Faculty

Miss Aynes is an alumna of Greenville Christian Academy and daughter of Mr. Paul Aynes (current faculty/previous Administrator). She was blessed to be raised in a Christian home and attend a gospel centered church her entire life growing up. When she was five years old, she can remember saying a prayer of salvation and soon after, she was baptized. Throughout her childhood and teenage years, she continued to be taught the Bible and learn of her amazing God. When she was a teenager, she really doubted her salvation and began to question what her faith really meant. When she was sixteen years old, she humbled herself and asked for her dad to help her make sure she was saved. Since settling that doubt, she truly decided to live for Christ no matter what. She is continually amazed at the grace He constantly bestows on her life.

Miss Aynes has an Associates degree in Business from Pensacola Christian College. She has 9 years of professional experience and has a heart for helping youth grow in their knowledge of God. She has served as a counselor at youth camps over the past few years.

Miss Aynes enjoys sports of all kinds, reading, drinking good coffee, and most importantly being with friends and family.

Paul was saved as a child in Beirut, Lebanon where his parents served as missionaries for over 30 years. He attended Missouri State University where he received his B.A. in History. Paul served as the administrator at GCA for 17 years before returning full-time to the classroom. He brings 37 years of teaching experience to the GCA team and is a master teacher. Paul and his wife Brenda have seen their six children graduate from GCA. He enjoys time away from school with their fourteen grandchildren, visiting our nation’s capitol and other historical sites, and cycling.

Mrs. Traci Baer grew up in a Christian home and has known the love of Christ her entire life. It was when she started attending People’s Baptist church that her relationship with God grew closer.  She was shown through His word that she needed to accept Him as her Savior, and she did so on August 3, 2022. She continues to grow and learn everyday as she walks this life with God as her Savior.

She is from Goldsboro, NC and has resided in Greenville since 2003. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History and is about to begin working on a Master’s degree in Education.  Mrs. Baer spent much time in the classroom as a teacher assistant over the years and has always enjoyed working with youth.  She was called into education and left behind almost 20 years of experience from ECU’s College of Nursing.

Mrs. Baer enjoys arts and crafts and spending time with family. She has a husband, Jason, and two children (who attend GCA).  She also has a fur baby named Rocket.

Janice grew up in a Christian home and was saved at the age of 10 while attending summer camp. She attended East Carolina University where she received her B.A in Special Education as well as her Masters in Special Education. Her two children graduated from GCA. Janice brings 40 years of experience to the GCA team.

Crystal was saved at the age of four and received assurance of her salvation when she was 13. She attended Pitt Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and Liberty University where she earned a B.A. in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education. She brings 20 years of teaching experience to the GCA team. Crystal and her husband have two sons.

Josh grew up in a Christian home and was saved as a child. After graduating from Friendship Christian School in Raleigh, he attended Pensacola Christian College where he earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Sports Management. Coach Bovard is currently in his 10th year as being an Athletic Director in Christian education.

Ron was saved as a child during Sunday School. He attended East Carolina University where he received his B.S. in Science Education. He brings 50 years of teaching experience to the GCA team. He has had the privilege to host over 30 exchange students and considers them to be his family.

Kat grew up attending People’s Baptist Church and is a graduate of GCA. She was saved at the age of 19. Kat attended West Coast Baptist college where she graduated in 2013 with a bachelors in Elementary Education. While she has taught various grades from k5-6th, first grade is her absolute favorite. She is so thankful that the Lord has brought her and her family back to GCA. She loves Starbucks and long walks around Target.

Michelle was born and raised in a Christian home in Phoenix, AZ and was saved when she was 7 years old.  She attended Arizona State University and American College of Education where she received her bachelors in Secondary Education with a Spanish specialization and her masters in English as a Second Language Curriculum and Instruction.  She went on to teach Spanish 1-4, including AP Spanish and Heritage Speakers Spanish, for 15 years.  Then, she homeschooled her four kids for two years.  In 2021, she and her family moved to North Carolina and the Lord lead her and her family to People’s Baptist Church.  In 2022, the opportunity to teach at GCA opened and she accepted by the Lord’s leading and has been blessed to be a part of the team ever since.

