Lauren Wagner
K4 TeacherLauren Wagner
K4 TeacherLauren 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!
Professional Experience: 2 years
Education: Associates in Applied Sciences from Pitt Community College
Amy Rice
Elementary General MusicAmy Rice
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Debbie Newby
Private Music InstructorDebbie Newby
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Abby Nash
1st Grade TeacherAbby Nash
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Jeannine Roebuck
5th GradeJeannine Roebuck
5th GradeJeannine Roebuck has had more than 30 years of experience in the elementary classroom. After receiving her B.S. in elementary education from Bob Jones University, Jeannine made the elementary classroom her forum for sharing Jesus with every boy and girl who has passed through her room. Her passion is to see her students recognize that Jesus wants a real and personal relationship with each of them. Ms. Roebuck has used a storytelling teaching style, music, and games to make her subject matter exciting and memorable. She has a passion for seeing her young people succeed.
Professional Experience: 30 years
Education:
B.S. in elementary education from Bob Jones University
Erin Farley
6th GradeErin Farley
6th GradeMarried to Joshua Farley (associate pastor at Union Chapel FWB church), 2 kids: Caden (3) and Jaxon (11months)
Professional Experience: 7 years
Education:
BS in Elementary Education from Southeastern FWB College
Masters in Educational Leadership from Bob Jones University
Lisa Weaver
High School MathLisa Weaver
High School MathLisa 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 will be teaching part-time at GCA in the Math department to assist with our growing needs there.
Professional Experience: 14 years
Education:
BS in Secondary Education Mathematics, Pensacola Christian College
Sam Forster
Music Administrator, Band, Choir, Private Piano TeacherSam Forster
Music Administrator, Band, Choir, Private Piano TeacherSam 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.
Professional Experience: 5 years
Education:
BA in Music Education
MA in Music Education with Piano Proficiency, West Coast Baptist College
Lisa Aldridge
PreK 3/4 TeacherLisa Aldridge
PreK 3/4 TeacherLisa grew up in a Christian home and was saved at the age of seven. She attended Pitt Community College where she earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development. Lisa is currently studying to receive her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with a minor in History. She brings 18 years of experience to the GCA team. She and her husband have 3 adult children. Lisa enjoys reading, working outside and spending time at the beach.
Professional Experience: 17 years
Education:
AS in Early Childhood Education, Pitt Community College
BS in Elementary Education and minor in History from Veritas Baptist College
Paul Aynes
HS History and WorldviewPaul Aynes
HS History and WorldviewPaul 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.
Professional Experience: 37 years
Education:
B.A. in History, Missouri State University