director of Curriculum
(Wingate University, BS; Winthrop University, MEd)
hawkinsn@carmelchristian.org

Media Center
Ruth Faye Richards, Media Center Specialist
(University of North Carolina-Charlotte, BA)
richardsr@carmelchristian.org

Debbie Rock, Media Center Assistant
(Carson-Newman College, Undergraduate-BA, Western Maryland College, Graduate School)
rockd@carmelchristian.org

Pathways
Kate Gunter, Interim Director of Pathways
(East Carolina University, BA)
gunterk@carmelchristian.org

Kim Feus, Administrative Assistant Pathways
(Randolph Macon College, BA)
feusk@carmelchristian.org

ADMISSIONS & FAMILY RELATIONS
Gwen Bennett, Executive Director of Admissions, Family Relations & Interim Advancement
Evangel University, BA
bennettg@carmelchristian.org

Admissions
Debbie Blankenburg, Director of Admissions
(University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, BA)
blankenburgd@carmelchristian.org

Keisha Akers, Admissions Assistant
(Appalachian State, BS)
akersk@carmelchristian.org

Kaylajoy BonDurant, Admissions Assistant
(Bethel University, BA; Dallas Theological Seminary, MCEd)
bondurantk@carmelchristian.org

Lisa Schulz, International Student Program Coordinator
(University of Wisconsin – Madison, MS)

schulzl@carmelchristian.org

Beth Topiwala, Admissions Assistant
(Appalachian State University, BS)
topiwalab@carmelchristian.org

Family Relations
Sonja Nestor, Director of Family Relations
(Kings College)
nestors@carmelchristian.org

Kelly Lenhardt, Family Relations Assistant
(Clemson University, BS)

lenhardtk@carmelchristian.org

ADVANCEMENT
Gwen Bennett, Executive Director of Admissions, Family Relations & Interim Advancement
Evangel University, BA
bennettg@carmelchristian.org

Development
Jen Callinan, Development Coordinator
(Liberty University, BS)
callinanj@carmelchristian.org

Laura Ezell, Advancement Assistant
(Auburn University, BS)
ezelll@carmelchristian.org

Communications
Jessica Landon, Director of Communications
(James Madison University, BFA)

landonj@carmelchristian.org

Erin Butler, Communications Assistant
(University of Pittsburgh, BA)
butlere@carmelchristian.org

Michele Shirley, Communications Assistant
(Penn State, BS)
shirleym@carmelchristian.org

ATHLETICS
Grant Coffey, Director of Athletics
(Tennessee Temple University, BS)
coffeyg@carmelchristian.org

Jeremy Singleton, Assistant Athletic Director
(Appalachian State University, BFA)

singletonj@carmelchristian.org

Lauren Mello, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Athletics
mellol@carmelchristian.org

FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Tim Wishon, Carmel Baptist Church Administrator
(University of North Carolina-Greensboro, BS; MA)
timw@carmelbaptist.org

Chris Farnsworth, Director of Facilities & Security
chrisf@carmelbaptist.org

Lance Freeman, Director of Food Services
lancef@carmelbaptist.org

Elizabeth Oswalt, Finance Assistant
(Messiah College, BS)
oswalte@carmelchristian.org

Mike Robbins, Controller
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, BS)
robbinsm@carmelchristian.org

Leslie Sheffield, Human Resources Director
leslies@carmelbaptist.org

Donna Scott, School Secretary
scottd@carmelchristian.org

Extended Day
Debbie Yates, Director of Extended Day
yatesd@carmelchristian.org

Veronica Romero, Assistant Director of Extended Day
(Liberty University, BS)
romerov@carmelchristian.org

Information Technology (IT)
Sherry Barclay, Director of IT
(Liberty University, BS)
barclays@carmelchristian.org

Khrystal Battle, IT Support Technician
(Winston-Salem State University, BS)
battlek@carmelchristian.org

Christine Carpenter, IT Support Technician
carpenterc@carmelchristian.org

Jennifer Johnson, IT Support Technician
(University of North Carolina–Greensboro, BS)
johnsonj@carmelchristian.org

Jamie Pittman, IT Support Technician
(University of North Carolina-Charlotte, BS)
pittmanj@carmelchristian.org

Health Room
LeeAnn Hendricks, Elementary School Nurse
(Appalachian State University, BS; Lenior-Rhyne College, BSN)
ccsesnurse@carmelchristian.org

Leigh Ann Nichols, Middle/High School Nurse
(Carolinas College of Health Sciences, ADN)
nurse@carmelchristian.org

The Arts
Christina McCorkle, Director of The Arts
(Western Carolina University, BA)
mccorklec@carmelchristian.org

Tracy Ewert, Assistant to the Director of The Arts
ewertt@carmelchristian.org

Lance Womack, Elementary School Principal (Palm Beach Atlantic University, BS; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv; Florida Atlantic University, MEd)
womackl@carmelchristian.org

Carey Haan, Elementary School Assistant Principal (University of South Florida, BS, Liberty University, MEd)
haanc@carmelchristian.org

Kyra Hunter, Administrative Assistant to the Elementary School Principal
(Randolph-Macon College BA)
hunterk@carmelchristian.org

FACULTY
KINDERGARTEN
Margaret Childers – Vanderbilt University, BA; University of North Carolina-Charlotte,
Jennifer Rebsamen – Liberty University, BA; Wingate University, MEd
Samantha Schmerge – Mississippi State University, BS
Anne Watterson – (Degree information to be updated.)

