Stacie Ange
High School English/Middle School MathStacie Ange
High School English/Middle School MathStacie was saved at the age of five during a revival service. After graduation from a Christian school, she attended Southeastern Free Will Baptist College where she received her B.S. in Secondary Education. Stacie not only serves as a pastor’s wife, but she also has a love for education. She has taught in various North Carolina Christian schools throughout the years. She teaches part-time at GCA as a middle school English teacher. Her enthusiasm is contagious. She is especially passionate about reading, music, and Carolina basketball. Stacie is married to Pastor Joe Ange and has two children, Harper and Hudson.
Professional Experience: 6 years
Education:
B.A. in Secondary Education, Southeastern Free Will Baptist College
Natalie Aynes
Assistant Dean of Students/PE CoachNatalie Aynes
Assistant Dean of Students/PE CoachMiss 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.
Professional Experience: 9 years
Education:
Associates in Business, Pensacola Christian 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: 38 years
Education:
B.A. in History, Missouri State University
Traci Baer
K4/LibrarianTraci Baer
K4/LibrarianMrs. 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.
Professional Experience:
Education:
B.S. in History
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: 41 years
Education:
B.A. in Special Education, East Carolina University
M.A. in Special Education, East Carolina University
CE, OGA (Classroom Educator for Orton Gillingham Method)
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: 21 years
Education:
A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education, Pitt Community College
B.A. in Elementary Education, Liberty University
M.C.E. specialization in Special Education, Veritas Baptist College
Josh Bovard
Athletic Director/PE Coach/BibleJosh Bovard
Athletic Director/PE Coach/BibleJosh 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.
Professional Experience: 11 years
Education:
B.S. in Sports Management with a double minor in Business and Bible, Pensacola Christian College
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: 51 years
Education:
B.S. in Science Education, East Carolina University
Kat Burcham
1st GradeKat Burcham
1st GradeKat 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.
Professional Experience: 8 years
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education, West Coast Baptist College
Michelle Catarino
SpanishMichelle Catarino
SpanishMichelle 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.
Professional Experience: 16 years
Education:
Bachelors in Secondary Education with a Spanish Specialization, Arizona State University
Masters in English as a Second Language Curriculum and Instruction, American College of Education