Ashley was saved at the age of 17 and began to follow the Lord’s leading in her life to pursue a degree in Nutrition. She attended East Carolina University and received her B.S. and M.S. in Nutrition. She and her husband have four children, three of whom attend GCA.

Bailey was saved at a young age, but did not fully recall it too well.  At the age of 17, she affirmed her salvation as her mom and home church pastor’s wife led her to the Lord as they walked through the Bible.  She is from the coast of Connecticut in a small town called Mystic where she enjoyed all of the seasonal festivals.  Bailey is married to Luke and they have 2 children – Silas and Mikalena.

She attended Pensacola Christian College where she received a Bachelor’s degree.  She loves serving others and was able to do so at Pensacola Christian College for several year in their advertising department where she taught student workers.

Bailey enjoys serving at People’s Baptist Church.  In her spare time, she looks forward to photography, drawing, singing, reading, hiking, and swimming.  She is able to keep up with her two youngsters by staying active.

Married to Joshua Farley (associate pastor at Union Chapel FWB church), 2 kids: Caden and Jaxon

Matt loves talking to people and helping students understand why they did wrong. His experience as a youth pastor, educator, and pastor help him connect with GCA’s student body. Matt is married to Jen and has two daughters.

Sam was raised in a Christian home and was saved at the age of 12. He attended West Coast Baptist College and received his Bachelors and Masters in Music with a proficiency in piano and choral directing. He and his wife Emily have two kids and enjoy serving in the music ministry at People’s Baptist Church.

Amy was saved at the age of four when she understood her need of a Savior. She attended Bob Jones University where she received her B.S. in Elementary Education. She and her husband Rick both serve on the GCA team. They have two children.

Rick was saved at the age of 15 while attending the WILDS Christian Camp. He attended Pensacola Christian College where he received his B.A. in History and his M.S. in Secondary Education. Rick and his wife have two children.

Emily grew up in a Christian home and was saved at the age of 9 at a summer camp. She serves as the high school math teacher and loves teaching complex math concepts to high school students. While at East Carolina University, Emily gained experience by teaching in their math department. Her favorite things to do include hiking, reading, and spending time outside.

Mr. Hopkins accepted Christ as his Savior at a Christian teen summer camp when he was 15 years old.  He was born and raised in Denham Springs, Louisiana.  He, his wife Jennifer, and kids – Ethan, Addison, and Brynleigh – moved across the United States to NC from Lancaster, California.

He has a Bachelor’s in Pastoral Theology and Master’s in Religious Education, Bible and Music.  He comes to GCA with experience in training musicians at West Coast Baptist College, as well as, a long track record of teaching in Christian schools.

Daniel is a piano playing genius and has a quite the track record of using his musical talents to grow others and give honor/glory to the Lord.  When he is not leading music/worship, you can find him spending time with family and enjoying sports.  His favorite sports team is, aside from the GCA Knights of course, the LSU Tigers – “Geaux Tigers!”

Mrs. Luchon is originally from Western Pennsylvania, and has spent her more recent years in Virginia. She is married to Adrien, and has been blessed with two children.  

Growing up, she was always seeking God, but was not saved until adulthood when she truly learned that salvation is by grace through Jesus and not of her own works.  Since her salvation, she continues to grow and learn what an awesome God we serve. He has proven faithful through her family’s lives many times as they have followed their dreams here to Greenville!

She spent most of the last 15 years in medical office administration while growing their family. The last 5 years she has been very involved in their Christian school in Virginia in a volunteer capacity, as well as parenting her own two children. That experience has driven home the importance of a Christian education and equipping her kids to succeed in the classroom as well as in their everyday lives.  

Courtney enjoys baking, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.  

Marcie was saved at the age of 7 after a Spring revival service. She attended East Carolina University where she received her B.S. in Curriculum and Instruction. She has taught grades 2-5 and brings 13 years of experience to the GCA team. Marcie and her husband Michael have 3 children.