FIRST GRADE
Leslie Brackman – Liberty University, BS
Aldyn Keefer – Florida State University, BS; MS
Shawna Kneisc – (Degree information to be updated.)
Carrie Russell - Elon University, BA

SECOND GRADE
Becca Anderson – Appalachian State University, BS
Megan Foster – Appalachian State University, BS
Catherine Gerald – University of North Carolina-Charlotte, BA; American Intercontinental University, MEd
Cheryl Vanderberry – Southwest Texas University, BS

THIRD GRADE
Beth Brown - Bentley College, BS
Audrey Green -Witchita State University, BS
Chloe Sprinkle - Lee University, BS
Kelly Tackel  

FOURTH GRADE
Shannon Holder – (Degree information to be updated.)
Chérie Lee – Geneva College, BS; University of Phoenix, MECI
Julie Owens - Pensacola Christian College, BS; Clarks Summit University, MSEd
Kasey Tackel – Anderson University, BS

FIFTH GRADE
Sunita Enright – University of North Carolina-Wilmington, BA, BS
Nancy Halverson – Lander University, BS; Western Carolina University, MA
Kellie Kayton – University of North Carolina-Charlotte, BA

TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Betty Baker – Malone University, BS; Kent State University, MEd. (bakerbe@carmelchristian.org)
Ashlyn Blong – University of North Carolina-Charlotte, BS; Winthrop University, MS, SSP
Allison Blythe – (Degree information to be updated.)
Rachelle Broadus - Moody Bible Institute, BA
Tamara Brown - Bob Jones University, BS
Stephanie Bryant – (Degree information to be updated.)
Emily Bucholtz – (Degree information to be updated.)
Shannon Deitz – North Carolina State University, BS
Stephanie Dresser – Cornerstone University, BA
Michelle Ferguson - Charleston Southern University, BS
Susan Fletcher - Appalachian State University, BS
Kimberly Howell – (Degree information to be updated.)
Kim Jackson – Georgia Southern University, BS; Reinhardt University, MS
Jessica Joffe - Covenant College, BA
Rita Murray – University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill , BA
Kylie Nestor – (Degree information to be updated.)
Donna Tregde – University of Georgia, BBA
Jennifer Vogel – (Degree information to be updated.)
Emily Zawatsky – (Degree information to be updated.)

SPECIALS TEACHERS
Randi Brinker (Technology) – Anderson University, BS; Butler University, MS
Jason Pavelchak (Science/STEM) – (Degree information to be updated.)
Lisa Piatt (Art) – (Degree information to be updated.)
Tiffany Rice (PE) – The Ohio State University, BS
Ruth Faye Richards (Library) – University of North Carolina-Charlotte, BA
Stefanie Spruill (Music) – (Degree information to be updated.)
Mary Theisen (5th Grade Instrumental Music) - Kansas State University, BME
Leanne Thurman (Spanish) – Northwest Missouri State University, BSEd
Stephanie Wilburn (Advanced Seminars) – (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, BS; UNCC, AIG Graduate Certificate)

To email faculty members, use this formula:  last name, first initial@carmelchristian.org

Dan Corrigan, Middle School Principal
(Medaille College, BS; Buffalo State College -SUNY, MEd; Johns Hopkins University, MEd)
corrigand@carmelchristian.org

Diana Young, Administrative Assistant to the Middle School Principal
(University of Georgia, BS; Georgia College & State University, MBA)
youngd@carmelchristian.org

Donna Graham, Middle School Assistant (part-time)
(Liberty University)
grahamd@carmelchristian.org

Heath McKay, Middle School Permanent Substitute Teacher
(Degree information to be updated.)
mckayh@carmelchristian.org

FACULTY
Allison Blythe (Art) – (Degree information to be updated.)
Jenni Briggs (Math) – Central Michigan University, BS
Michelle Campbell (Math) – (Degree information to be updated.)
Mandy Cheshire (Science) – University of North Carolina-Charlotte, BA, MEd
Wendy Coffey (Math) - Tennessee Temple University, BS
Jessica Coulter (Language Arts) – (Degree information to be updated.)
Matt Cummings (Spanish) – Gardner-Webb University, BA
Kim Freeman (Bible) - Kennesaw St. University, BA; Dallas Theological Seminary, MA
Donna Gooch (Art) – Ohio State University, BA
Jennifer Grimes (LA/Pathways) – (Degree information to be updated.)
Christina Gross (Social Studies) – Covenant College, BS; University of North Carolina-Charlotte, MEd
Lanie James (Science) – (Degree information to be updated.)
Amy Kransteuber – Cleveland State University, BBA, MBA, MLR MR
Jeanette McDowell (Math/Pathways) - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, BA
Amanda Mendieta (Science) – University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, BA
David Nelson (History) – (Degree information to be updated.)
Lisa Piatt (Art) – (Degree information to be updated.)
Rhonda Salter (Language Arts) - University of North Carolina-Charlotte, BA
Rock Schulz (Bible) – University of Wisconsin, BS
Chester Shepherd (Drama) - Bethel College, BA, English & Theatre Arts; Western Illinois University / MFA Acting
Scott Spruill (Ignite Band)
Terri Tedesco (Computer Science) – Queens University, BA
Mary Theisen (Choir/Band) - Kansas State University, BME
Leanne Thurman (Spanish) – Northwest Missouri State University, BSEd
Irvin Williamson (PE) - University of North Carolina-Charlotte, BS

