Janice Batie
Specialized Resource Program DirectorJanice Batie
Specialized Resource Program DirectorJanice 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.
Professional Experience: 40 years
Education:
B.A. in Special Education, East Carolina University
M.A. in Special Education, East Carolina University
Crystal Blease
Specialized Resource Elementary TeacherCrystal Blease
Specialized Resource Elementary TeacherCrystal 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.
Professional Experience: 20 years
Education:
AAS in Early Childhood Education, Pitt Community College
BA in Elementary Education, Liberty University
Ron Braxton
Advanced BiologyRon Braxton
Advanced BiologyRon 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.
Professional Experience: 50 years
Education:
B.S. in Science Education, East Carolina University
Chris Coggins
Honors and AP EnglishChris Coggins
Honors and AP EnglishChris was saved at the age of five after a Sunday evening service. He attended Pensacola Christian College where he earned his B.S. in History Education. He brings 10 years of teaching experience to the GCA team. He and his wife Leslie have three sons.
Professional Experience: 9 years
Education:
B.S. in History and English Education, Pensacola Christian College
M.A. Educational Leadership, Pensacola Christian College
Matt Gleb
Student Government Association SponsorMatt Gleb
Student Government Association SponsorMatt accepted the Lord as his Savior at the age of nine and later surrendered his life to the Lord at age 13. After graduating from a Christian high school, he attended West Coast Baptist College where he received his Bachelor of Religious Education in Church Ministries. Matt serves as the youth pastor at People’s Baptist Church.
Professional Education: 9 years
Education:
Bachelor of Religious Education in Church Ministries
Amy Hagenbush
4th GradeAmy Hagenbush
4th GradeAmy 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 brings 23 years of experience to the GCA team. She and her husband Rick both serve on the GCA team. They have two children.
Professional Experience: 23 years
Education:
B.S. Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
Rhonda Oakes
6th GradeRhonda Oakes
6th GradeRhonda 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 31 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.
Professional Experience: 30 years
Education:
BS in Elementary Education, Tennessee Temple University
Wendy Swanner
KindergartenWendy Swanner
KindergartenWendy was saved after attending a Sunday Evening worship service. After surrendering to the Lord, she accepted God’s calling in her life to teach. She attended Piedmont International University, where she earned her Associated Degree in Early Childhood Education. Her hobbies include reading, spending time at the beach, gardening, baking, and spending time with family. She and her husband Jeffrey have two sons who both attend GCA.
Professional Experience: 7 years
Education:
A.S. Early Childhood Education, Piedmont International University
BS in Elementary Education from Veritas Baptist College
Marcie Meeks
Computer Teacher (Elem-HS)/Yearbook AdvisorMarcie Meeks
Computer Teacher (Elem-HS)/Yearbook AdvisorMarcie 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.
Professional Experience: 14 years
Education:
B.S. Curriculum and Instruction, East Carolina University
Ashley Corbett
Middle/High School Science and HealthAshley Corbett
Middle/High School Science and HealthAshley 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.
Professional Experience: 11 years
Education:
B.S. in Nutrition, East Carolina University
M.S. in Nutrition, East Carolina University