Carrie grew up the oldest daughter of a pastor and a high school art teacher in San Jose, CA. She professed faith in Christ at a young age and has never looked back. She decided to teach right out of high school and began working towards that. She got her B.A. in English from UCLA and has taught for several years on and off in several grades from preK all the way up to 9th grade and a few in between. For the last 6 years, Carrie has homeschooled her 3 children (ages 14, 12, and 10). As a family, they decided to all come back to school and have loved every minute of GCA! In her free time, Carrie loves to spend time with her husband, read, garden, and make jewelry!

Mrs, Newby accepted Christ as Savior as an 8 year old girl, and surrendered her life to Christ at age 13.

Teaching piano has been a joy and privilege since she was a teenager. She has been serving in the music department at Peoples Baptist Church and Greenville Christian Academy since 1991; with the exception of 3 years when she and her husband worked in two other ministries.

Mrs. Newby and her husband have been married for 43 years and they enjoy spending time with their children and their 12 grandchildren.

Rhonda was saved at the age of nine after a revival service (her mom led her to the Lord). She attended Tennessee Temple University and received her B.S. in Elementary Education. She brings over 30 years of experience to the GCA team. Rhonda counts it a privilege that she is now able to teach her second generation of children at GCA. She and her husband Kevin have one son and he currently attends GCA.

Christian education holds a very special place in Brandon’s heart. He is grateful to the Lord for allowing him to attend the same Christian school in Greenville, SC for 1st-12th grades, where he was saved at the age of 12 during a student-led school chapel service. Upon completion of high school, Brandon began studying to enter the medical field. However, he realized God wanted him to work with students and instruct young people with the same type of Christ-centered quality education that he received. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and has since earned a Master’s degree in Educational Administration. He has been a classroom teacher, principal, and lead school administrator at various ministries in the Carolinas and Florida. He is married to Karen, who is a teacher at GCA, and loves spending time with his two amazing children. 

Elyssa grew up in a Christian home and accepted Christ as Savior after hearing a missionary story in children’s church. She attended Pensacola Christian College, where she received both her bachelor’s degree in English and her master’s degree in teaching English. Though she originally hails from the great state of Florida, Elyssa is not a beach person. Instead, she prefers reading (especially historical nonfiction), playing board and card games, and solving puzzles. Her favorite book is Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and her favorite game is Dutch Blitz. She has taught at GCA for 7 years and enjoys influencing students’ lives.

William was raised in a Christian home and saved at an early age. As his education grew, his love for science and for teaching others grew also. He attended Pensacola Christian college where he studied Chemistry and Criminal Justice. Once William graduated from college, God led him and his wife to GCA. William loves connecting with students outside of the classroom through avenues such as video games, sports, or even hanging out in the gym after school to chat. William brings 7 years of teaching experience to the GCA team.

Amanda grew up in a Christian home and was saved as an older elementary student. She is a member of People’s Baptist Church and enjoys serving in the nursery. Amanda graduated with a B.S. in Ministry and Leadership with a minor in Business in 2020 and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling in 2022. She is currently in the process of gaining her certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. She worked at Christian camps for multiple summers in the West and enjoys opportunities to spend time with children and teens and point them to Christ. During her free time she enjoys exercising, reading, and drinking tea.

Lauren grew up in a home where she was surrounded by the love and support of her parents. She was saved at the age of 11. Lauren is a graduate of GCA. She attended Pitt Community College where she graduated with an associates in Applied Sciences. She studied Early Childhood Development and Education and also completed the courses for the Autism Certificate program. She is a trained behavior technician and has worked in the Special Education field performing behavior analysis and ABA therapy. She enjoys hiking, traveling, playing sports, and anything in the art-sy realm of things!

Lisa grew up all over because she grew up in a military home. She has most of the same hobbies as Mr. Weaver. Her favorite sport is volleyball (played in college), and she loves to sing, play piano, and flute. Mrs. Weaver teaches part-time at GCA in the Math department to assist with our growing needs there.