To email faculty members, use this formula:  last name first initial@carmelchristian.org (doej@carmelchristian.org)

Sheila Nelson, High School Principal
(Tenessee Temple, BS: University of North Carolina-Charlotte, MEd)
nelsons@carmelchristian.org

Dan Siftar, High School Assistant Principal
(Miami University, BS; Winthrop University, MEd)
siftard@carmelchristian.org

Kate Johnson, Administrative Assistant
(Vanguard University, BA)
johnsonk@carmelchristian.org

GUIDANCE
Clay Kessler, High School Counselor/Registrar
(Appalachian State University, BS; Regent University, MA)
kesslerc@carmelchristian.org

Marsha Berry, College and Career Counselor
(Bob Jones University, BS; Clemson University, MEd, NACCAP)
berrym@carmelchristian.org

Scott Henry, Academic Advisor
(Hillsdale College, BA; Grace College, MEd)
henrys@carmelchristian.org

FACULTY
Karen Bradbury (Health/PE) – Indiana University, BS; East Carolina University, MA
Kay Brinkley (Bible) – Wingate University, BS; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, MA
Melinda Brock (Business & Technology Teacher) – University of Tennessee, BA; Carnegie Mellon University, MS
Laura Carpenter (Math) – North Carolina State University, BS
Brandy Caton (Photography/Yearbook)  - East Carolina University, BS
Lisa Denney (Science) – University of Illinois, BS
Jennifer Dixon (English) – University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, BA, Liberty University, MEd
Alexandria Fox (Social Studies) – University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, BA; University of North Carolina-Charlotte, MAT
Stephen Gesin (Science) – Cedarville University, BA; SUNY Cortland, MS, Liberty University, Ed.S
Terry Gilmore (Math) - East Carolina University, BS
Donna Gooch (Art) – Ohio State University, BA
Wendy Grace (Math) – Florida State University, BS, MS
Nick Guilbert (Science/STEM/Physics) – (Degree information to be updated.)
Karen Harrell (English) - Baptist University (Atlanta) BS; Liberty University, MEd
Kevin Honbarger (Bible) – Pfeiffer University, BS; Duke Divinity School, MA
Jackie Hovious (Science) - Judson University, BA; Aurora University, MA
Cory Kessler (English) - Columbia International University, BS; MA
Suzanne McBroom (English) – University of North Carolina-Greensboro BS, North Carolina State BS, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Graduate Certificate in Teaching
Glenn McIntyre (Math) - Miami University (Oxford) BA,  Bowling Green State University, MA
Joel McMillon (Bible) – Auburn University, BS; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Theresa Menendez (English) – Liberty University, BS
Meredith Mente (English) - The Crown College, BA; Bob Jones University, MA
Caroline Parsons (Social Studies) – Western Carolina University, BA; College of Charleston & The Citadel, MA
Jessica Phifer (Language Arts) – University of North Carolina at Charlotte, BA
Michael Quint (Bible) – North Greenville University, BA
Marilis Santos (World Languages-Spanish) – University of Puerto Rico, BA
Chester Shepherd (Drama) - Bethel College, BA, English & Theatre Arts; Western Illinois University / MFA Acting
Melissa Solomon (Social Studies) - California State University, BA
Scott Spruill (Ignite Band)
Mary Theisen (Choir/Band) - Kansas State University, BME
Flores Tochihuitl (World Languages-Spanish, Study Skills) – Excelsior College, BS; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Ailene Vayas (World Languages-Spanish) – University of Puerto Rico, BA, MEd
Irvin Williamson (PE) - University of North Carolina-Charlotte, BS

To email faculty members, use this formula:  last name first initial@carmelchristian.org (doej@carmelchristian.org)

Director
Debbie Yates

Assistant Director
Veronica Romero

Program Assistant
Deanna Brown

Program Staff
Rhonda Adams
Anna Brackman
Elizabeth Johnson
John Manoharan
Marcus Miller
Louvenda Milligan
Jacob Morrissey
Kylie Nestor
Sharyn Thackston
Barbara Womack

Music Instructors
Micki Burns
Carolyn Decker
Kelly Hudson
Julie Owens

Timothy Project
Joel McMillon